CHAPTER XXXI:QUALIFICATIONS OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS
2. High Schools:-
(1) Headmaster:
A degree in Arts or Science or its equivalent and B. Ed./B.T./L.T. or its equivalent conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala”.]
(a) High School Assistant (Subjects) A Degree in the concerned subject and B.Ed./B.T./L.T conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala.(b) High School Assistant (Languages)
(i) High School Assistant (Malayalam):-
A Degree in Malayalam or Malayalam as one of the two optional Subjects under Pattern II of Part III] and B. Ed/ B.T./L.T. conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala: or A title of Oriental learning in Malayalam awarded by the Universities in Kerala and certificate in Language Teachers Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
A degree in Tamil and B. Ed/ B. T./ L. T conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Tamil Awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala and Certificate in language Teacher’s Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
A Degree in Sanskrit and B. Ed/ B.T./ L. T. conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental Learning in Sanskrit awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala and Certificate in Language Teachers’ Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
[Note:-Shiksha Sastri Examination of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and Shiksha Sastri Examination of the Kameswar Singh Darbhanga University of Bihar shall be treated as equivalent to B.Ed. Degree Examination of the Universities in Kerala for the purpose of appointment as H. S. A. (Sanskrit)
The candidate shall possess anyone of the academic qualifications and a training qualification as specified below:
- Explanation I:- Persons who have successfully undergone Pracharak Diploma of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha up to and including the academic Year 1969-70 shall be considered to possess the requisite training qualification.
- Explanation II:- Persons who have successfully undergone the Course in Hindi Teachers Diploma course of the Regional Hindi Training College Gandhigram Madura during the academic year 1967-68 or prior to that year shall be considered to possess the requisite training qualifications.
- Explanation III:- Persons who have successfully undergone the 8[Acharya course of the Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha] up to and including the academic year 1969-70 shall be considered to possess the requisite training qualification.
A degree in Arabic [or Arabic as one of the two optional subject under Pattern II of the Part III] and B.Ed/ B.T./ L T conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Arabic awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala and Certificate in Language Teachers Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
A degree in Urdu and B. Ed/ B.T./L. T conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Urdu awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala and Certificate in Language Teachers Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
A degree in Kannada and B. Ed./B.T./L.T. conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Kannada awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala and certificate in Language Teachers Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.
A degree in Gujarathy and B. Ed. / B.T./ L.T. Conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala.
A degree with French as Main or Subsidiary or additional subject and B. Ed/ B.T./ L.T. conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala.
(i) A degree in English language and literature; and (ii) B.Ed /B.T./L.T. with English as optional subject, conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; 68(iii) In the absence of those with qualification in item (ii) above, candidates with B.Ed/B/T/L.T. any other subject, conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala will be considered. [Provided that a post graduate degree in the subject or language concerned shall be considered as an alternative qualification of degree in such subject or language concerned for appointments as High School Assistant (Subject) or High School Assistant (Languages) as case may be].
(a) Drawing Teacher:- (1) A pass in S. S. L.C Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or its equivalent and (2) Certificate in Drawing and painting (two year course) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or Diploma in painting issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or Group Diploma in Drawing, K. G. T. E. or M. G. T. E. [Or Certificate in Sculpture and Modeling (2 year course) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala]. [Or Certificate in Kerala Government Certificate Examination in Fine Arts issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala]
(b) Physical Education Teachers:- (1) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent and (2) Certificate of Physical Education issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala, . [(3) Certificate in Physical Education of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu States will be recognised as an alternate qualification for appointment of Physical Education Teacher in aided schools in the State.]
[Note:- Certificate of Physical Education of Mysore will be recognised as a qualification for appointment of Physical Education Teachers in Schools in the linguistic minority area of Kasargod ]. [or in the case of Ex-service men of Army/Navy/ Air Force, Physical Training Courses of the Armed Forces (The Assistant Instructions Basic Course in Physical Education) or The Army Physical Training Corps Instructors Course or Naval Physical Training Corps Instructors Course or the Air Force Ground Training Instructors Course].
- Explanation:- The service of Ex-Physical Education Instructors of the Army/ Navy/ Air force if any, already appointed in Aided Schools will be regularised from the date of appointment as fully qualified Physical Education teachers. If individual certificate on the above courses are not issued on completion of the courses to the trainees, the discharge certificate issued by the concerned Defence Authorities to the Ex- Physical Education Instructors mentioned above will be taken as sufficient proof for their having under gone the respective courses successfully],[Or a pass in the Vocational Higher Secondary Education in Physical Education conducted by the Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or its equivalent or any degree in Physical Education (Regular Course) such as B.P.Ed/ M.P.Ed etc conferred or recogni sed by any of the Universities in Kerala]
(c) Music Teachers:- graduation in Music conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or (a) A pass in S. S. L. C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent, and (b) A pass in Gana praveena or [Ganabhooshanam Examination in Vocal Music or Ganabhooshana Diploma in Violin/ Veena] conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or Music senior certificate issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or Sangeetha Vidwan title of the Central College of Karnatic Music Madras.
(d) Sewing Teachers:- (1) A pass in S. S. L. C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent; and (2) Group certificate in Needle Work and Dress making of the K. G. T. E. (Higher) or M. G. T. E. (Higher); or Group Certificate in Tailoring of the K.G.T. E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher);or [Group Diploma in crafts issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or National Trade Certificate in Cutting and Tailoring [or in Dress Making] issued by the National Council for training in Vocational Trades, Government of India] [or Diploma in Craftsmanship (Tailoring and Garment making) issued by the Director of Technical Education, Kerala.] [(e) Craft Teachers:- (1) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or Its equivalent qualification and (2) Kerala Government Technical Examination or Madras Government Technical Examination in the particular craft subjects. or Diploma in Craftsmanship Issued by the Director of Industries and Commerce, Kerala or by the Director of Technical Education, Kerala or any other equivalent qualifications].
3. Upper Primary School:
- Explanation I:- Such candidate shall be entitled to get the Basic Salary plus D. A. eligible for qualified hands and increments shall be sanctioned only after successful completion of the in service training. Notional increments shall be granted to them taking into account their service from the date of passing the test on completion of their training and the entire service put in by them until they successfully get through the in service course shall be considered as qualifying service for all purposes.]
- Explanation I (A):- In the case of schools where Kannada or Tamil is the sole medium of instruction. T T C (Kannada) or T T C (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala respectively, shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment to the post of Upper Primary School Assistant in Kannada or Tamil Medium Schools as the case may be. In the absence of candidate with T T C (Kannada) or T T C (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala, candidates with T.C.H. issued by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore, or Basic T. T. C. issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu shall be considered for appointment.
- Explanation II:- In the case of school where parallel divisions in Kannada or Tamil are sanctioned as per rule 7 of Chapter VIII, the T. T. C. (Kannada) or T. T. C. (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala respectively, shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment in those parallel divisions. In the absence of candidates with T. T. C. (Kannada) or T. T.C. (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala, candidates with T.C.H. issued by the Karanataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore, or Basic T. T. C. issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu shall be considered for appointment].
- [Explanation II (A):- In the case of Schools where, Tamil is the sole medium of instruction or where parallel divisions in Tamil are sanctioned under rule 7 of Chapter VIII, Diploma in Teacher Education (Regular) issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment to the post of Upper Primary School Assistant in those Tamil Medium Schools or parallel divisions as the case may be].
- [Explanation III:- In the case of English Medium divisions of Aided Schools the Anglo Indian Training School Trained Teachers Certificate issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kera la shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment in those divisions].
- [Note:- The Malayalam Vidwan Title *[shall] also be considered as sufficient qualification for appointment as Upper Primary School Assistant [X X X] subject to the following conditions:- (a) The appointments *[shall] be against the post of Upper Primary School *[Assistants].
A Degree in Sanskrit conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Sanskrit awarded or recognised by anyone of the Universities in Kerala; or A pass in the Pre-University or Pre-Degree Examination from the Sanskrit Colleges affiliated to the Universities in Kerala, or A pass in the Pre- Degree Examination with Sanskrit (Sahitya) and Sanskrit (Sastra) as optional subjects from the Arts or Science Colleges affiliated to the Universities in Kerala, or (1) A pass in the S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent qualification and (2) Oriental School Leaving Certificate (Sanskrit) of Kerala, or A pass in the Preliminary Examination in Sanskrit conducted by any one of the Universities in Kerala or A pass in Sanskrit Teachers Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala] [or a pass in (Park- Sastri Examination conducted by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Ministry of Education and Culture, Government of India]
A Degree in Tamil conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Tamil awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala
A Degree in Hindi conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Hindi awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala, or Praveen of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras with a pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent or Sahityacharya of Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha with a pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent or [R.B.V. of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha with a pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Govt. Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent; or A pass in Hindi Bhooshan Examination of the Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha with a pass in the S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations; Kerala or its equivalent]
A Degree in Arabic conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of oriental learning in Arabic awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A pass in S.S.L.C .Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent, and a pass in Arabic Munshi Examination (Higher) conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or (a) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent; and (b) A pass in Arabic Teacher’s Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala); or Arabic Preliminary Examinations of the Kerala and Calicut Universities
[Provided that such of those candidates who were otherwise qualified for appointment as Arabic Teachers in Upper Primary Schools before the coming into force of this rule and those who had appeared for the Arabic Examinations prescribed under this rule for such appointments before the coming into force of this rule and had passed them in the results published immediately after the coming into force of this rule, shall stand exempted from the possession of S.S.L.C.Qualification].
A Degree in Urdu conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of oriental learning in Urdu awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or [A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent; and A Pass in Adib-I Fazil (Preliminary) Examination in Urdu conducted by anyone of the Universities in Kerala or A pass in Urdu Higher Examinations conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala].
3. Specialist Teachers:-
A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala] or its equivalent and Group certificates in Drawing of the KGTE/MGTE or. Certificate in Drawing and Painting (2 year course) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or Diploma in painting, issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala; or Group Diploma in Drawing of the K. G. T. E. or M. G. T. E. [Or certificate in sculpture and modeling (2 year course) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala]. [Or Certificate in Kerala Government Certificate Examination in Fine Arts issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.]
A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala [or its equivalent] and a pass in the Certificate Examination in Physical Education conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.Explanation: Ex-service men having certificate of Assistant Instructors course issued by the Army School or Physical training in the prescribed form are eligible for appointment as Physical Education Teachers in Upper Primary Schools. The minimum general educational qualification of S.S.L.C. need not be insisted in their case 42[ x x ] 43[or Physical Training Course of the Armed Forces, namely (The Assistant Instructors Basis Course in Physical Education, or the Army Physical Training Corps Instructors Course or Naval Physical Training Corps Instructors’ course or the Air Force ground Training Instructors” Course.[Provided that the Ex-service personnel shall have passed the S.S.L.C. examination or its equivalent qualification].
- Explanation:- The Services of Ex-Physical Education Instructors of the Army/Navy/Air Force if any already appointed in aided school will be regularised from the date of appointment as fully qualified Physical Education teachers. If individual certificates of above courses are not issued on completion of the courses to the trainees, the discharge certificate issued by the concerned Defence authorities to the Ex- Physical Education Instructors mentioned above will be taken as sufficient proof for their having undergone the respective courses successfully].
Graduation in Music conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or (a) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala or its equivalent and (b) A pass in Gana Praveena or Ganabhooshana Examination in Vocal Music or Ganabhooshana Diploma, in Violin/Veena conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala or Music Senior Certificate issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala or K.G. T. E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher) in Music)].
A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala] or its equivalent; and Group Certificate in Needle work, and Dress Making K.G.T.E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher); or Group Certificate in Tailoring K. G. T. E. (Higher) or M. G. T. E. (Higher); or [Diploma in Craftsmanship (Tailoring and Garment Making) issued by the Director of Industries and Commerce, Kerala or by the Director of Technical Education Kerala or National Trade Certificate in Cutting and Tailoring or in Dress Making] issued by the National Council fortraining in Vocational Trade Government of India
(1) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent qualification. and(2) Kerala Government Technical Examination or Madras Government Technical Examination in the particular craft subjects.or Diploma in Craftmanship issued by the Director of Industries and Commerce, Kerala or by the Director of Technical Education, Kerala or any other equivalent qualification].
3A. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub rule (1) of Rule 3 the Educational Officer shall be competent to approve the appointments of candidates possessing higher qualification provided they have any of the training qualification approved by the Government of Kerala.]
4. Lower Primary School
- Explanation I : Such candidates shall be entitled to get the Basic Salary plus D. A. eligible for qualified hands and increments shall be sanctioned only after successful completion of the in service training. Notional increments shall be granted to them taking into account their service from the date of passing the test on completion of training and the entire service put in by them until they successfully get through the in service courses shall be considered as qualifying service for all purposes.
- Explanation IA:- In the case of Schools where Kannada or Tamil is the sole medium of instruction T T C (Kannada) or T T C (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala respectively, shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment as Lower Primary School Assistant in Kannada or Tamil Medium Schools as the case may be. In the absence of candidates with T T C (Kannada) or T T C (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala, candidates with T C H issued by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore or Basic T T C issued by the Director of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu shall be considered for appointment.
- Explanation II:- In the case of School where parallel divisions in Kannada or Tamil are sanctioned as per rule 7 of Chapter VIII, the T T C (Kannada) or T T C (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala respectively, shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment in those parallel divisions. In the absence of candidates with TTC (Kannada) or TTC (Tamil) issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala, Candidates with TCH issued by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore, or Basic TTC issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu shall be considered for appointment].
- Explanation II (A):- In the case of schools where Tamil is the sole medium of instruction or where parallel divisions in Tamil are sanctioned under rule 7 of Chapter VIII, Diploma in Teacher Education (Regular) issued by the Government of Tamii Nadu shall be considered as sufficient training qualification for appointment to the post of Lower Primary School Assistant in those Tamil Medium Schools or parallel divisions as the case may be].
- Explanation III:- In the case of English medium divisions of Aided Schools, the Anglo – Indian Training School Trained Teachers Certificate issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala shall be considered as a sufficient training qualification for appointment in these divisions.
A Degree in Arabic conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala or a Title of Oriental learning in Arabic awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala or a pass in the S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala with Arabic under part I and II first language; or(a) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent and(b) A pass in Arabic Munshi Examination (Higher) conducted by the commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala, or A pass in Arabic Munshi Examination (Lower) conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala orA pass in Arabic Teachers Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or A pass in Arabic Entrance Examination of the Kerala and Calicut Universities].
A degree in Urdu conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or A title of Oriental learning in Urdu awarded or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; 61(a) A pass in the S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala] or its equivalent and (b) A pass in Adib-I-Fazil (Preliminary) Examination in Urdu conducted by any of the Universities in Kerala; or A pass in Urdu Higher Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala, or a pass in Urdu Lower Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala, or a pass in Adib-I-Fazil (Entrance) Examination in Urdu conducted by any of the Universities in Kerala.
Graduation in Music conferred or recognised by the Universities in Kerala; or(a) A pass in S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala or its equivalent and (b) A pass in Gana Praveena or Ganabhooshana Examination in Vocal Music or Ganabhooshana Diploma in Violin Neena conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala; or Music Senior Certificate issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations Kerala; or K.G.T.E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher) in Music]
A pass in the S.S.L.C. Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala] or its equivalent and 2. [Group certificate in Needle work and Dress Making K.G.T.E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher) or Group certificate in Tailoring K.G.T.E. (Higher) or M.G.T.E. (Higher) or Diploma in Craftsmanship (Tailoring and Garment Making) issued by the Director of Industries and Commerce Kerala or by the Director of Technical Education Kerala or National Trade Certificate in Cutting and Tailoring [or in Dress Making] issued by the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades, Government of India].
(1) Appointments of all Private School Teachers not possessing the qualifications prescribed in Chapter XXXI of KER but possessing qualifications for appointment to corresponding posts in Departmental Schools shall be approved as under qualified till 31-3-1980 and as fully qualified from the date of their appointment in 1980-81.
(2) Persons possessing T. C. H. issued by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore who have completed the course by the end of the academic year 1980-81 be permitted to join the in service course conducted by the Director, State Institute of Education, Trivandrum and on successful completion of the in service course at their own cost, they shall be deemed eligible for appointments teachers in private primary schools.