September 12, 2026

Section 26 – RTE Act: Filling Up Vacancies of Teachers

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 — back to Table of Contents

Section 26. Filling up vacancies of teachers

The appointing authority, in relation to a school established, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government or by a local authority, shall ensure that vacancy of teacher in a school under its control shall not exceed ten per cent. of the total sanctioned strength.