India, June 27 -- The second phase of Maharashtra's teacher recruitment process has officially begun, with interviews underway and 12,966 candidates have been shortlisted for 8,556 vacant posts, according to officials.

The recruitment phase covers teaching positions from primary Class 1 to Class 12, including teacher training colleges. As per the 2019 government resolution, 30 marks are allotted for interviews and teaching skills evaluation. To ensure uniformity and fair assessment across institutions, a standard operating procedure (SOP) has been implemented for the recruitment drive.

Out of 1,861 educational institutions with vacancies, recommendations have been made for 8,264 posts based on the preferences submitted by candidates. Ho...