3,137 Pune District Teachers to Attend Senior and Selection Pay Scale Training From November 13 to 22
DIET Pune is running senior and selection pay scale training for 3,137 teachers across Pune district at 15 centres, with an evaluation on November 22.
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Pune, 14th November 2026: About 3,137 teachers from schools across Pune district are attending a ten-day senior and selection pay scale training programme from November 13 to 22 at 15 centres, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Pune, has said, Sakal reported. Trainees will be evaluated on November 22.
Namdev Shendkar, Principal and Deputy Director of DIET Pune, announced the schedule.
Who is attending
The training covers teachers from primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and from teacher training colleges under DIET Pune’s jurisdiction:
- Pune rural (all talukas)
- Pune city
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Khadki, Dehu Road and Pune Cantonment Boards
Teacher handbooks for the course are available at all 15 centres, the report said. The names of the centres were not listed in the report, so teachers should confirm their allotted venue with their school or block education office.
Why the training matters for teachers
In Maharashtra, teachers move to a higher pay scale, known as the senior scale and later the selection scale, after completing a set number of years of service and a prescribed training course. Without completing the training and its evaluation, the higher scale cannot be granted. For thousands of teachers, this ten-day course is the step that decides a pay rise.
The training is run through DIETs in each district, which are the state’s main bodies for in-service teacher training, so teachers from government, aided and many private aided schools take the same course and assessment.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday, 13 November | Training begins at 15 centres |
| 13 to 22 November | Ten days of sessions |
| Sunday, 22 November | Evaluation of trainee teachers |
What teachers should keep in mind
- Attend all sessions: attendance is usually checked, and missing days can affect eligibility for evaluation.
- Carry the handbook and your service details, as you may need them for assignments and the final assessment.
- Check whether your school has arranged substitute teaching, since the training runs on school days.
What it means for schools and parents
With over 3,000 teachers away for training on working days, some schools may combine classes or adjust timetables during the fortnight. Parents of children in zilla parishad and municipal schools, in particular, may notice changes. Schools usually inform parents through class groups.
What is still not clear
DIET Pune has not publicly listed the training centres or the format of the November 22 evaluation. We will update this story if the details are published. For more on teachers’ service rules, read our report on no upper age limit for private school teachers and our education section.
Frequently asked questions
How many teachers are attending the pay scale training in Pune district?
About 3,137 teachers from Pune district are attending, according to DIET Pune.
When is the senior and selection pay scale training?
From 13 to 22 November 2026, with the evaluation on 22 November.
Who organises the training?
The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Pune.
Which areas does the training cover?
Pune rural and city, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Khadki, Dehu Road and Pune Cantonment Boards.
