Sarkari Yojana
CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar
About CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar
The Directorate of Education, Government of Goa, introduced the “CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar” to recognise some of the state’s most outstanding teachers – those whose dedication and hard work have raised the standard of school education and enriched their students’ lives. Each State Award to Teachers under the scheme carries a cash prize of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) together with a citation.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Target Group Definition ◦ Applicants must be school…
Target Group Definition ◦ Applicants must be school teachers, special educators, or Heads of School. ◦ Applicants must be employed in a recognized government or aided primary, middle, high, or higher secondary school. ◦ Applicants must currently be in service as teachers. ◦ Applicants must hold the academic and professional qualifications prescribed for their cadre for the State Award to Teachers. Service Requirements ◦ In-service Regular Teachers or Special Educators must have put in at least 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa as on June 30th of the academic year for which the application is made. ◦ Headmasters must have 5 years of administrative experience within the required 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa. Preference/Reservation ◦ Of the 10 awards, one is set aside for a differently abled teacher or Head of the School/Special Educator from Regular or Special Schools. ◦ Those applying in the Differently Abled Category must enclose a disability certificate showing more than 40% disability.
Benefits Provided
CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Cash Award: ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh). Citation: Given along with every award. Total 10 Awards:
Primary Teacher
Primary Teacher: Two Awards (one per District).
Secondary Teacher
Secondary Teacher: Four Awards (two per District).
High School Headmaster
High School Headmaster: Two Awards (one per District).
Higher Secondary Teacher
Higher Secondary Teacher: One Award (one for the whole State).
Higher Secondary Principal
Higher Secondary Principal: One Award (one for the whole State). Awardees are honoured by the Chief Minister of Goa at the Teacher's Day function. Shortlisted teachers are required to give a presentation to the State Level Committee.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A recent passport-size photograph, attested on the reverse…
A recent passport-size photograph, attested on the reverse side by a Gazetted Officer.
Disability certificate showing more than 40% disability (needed…
Disability certificate showing more than 40% disability (needed only for the Differently Abled Category).
Abstracts describing any innovative ideas introduced to improve…
Abstracts describing any innovative ideas introduced to improve the quality of education (where applicable).
A portfolio containing supporting material such as documents,…
A portfolio containing supporting material such as documents, tools, activity reports, field visits, photographs, audios or videos.
An undertaking signed by the applicant confirming that…
An undertaking signed by the applicant confirming that all information/data furnished is true. Exclusions/Notes on Evidence Newspaper reports / publications may not be taken into account while evaluating outstanding work.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar through the offline application process outlined below.
Download and print the prescribed application…
Download and print the prescribed application format from the Directorate of Education website at www.education.goa.gov.in.
Copies of the forms and guidelines can also be obtained from the offices of the respective Taluka Assistant District Education Inspectors (ADEI's) and Educational Zones.
Complete Part I (Mandatory) of the…
Complete Part I (Mandatory) of the form, along with Part II (If applicable).
Fill every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across where needed), and enclose copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).
Inspectors (ADEI's) and Educational Zones.
Deliver the completed application and portfolio…
Deliver the completed application and portfolio in person to the respective Zonal Head.
Self-nominations for the 2024-25 cycle are accepted from June 24, 2025, to July 31, 2025, and may be submitted at any of the Educational Zones at Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao.
Help & Support/Grievance Redressal
Reach the Directorate of Education, Alto - Porvorim, Bardez - Goa, by Email at dir-educ.goa@nic.in or Fax at 0832-2416136, or call 0832-2416023, 2416033.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- The applicant must not be due for retirement for the year to which the State Awards relates.
- The applicant must not have indulged in tuitions.
- The applicant must not be a contractual teacher.
- The applicant must not be a Para Teacher.
- The applicant must not be a Part-time Instructor.
- The applicant must not be a National Skills Qualifications Framework Instructor.
- The applicant must not have any vigilance or criminal case pending against them.
- The applicant who has been penalized by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) shall not be considered.
- The applicant against whom any inquiry is being conducted shall not be considered.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.