About this education scheme
The scheme aims to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the state and to honour those teachers who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.
The scheme “CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar” was launched by the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the state and to honour those teachers who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students. The scheme provides State Awards to Teachers, with each award consisting of a cash amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) and a citation.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar (CMVGP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Education Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Goa |
| Official portal | education.goa.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 15+ years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 15+ years
- 💼Teacher / Faculty
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Cash Award: Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh).
Citation: Provided with each award.
Total 10 Awards:
- Primary Teacher: Two Awards (One in each District).
- Secondary Teacher: Four Awards (Two in each District).
- High School Headmaster: Two Awards (One in each District).
- Higher Secondary Teacher: One Award (One in entire State).
- Higher Secondary Principal: One Award (One in entire State).
*The recipients will be felicitated at the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa during the Teacher’s Day function.
*The selected teachers will have to make a presentation before the State Level Committee.
Who qualifies
Target Group Definition
◦ The applicant must be a school teacher, special educator, or Head of School.
◦ The applicant must be working in a recognized government or aided primary, middle, high, or higher secondary school.
◦ The applicant must be an in-service teacher.
◦ The applicant must fulfill the required academic and professional qualifications as per their cadre for the State Award to Teachers.
Service Requirements
◦ The applicant, if an in-service Regular Teacher or Special Educator, must have completed at least 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa as on June 30th of the academic year for which they are applying.
◦ The applicant, if a Headmaster, must have 5 years of administrative experience out of the required 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa.
Preference/Reservation
◦ One award out of the 10 is reserved for a differently abled teacher or Head of the School/Special Educator from Regular or Special Schools.
◦ The applicant applying for the Differently Abled Category must attach a disability certificate indicating more than 40% disability.
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.
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Exclusions/Notes on Evidence
Newspaper Reports / Publications (May Not Be Considered For Evaluation Of Outstanding Work).
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1:
- The applicant must visit the official website of the Directorate of Education at www.education.goa.gov.in and take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
- The prescribed forms and guidelines are also available at the office of the respective Taluka Assistant District Education Inspectors (ADEI’s) and Educational Zones.
Step 2:
- The applicant must complete Part I (Mandatory) and Part II (If applicable) of the form.
- In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- Inspectors (ADEI’s) and Educational Zones.
Step 3:
- The applicant must submit the completed application and portfolio by hand directly to the respective Zonal Head.
- The registration for self-nominations for the 2024-25 cycle is accepted from June 24, 2025, to July 31, 2025. Submission must occur at all Educational Zones located at Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao.
Help & Support/Grievance Redressal
The Directorate of Education, Alto - Porvorim, Bardez - Goa, can be contacted via Email at dir-educ.goa@nic.in or by Fax at 0832-2416136. Telephone numbers are 0832-2416023, 2416033.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum duration of continuous service required in the State of Goa for regular teachers or special educators to be considered eligible for the prestigious award?
In-service Regular Teachers or Special Educators must have completed at least 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa as on June 30th of the academic year for which they are applying.
To qualify for consideration, must an applicant currently be employed exclusively within institutions that are entirely managed and funded by the government?
Applicants must be working in recognized government or government aided primary, middle, high, or higher secondary schools.
If only a few teachers apply in a specific category, is the Government obligated to grant the full number of allocated awards regardless of the quality of the applications received?
If insufficient, suitable, or eligible teachers, Heads of the Institution, or Special Educators are available in a particular category, the Government is not bound to grant that award.
Are educators who hold positions such as contractual teacher, Para Teacher, or part-time instructor permitted to submit their nominations for this teaching recognition scheme?
No, Contractual Teachers, Para Teachers, Part-time Instructors, and National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Instructors are explicitly not eligible for the State Awards to Teachers.
If an applicant has previously faced disciplinary measures or been penalized by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, can they still be considered for this award?
No, any teacher who has been penalized by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) shall not be considered.
If there is an active investigation or official inquiry currently underway against a teaching professional, will that automatically exclude them from the selection process?
Yes, a teacher against whom any inquiry is being conducted shall not be considered for the award.
What specific documentation is required, and what is the minimum impairment threshold necessary, if I choose to apply under the reserved category for differently abled educators?
If applying for the Differently Abled Category, a disability certificate indicating more than 40% disability must be attached to the application.
Besides the length of service requirement, must in-service teachers demonstrate specific educational backgrounds or certifications to be deemed eligible?
Yes, in-service teachers shall have to fulfill the required academic and professional qualifications as per their specific cadre for the State Award to Teachers.
Among the total awards available, is there a specific provision or reservation made to ensure recognition is given to educators with physical disabilities?
Yes, one award out of the total ten is reserved specifically for a differently abled teacher, Head of the School, or Special Educator from Regular or Special Schools.
For applicants who are currently serving as Headmasters or Heads of School, how much administrative experience must be demonstrated within their overall teaching tenure?
A Headmaster must have 5 years of administrative experience, which must be part of the required 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa.
Are there any restrictions related to an applicant's legal standing, specifically regarding pending cases related to oversight or criminal activity?
The applicant must not have any vigilance case or criminal case pending against them at the time of application.
Does engaging in private tutoring outside of regular school hours disqualify a teacher or Head of School from being considered for this official recognition?
Yes, a Teacher or Head of School should not have indulged in tuitions to maintain eligibility for the awards.
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