RTI reveals 2,669 vacancies across Telangana minority residential schools, colleges

Hyderabad: An RTI reply has revealed that 2,669 posts remain vacant across Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) schools and colleges, triggering concern over staffing shortages and their impact on students from minority communities.

The disclosure, dated November 9, was highlighted by the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO), Telangana, which said the scale of vacancies affects both academic delivery and residential management in TMREIS institutions across the state.

RTI findings

According to the RTI response issued by TMREIS, a total of 2,669 sanctioned posts are currently unfilled.

These vacancies span teaching, non-teaching and residential staff positions, raising questions about day-to-day functioning in classrooms and hostels.

SIO said the information confirms long-standing concerns raised by students and parents regarding staff shortages in minority residential schools.

Concerns over student welfare

Mohd Faraz Ahmed, State President of SIO Telangana, said the situation reflects a deeper administrative issue.

“The continued staff shortage raises serious questions about the future of TMREIS and the government’s commitment towards minority residential schools,” he said.

He pointed out that TMREIS institutions cater largely to students from economically weaker minority backgrounds who depend on these schools for education and residential support.

“At a time when thousands of students from economically weaker minority communities rely on these institutions for quality and safe education, the persistent large-scale vacancies are severely undermining classroom learning, student welfare, and overall institutional stability,” Ahmed said.

He added that shortages in teaching and hostel staff are affecting the learning environment.

“Classrooms and hostels with insufficient staff are intensifying students’ stress and insecurity, instead of providing the supportive environment they were promised,” he said.

Demand for recruitment and funding

SIO has urged the Telangana government to fill all vacant posts through what it described as a transparent and time-bound recruitment process. The organisation also reiterated its demand for separate funds and a dedicated sub-plan for TMREIS.

According to SIO, addressing staffing gaps and ensuring dedicated financial allocation are necessary to maintain academic standards and residential safety in minority welfare institutions.

Awaiting government response

As of now, there has been no official response from the TMREIS or the State government regarding timelines for recruitment or funding measures. SIO said it will continue to press for action, citing the direct impact of vacancies on students’ education and well-being.