"The directory has brought dead data to life," says a District Education Officer (DEO) from Patna, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Earlier, we knew a school had a vacancy, but we didn't know where the surplus teachers were sitting. Now, with a click, we can see the exact pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for every school in the district."

: Schools are strictly prohibited from including retired teachers (specifically those retired after February 2025 in recent cycles), transferred staff, or those teaching subjects other than their official appointment.

When the board rolls out mandatory training modules (like NISHTHA or DIKSHA), the directory helps identify which teachers have completed the training and who has been left out.

Despite its benefits, the directory work faces several hurdles.

It helps in tracking teacher transfers, promotions to headmaster or principal roles, and retirements to ensure schools are adequately staffed.

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