Kendujhar District’s CRCC (Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator) recruitment and functioning are under scrutiny. Even though a month has passed since the CRCC written examination, results have not been published, and there’s no clarity on the next steps of the recruitment process. Discussions have emerged that despite the selection process being completed in many areas like Koraput, in Kendujhar it remains uncertain and opaque.
While the written exam for new CRCCs was conducted on May 3, 2025, and viva and group discussions were held on May 5, the final results are still pending. Following the result announcement, counseling and the District Collector’s approval are required for appointments. This prolonged delay has created frustration among aspirants.
Adding to the issue, many CRCC positions are being held beyond their official term. For example, in Anandapur block, some CRCCs have remained in position for over 10 years, even though their tenure ended long ago. Meanwhile, the appointment process for new CRCCs notified in August 2024 still hasn’t concluded.
Despite the completion of their tenure, several CRCCs have not returned to their parent schools and continue to manage cluster responsibilities. This has raised questions about transparency and irregularities in the education system. In some cases, responsibilities are being handed to Level 3 or 4 headmasters, which violates existing rules. Even more concerning, some headmasters are managing two clusters simultaneously.
In the Anandapur block, there are 16 clusters under the jurisdiction of the Block Education Officer, including Kodpada, Anandapur, Kathakata, Tukuna, Haridapal, Kolimati, Shalabani, Taratara, Gayalmunda, Manoharpur, and others. Here, many irregularities are being observed:
The CRCC of Kodpada, appointed on 15.04.2016, completed their term on 14.04.2021 but continues in the role.
The Anandapur CRCC, whose term ended in July 2022, is still serving.
The CRCC of Kathakata, whose term was from 17.07.2019 to 16.07.2024, has also been assigned additional responsibility for Fakirpur cluster.
Similar overextensions are seen in Haridapal, Tukuna, Kolimati, Shalabani, Taratara, and Gayalmunda clusters.
Only Manoharpur, Kantipal, and Janghar clusters have CRCCs whose tenure is still valid till 30.12.2027.
Even among these, Janghar CRCC has also been given additional responsibility for Padmapur cluster. Some CRCCs are being shuffled between clusters without following proper procedure. For instance, a CRCC formerly in charge of Kantipal is now managing Panasadiha, and the Dhakotha cluster’s CRCC is reportedly holding charge due to political backing.
This ongoing irregularity in CRCC tenures and the delay in new appointments cast doubt on the integrity of the system. The lack of timely recruitment and adherence to policy has raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability in Kendujhar’s education administration.