“Still talks are underway and file movements are going on to ensure that no one stays deprived. We are talking to the finance department. Before Durga puja the first phase of recruitment will happen and then phase-wise it will continue”, said Nath.

“In case of senior basic level, TET qualifiers can be recruited but when it’s about recruiting in senior classes, we can’t recruit anyone without TRBT’s approval”, said Ratan Lal Nath.

The statement came after TET qualifiers gheraoed Ratan Lal Nath’s house on Saturday morning seeking his final statement. For now, TET qualified youths have withdrawn protest for a month, though they are not satisfied with the statement of the Minister.