As part of its commitment to quality education and professional excellence, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reaffirmed the annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) mandate for all teachers in CBSE-affiliated schools. Under this framework, every teacher is required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of training per academic year to enhance their skills and align with national educational benchmarks.
STRUCTURED TRAINING FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
The 50 hours of mandatory CPD training are divided into two main categories:
- 25 hours must be completed through CBSE or Government Regional Training Institutes.
- The remaining 25 hours should be completed via in-house training or through School Complex-based sessions.
This training is structured around the key National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), focusing on the following domains:
Core Values and Ethics (12 hours): Fostering integrity, inclusivity, empathy, and ethical classroom practices.
Knowledge and Practice (24 hours): Equipping teachers with pedagogical knowledge and practical classroom strategies.
Professional Growth and Development (14 hours): Encouraging teachers to reflect, evolve, and contribute to educational innovation.
CPD RECOGNITION OF DIVERSE ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Acknowledging the dynamic roles teachers play beyond classroom instruction, CBSE has included a wide range of academic and developmental tasks as valid CPD activities. These include:
- Evaluation duties for Class X and XII Board Exams
- Roles as practical examiners
- Participation in research projects, CBSE conferences, and curriculum reviews
- E-content creation, item development, and CBP (Capacity Building Programme) development
- Viewing educational broadcasts such as DD PM e-Vidya Channel CBSE 15
These activities contribute to CPD hours as per the quantum detailed in the official CPD notification issued by CBSE.
ANNUAL TRAINING THEME 2025: STEM EDUCATION
Taking a forward-looking step to align with India’s knowledge-based economy, CBSE has declared STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as the Annual Training Theme for 2025. This initiative aims to empower teachers with experiential, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary methodologies that make learning more engaging and relevant.
To promote localized and collaborative professional growth, schools are urged to host District Level Deliberations (DLDs) on STEM. These platforms will enable educators to share best practices, discuss challenges, and foster innovation in pedagogy.
CBSE’s robust CPD mandate, paired with its strategic STEM focus, marks a significant move toward building a competent, reflective, and future-ready teaching force. These efforts are poised to elevate not only teaching standards but also student learning outcomes across the nation, for more details CLICK HERE
