Hostel Department



Establishment of the Department :-

In January 1964, with the objective of improving the quality and standard of education in the state, an institution named State Institute of Education was established. At the same time, to provide residential facilities for trainees attending state-level training programmes, the Hostel Department was established within the institution.


Department Structure / Post Structure :-
1. Name of the Department Human Resources Department
2. Name of the Sub-Department Hostel Department

Officer / Staff Designation, Name and Mobile Number
Sr. No. Designation Name Mobile Number
1 Deputy Director (Human Resources)
2 Administrative Officer
3 Assistant Hostel Superintendent
4 Head Clerk


Important Government Resolutions :-
    1) As per the Government Resolution of the School Education Department dated 01 June 2006, residential charges were levied for the newly constructed guest house within the council premises. Thereafter, accommodation charges within the council campus have been revised from time to time.

    2) As per the Government Resolution of the School Education Department dated 02.05.2024, the Hon. Commissioner (Education) has been granted authority to approve increases in hostel accommodation charges within the council. Accordingly, the Hon. Commissioner (Education) has fixed hostel accommodation charges by order dated 01.04.2017.

    3) As per the Government Resolution of the School Education Department dated 29 January 2014, a new training policy for teachers, officers, and staff in the state has been announced.

    4) As per the Government Resolution of the General Administration Department dated 01.11.2014, YASHADA is the apex training institution at the state level for the Revenue Department. Similarly, the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, Pune is the apex institution of the Education Department. As per the Government Resolution dated 24.07.2017, training charges have been implemented by the council at par with the rates of YASHADA.

Objectives of the Department :-

As per the Government Resolution of the School Education Department dated 29.01.2014, the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, Pune has been declared as the apex training institution in the state. Accordingly, quality basic amenities are required to be provided to trainees. At present, after construction, renovation, and interior development of buildings within the campus, the details of available facilities such as auditoriums, trainee accommodation, and available manpower are as follows:


Details of auditoriums, seating arrangements, and accommodation facilities available within the council are as follows A) Details of Auditoriums :-
Sr. No. Name of Auditorium Seating Capacity Auditorium
AC/Non AC
1 Mahatma Phule Auditorium 100 AC
2 Step Hall 40 AC
3 Committee Hall 60 AC
4 Shivneri Auditorium (Step Hall in Audio-Visual Building) 70 AC
5 Pratapgad (Hall in Correspondence Building) 80 Non AC
6 Hall in VVIP Guest House 40 AC
7 DPEP Hall (First Floor Hall in Audio-Visual Building) 27 AC
Total Seating Capacity 417

B) Details of Trainee Accommodation Facilities :-
Sr. No. Accommodation Building Name Accommodation Capacity AC/Non AC
1 Guest House 90 Non AC
2 Men’s Hostel (Old) 80 Non AC
3 Men’s Hostel (New – Old Service Building) 80 Non AC
4 VVIP Guest House 10 AC
Total Accommodation Capacity 260

Thus, training and residential facilities for trainees are provided at the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, Pune.


Functions / Activities of the Department
    • Coordinating maintenance and repair of all buildings within the council premises through the Public Works Department.

    • Proposing and obtaining approval for budget provisions under the “Minor Works” head for maintenance and repairs of council buildings.

    • Appointing contractual staff for supervision of women’s and men’s hostels and monitoring their work.

    • Reserving available auditoriums for council meetings and maintaining records in registers.

    • Allotment of residential quarters within the campus.

    • Planning maintenance and repairs of campus compounds and electrical lines.

    • Appointing manpower through external agencies for daily cleaning and sanitation work and ensuring cleanliness.

    • Making monthly payments to externally appointed security guards, housekeeping staff, and hostel assistants.

    • Depositing cash collected by the Hostel Department into the council’s bank account.

    • Payment of electricity bills and water charges.

Photo Gallery

Photographs of the council guest house hostel, men’s hostel, service hostel, and VVIP hostel buildings are attached.

Initiatives / Associations