Over 80,000 apply for head, assistant head teacher posts in private institutions

Recruitment exams for the positions may be held on Apr 17-18

More than 80,000 teachers have applied for the posts of head and assistant head teacher at non-government educational institutions.

The recruitment examinations may be held on Apr 17 and 18.

Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) Chairman Aminul Islam discussed the developments with bdnews24.com on Friday night.

For the first time, the process of recruiting heads and assistant heads is being conducted through the NTRCA.

On Jan 29, authorities issued a notice inviting applications for vacant posts of principal, vice-principal, headteacher, assistant headteacher, superintendent and assistant superintendent at non-government educational institutions.

Applications opened on Feb 3 and continued until Feb 26.

According to NTRCA data, the highest number of applications in this recruitment drive has been submitted for the post of assistant headteacher at secondary schools.

As per the notice, candidates will be selected through a 100-mark assessment system comprising an 80-mark written examination of objective-type questions, 12 marks for educational qualifications, and an 8-mark viva voce.

The NTRCA said the 80-mark MCQ examination will last one hour.

There will be 80 questions in total. Each correct answer will carry one mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

To pass, candidates must secure at least 40 percent marks separately in each component.

Eligibility and experience of applicants will be assessed in line with the latest approved staffing structure and MPO policy applicable to the institutions.