June 06, 2026
Education authorities expand transfer scope to include principals and vice-principals
The first-ever competency test is held for 12,951 vacancies
Officials say a new merit-based model will directly link candidates to vacancies
Candidates who pass the MCQ test will sit an oral exam in which AI will help assess their appearance, body language and knowledge
Local administrations will hire fit retirees using school funds as 60,000 posts remain vacant
Applications will remain open until midnight on Feb 26
Once the notice is issued, online applications must open immediately -- but that platform is not yet ready, says NTRCA chairman
An NTRCA official says a total of 18,399 people had applied