Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam on January 9 Shifted to Afternoon
The schedule for the Government Primary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2025 has been changed. The written exam, originally scheduled to be held on the morning of 9 January 2026 (Friday), will now take place in the afternoon. This updated information was announced today (4 January) in an official notice issued by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education.
According to the notice, instead of 10:00 AM, the written examination will now be held from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The exam will be conducted simultaneously in all districts except the three hill districts.
⭐ Reason for the Time Change
Sources from the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) have confirmed that the exam on 2 January was postponed due to national mourning following the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The rescheduled exam was fixed for 9 January. However, to ensure administrative coordination and to make the exam more convenient for candidates, the exam time was shifted from morning to afternoon. DPE Director General Abu Noor Md. Shamsuzzaman confirmed the adjustment.
This year, the number of applicants is significantly higher compared to available positions. For a total of 14,385 vacant posts, 1,080,080 candidates have applied in two phases. This means, on average, 75 candidates will compete for each post.
Even though the exam will be held in the afternoon, all pre-announced strict security measures and instructions from the DPE will remain unchanged.
⭐ Important Instructions for Candidates
1. Entry Time
The exam begins at 3:00 PM, but all candidates must enter the exam center at least 1 hour early, no later than 2:00 PM.
All entry gates will be closed at 2:30 PM, and no candidate will be allowed inside after that.
2. Ears Must Remain Visible
To detect Bluetooth or hidden electronic devices, candidates must keep both ears visible throughout the exam.
During security checks, exam officials may use flashlights to inspect ears if needed.
⭐ 3. Prohibited Items
The following items are strictly prohibited inside the exam center:
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Mobile phones
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Calculators
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Smartwatches
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Any type of wristwatch
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Purses or handbags
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Any electronic device
If any of these items are found, the candidate will be expelled immediately, and legal action may be taken.
⭐ 4. Required Documents
Candidates must carry the following:
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Color-printed admit card
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Original National ID card (NID)
For filling the OMR sheet, candidates must use a black ink ballpoint pen only.
