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DHAKA, Nov 3, 2025 (BSS) - The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has issued a new gazette notification amending the Government Primary School Teacher Recruitment Rules.

The notification, signed by Primary and Mass Education Secretary Abu Taher Md Masud Rana on Sunday, announced the changes.

According to the amendment, in sub-rule (2), clause (Kha) of Rule 7, the words "other subjects" have been replaced with "science and other subjects with at least", bringing good news for the candidates with science background.

Earlier, in the main rules published on August 28, 2025, it was stated that 93 percent of the posts to be filled through direct recruitment would be based on merit. Of which 20 percent would be reserved for graduates in science and 80 percent for graduates in other subjects.

The latest amendment clarifies inclusion of graduates from both science and other disciplines.

The schedule-1 of the rules has also been amended, defining the recruitment process and eligibility criteria for candidates. 

Under the revised rules, the recruitment of teachers will be conducted on upazila or thana basis. A five percent quota will be reserved for the children of freedom fighters, martyred freedom fighters and Biranganas.

After recruitment, a teacher will be made permanent upon successful completion of the probationary period and satisfactory performance and conduct. 

However, if the performance is found unsatisfactory, the appointing authority may cancel the appointment or revert the person to their previous position.

The rules further stated that basic training must be completed within four years of appointment. For teachers reaching the age of 50 and becoming eligible for promotion or confirmation, certain examination and training conditions may be relaxed.

In addition, head teachers currently serving in grade-12 without basic training must complete the training within 18 months of their pay scale upgrade. Failure to do so will result in demotion to a lower pay grade, the new rules mention.