Science Graduates Secured Full Eligibility in Primary Teacher Recruitment

The government has amended the “Government Primary School Teacher Recruitment Rules, 2025,” paving the way for science graduates to compete for 100 percent of available teaching posts. As a result, candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in science will now be eligible to apply for all vacant positions mentioned in recruitment circulars for assistant teachers in government primary schools.

In addition, 20 percent of the positions will remain reserved (quota) for science graduates. This means that out of every 100 positions, 20 will be allocated exclusively to candidates from the science background. The remaining 80 positions will remain open to competition, allowing science graduates to contest alongside candidates from other disciplines.

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education issued a gazette notification on Sunday, November 2, confirming the amendment. The circular was signed by Abu Taher Md. Masud Rana, Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, under the order of the President. Through this amendment, certain changes have been made to the rules first issued on August 28.

According to the notification, modification has been brought to Sub-clause (2), Clause (b) of Rule 7. The previous phrase “in other subjects” has been replaced by “in science and other subjects” regarding the educational qualifications required for recruitment as an assistant teacher.

The version of the rules published on August 28 originally stated:
“Out of 93% of posts directly recruitable under these rules on the basis of merit, 20% shall be filled by candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in science and 80% by candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in other subjects, in order of merit.”

Following the amendment, Sub-clause (2), Clause (b) of Rule 7 now reads:
“Out of 93% of posts directly recruitable under these rules on the basis of merit, 20% shall be filled by candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in science and 80% by candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in science and other subjects, in order of merit.”

When asked whether the amendment provides additional advantages to science graduates, SM Mahbub Alam, Research Officer at the Directorate of Primary Education, clarified:
“There is no separate circular for recruiting mathematics and science teachers in primary education. In today’s world, education is increasingly becoming science- and technology-oriented. Science graduates usually have stronger skills in mathematics, scientific reasoning, and observation, which can help guide children in the right direction from the primary level. Other subjects can be taught by all, but this step will help enhance the quality of education.”