NTRCA plans major reform in pvt teacher recruitment

Candidates seeking teaching jobs at private educational institutions may soon face a significantly revamped recruitment process, with the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) planning to replace its traditional registration-based system with direct recruitment through a three-stage competitive examination.

Under the proposed system, candidates will have to pass a 100-mark preliminary examination, a 100-mark written test and a 20-mark viva voce, taking the total assessment to 220 marks. Changes to the examination syllabus, marks distribution and recruitment procedures are also being considered, although the proposals are yet to receive final approval.

According to NTRCA sources, the authority is preparing to organise the ninth teacher recruitment examination, potentially in December. However, the examination format and schedule will be finalised only after amendments to the relevant regulations and approval from the Ministry of Education.

The proposed preliminary examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark. Candidates will be given one hour to complete the test. A deduction of 0.25 marks will apply for each incorrect answer, while candidates will need to secure at least 40 per cent marks to pass.