Following written exams for 14,385 positions, Bangladesh’s Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) on Thursday announced district-by-district oral exam dates for the hiring of assistant teachers. 1.08 million applications competed vigorously in the January 2026 tests, with over 830,000 candidates showing up.
Huge Attendance Encourages Competition
With an average of 75 applicants per slot, DPE’s 2025 circular received 1,080,095 applications for the limited number of available positions. 830,088 people attended the written exams, which were moved from January 2 to January 9 because of the national mourning. Graduates from non-hill districts who met the eligibility requirements between the ages of 21 and 32 were promoted to vivas.
District-Specific Schedules for Vivas
Exams begin in late January 2026 in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, and other cities. Candidates examine government portals for slots, admit cards, and venues; Rajshahi DPE lists revenue-sector alerts. Strict security emphasises preparation in the face of high stakes, much like written exams.
Application Summary and Upcoming Actions
In November 2025, online apps that required fees and photo/signature uploads were available through Teletalk. Aptitude, Bengali fluency, and pedagogy are tested by the shortlisted candidates’ vivas. When successful hires join beneath the 13th pay grade, teacher shortages in rural education are alleviated.
Possibilities for Future Teachers
Primary staffing after the pandemic is revitalised by this recruitment. Aspirants from Dhaka keep up with updates on prothomalo.com; for real-time lists, search “DPE viva [district] 2026”. Rumours like phoney postponements are avoided with early verification.
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