14,000 Primary Job Seekers Press Two Demands Including Gazette Notification

Following an assurance from the State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, Bobby Hajjaj, the candidates finally recommended for the position of primary assistant teachers have submitted a memorandum to the Director General (DG) of the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE).

The memorandum, submitted today, Monday (April 27), outlines two specific demands to end the ongoing uncertainty regarding their recruitment. In the memorandum, the candidates expressed that despite completing all necessary verification processes for the "Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025," the delay in issuing appointment letters has caused significant mental distress and professional uncertainty.

The candidates officially placed two primary demands before the DG of the DPE to ensure a transparent and swift conclusion to the recruitment cycle. These demands include the immediate issuance of formal appointment letters to all finally recommended candidates and the prompt publication of a gazette notification by the Directorate of Primary Education regarding the joining and posting schedule.

The candidates noted that their decision to submit the formal memo came after a productive discussion with State Minister Bobby Hajjaj, who assured them that the ministry is viewing their situation with sympathy and is taking necessary steps to expedite the process.

Speaking to The Daily Campus yesterday, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj clarified the government's stance, stating that the recruitment of 14,000 assistant teachers is a priority due to the existing teacher crisis in government primary schools.

He explained that the entire process is not yet fully complete but emphasized that the ministry is working on it diligently. The Minister further noted that they are not reviewing the recruitment process itself but are instead focused on completing it as it is an urgent necessity for the nation's schools.

The submission of the memorandum follows a tense standoff at Shahbagh, where hundreds of candidates had gathered to protest the delay. Yesterday, a seven-member delegation met with the State Minister at the Ministry, where they were assured that the joining process would be completed soon.

Following that meeting and today's formal submission of the memo, the protesters have shown a willingness to wait for the official notification, though they remain vigilant regarding the timeline. The Directorate of Primary Education is now expected to review the memorandum and coordinate with the Ministry to issue the final joining instructions for the 14,000 newly recruited teachers.