Primary Assistant Teacher Exam Rescheduled to 9 January 2026

The Government Primary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 written examination will now be conducted on 09 January 2026, following its postponement due to the national mourning programme announced earlier this month. The examination will begin at 03:00 PM and conclude at 04:30 PM, as confirmed by the Department of Primary Education.

Reason Behind Postponement of Assistant Teacher Exam

The written test was originally scheduled for 02 January 2026. However, the government deferred the examination after declaring a three-day state mourning from 31 December 2025 to 02 January 2026 following the demise of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education stated that the decision was taken in honour of the mourning period observed nationwide.

Official Confirmation from Education Department

AK Mohammad Shamsul Ahsan, Director (Policy and Operations) at the Department of Primary Education, confirmed that the rescheduled examination will be held on Friday, 09 January 2026. He stated that the written test for Government Primary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 will be conducted simultaneously across all districts, except the three hill districts.

Primary Assistant Teacher Exam 2026: Key Details

The revised examination schedule is provided below for quick reference:

Candidates are advised to report to their allotted centres well in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

State Mourning and Tribute Observations

According to the ministry, special prayers were organised on 02 January 2026 across mosques and other religious institutions nationwide for the eternal peace of Begum Khaleda Zia. As part of the mourning observance, all scheduled government activities, including recruitment examinations, were temporarily deferred.

Candidate Advisory

The Department of Primary Education has urged candidates to follow official announcements only. Any further instructions related to admit cards, reporting time, or examination guidelines will be communicated through authorised government channels. With the revised date confirmed, the recruitment process is now back on schedule.