Jagannath University Students Demand Retention of Centralized Teacher Recruitment System and Reform of Examination Processes

Students from Jagannath University held a press conference on Tuesday to demand the continuation of the centralized recruitment process for private educational institutions under the Non-Government Teachers Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). The protesters also called for the immediate publication of the 19th teacher registration examination notice and the implementation of stringent measures to curb malpractice in recruitment tests.

The press conference, organized under the banner of “General Students and Job Seekers of Jagannath University,” took place at the Bhasha Shohid Rafiq Building on campus. This demonstration followed a protest march held by the students on Monday evening to press for the same demands.

The protesters argued that the current recruitment framework, which relies on merit and competitive examinations administered by the NTRCA, ensures transparency. They warned that transferring recruitment authority to local managing committees or governing bodies would undermine the merit-based system and create opportunities for corruption, nepotism, and irregularities.

The students presented a three-point demand, which includes maintaining the centralized NTRCA recruitment process, immediately publishing the long-delayed 19th teacher registration circular, and taking visible, decisive action against syndicates and individuals using digital devices to cheat in both public and private recruitment examinations.

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Md. Hasan Sojib, a student from the Department of Bengali, emphasized that thousands of qualified candidates are currently waiting for placement. He noted that the prolonged delay in releasing the 19th registration notice has created significant uncertainty among job seekers. Sojib urged authorities to expedite the process to provide employment opportunities for those waiting.

Addressing the issue of examination integrity, the organizers called for a zero-tolerance policy against the use of electronic devices and other dishonest practices during tests. They insisted that such measures are essential to ensure that merit remains the sole criterion for selection and to protect the interests of deserving candidates.

The protesters concluded that any attempt to decentralize or dismantle the current NTRCA system would negatively impact millions of registered job seekers. They cautioned that if their demands are not met promptly, they are prepared to launch more rigorous and expansive protest programs.