The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has received an overwhelming 867,000 applications for 16,454 vacant positions in government schools, highlighting the intense competition for teaching jobs in the province.

Breakdown of applications

According to official data from the government’s testing agency, 395,000 women and 470,000 men have applied for these positions.

The sheer number of applicants underscores the growing demand for stable government employment.

PhD holders and special candidates among applicants

In a surprising revelation, 406 PhD holders have also applied for these teaching roles, indicating the high level of qualification among job seekers.

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Additionally, the applicants include 7,161 differently-abled individuals and four transgender candidates.

Transparent hiring process promised

Education department officials have assured that the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and on merit, ensuring that the most qualified and deserving candidates secure these positions.