Dhaka, Bangladesh – The National Merit List for candidates who passed the 18th Teacher Registration Examination has been released. The Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) published the much-awaited 18th NTRCA Merit List 2025 on its official website on the night of Thursday, June 26.
Successful candidates can now view their merit positions by visiting the NTRCA website. The publication of the merit list is a crucial step for the ongoing teacher recruitment process.
This development follows the ‘6th Public Notification’ issued by the NTRCA on June 22. The notification detailed a massive number of vacant posts in non-government educational institutions across the country. The online application process for these positions is currently active.
Over 100,000 Vacancies Announced
The NTRCA is facilitating the recruitment for a total of 100,822 vacant teaching positions. These vacancies are spread across various types of institutions:
- School and College Level: 46,211 posts
- Madrasa Level: 53,501 posts
- Technical and Business Management Institutions: 1,110 posts
Aspiring teachers can submit their applications online until 12:00 AM on July 10, 2025.
New Rules for Age and Certificate Validity
In a significant update, the NTRCA has revised the age limit for applicants. Only candidates who were 35 years of age or younger as of June 4, 2025, the publication date of the 18th registration’s final results, are eligible to apply.
Furthermore, the validity of the registration certificate will be counted as three years from the date the final result was published. Minor adjustments have also been made to the women’s quota rules.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for these positions can select a maximum of 40 educational institutions. The application must be submitted through the designated NTRCA and Teletalk web portals for 6th Gono Biggopti 2025.
An application fee of 1,000 Taka is required. This fee must be paid to confirm the application. An application will be considered incomplete and automatically cancelled if the fee is not submitted.
Stern Warnings Issued
The NTRCA has issued a strong warning to all applicants. If any candidate is found to have submitted false information, their recommendation for appointment will be cancelled, and they will face legal action.
Additionally, educational institutions have been directed to promptly appoint the teachers recommended by the NTRCA. Any institution that fails to do so within the specified time may face severe penalties, including the suspension of its Monthly Pay Order (MPO) and the dissolution of its managing committee.
The NTRCA, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, has been working since 2005 to ensure that qualified and skilled teachers are appointed to non-government schools, colleges, and madrasas in Bangladesh.