Federal Education Ministry Announces 265 Jobs at Daanish Schools

Daanish Schools Recruitment 2026: Ministry Announces 265 Vacancies

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced 265 vacancies for principals and teachers at Daanish Schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Daanish Schools Authority is hiring five principals and 260 teachers for schools in Bagh, Bhimber, Ghanche, Sultanabad, and Astore.

Candidates from anywhere in Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, can apply on open merit. Applications must be submitted online through the Higher Education Commission's Education Testing Council (ETC).

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One principal will be appointed at each of the five schools.

The ministry has also announced four teacher posts per subject at every school. Each subject carries two male and two female posts.

Subjects open for hiring:

• Mathematics Teacher

• English Teacher

• Urdu Teacher

• Chemistry Teacher

• Physics Teacher

• Biology Teacher

• Islamiyat Teacher

• Social Studies Teacher

• General Science Teacher

• Computer Science Teacher

• Fine Arts Teacher

• Geography Teacher

• Montessori or General Teacher

Each subject has 20 posts across the five schools. That puts the total teaching vacancies at 260.

Salary and Contract Details

Principals will get a BS-20 equivalent package, plus one extra basic salary per month.

Their contract runs for two years at first. It can be extended for two more years if performance is satisfactory.

Teachers will be hired at DS-16, also with one extra basic salary. Their contracts run for three years initially and may be extended on the same basis.

Eligibility for Principal Posts

Applicants need at least 16 years of education. A master's degree with a minimum second division from an HEC-recognized university is required.

Candidates must also have 17 years of experience as a principal or senior faculty member, preferably at a reputable institution.

The ministry wants applicants with leadership, management, and school administration experience. Candidates should know curriculum development, teacher recruitment, and general school management.

Good English communication skills are required. The maximum age for principal posts is 63 years.

Eligibility for Teaching Posts

Teacher applicants generally need 16 years of education in the relevant subject from an HEC-recognized institution.

A minimum second division is required. Where the CGPA system applies, candidates need at least 2.50 out of 4.00, or 3.50 out of 5.00.

An M.Ed. or B.Ed. counts as an advantage for the relevant subject. English communication skills are also required.

The maximum age for all teaching posts is 50 years. Montessori or General Teacher applicants get an advantage with a Montessori training diploma or certificate.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply through the HEC Education Testing Council portal.

Applicants should register on the portal and fill in their personal, educational, and contact details carefully. They must pick the relevant post and submit before 4:00 PM on the closing date shown on the portal.

Only applications marked "Submitted" will be considered. Forms left incomplete will not be accepted.

The ministry will not accept applications sent by hand, courier, or email. A hard copy is not needed unless ETC or HEC asks for one.

Application Deadline

Candidates must apply online within 15 days of the advertisement's publication date.

Applicants should keep checking the ETC, HEC, Federal Education Ministry, and Daanish Schools Authority websites for roll-number slips, test schedules, results, and interview notices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. No travel or daily allowance will be given.

Government, semi-government, and autonomous body employees must apply through the proper channel and attach a no-objection certificate where required.

Candidates must bring their original CNIC or passport and the ETC roll-number slip on the test day.

FAQs

Q: How many posts have been announced at Daanish Schools?A: 265 posts in total — 5 principals and 260 teachers.

Q: Who can apply?A: Candidates from across Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, on open merit.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?A: Within 15 days of the advertisement's publication.

Q: What is the age limit for teaching posts?A: 50 years for all teaching positions.