OBEC Announces 795 Assistant Teacher Positions For October Application
OBEC has announced 795 assistant teacher positions, with applications accepted from October 19 to 25. Written exams are scheduled for November 14-15, and successful candidates are expected to be appointed before the second semester of the 2026 academic year begins. The commission stressed transparency and anti-cheating measures throughout the selection process.
OBEC announced the recruitment of 795 assistant teacher positions for the general round under its jurisdiction. Applications are open from October 19 to 25, including public holidays. The list of eligible candidates for the written exams (sections A and B) will be announced by October 28. The written exams will be held on November 14 and 15. The list of candidates who pass sections A and B will be announced by November 18, followed by the interview (section C) according to schedules set by the local education area committees. Thammasat University has been assigned to prepare the exam papers and distribute them to the respective Office of the Basic Education Commission zones, which will administer the tests. OBEC expects to announce the successful candidates within November so they can be appointed before the second semester of the 2026 academic year begins. The passed candidates will remain on a reserve list for two years. Secretary-General Thanu Kwaendech emphasized that relevant agencies must ensure the examination process is transparent and fair, especially in selecting exam supervisors and invigilators, and that scoring must be meticulous to uphold integrity and public trust. He added that after the assistant teacher recruitment, OBEC plans to conduct examinations for school principals and deputy directors to fill vacant positions.
