Bihar is conducting competency tests of its primary teachers. Tests basically consist of simple objective type questions in various subjects generally set for students below Class V. The test has been undertaken in demand to criticism of its selection criteria while appointing primary teachers. Bihar has appointed around 2.5 lakh teachers in the state in over 51000 primary schools.
To redress the criticism Bihar Govt. has now subjected all the primary teachers to the above test. Around 8% of teachers failed the exam, however the Govt. has decided to give these failed teachers one more opportunity of passing the exam, however if they fail, they will lose their job. The exam will be conducted only once in the lifetime and a teacher can continue till the age of 60.
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