Balochistan government recruiting teachers to address shortage of English, Maths and Science teachers in public schools
The Balochistan government plans to recruit 4,000 teachers under the Academic Excellence Programme to address acute shortages in public schools.

The Balochistan government has announced the recruitment of 4,000 teachers on an ad hoc basis under the Academic Excellence Programme to overcome a severe shortage of subject specialists in government schools across the province.

The announcement was made by Asfandyar Khan Kakar, Secretary of Education Balochistan, who said the new recruitments would primarily focus on English, Mathematics, and Science, the most understaffed subjects in public sector schools.

“Government schools in Balochistan are facing a 70 to 80 per cent shortfall of teachers in these core subjects,” he said, adding that the provincial government has prepared a formal summary for the recruitment of 4,000 teachers to bridge this gap.

According to the education department, the recruitments will be made in Grade-17 on an ad hoc basis, a step expected to significantly improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in government schools. Officials believe the move will help stabilize academic activities, particularly in remote and underserved districts.

Revival of Non-Functional Schools

The secretary further stated that the provincial government has restored several thousand non-functional schools across Balochistan that were previously closed due to teacher shortages or prolonged absenteeism. The fresh induction of teachers is expected to strengthen these reopened institutions and ensure their long-term sustainability.

Education Reforms Under CM Sarfraz Bugti

The recruitment drive is part of wider education reforms being implemented under Sarfraz Bugti, aimed at improving access to education and restoring public confidence in government schools.

Key Achievements of Balochistan Education Reforms

  • 3,144 schools made functional across all districts

  • More than 81,000 students returned to classrooms

  • 1,866 teachers recruited under SBK Phase 1

  • 837 teachers appointed on contract in Phase 2

  • 86 teachers recruited in Phase 3

  • 290 schools reopened through internal staff reallocation

Officials say the Academic Excellence Programme reflects the provincial government’s commitment to addressing long-standing gaps in the education sector and ensuring that students in Balochistan receive quality instruction in critical subjects.