The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially approved the recruitment of 2,800 chowkidars (watchmen) for government schools across the province. The decision aims to address long-standing staff shortages while creating employment opportunities for individuals with lower educational qualifications.
Approval Granted by Finance Department
According to official sources, the KP Finance Department has granted formal approval to fill these vacant positions. Many of these posts had remained unfilled for years, affecting the safety and maintenance of government school premises.
The recruitment drive will cover 28 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring province-wide implementation of the initiative.
Merit-Based Recruitment Process
Authorities have confirmed that hiring will be conducted through public advertisements and open competition. The selection process will strictly follow a transparent and merit-based system, allowing eligible candidates equal opportunity to apply.
Officials emphasized that no special quotas will be applied, ensuring fairness throughout the recruitment process.
District-Wise Allocation of Vacancies
Several districts will receive a significant number of positions based on local requirements.
Major allocations include:
- Mansehra: 377 positions
- Bannu: 263 positions
- Mardan: 256 positions
- Peshawar: 162 positions
- Lakki Marwat: 160 positions
- Abbottabad: 154 positions
Other districts will also receive allocations to meet school security needs.
Improving School Safety and Employment Opportunities
The newly recruited chowkidars will play a key role in enhancing security, supervision, and maintenance of government schools. Education officials believe the initiative will improve the overall learning environment for students.
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At the same time, the recruitment drive is expected to provide stable employment opportunities to unemployed individuals across KP, particularly those with limited educational backgrounds.
Part of Broader Education Sector Reforms
This move aligns with the KP government’s broader efforts to strengthen the education sector, including infrastructure improvements and ongoing hiring in public schools. Officials say further announcements related to education reforms and employment initiatives may follow in the coming months.
