(2)Only graduates who are trained and who possess five years' teaching experience, or untrained graduates of approved merit with ten years' teaching experience. can be considered for appointment as Headmaster. While making appointments to the posts of Headmaster/Principal, the interest and work of the candidate in implementation of the new Courses of Studies and the maintenance of Assessment Record shall be taken into consideration. All appointments of the teaching staff shall be on probation for a year. The probationary period, however, is not to exceed more than two years. The Headmaster/Principal shall be confirmed only when he has passed departmental examination as laid down in Article 326 of the Bihar Education Code. If the Headmaster/Principal is untrained, he will have to undergo a Short Training Course for at least six weeks before confirmation. An assistant teacher shall be confirmed only when he has passed the half-yearly examination or has attended a Short Training Course in teaching for at least six weeks. A graduate equivalent who has passed an examination in English of B.A. standard may also be considered for appointment as Headmaster/Principal provided he is otherwise qualified as laid down in this paragraph.Note. - By trained means the holder of Diploma or Degree in Education, and only who has attended a short Training Course (S.T.C.)
