Jeollabuk-do public teacher recruitment average competition is 7.3 to 1

Jeollabuk-do Public School Teacher Application Competition Reaches 7.3 to 1

The competition rate for next year’s public secondary school teacher recruitment exam in Jeollabuk-do has hit an average of 7.3 to 1, with the music subject drawing the highest demand at 25 to 1, pressian.com reported. The Jeollabuk-do Office of Education released the official application figures for the 2027 public secondary, health, librarian, professional counseling, nutrition, and special education teacher exams.

Public School Positions Attract More Applicants than Private Tracks

Public school recruitment efforts drew 1,943 applicants across 267 available positions, resulting in the 7.3 to 1 average. Private-only tracks saw 574 applicants vie for 178 openings, which equals a 3.2 to 1 ratio. Across both public and private categories combined, 2,517 candidates submitted applications for 445 total posts, marking an overall average of 5.7 to 1.

Music and Counseling Record Highest Competition Rates

Within public school subjects, music led the competition with 50 applicants competing for just 2 openings to reach 25 to 1. Art followed at 18 to 1 with 36 applicants for 2 spots, while home economics recorded 17 to 1 with 85 applicants for 5 positions. In the private sector, a professional counseling position at Honam Academy drew 93 applicants—including dual public-private applicants—to record the highest single-subject competition rate at 93 to 1.

Jeollabuk-Do Office of Education Schedules First Examination

The first examination is scheduled for November 28. The Jeollabuk-do Office of Education published detailed test locations and applicant notices on its official website on November 20 at 10:00 AM. Officials posted a practical testing video guide on the website to help candidates avoid accidental rule violations or disqualifications during the screening process.

Ensuring fair opportunities for all applicants is our top priority, said Kim Hang-yun, head of the Teacher Personnel Division at the Jeollabuk-do Office of Education. We will help candidates carefully check the guidelines so they can take the exam without disruption and do our utmost to ensure stable test operations.