5. Academic and other qualifications.

(a) the Headmasters and Headmistresses are already confirmed in their services with due approval of the Inspector of Schools concerned on or before 1st October, 1956 : Provided that such Headmasters/Headmistresses have put in at least ten years service as a teacher in a recognised Secondary' School;
(b) the candidates have put in at least 15 years' service at teacher in recognised Secondary Schools including five years as an Assistant Headmaster or Headmistress or in both the capacities or at least 20 years' experience as a teacher in recognised Secondary Schools. In case of women candidates, however, the candidate may have only 10 years' total teaching experience in Secondary Schools.
(ii) Assistant Headmasters/Assistant Headmistresses. - A candidate shall hold at least 5 years' experience in teaching which may be relaxed up to three years in exceptional cases of outstanding academic career.
(iii) Other Assistant Teachers and Office Assistants. - The following shall be the minimum qualifications for the appointment of other assistant teachers ;
(a) A simple pass in the first part of the Degree Examination ;
(b) A matriculate, Normal; or
(c) Such other qualifications as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time.