THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday said that the temporary appointment of teachers in schools should be through employment exchange. "This has already been clarified by the general education department. Candidates will be interviewed on rank basis from the list provided by the Employment Exchange for temporary appointment. No complaint regarding temporary appointment has been received so far. Strict action will be taken if received.", the minister said.

"Other options should be sought only if no eligible candidates are available from the Employment Exchange. At first, newspaper advertisement should be given for this. Then the interview board should be formed with experienced people. This interview board shall interview the candidates and publish the rank list including those who are capable and qualified. The rank list should be displayed on the school notice board.", he added.

Meanwhile, Sivankutty today expressed condolences over the murder of a five-year-old girl in Aluva. "The murder of a class 1 girl student in Ernakulam shocks the human conscience. Strong action will be taken against the culprits", he said. The minister also shared the grief of the family