He said that 6,256 teachers will be utilized for paper marking.
According to the Examinations Dept. 12 schools are being fully utilized for this purpose while 17 schools are being partially used.
Marking of this year’s Grade 5 scholarship exam papers commenced on Sept. 9 and will continue till Sept. 14 in 20 districts, Commissioner General of Examinations W.N.J.Pushpakumara said.