The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has implemented a complete ban on all teacher postings and transfers. This move aims to ensure that academic sessions are not disrupted now that schools have reopened following summer vacations.
An official notification from the department states the decision was made to keep the learning process consistent. Teachers from all cadres have been instructed not to approach the office of the Education Minister or the Secretariat for transfer requests. The department warns of strict action against any teacher attempting to seek a transfer during this period.
The policy will allow transfers only once a year during vacations. All such movements will be conducted exclusively through the e-transfer system. The provincial Education Minister has urged teachers to focus on their students’ education, underscoring that uninterrupted learning is the primary objective.
The official notification from the Elementary and Secondary Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa outlines the policy. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, “The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has imposed a complete ban on all types of teacher postings and transfers effective from September 10.” The department’s decision comes with a directive for all district offices to ensure compliance with the new policy.
The new approach is consistent with prior reforms. A notification from the official website of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department also shows a ban on transfers with a relaxation for specific cadre. The government previously introduced the e-transfer policy to remove political and bureaucratic influence from the process. This current ban appears to be a step further in streamlining the system and placing student education at the forefront.
Here’s the official notification:
