No.FD/SO(R-I)VII-13/2025/2651-2751
21-January-2025
Regulation Wing, Finance Department, Government Of Balochistan
Enhanced Career Progression for Educators: New Time-Scale Incentives Announced:
The Government of Balochistan, through its Finance Department (Regulation Wing), has issued an important notification on January 21, 2025, revising the incentives for higher grades on a time-scale basis for teaching staff (school side) in the Education Department. This notification supersedes earlier circulars dated November 18, 2007, October 27, 2010, and November 28, 2011, and incorporates amendments following the issuance of a fresh up-gradation notification of teaching posts dated June 18, 2023.
The decision, approved by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, reflects the government’s continued commitment to recognizing the contributions of teaching staff and improving their professional growth opportunities. This revision pertains specifically to upgraded teaching posts, such as Junior Vernacular Teachers (JVTs), Junior English Teachers (JETs), Physical Education Teachers (PETs), and others, aligning their promotions to higher Basic Pay Scales (BPS) with their length of service since the up-gradation notification.
By incentivizing career progression through the time-scale mechanism, the Government of Balochistan aims to foster motivation, dedication, and retention within the teaching community. This initiative not only acknowledges the significance of education in societal development but also demonstrates the government’s intent to enhance the professional welfare of its educators, contributing to a more efficient and robust education system in the province. Notification Describes;
No.FD/SO(R-I)VII-13/2025/2651-2751
GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(Regulation Wing)
Dated: Quetta, the 21st January, 2025.
To,
The Additional Chief Secretary (Dev.], PAD Department, GoB, Quetta.
The Chairman, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, GoB, Quetta.
The Additional Chief Secretary (Home, GoB, Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Quetta.
The Senior Member/Members, Board of Revenue, Balochistan.
The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Balochistan, Quetta.
The Principal Secretary to Governor Balochistan, Quetta.
All the Administrative Secretaries to Government of Balochistan, Quetta.
The Secretary, Provincial Assembly Balochistan Secretariat, Quetta.
The Accountant General Balochistan, Quetta.
All the Divisional Commissioners in Balochistan
All Heads of Attached Department in Balochistan
The Controller, Government Printing Press Balochistan, Quetta.
The Secretary, Balochistan Public Service Commission, (BPSC) Quetta.
The Web Master, Information Technology Department, Quetta.
Subject :- REVISION OF INCENTIVE OF HIGHER GRADES ON THE BASIS OF TIME SCALE TO THE TEACHING STAFF (SCHOOL SIDE) BALOCHISTAN
In supersession of this department’s earlier circulars No. FD(R-I)VII-13/2007/3257-3357 dated 18th November, 2007, No. FD(R-I)VII-13/2010/3245-3365 dated 27th October, 2010, and No. FD(R-I)VII-13/2010/4217-4337 dated 28th November, 2011, and with prior approval of the competent authority (i.e. Chief Minister Balochistan) vide summary bearing Bar Code No.31621, the Government of Balochistan, Finance Department is pleased to revise the incentive of higher grades on Time Scale Basis to the Teaching Staff (School Side) of Education Department Balochistan after issuance of the fresh up-gradation Notification of teaching posts dated 18 June, 2023, as follow :-
| S # | BPS of Teaching Staff | Length of Service from the date of Notification dated 18th June, 2023. |
| JVT, M.Q (BPS-14) | ||
| 1 | BPS-14 to BPS-15 | After 09 years |
| 2 | BPS-15 to BPS-16 | After 14 years |
| S # | BPS of Teaching Staff | Length of Service from the date of Notification dated 18th June, 2023. |
| JETs, JETs (Tech:), PETs, JDMs, ATs (BPS-15) | ||
| 1 | BPS-15 to BPS-16 | After 09 years |
| 2 | BPS-16 to BPS-17 | After 14 years |
(Note): This incentive of higher grade on the basis of Time Scale is only in respect of up-graded posts, which is notified on 18.06.2023. However, the incentive of higher grades mentioned in respect of other category posts other than the up-graded post in the above mentioned circulars, will remain the same).
Under Secretary (Reg-I)
Finance Department
Conclusion:
The revised incentive of higher grades on a time-scale basis for teaching staff represents a pivotal step in empowering educators in Balochistan. By ensuring a structured path for career advancement tied to their length of service, the government has addressed a longstanding need for recognizing the efforts and dedication of teachers.
This initiative is expected to have far-reaching implications for the quality of education in the province. It provides a much-needed morale boost to educators, fostering a sense of professional stability and encouraging them to focus on their core responsibility of nurturing young minds. The clarity in the criteria, particularly its alignment with the up-gradation notification of June 18, 2023, underscores the government’s commitment to creating a transparent and equitable framework for teacher development.
Furthermore, by retaining the existing incentives for posts outside the scope of the revised up-gradation, the government ensures that no category of teaching staff is overlooked, maintaining a balance in addressing the diverse needs of the education sector. The notification, therefore, is a testament to the Government of Balochistan’s vision of building a resilient and progressive education system, driven by a motivated and well-rewarded teaching workforce.
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