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Notification / OM No. SO(DQ)Guideline/opinion//2025 Dated 28-April-2025 Notification Issued By: School Education & Literacy Department, Government Of Sindh Sindh Govt Abolishes Deceased Quota Hiring Following Supreme Court Verdict – Full Legal Opinion Inside: In a significant development, the Government of Sindh’s School Education & Literacy Department has officially issued instructions to cancel future appointments under the Deceased Quota (DQ), following a binding judgment from the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan in C.P. No. 3390/2021, dated 26th September 2024. The legal opinion received from the Regulation-Wing, Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department (SGA&CD) has clearly declared that appointments made under the deceased quota are unconstitutional, violating fundamental rights under Articles 3, 4, 5(2), 18, 25(1), and 27 of the Constitution of Pakistan. This directive affects all pending deceased quota cases where appointment orders were not issued before 26-09-2024, effectively declaring such requests null and void. Officials and institutions including PITE, LNFE, TTI, Curriculum Jamshoro, and Chief Engineers Education Works are instructed to strictly adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling. This post is crucial for individuals searching for updates on government notifications, Sindh deceased quota policy, latest jobs under quota systems, or Supreme Court decisions on recruitment policies. Please find notification: SO(DQ)Guideline/opinion//2025GOVERNMENT OF SINDHSCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENTKarachi dated 28th April, 2025 To The Director General, Provincial Institution of Teacher Education (PITE), SBA. The Director, Literacy & Non-Formal Education (LNFE), Karachi. The Director, Curriculum, Assessment & Research @ Jamshoro. The Additional Director, Teacher Training Institutions Sindh, Hyderabad. The Director Schools Education (Primary/ES&HS), (All)_____________________________________ The Chief Engineer Education Works, (All)____________________________________ SUBJECT:             LEGAL OPINION IN THE CASES OF APPOINTMENT AGAINST DECEASED QUOTA.                               I am directed to refer to subject noted above and to enclose herewith a copy of legal opinion/advice of Regulation-Wing, SGA&CD regarding appointment against deceased quota. 2.                      This department has received numerious requests/cases of different nature for clarification/guidelines regarding appointment against deceased quota, which were sent to Regulation- wing, SGA&CD for seeking legal opinion vide this department’s letter dated 21-02-2025 (copy enclosed). The Regulation-wing, SGA&CD has accordingly tendered the advice/opinion, which is reproduced as under: “It is stated that recently Hounorable Supreme Court of Pakistan in its Judgement passed in C.P No.3390/2021 dated 26-09-2024 has declared appointment of civil servant on deceased quota is ultra vires to Article -3,4,5 (2),18 25(1) and 27 of the constitution of Pakistan. Moreover, Law Department has informed to all Administrative Departments that Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan in civil petition No. 3390 of 2021, held recruitment against Deceased Quota under Rule-11-A of the Sindh Civil Servants (appointment, Promotion & Transfer) Rules, 1974, to be violative and discriminatory to fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution vide their Circular bearing No. D.Q.1(12)/2024/215 dated 23-10-2024. It is accordingly advised to follow the instructions issued by Law Department that those candidates/applicants whose appointment order is not issued before the judgement dated 26- 09-2024 of Supreme Court of Pakistan, shall now be deemed to be null and void.” 3.                           It is advised to take further necessary action in deceased quota cases strictly adhering to the advice/opinion of Ruglation-Wing, SGA&CD quoted above. SECTION OFFICER (DQ) A Turning Point in Public Sector Hiring: End of Deceased Quota Recruitment in Sindh: The cancellation of the deceased quota appointment policy marks a new chapter in merit-based recruitment within Sindh’s government sector. The decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s efforts to uphold equality, eliminating policies that have now been deemed discriminatory and unconstitutional. Departments like School Education, Literacy, and Engineering Works must now handle all such cases with caution, ensuring strict compliance with constitutional norms. For those following updates on government employment policies, recruitment rules, or looking to apply for government jobs in Sindh 2025, this notification brings both clarity and finality. Stay connected to Vocal Pakistan for verified and timely updates on government notifications, Supreme Court decisions, and all legal developments affecting civil servant appointments. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. NO.SO(GA)1-319/2025 Dated 09-April-2025 Notification Issued By: School Education & Literacy Department, Government Of Sindh Urgent Reminder: Final Seniority Lists of HSTs Required from All Regional Directors – April 2025: The School Education & Literacy Department (SELD), Government of Sindh, has issued an urgent circular dated 9th April 2025, addressed to all regional Directors of Schools Education across the six divisions of Sindh. The subject of this communication is the immediate submission of final seniority lists of High School Teachers (HSTs) for the year 2025. The notice emphasizes that these lists must be furnished within three (03) days, without delay. This notice comes under reference NO.SO(GA)1-319/2025, marking it as a most urgent communication. Regional directors from Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, and Larkano are expected to comply strictly with this deadline. This move reflects the department’s aim to streamline seniority and promotion matters, ensuring timely updates in the HR records of teaching staff across Sindh. Please find notification: MOST URGENT NO.SO(GA)1-319/2025GOVERNMENT OF SINDHSCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT Karachi dated 09th April,2025 To The Director Schools Education,Primary/Elementary Secondary & H/Secondary,Karachi/Hyderabad/Shaheed Benazirabad/MirpurkhasSukkur/Larkano SUBJECT:             REQUEST FOR FINAL SENIORITY LISTS OF HSTS CIRCULATED IN THE YEAR 2025.                               I am directed to refer to the subject noted and advise you to furnish final seniority lists of HSTS circulated in the year 2025 with (03) days positively. SECTION OFFICER (SECONDARY-II)For Secretary to Govt. of Sindh Timely Action Required: SELD Pushes for Streamlined Seniority Record Updates: The directive from the Government of Sindh’s School Education & Literacy Department underscores the importance of maintaining transparent and up-to-date seniority records of High School Teachers (HSTs). These lists are not just important for internal departmental hierarchy—they directly impact teacher promotions, transfers, and retirement planning. Regional Directors are advised to ensure accuracy, completeness, and punctuality in their submissions. Non-compliance with the stated 3-day deadline may lead to administrative delays in key HR processes. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. No.SO(GA)/SE&LD(CIRCULAR)/2025 Dated 10-April-2025 Notification Issued By: School Education & Literacy Department, Government Of Sindh Promotion & Transfer Orders Without QR Code Now Invalid – New Sindh Education Department Rule: In a recent update dated 10th April 2025, the Government of Sindh’s School Education & Literacy Department (SELD) has introduced a major change in the way official orders are validated and processed. As per the latest government notification, promotion orders, transfer postings, retirements, and obituary notices issued by the Director School Education or District Education Officers will now require a mandatory QR code and must be uploaded to the official SELD website to be considered valid. This step aims to bring more transparency, digitalization, and authenticity to departmental processes and reduce the chances of forged or backdated orders. Any such document that does not have a QR code or isn’t uploaded online will not be accepted by the Accountant General Sindh or any District Accounts Office. This move is a part of the Sindh Government’s broader vision for digital governance and accountability in education services. Please find notification: GOVERNMENT OF SINDHSCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT Karachi dated the 10th April, 2025 CIRCULAR No.SO(GA)/SE&LD(CIRCULAR)/2025:                     In continuation of this department circular No.SO(G-I)SE&LD (CIRCULAR)2023 dated 08.03.2023, the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh is pleased to order that all the promotion orders, transfer orders, retirement orders & obituary issued by the Director School Education/District Education Officers will be issued after affixing QR code and all such orders shall be uploaded on the website of School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh. .                       Any order issued by the Director School Education/District Education Officers without having the QR code and is not uploaded on official website of SELD shall not be entertained by office of the Accountant General Sindh and the District Accounts Office concerned. -SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH- SECTION OFFICER (GA) QR Code Policy to Ensure Transparent and Verified Orders in Sindh Education Department: This new QR code requirement by SELD is a major leap toward secure, transparent, and foolproof government documentation in the education sector. Not only will this policy help in reducing corruption, but it will also make it easier to track, verify, and validate all official orders directly from the SELD portal. From now on, all employees in the School Education & Literacy Department Sindh—whether awaiting a promotion, retirement, or transfer—must ensure their orders carry a valid QR code and are properly uploaded to the official SELD website. Any order missing this requirement will be considered null and void for financial and administrative processing. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. No.SO(GA)/CIRCULAR/2025 Dated 15-April-2025 Notification Issued By: School Education & Literacy Department, Government Of Sindh Sindh Govt Takes Notice of Late Reporting by Education Officers – Must-Read Circular for All Staff: In the latest Government Notification issued by the School Education & Literacy Department Sindh, serious concerns have been raised regarding poor attendance and violations of official timings by departmental officers and staff. The Circular dated 15th April 2025 highlights that despite multiple reminders, many employees in the department and its subordinate offices continue to arrive late or leave without prior approval — an action considered a breach of the Sindh Government Employees Conduct Rules, 2008. This negligence has led the Chief Secretary Sindh to take strict notice of the situation. Heads of all departments and offices have now been held directly responsible for ensuring punctuality, maintaining attendance, and enforcing compliance. Failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action under the Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973. Stay informed and follow the rules — this update is crucial for all Sindh education department employees. Please find notification: GOVERNMENT OF SINDHSCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENTKarachi dated the 15th April, 2025 CIRCULAR No.SO(GA)/CIRCULAR/2025:      It has been observed with great concern that the officers/officials of the Department, Subordinate Offices, Directorates and Allied Institutions of School Education & Literacy Department do not adhere to the official timing and leave the office without intimation and prior approval of their reporting authority. Despite repeated reminders, several employees continue to report late to work. The Chief Secretary Sindh has taken serious notice of this tardiness. Such disregard for punctuality disrupts the smooth functioning of the department, hinders service delivery, and in violation of the Sindh Government Employee (Conduct Rules), 2008. 2.                           Heads of all sections / offices/ attached departments are responsible for ensuring strict compliance with this circular and for maintaining a proper attendance record of their staff. In case of non-compliance strict disciplinary action will be taken against the delinquents in accordance with Sindh Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973. -SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH- SECTION OFFICER (GA) Timings Matter! Education Staff in Sindh Advised to Follow Office Hours or Face Disciplinary Action: With the School Education Department taking a firm stand on tardiness, this latest official government circular acts as a final reminder to officers and staff across Sindh’s education sector. As punctuality directly affects departmental efficiency, public service delivery, and institutional reputation, the government is now committed to strict action against those who fail to comply. This circular isn’t just a warning — it’s a call for responsibility. The Section Officers, Directors, and Allied Institutions are urged to keep accurate attendance records, monitor staff behavior, and report any violations. Remember, actions now fall under E&D Rules 1973, and repeated disregard could risk your job. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.