Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet Approves Amendments in Teacher Appointment Regulations–Notification Issued

KPK Government Amends Teacher & Doctor Appointment Rules – Key Changes Explained:

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has introduced significant amendments to the KPK (Appointment, Deputation, Posting & Transfer of Teachers, Instructors & Doctors) Regulatory Act, 2011. This decision was taken during the 27th Provincial Cabinet meeting held on March 11, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of KPK.

Key Changes in the Appointment Regulations:

• Union Councils replaced with Educational Clusters – The previous requirement of appointing primary school teachers within their Union Councils has been modified due to changes introduced in the KP Local Government Act, 2013. Now, appointments will be based on Educational Clusters, each comprising a maximum of seven Village Councils (VCs) or Neighborhood Councils (NCs).
• Legal Justification for the Amendment – The need for these changes was highlighted in a case (W.P No. 3306/2024, Atta Ullah Khan vs. Govt. of KP), where the Peshawar High Court pointed out discrepancies in the previous appointment process. The merger of FATA with KP also required legal updates in recruitment policies.
• Approval of the Bill & Implementation – The Cabinet has approved the draft bill, and it will now be introduced in the Provincial Assembly for legislative approval. The Elementary & Secondary Education Department has been directed to ensure timely implementation and submit a report under Rule 25(2) of KP Government Rules of Business, 1985.

This amendment is expected to streamline the recruitment process, ensure efficient teacher placement, and resolve legal ambiguities.

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMN:
DEPARTMENT (CABINET WING)
No.SOC(E&AD)9-27/2025
Dated Peshawar the 13^th March, 2025

To

The Secretary to Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Elementary and Secondary Education Department.

SUBJECT:             MINUTES OF THE 27^th MEETING OF PROVINCIAL CABINET HELD ON 11^th March, 2025.

Dear Sir,

                              I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to forward herewith the following decision of the meeting of Provincial Cabinet held on 11.03.2025 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for implementation:

AGENDA ITEM NO. 05

Case No. 2025/27/05	AMENDMENT IN SECTION-3 OF THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (APPOINTMENT DEPUTATION, POSTING/TRANSFER OF TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS & DOCTORS) REGULATORY ACT, 2011
Presented By:	SECRETARY E&SE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

DISCUSSION:

                              Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education informed the Cabinet that during certain amendments in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Local Government Act, 2013 (Act No. XXVIII of 2013), the Union Councils had been done away with and Village and Neighborhood Councils have been introduced as a much smaller unit as compared to Union Council. This delimitation / bifurcation of erstwhile Union Councils into VCs/NCS ushered a legal implication.

                              Section 3 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (APPOINTMENT, DEPUTATION, POSTING AND TRANSFER OF TEACHER, INSTRUCTORS AND DOCTORS) REGULATORY ACT 2011) provides that the vacancy of primary school teacher shall be filled in from the candidates belonging to the Union Council of their permanent residence and in case of non-availability of eligible candidates from amongst eligible candidates belonging to the adjacent Union Council.

                              This discrepancy was also highlighted in a W.P No. 3306/2024 Atta Ullah Khan Vs Govt. of KP and communicated by Additional Advocate General, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that “the Hon’ble Court also observed that your department already made appointment of PST post in Merged District on the basis of Division/Tehsil based without any statutory-backing / protection.

                              The observations as raised by the Hon’ble Peshawar High Court Peshawar and communicated by the learned Additional Advocate General, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are valid, as upon the introduction of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Local Government Act, 2013 (Act No.XXVIII of 2013) and with the merger of erstwhile Federally Administrated Tribal Areas including Frontier Regions with the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a dire need to further amend the said Act.

                              Hence, Elementary & Secondary Education Department proposes amendment in Section 2 & 3 (sub sections 1 to 4) of The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Appointment, Deputation, Posting And Transfer Of Teacher, Instructors And Doctors) Regulatory Act 2011) that wherever the words / terms “Union Council” is reflected, the same may be substituted with the words and expression “Educational Cluster”.

                              The Education Cluster shall consist of not more than five number of Village Councils or Neighborhood Councils as the case may be, notified by Elementary & Secondary Education Department.

DECISION:

                              The Cabinet approved the draft Bill with the addition that each educational cluster shall consist of not more than seven VCS / NCS, as the case may be, for introduction in the Provincial Assembly.

Implementing Department:                       Elementary & Secondary Education

                              I am to request that an implementation report of the Cabinet decision as required under Rule 25 (2) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Rules of Business, 1985 may kindly be furnished on top priority basis to the Cabinet Section, Administration Department.

Yours faithfully,

SECTION OFFICER (CABINET)

What This New Education Policy Means for KPK Teachers & Students:

The KPK Government’s decision to replace Union Councils with Educational Clusters for teacher and doctor appointments marks a major shift in recruitment policies. This move aims to enhance efficiency, reduce administrative hurdles, and align with the province’s evolving governance structure.

Why This Change is Important:

✅ Better distribution of teachers across educational institutions.
✅ More flexibility in appointing teachers in merged tribal districts.
✅ Legal compliance with recent court rulings and government policies.
✅ Improved administrative control over teacher postings.

The decision will impact thousands of teachers and healthcare professionals by offering a more structured appointment process. This change is also a step forward in modernizing education governance in KPK.

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