Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department’s Major Restructuring: Ministerial Staff Posting/Transfer-Notification

Improving Education Efficiency: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Ministerial Staff Transfer Policy:

The Elementary & Secondary Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an important notification regarding the posting and transfer of ministerial staff in the region. As per the directive, which was communicated to the Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education and relevant Section Officers, the transfer of ministerial staff members who have served in the offices of the Director, District Education Officers (DEOs), and Sub-Divisional Education Officers (SDEOs) for more than one and a half years is mandated. The decision follows a departmental meeting held on January 15, 2025, where it was decided that these staff members should be reassigned to schools within their respective districts and grades. This move aims to ensure better distribution of staff and improve efficiency within the education system. The notification further outlines a clear timeline for the task’s completion, with different phases set for various districts. The objective of this initiative is not only to streamline the staffing process but also to ensure that ministerial staff are deployed where they can have the greatest impact on educational delivery at the grassroots level. This timely restructuring seeks to foster greater accountability and enhance the operational effectiveness of educational services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Notification Describes;

Most Immediate
Assembly Business

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Elementary & Secondary Education Department

No. SO (AB)/E&SED/10-11/General/2024
Dated Peshawar the 16.01.2025

To,

The Director,
Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Section Officers (School/Male/Female/MC/Primary(M/F))
Elementary & Secondary Education Department

Subject :-       POSTING/ TRANSFER OF MINESTERIAL STAFE

                              I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to enclose herewith copy of minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 17.12.2024 (Sr.21) for further necessary action at your end, please.

2.                           It is further added that a departmental meeting was held today on 15.01.2025 wherein it was decided that the posting/transfer of all the ministerial staff, who have served in the offices of the Director, DEOs and SDEOs for more than one & a half year, must be transferred to schools, District wise and Grad wise within stipulated period of their respective domain, as per given below:-

SECTON OFFICER (AB)

Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar

Endst: No. 8003-76/F.No.A-23/MS/Tenure/2024-25

Dated Peshawar the 23/01/2025

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the notification issued by the Elementary & Secondary Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 16, 2025, sets forth a well-organized and phased approach to the transfer of ministerial staff within the province. By reallocating staff who have been serving for extended periods in administrative offices to schools in various districts, the government aims to improve the delivery of education and ensure better management of resources across the education sector. The outlined timeline, with deadlines ranging from January to March 2025, reflects a structured approach to this task and emphasizes the importance of timely implementation. It is clear that the intention behind this exercise is to increase staff accountability and enhance the functioning of the education system at the district and school levels. With the required actions now clearly communicated, it is expected that the transfers will lead to more effective and efficient education administration, benefiting both staff and students. This effort exemplifies the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and ensuring that the right personnel are placed in the right environments to foster educational growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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