Punjab Educators Contract Extension Approved: B.Ed Requirement Relaxed for Teachers Hired Under 2015 Policy–Latest Government Notification

Govt of Punjab Approves Extension for Teachers – Big Update for Educators:

In a significant move aimed at supporting contract educators across Punjab, the Government of Punjab has issued a new directive under the School Education Department. This government notification pertains to the relaxation of professional qualifications (B.Ed) required under the 2015 Recruitment Policy. Teachers who have either obtained their B.Ed degree by 23rd April 2025 or are awaiting final semester results are now eligible for a contract extension till 31st December 2025.

This update comes after the approval of the Provincial Cabinet’s 25th meeting held on 23rd April 2025 and is a much-awaited relief for educators working under contractual terms. It also clarifies that educators who have not submitted their degrees/transcripts or failed to appear in the final B.Ed exams will not be allowed to continue their service.

This Punjab education department notification is highly relevant for those searching about teaching jobs in Punjab 2025, B.Ed extension news, and contract teacher policies in Pakistan. Please find notification:

No.SO(SE-III)5-399/2019(P-1)
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore the 09^th May, 2025

To

All the Chief Executive Officers,
District Education Authorities,
In the Punjab.

SUBJECT:             RELAXATION IN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT REGARDING ACQUIRING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION OF B.Ed.

                        I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that Provincial Cabinet in its 25^th meeting held on 23.04.2025 has been pleased to accord approval for extension in contract till 31.12.2025 for those educators recruited under Recruitment Policy 2015 and subsequent batches who have acquired a B.Ed degree uptill 23.04.2025 and who appeared in the last semester of B.Ed with waiting for results.

2.                     I am, therefore, further directed to request you to take necessary action accordingly and extend their contracts. However, the educators who have neither submitted their B.Ed degrees/transcripts nor appeared in the final B.Ed Examination shall not be allowed to continue. Compliance report in this regard be furnished to this department within seven days positively.

SECTION OFFICER (SE-III)

Action Required: Contract Extension Only for Eligible B.Ed Candidates:

This latest government notification is a critical update for all educators hired under the Punjab Recruitment Policy 2015 and related batches. Those who have fulfilled the B.Ed qualification requirements or are in the final stages will now continue their teaching duties until December 31, 2025, as per the Cabinet’s decision. However, this comes with a strict condition – non-compliant educators will not be retained.

All Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities have been instructed to initiate necessary actions and submit compliance reports within seven days. This ensures that only qualified and eligible teachers remain in service, aligning with provincial education standards.

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