Punjab Finance Department Approves 26,898 New Teaching Posts Across 1,961 Schools-Notification

Notification / OM No.

U.O. No SO (Schools) 15-37/2025

Dated

16-May-2025

Notification Issued By:

Finance Department, Government Of The Punjab

Punjab Government Approves Over 26,000 Teaching Posts – A Major Shift in Education Policy:

The Government of Punjab’s Finance Department has given a green signal to a massive restructuring of teaching positions in public schools across the province. As per the official Government Notification dated 16th May 2025, a total of 26,898 posts have been approved across 1,961 upgraded and newly established schools, effectively replacing 43,960 abolished posts from previously outsourced schools. This concurrence was issued to the School Education Department through the Section Officer (SNE), and is contingent upon key conditions such as no additional financial burden and the implementation of teaching staff rationalization based on the Student-Teacher Ratio (STR).

This move will optimize staff allocation by shifting teachers from overstaffed schools to those facing shortages. Notably, the Finance Department emphasized that no new hiring will take place; rather, the adjustment will be made using existing teaching and support staff, including personnel from the outsourced schools being phased out.

This update is crucial for those tracking Punjab education department news, teaching jobs in government schools, and public sector reforms in education. Please find notification:

GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:             CONCURRENCE OF POSTS THROUGH SNE

     Will the Section Officer (SNE). Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, kindly refer to his substituted U.O.No.SO(SNE)PSRP/2025 dated 30.04.2025 on the subject noted above.

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2. Finance Department concurs to the creation of following 26898 posts in 1961 upgraded and newly constructed schools in lieu of 43960 abolished posts in outsourced schools in School Education Department, subject to the condition that there will be no additional financial implication on the part of Government of Punjab. This concurrence is contingent upon the understanding that the School Education Department will manage newly created seats through rationalization of teaching staff from over staffed schools to understaffed schools as per Student Teacher Ratio (STR) and the available staff from out- sourced schools. Further, Administrative Department will not undertake fresh hiring of teachers and supporting staff:-

Sr. No.CategoriesLevel of SchoolNo. of SchoolNo. of PostsAnnexure
1Newly Established SchoolsPrimary47423Annex-A
Elementary119Annex-B
High5135Annex-C
2SBCElementary to High118114172Annex-D
3ADP &SBCPrimary to Elementary3755250Annex-E
Elementary High2452940Annex-F
High to Higher Secondary1073959Annex-G
Total196126898

SECTION OFFICER (SCHOOLS)

To

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The Section Officer (SNE)
Government of the Punjab,
School Education Department, Lahore.

U.O. No SO (Schools) 15-37/2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Dated: Lahore the 16th May, 2025

Punjab Finance Department Approves 26,898 New Teaching Posts Across 1,961 Schools-Notification

A Game-Changing Decision for Punjab’s Public Education Sector:

This approval of 26,898 new posts by the Punjab Finance Department marks a critical turning point in the way educational staffing is managed in the province. With the focus on resource optimization, staff rationalization, and budget-neutral execution, this decision reflects a commitment to long-term sustainability in the public education system. By redistributing teaching staff according to student-teacher ratios, the initiative ensures that understaffed schools finally get the attention they deserve, especially in rural and newly upgraded areas.

It’s also a strong message that the Punjab government is moving away from outsourcing and shifting back to a fully regulated and accountable system within its own framework. While no fresh hiring is permitted under this policy, it still provides an opportunity for existing educators to be repositioned more effectively.

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For those keeping up with education department notifications, teaching post approvals, or looking for insights into SNE post updates, this notification is a valuable and strategic development. Keep following Vocal Pakistan for more updates on government notifications, policy changes, and public service news.

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