Punjab Government Announces Major Amendments in E-Transfer Policy 2024 for Female Teachers- Latest Notification

Punjab Govt Announces Major Amendments in e-Transfer Policy 2024 for Female Teachers:

The Government of Punjab has introduced significant amendments to the e-Transfer Policy 2024, specifically benefiting female teachers seeking transfers after marriage. This latest government notification, issued by the School Education Department, ensures smoother relocation for married female teachers closer to their spouse’s residence or workplace. The updated policy now includes clear definitions, No Objection Certificate (NOC) procedures, and a structured preference system for hardship cases.

With these changes, the Punjab government aims to promote gender equality, employee welfare, and administrative transparency. Teachers can now apply for inter-district or inter-division transfers with proper documentation, reducing bureaucratic hurdles. Additionally, the policy prioritizes divorced/widowed, differently-abled, and medically unfit teachers in transfer requests.

This move is expected to improve job satisfaction among educators while ensuring fair and merit-based transfers. Below is the complete official notification for reference. Please find notification:

GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 09^th May, 2025

Notification

No. SO(SE-IV-A)2-373/2024   In pursuance of approval of Provincial cabinet’s meeting dated 23.04.2025, following amendments have been made in e-Transfer policy 2024, with immediate effect:-

AMENDMENTS

Insertion of definition of transfer of female teachers after clause xx of para 4 of the policy

XXI-A Transfer of female teacher upon her marriage:

Shall means transfer of female teachers after her marriage in the proximity of her spouse’s residence/ work place once in a whole service.

2.         Addition of the category of hardships in clause xx of the para of the policy:

i. Transfer of female teacher upon her marriage:

• Insertion of clause 10.3-A after clause 10.2 of para 10 of the Policy.

10.3-A:-

• In cases of inter-district or inter-division transfers, the teacher in the working district will submit a transfer application. The CEO (DEA) concerned, after examining the case, will contact the CEO (DEA) of the district where the teacher is applying for transfer to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the said post.*
• After verifying the post, the CEO (DEA) will issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the said post in favor of the applicant/teacher.
• Upon issuance of the NOC, the concerned CEO (DEA) will not issue another NOC for the same post to any other candidate until the transfer application of the applicant is decided.
• If the concerned CEO (DEA) issues an incorrect NOC or a duplicate NOC, strict disciplinary action shall be taken against the responsible officer.
• After issuance of the NOC, the concerned CEO (DEA) will place the matter before the District Hardship Committee of the district where the teacher is currently working.

• Insertion of clauses V-A & V-B in para 10.3 of Policy.

V-A.     When multiple teachers apply for the same post/station under different categories of hardship/compassionate grounds, the sequence of preferences for these categories shall be as follows:

(a) Divorced/Widow/Khula

(b) Differently abled

(c) Medical

(d) Wedlock

(e) Circumstantial single parent

(f) Transfer of female teacher upon her marriage

V-B.                 When multiple teachers apply for the same post under the same hardship category, preference shall be given to the candidate having comparatively long distance from the current station of posting to desire station of posting”.

• Substitution of Clause xi of para 10.3 of Policy

Clause	Existing Clause	Amended Clause
xi.	All Transfer orders on hardship grounds shall be issued through SIS portal in term end, except in cases of transfer under category of divorce/khulla and widow.	All transfer orders on hardship grounds shall be issued through SIS Portal throughout the year.

• Insertion of clause x in para 17 of the Policy.

“To ensure merit and transparency, transfers under hardship/compassionate grounds will not be entertained during the general transfer and posting round.”

• Serial No. 10 of Schedule-B shall be substituted as under:

For female teacher who have to shift residence (outside Tehsil/District) upon her marriage attested copy of Nikah Nama, CNIC of husband, residential address supported by relevant documents (ownership utility pills).

Secretary

School Education Department

Key Takeaways from Punjab’s Updated Teacher Transfer Policy:

The Punjab government’s latest amendments to the e-Transfer Policy 2024 mark a progressive step toward supporting female teachers and ensuring equitable workplace policies. By introducing clear guidelines for marriage-based transfers, NOC issuance, and hardship preferences, the School Education Department has addressed long-standing concerns of educators.

These changes highlight the government’s commitment to education reform, gender inclusivity, and efficient governance. Teachers across Punjab can now benefit from a more transparent and systematic transfer process, reducing delays and favoritism.

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