School Education & Literacy Department Issues Warning Over Office Timing Violations- Circular 2025

Sindh Govt Takes Notice of Late Reporting by Education Officers – Must-Read Circular for All Staff:

In the latest Government Notification issued by the School Education & Literacy Department Sindh, serious concerns have been raised regarding poor attendance and violations of official timings by departmental officers and staff. The Circular dated 15^th April 2025 highlights that despite multiple reminders, many employees in the department and its subordinate offices continue to arrive late or leave without prior approval — an action considered a breach of the Sindh Government Employees Conduct Rules, 2008.

This negligence has led the Chief Secretary Sindh to take strict notice of the situation. Heads of all departments and offices have now been held directly responsible for ensuring punctuality, maintaining attendance, and enforcing compliance. Failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action under the Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.

Stay informed and follow the rules — this update is crucial for all Sindh education department employees. Please find notification:

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT
Karachi dated the 15^th April, 2025

CIRCULAR

No.SO(GA)/CIRCULAR/2025:      It has been observed with great concern that the officers/officials of the Department, Subordinate Offices, Directorates and Allied Institutions of School Education & Literacy Department do not adhere to the official timing and leave the office without intimation and prior approval of their reporting authority. Despite repeated reminders, several employees continue to report late to work. The Chief Secretary Sindh has taken serious notice of this tardiness. Such disregard for punctuality disrupts the smooth functioning of the department, hinders service delivery, and in violation of the Sindh Government Employee (Conduct Rules), 2008.

2.                           Heads of all sections / offices/ attached departments are responsible for ensuring strict compliance with this circular and for maintaining a proper attendance record of their staff. In case of non-compliance strict disciplinary action will be taken against the delinquents in accordance with Sindh Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973.

-SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH-

SECTION OFFICER (GA)

Timings Matter! Education Staff in Sindh Advised to Follow Office Hours or Face Disciplinary Action:

With the School Education Department taking a firm stand on tardiness, this latest official government circular acts as a final reminder to officers and staff across Sindh’s education sector. As punctuality directly affects departmental efficiency, public service delivery, and institutional reputation, the government is now committed to strict action against those who fail to comply.

This circular isn’t just a warning — it’s a call for responsibility. The Section Officers, Directors, and Allied Institutions are urged to keep accurate attendance records, monitor staff behavior, and report any violations. Remember, actions now fall under E&D Rules 1973, and repeated disregard could risk your job.

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