انتہائی اہم ہدایت
ہارڈ شپ ٹرانسفرز
محترم سی ای اوز، ڈسٹرکٹ ایجوکیشن اتھارٹیز
ہارڈ شپ ٹرانسفرز کے لیے رہنما ہدایات منسلک ہیں، جن پر درخواست گزاروں کی سفارش کرتے وقت عمل کیا جانا لازم ہے:
- وہ سرپلس استاد/اساتذہ جو سابقہ مراحل میں ریشنیلائزیشن کے تحت ٹرانسفر ہو چکا/چکی ہو، اسے اس سکول کے لئے زیرِ غور نہ لایا جائے جہاں سے وہ ریشنلائز ہوا/ہوئی تھی۔
جن اسکولوں میں ہارڈ شپ ٹرانسفر کی درخواستیں موصول ہوئی ہیں، وہاں کیٹیگری وائز آسامیوں کے مقابل سرپلس اور شارٹیج کے اعداد و شمار واضح طور پر درج کیے جائیں۔
سفارشات صرف اُن اسکولوں کے لیے کی جائیں جہاں متعلقہ کیٹیگری کا کوئی سرپلس استاد دستیاب نہ ہو۔
اگر کسی استاد نے غلطی سے ویڈلاک بنیاد پر درخواست دی ہو تو اُسے شادی کی بنیاد پر بھی زیرِ غور لایا جا سکتا ہے۔
شادی کی بنیاد پر ٹرانسفر پوری سروس کے دوران صرف ایک مرتبہ حاصل کی جا سکتی ہے۔
براہِ کرم اس پیغام کی وصولی کی تصدیق کریں اور ہارڈ شپ کیسز کی سفارش کرتے وقت ان ہدایات پر سختی سے عمل کریں۔
نیک تمناؤں کے ساتھ،
ڈی جی (مانیٹرنگ اینڈ ایویلیوایشن)
محکمہ سکول ایجوکیشن پنجاب
Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025 Issued by DG M&E
Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025 have been officially communicated to all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and District Education Authorities (DEAs) by the Directorate General Monitoring & Evaluation (DG M&E). The new instructions aim to ensure transparency, discipline, and data-driven decision-making in hardship transfer recommendations across Punjab.
The notification emphasizes that all transfer cases must strictly comply with rationalization data, surplus and shortage statistics, and service rules, particularly in cases involving marriage or wedlock-based requests.
According to senior officials, the updated framework is intended to prevent administrative imbalance while protecting genuine hardship cases. Similar governance reforms have been highlighted in international public-sector education management coverage by agencies such as AP News.
Key Instructions Under Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025
The DG M&E has outlined several critical conditions that must be followed while processing hardship transfer applications:
- Teachers declared surplus and transferred during previous rationalization rounds cannot be recommended back to their original schools.
- Each school’s application file must include category-wise statistics clearly showing surplus and shortage positions.
- Recommendations are permitted only where no surplus teacher exists in the same category.
- Incorrectly filed wedlock-based cases may be considered under marriage basis, where applicable.
- Marriage-based transfer can be availed only once during the entire service period.
Surplus and Shortage Data Made Mandatory
Under the Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025, school-level data accuracy has become a core requirement. CEOs are directed to verify real-time staffing needs before forwarding any recommendation.
This data-centric approach aligns with administrative best practices already discussed on 786Times Education Policy and aims to reduce politically influenced postings.
Marriage and Wedlock Transfer Clarification
The guidelines draw a clear distinction between wedlock-based and marriage-based transfer cases. Authorities are allowed to reclassify incorrectly submitted wedlock cases as marriage-based, provided eligibility criteria are met.
However, officials stressed that the one-time-only condition for marriage transfers will be strictly enforced, closing loopholes that previously enabled repeated relocations.
Role of CEOs and DEAs Strengthened
CEOs and DEAs are now personally responsible for ensuring compliance. Any violation of the Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025 may result in administrative action.
Earlier reports on Punjab Education News highlighted concerns about unchecked transfer practices, which these guidelines seek to address.
Monitoring and Accountability Mechanism
The DG M&E office confirmed that post-transfer audits will be conducted. Schools receiving teachers despite having surplus staff will face scrutiny.
This accountability framework reflects global education governance trends frequently cited by AP News in public administration coverage.
Reaction from Teachers and Education Circles
Teacher associations have largely welcomed the Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025, calling them a step toward fairness. However, some expressed concern about delays due to stricter verification.
Education analysts believe the clarity provided will reduce litigation and administrative appeals.
Digital Record Integration
The department plans to integrate hardship transfer data with existing digital HR systems, ensuring real-time monitoring of surplus and shortage positions.
Further technical details are expected to be published on 786Times Government Notifications.
What Applicants Should Know
Applicants are advised to:
- Verify category-wise vacancy status before applying
- Avoid submitting repeated marriage-based requests
- Ensure accurate documentation
Failure to comply may lead to outright rejection.
Conclusion
The Hardship Transfers Guidelines 2025 mark a significant administrative reform in Punjab’s education sector. By enforcing surplus control, limiting discretionary transfers, and strengthening oversight, the government aims to balance institutional needs with genuine personal hardships.
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Government instructions as per given in notification are below without any changes.
*MOST IMPORTANT*
*Hardship Transfers*
Respected CEOs, DEAs
Guidelines for hardship transfers is attached here which should be followed for recommendation of applicants :-
1. The surplus teacher who has transferred under rationalisation in previous rounds should not be considered for origin school from where he/she has rationalised.
2. In each school where hardship applications received, *statistics of surplus and shortage are mentioned against the category wise posts.*
3. Recommendations should be only in those schools where no surplus teacher available of that category.
3. If any teacher applied wrongly *on wedlock basis* may be considered *on marriage basis* as well.
4. On Marriage basis, only one time chance of transfer can be availed in whole service.
5. Kindly acknowledge this message and follow these guidelines while recommending of hardship cases.
Regards,
DG (M&E) SED
