PESHAWAR, Dec 12 (APP): The provincial cabinet on Friday approved the E-Transfer Policy 2025 for teachers in the Education Department, aimed at strengthening merit and transparency in postings and transfers.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the new policy would reinforce merit-based decision-making and ensure transparency. He noted that the digital system was a long-needed reform that would enable teachers to focus on their primary responsibility—education—without facing unnecessary administrative hurdles.
The chief minister revealed that despite a province-wide ban on postings and transfers, more than 200 recommendations had been received; however, none were entertained, reiterating the government’s zero-tolerance approach toward favoritism.
Under the newly approved e-transfer framework, key indicators such as length of service at the current school, student-teacher ratio, and annual performance results will determine transfer eligibility. Special consideration will be given to cases involving persons with disabilities, widows, separation, and spouse placement.
The chief minister has also directed all other provincial departments to introduce similar merit-based transfer and posting policies.
He emphasized that health and education remain the government’s top priorities, adding that improvement in these sectors is essential, as weak institutions directly impact the future and well-being of citizens.
Officials noted that recruitment through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETA) is expected to improve testing standards, while the e-transfer policy will bring uniformity, reduce undue influence, and streamline teacher placement across the province.
The government has reaffirmed that the entire process—including recruitment and transfers—will be strictly monitored to ensure full adherence to merit.
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