CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved a new Cadre Change Policy for district teachers. The policy aims to ensure fair, transparent, and easy teacher transfers across the state. The decision was made at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, according to an official statement.
This new policy replaces the previous 2018 rules. It introduces a merit-based, technology-driven system for voluntary transfers. The policy applies to primary teachers (PRT/JBT), head teachers, and classical and vernacular teachers.
Policy Objectives and Timeline
The new policy addresses several key issues in teacher postings. It considers difficult posting locations, resolves general location problems, and ensures a fair distribution of teachers across districts. All new postings under this policy will be completed before April 1, 2026 .
Merit Point System
The transfer system operates on a merit point basis. Age forms the primary component of merit, contributing up to 60 points. Additional points are awarded to specific teacher categories.
Additional Merit Points (Up to 20 Points)
- Women Teachers: Eligible for additional points.
- Differently-Abled Teachers: Receive extra points.
- Teachers with Serious Illnesses: Awarded additional points.
- Widows: Qualify for extra points.
- Divorcees: Eligible for additional points.
- Unmarried Teachers Over 40: Receive extra points if aged 40 years or older.
- Spouses of Military Staff: Awarded additional points.
- Parents of Differently-Abled Children: Qualify for extra points.
Special Category Transfers (80 Points)
A specific category of teachers receives 80 merit points, prioritizing their transfers. This includes:
- Teachers retiring within 12 months .
- Teachers with serious illnesses.
- Teachers with more than 70 percent disability .
- Widowed teachers with children aged below 10 years .
Penalty and Restrictions
Teachers who have received major penalties will incur a deduction of 10 merit points . The policy also implements certain transfer restrictions.
- Staffing Levels: Transfers are not permitted from districts where staff numbers fall below 95 percent of the required strength.
- Mewat Region: Teachers specifically recruited for the Mewat region in Nuh district are restricted from transferring out of that district.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
The new policy includes a complaint resolution process. Teachers can raise complaints regarding their transfer orders within five days of issuance. A dedicated special committee will address and resolve these complaints within three days of their submission.
Handling of Pending Cases
Any cases for teacher transfers that were pending under the old 2018 policy will continue to be processed and governed by those original 2018 rules.