Primary school teacher transfers suspended indefinitely

The government has suspended the transfer of teachers at government primary schools indefinitely, with the process to resume after 14,384 newly recruited assistant teachers join their respective schools.

The decision was disclosed by State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj at a press conference today (7 September).

He said the government is reviewing the transfer process following allegations of irregularities and various complications.

"Transfers will remain suspended until the recruitment process of more than 14,000 new assistant teachers is completed. The transfer process will resume after the new teachers join," the state minister added.

However, it has not yet been decided whether the existing rules will remain in place when transfers resume.

Bobby said necessary measures would be taken to ensure transparency and discipline in the transfer process.

According to the Directorate of Primary Education, a recruitment examination for assistant teachers at government primary schools was held on 9 January at 1,408 centres across 61 districts.

A total of 69,265 candidates passed the written examination. The written exam results were published on 21 January, followed by viva voce examinations.

After completing the recruitment process, 14,384 candidates were given final recommendations for appointment as assistant teachers in February.

Officials concerned said the transfer process was suspended for the time being to avoid an imbalance in the number of teachers at individual schools that could arise if transfers continued before the newly recruited teachers joined.

Once the new teachers take up their posts, the government will reconsider and resume the transfer process.