Sindh e-transfer approves over 2,000 teachers

The Sindh School Education Department has approved the transfer of 2,059 teachers under the first phase of

The Sindh School Education Department has approved the transfer of 2,059 teachers under the first phase of its e-transfer system, aiming to improve teacher distribution and ensure better staffing in public schools across the province.

According to an official notification issued in Karachi, the approved transfers include 1,625 applications under the general category and 434 applications under the mutual transfer category.

The department approved transfers for a total of 2,059 teachers. Among them, 1,163 are male teachers, while 896 are female teachers.

Officials said 644 teachers were transferred on the basis of the teacher-to-student ratio to address staffing imbalances in schools. Another 544 teachers received transfers based on their marital status.

The notification further stated that 173 transfers were approved on medical grounds. In addition, 100 teachers were transferred due to tribal dispute-related reasons. Another 31 teachers were granted transfers because of physical disabilities.

The department also approved 434 applications under the mutual transfer category, allowing teachers to exchange their postings with one another.

According to the official statement, the e-transfer system has also helped improve the functioning of public schools. A total of 41 schools that were previously facing teacher shortages have become operational after teachers were posted through the transfer process.

Education officials said the e-transfer system is designed to make the transfer process more transparent, efficient and merit-based. The digital system reduces manual intervention and ensures that transfers are processed according to approved criteria.

The School Education Department expects the initiative to improve the availability of teachers in underserved areas and strengthen the overall quality of education in government schools across Sindh. Further phases of the e-transfer programme are expected to continue in line with departmental requirements.