The Punjab government has announced plans to address staffing gaps in public schools across the province as part of its broader efforts to reform the education system.
A critical challenge being tackled is the acute shortage of over 115,000 primary school teachers. To mitigate this, the government has committed to recruiting an additional 30,000 teachers.
The School Education Department (SED) has directed the CEOs of District Education Authorities to develop and submit comprehensive recruitment plans for filling vacant positions in their respective districts.
A five-member committee, led by the SED Additional Secretary, will oversee the recruitment process. This committee includes the Directors of Public Instructions for Secondary and Elementary Education, a deputy director of monitoring, an additional program director, and a departmental representative. They will evaluate the recruitment plans and coordinate the hiring of both teaching and non-teaching staff.
Another key aspect of the initiative involves integrating staff from outsourced institutions to enhance expertise in non-teaching roles, ensuring schools operate more efficiently.
According to a senior SED official, this initiative aims to improve the quality of education in Punjab by addressing service deficiencies, fostering a better learning environment, and raising educational standards across the province.
