300+ Teachers in Punjab Just Got Long Overdue Promotions

The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has issued a decisive directive to the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) Colleges, urging them to expedite the long-stalled promotion cases of over 300 college educators and officers across the province.

This directive covers faculty and staff from the general education cadre, commerce stream, and library services. Eligible individuals are now expected to be elevated to Grade 19 and Grade 20 posts — promotions that have been delayed for as long as a year.

Months of Delays Cause Stress and Missed Opportunities

Insiders within the department reveal that the promotion process had been bogged down for six to twelve months due to administrative hurdles and technical objections. These persistent delays created immense psychological pressure among the affected educators, many of whom had been eagerly awaiting career progression.

Tragically, some eligible teachers retired during the period of inactivity, missing out on well-deserved promotions after decades of service. This has raised concerns within academic circles about fairness and the need for timely recognition of contributions made by senior teaching staff.

DPI Directed to Clear Backlog Without Further Delay

In response to growing concern and unrest, the HED has now issued strict instructions to DPI Colleges to finalize all pending promotion cases without any additional postponements. The department has emphasized the need to uphold merit and ensure that deserving faculty members are granted their rightful promotions promptly.

The latest move is seen as a much-needed step toward restoring confidence among government college educators and honoring their professional dedication. The DPI is expected to begin the review and approval process immediately to bring long-awaited relief to hundreds of affected staff members.