Matriculation Exam Staff Allocation Issues & Punjab Govt’s Directives 2025

The allocation of examination staff and centre-in-charge for the annual matriculation exams, commencing on March 4, 2025, in Rawalpindi Division, has become increasingly difficult due to:

• Shortage of teachers

• Lack of cooperation from school heads and educators

This ongoing challenge is affecting the smooth conduct of matriculation and intermediate exams across Punjab.

Concerns of Educational Authorities

Major Issues Identified:

• Teacher Shortage: Insufficient number of teachers available for examination duties.

• Lack of Cooperation: Reluctance from school heads and educators in assigning staff.

• Exam Disruptions: Possible delays in conducting matriculation and intermediate exams.

Response from Education Boards

• All nine education boards in Punjab have sought urgent intervention from the Punjab Ministry of Education.

• Concerns were raised regarding the smooth execution of examinations.

Government Directives & Immediate Actions

Official Directive Details

The Punjab Ministry of Education has issued strict orders to ensure seamless exam management. The directive, signed by Section Officer Ahmed Bilal Khan, includes:

Key Directives Issued:

Immediate Teacher Allocation:

• Teachers must be assigned to examination duties within 24 hours.

Suspension of Other Government Responsibilities:

• Teachers assigned to exam duties must suspend other government roles.

Appointment of Marking Teachers:

• Immediate appointment of marking teachers for matriculation and intermediate exams.

Authorities Instructed:

The directives were sent to:

• 43 District Education Authorities

• District Education Officers

• School Heads Across Punjab

Table: Challenges & Government Solutions