New Transfer Policy Issued for MPO Teachers via Automated System
Signed by Secondary and Higher Education Division Secretary Rehana Parveen, the revised policy became effective immediately upon its Tuesday release. The most significant shift in this regulation is the move toward total transparency; the entire process will now be handled through automated software, eliminating the need for teachers to lobby influential figures or visit administrative offices to secure a transfer.
Under the new guidelines, teachers are eligible to apply for a transfer after completing a minimum of two years of service at their initial place of posting. Once transferred, they must serve another two years at the new institution before becoming eligible to apply again. A teacher is permitted a maximum of three transfers throughout their entire career. While the policy prioritizes postings within a teacher's home district, applications for any district within their division are allowed if local vacancies are unavailable. Provisions for transferring to a spouse’s place of work are also included for special cases.
To ensure a fair selection when multiple candidates apply for a single vacancy, the software will automatically determine priority based on specific criteria including female candidate status, travel distance, spouse's work location, and seniority. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) will publish a list of vacant positions online to invite applications during designated windows. No more than two teachers from a single institution may be transferred in a calendar year. Once an order is issued, the teacher must be released within 10 days and join the new workplace within the following 10 days. Critically, this process guarantees the continuity of a teacher's MPO status, financial benefits, and seniority. This 2026 policy officially supersedes and cancels the previous 2024 transfer guidelines.
