Chandigarh: Dress code for teachers to take effect from July 20-Here’s Who Wears What
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, July 9, 2025: In a landmark move aimed at promoting professionalism, discipline, and inclusivity in the education system, the Chandigarh Education Department has issued official orders implementing a weekly dress code for all government school teachers, effective July 20, 2025.
With this, Chandigarh becomes the first city in India to roll out a formal uniform policy for teaching staff.
The decision was finalized after months of deliberation and suggestions from stakeholders, including the UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, who first proposed the idea in January this year.
The concept was piloted at PM Shri Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 14, Dhanas, and received positive feedback.
Initially announced in April, the uniform policy faced a temporary setback due to concerns over the proposed colours, leading the education department to withdraw the earlier directive.
However, a revised version of the policy has now been finalized and will be implemented across all government schools in the union territory.
- The uniform must be worn once a week, preferably on Mondays, and on special school occasions or celebrations, as instructed by the District Education Officer (DEO) or respective school principals.
- The goal is to promote uniformity, discipline, and a sense of belonging among faculty, in line with the expectations set for students.
- The policy also aims to reduce workplace disparities, strengthen school identity, and project a professional image of educators.
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Dress Specifications:
- Female Teachers: Ivory full suit with a contrasting dark dupatta, or ivory sari with beige/golden border and matching blouse.
- Male Teachers: Formal shirt with white or grey trousers.
- Female Principals: Maroon sari with golden/beige border and matching blouse, or plain maroon suit with a beige dupatta.
- Male Principals: Formal shirts with white or grey pants.
The department emphasized in its order:“When teachers follow a dress code, it reinforces the importance of uniformity, discipline, and adherence to school norms. Just as we expect our students to dress uniformly, our teachers should also reflect the school’s spirit and identity.”
The initiative is being widely seen as a progressive step towards professionalizing the teaching environment and enhancing respect for the educator’s role in shaping society.
The Education Department also stated that uniform guidelines for non-teaching staff, including peons and clerks, will be issued soon.