DTF demands immediate filling of vacant Edu Dept posts in Punjab
Ferozepur, June 2, 2025: The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) Punjab strongly condemned the cancellation of direct recruitment posts for Principals and Block Education Officers by the Education Department, calling the decision unjustified. The DTF demanded that all vacant posts under the 25% direct recruitment quota be filled immediately.
DTF State President Vikramdev Singh, General Secretary Mahendra Kaurwali, State Finance Secretary Ashwini Awasthi, District President Ferozepur Malkit Singh Haraj, District Secretary Amit Kumar, State Committee Member DTF Punjab Sarabjit Singh Bhawra emphasised that, before 2018, 75% of promotions and 25% direct recruitment were reserved for such positions. They argued that vacant posts, including around 290 Principal positions and two dozen BEO positions, must be filled based on this quota instead of being them outright. They stressed that these recruitments are essential to ensure no disruption in the career progression of experienced teachers and to maintain quality education management in schools.
The DTF also highlighted the need to link promotions with experience and performance, not to favour one group over another, and called for collaborative and participatory school management.