Transfer policy; School Edu Deptt likely to consider inter-cadre transfer of married female teachers

Srinagar, Apr 26 : The School Education Department has said that it may consider inter-cadre transfer of married female teachers provided they have served five years in their parent cadre.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Alok Kumar has mentioned it in a newly announced transfer policy for employees of the department.

“In case of marriage, inter-cadre transfer of a lady employee shall be considered by the Administrative Department on the recommendation of the Designated Committee constituted for the purpose, provided she has served five years in her parent cadre,” Kumar said.

Stating the special considerations to be accorded to its employees subject to administrative efficacy, the principal secretary said it will consider transfer of both the husband and wife who are in Government service. “They may be posted conveniently as far as practicable, subject to availability of posts.”

Kumar further said that the employees attaining the age of superannuation within six months, shall preferably be posted nearby their residence as far as practicable.

“Employee in the age group of 58 years and above shall not be posted in Zone-IV and V as far as practicable,” he said.

The principal secretary further said that the physically challenged employees may be given convenient posting subject to the availability of posts.

“However, this would be subject to availability of vacancies, department’s requirement, and seniority of the official and on production of Domicile of both husband and wife and Marriage certificate documents,” reads the transfer policy—(KNO)