New teacher transfer policy approved

The Haryana Cabinet today approved the Teachers’ Transfer Policy, 2025, introducing major reforms aimed at transparency and flexibility in the posting process.

Under the new policy, the concept of zoning has been abolished, allowing teachers to opt for any school across the state directly, rather than being restricted to predefined zones.

However, the existing provision of additional allowance for teachers of the Rest of Haryana (RoH) cadre who opt for postings in Nuh district and Hathin and Morni blocks remains unchanged from the 2023 policy. Teachers belonging to the Mewat cadre will continue to serve only within their cadre.

The school allotment will now be determined by a composite score out of 80 points, with age carrying the highest weightage of 60 points. Special categories — including women, women-headed households, widows, widowers, differently abled teachers, those with serious ailments and couple cases — will receive up to 20 additional points.

A deduction of 10 marks will apply to teachers facing any major penalty. Teachers dissatisfied with their postings may file representations before the competent authority for redressal.