The UP Transfer Policy 2024-25 has been approved by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to help millions of teachers in the state. Now, teachers can request transfers from one district to another based on their preferences. Transfer requests within the department can be processed until 30 June without extra approval. After this date, transfers will need the Chief Minister’s permission through the department minister. Priority will be given to teachers who have completed 3 years in their district and 7 years in their division.
Overview of Uttar Pradesh Transfer Policy 2024-25
This new policy makes it simple for teachers in Uttar Pradesh to transfer within the state. According to this policy, intra-district transfers will start from 8 June for council teachers, including mutual transfers between teachers. The Basic Education Department, led by Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, has set clear rules for the policy.
All Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) offices have been instructed to open the transfer portal from 8 June. The policy focuses on teachers eligible for transfer, primarily those who have completed the required service time in their current district and division. The government aims to make transfer processes easy and help teachers get transfers to locations they prefer, improving the education system.
Main Details of UP Transfer Policy
| Article Name | UP Transfer Policy |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath |
| Beneficiaries | Teachers of Uttar Pradesh |
| Purpose | To allow teachers to transfer from one district to another based on their choice |
| Benefits | Teachers can get transfers to preferred districts easily |
| Category | Uttar Pradesh Government Scheme |
| Year | 2024-25 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://upsecgtt.upsdc.gov.in/ |
Priority for Developing Districts and Blocks
The government will focus on providing staff in 14 backward districts such as Fatehpur, Chitrakoot, Siddharth Nagar, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra. Around 100 development blocks and all blocks in Bulandshahr district will have enough teaching staff. The government promises that no teaching post will remain vacant in these areas to improve education quality.
Benefits and Features of UP Transfer Policy 2024-25
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved the policy for government employees, mainly teachers.
- The department can process transfers internally until 30 June. After that, transfers need Chief Minister’s approval.
- Teachers with at least 3 years in the district and 7 years in the division will get transfer priority.
- Departments have 25 days to complete transfers now, increased from 15 days in the previous policy.
- In the cabinet meeting, 22 proposals related to transfers were approved.
- Up to 20% transfers are allowed in Group A and B employees, and up to 10% for Group C and D employees.
- If more than 10% Group C and D transfers happen, approval from the department minister is needed.
- A merit-based online transfer system will be used as much as possible for Group B and C employees.
- Teachers with disabled children will get transfer options near good medical care facilities.
Rules and Conditions of UP Transfer Policy
- Female teachers need at least 2 years of service; other teachers need 5 years before transfer requests are accepted.
- Teachers can apply for transfers more than once.
- Those who have already received transfer benefits can’t apply again unless they have serious health or family issues.
- If transfer scores are tied, senior teachers get preference.
- Teachers applying for mutual transfers won’t get regular intra-district transfer benefits.
- Teachers must provide choices of at least one and up to seven schools during the application.
- If joining dates are the same, older teachers get preference.
- Transfers during leave require at least 5 years of service.
- District committees will verify online applications.
- Seniority and age will decide priority where scores tie.
Home District Posting Benefit
Teachers in Group D (Group Gh) can get postings in their home district. Those with 2 years remaining until retirement are eligible for home district transfers. Group A and B teachers seeking transfer outside their home district may have their requests considered by the government.
Merit-Based Online Transfer System
Many teachers (around 5.2 lakh) have been waiting for transfer opportunities. The UP Transfer Policy 2024-25 introduces a merit-based online transfer system mainly for Group B and C staff. Officers and employees of the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat Service will not be included. Only those promoted to permanent posts will benefit.
Who is Eligible for UP Transfer Policy?
- The applicant must be a native of Uttar Pradesh.
- Only teachers from the state can benefit from this policy.
- Multiple transfer applications are allowed.
- Female teachers should have at least 2 years of service, others 5 years, to apply.
How to Apply for UP Transfer Policy 2024-25?
Teachers interested in applying should wait for the official notification from the Uttar Pradesh government. Currently, only the policy approval has been announced, and details about the application process or official portal launch date are yet to be shared. We will update you as soon as the application process begins, so you can apply for transfers to your preferred districts easily.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Uttar Pradesh Transfer Policy 2024-25 to get your transfer processed smoothly and quickly.