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Bihar Teachers Gain Flexibility in Posting Choices
7 Aug
Summary
- Bihar CM directs Education Dept. to let teachers choose 3 preferred districts
- Intra-district postings to be handled by District Magistrate-led committees
- Complaints must be resolved by Aug 31, new orders issued by Sep 10
On August 7, 2025, the Bihar government announced a significant change in its teacher transfer policy. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the state's Education Department to give teachers the flexibility to choose three preferred districts for their postings.
Previously, teacher transfers had been a source of widespread complaints, but the new directive aims to address this issue. Under the revised system, intra-district postings will now be handled by committees led by District Magistrates. The government has set a deadline of August 31 to resolve all existing complaints, with new transfer orders to be issued by September 10.
This move is being seen as a teacher-friendly initiative, as it allows educators to have a say in their preferred work locations. The state government hopes that this change will boost morale and improve the overall quality of education in Bihar.
