Upward Mobility Package to EST Teachers 06.09.2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Upward Mobility Package to EST Teachers
No. SO (SE.III) 2-18/2007-The Chief Minister of the Punjab has been pleased to approve the following structure for up lift and upward mobility of Primary and Elementary School Teachers (Male & Female) (all categories) in Punjab with effect from 01.12.2009 as per ratio given below:
| Category of Teachers | Initial Level | Level-I | Level-II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Scale Ratio of Posts | Pay Scale Ration of Post | Pay Scales Ratio of Posts | |
| PSTs (M&F) | BS-09 50% | BS-12 35% | BS-14 15% |
| ESTs (M&F) | BS-14 50% | BS-15 35% | BS-16 15% |
| EST (English) (M&F) | BS-14 50% | BS-15 35% | BS-16 15% |
3. The award of higher scale will be subject to the following conditions:
i. The higher scales will be allowed on the recommendations of the District Selection Committee on the basis of satisfactory performance of the teachers during the last 3-years provided that no regular enquiry is pending against the incumbents.
ii. The total number of posts for each level of higher scale / upward mobility will be fixed by the respective EDOs (Education) on the basis of working strength of teachers as on 1st December of every year and shall be notified by them.
iii. The number of posts at each level of higher scale worked out on the prescribed ratio approved under this Notification shall automatically stand up-graded.
iv. The seniority list shall be maintained at District level strictly on the basis of the date of regular appointment as per rules presently in vogue. However, the seniority list for PSTs shall be maintained at Tehsil level.
v. The orders for the award of higher scales shall be issued by the respective appointing authorities on the recommendations of District Selection Committee.
vi. The award of higher grade will be considered as personal scale to the incumbents. No premature increment will be admissible at the time of pay fixation in the higher grade.
vii. The teachers will continue to hold the same posts on award of next scale. However, placement in the next higher scale will be differentiated with level-I and level-II teachers.
viii. The award of higher scale shall not exceed from the number of posts notified by the EDO (Education) for each level as on 1st December of every year.
ix. The existing benefit of award of higher scale on the basis of higher qualification to the teachers admissible under any Notification or order shall remain intact and shall not be effected by this scheme. However, such award of higher scale shall be personal to the teacher having no effect on the seniority / level.
x. The inter-se seniority of teachers shall remain intact and the incumbents move from one step to higher and then next higher with reference to their seniority.
xi. The award of higher scale under this scheme will not create any right to claim higher post. The appointment/ promotion against higher posts against in-service quota shall remain intact under the existing rules/instructions already in practice.
xii. Existing pay scales availed by the teachers on the basis of higher qualification or by any other means will not be affected by this scheme and their scales will remain protected. However, award of higher scales / movement from one level to higher level shall be on the basis of seniority.
Necessary amendment in Service Rules will be carried out by the respective authorities.
