Assam Govt Relaxes Mutual Transfer Rules for School Teachers

The Assam government has relaxed provisions of the mutual transfer policy for school teachers, allowing newly appointed teachers to apply for mutual transfers. The earlier rule barring teachers from seeking another transfer within two years has also been removed.

According to a notification from the School Education Department, transfers will be allowed between teachers of the same status through the online transfer portal. The move aims to provide locational benefits and help teachers focus better on delivering quality education.

Officials said the change comes after a large number of recent teacher appointments in elementary and secondary schools. Other provisions of the Assam Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Act, 2020 remain unchanged.