Punjab Educational (Teaching Cadre) Group C Service (Second Amendment) Rules 2025

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

(EDUCATION-V BRANCH)

NOTIFICATION

The 11th July, 2025

No.G.S.R.123/Const./Art.309/Amd.(6)/2025.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to make the following rules, further to amend the Punjab Educational (Teaching Cadre) Group C Service Rules, 2018 namely:-

RULES

1.(1) These rules may be called the Punjab Educational (Teaching Cadre) Group C Service (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025.

(2) They shall come into force on and with effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Punjab Educational (Teaching Cadre) Group C Service Rules, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in Appendix 'A', after Serial Number 12 and the entries relating thereto, the following Serial Number and entries shall be added, namely:-.......................

Education V Branch, Department of School Education, Government of Punjab
Notification No. G.S.R.123/Const./Art/309/Amd.(6)/2025 Dated 11-07-2025 

Recovery of loan amount from the Salary, Pension and Retrial Dues of defaulting Employees of various department of the Punjab Government

Finance Pension Policy & Coordination Branch, Department of Finance, Government of Punjab
FD-FPPCOMISC/460/2025-5FPPC/1132523 Dated 23-06-2025

Clarification - OPS to the Employees of Government, Boards, Corporations and Autonomous Bodies

Finance Pension Policy & Coordination Branch, Department of Finance, Government of Punjab

No. FD-FPPC0CMPS/41/2020-2FPPC/1132643 Dated 23-06-2025

3704 Master cadre Teachers

Regarding Salary from Date of Joining

Establishment 02 Branch, O/o Directorate of School Education (Secondary), Punjab

Memo No. 198969 Establishment-2 (2)/2025169028 Dated 18-06-2025

Annual Increment Undertaking

Establishment 02 Branch, O/o Directorate of School Education (Secondary), Punjab

Memo No.648967 Establishment-2 (2)/2025160757 Dated 09-06-2025

Annual Increment Undertaking

Establishment 02 Branch, O/o Directorate of School Education (Secondary), Punjab
Memo No.648967 Establishment-2 (2)/202562063 Dated 06-03-2025

 

Clarification Date of Joining

O/o Director Education Department (SE), Punjab
Memo No. DYSPD(PEDB)/2021/260896 Dated 02-08-2021

 

Regarding Salary from Date of Joining

Establishment- 2 Branch, O/o Director Education Department (SE), Punjab

Memo No. DPISE-EST20APPT(APPT)/4/2021-ESTABLISHMENT-2-DPISE/2021192539 Dated 17-06-2021

Establishment- 2 Branch, O/o Director Education Department (SE), Punjab

Memo No. DPISE-EST20APPT(APPT)/4/2021-ESTABLISHMENT-2-DPISE Dated 03-05-2021

 

Punjab State (Group D) Service (First Amendment) Rules, 2025

Punjab Govt. Notifies Changes to Group-D Service Rules: What You Need to Know 

On June 12, 2025, the Government of Punjab issued a significant notification amending the Punjab State (Group-D) Service Rules, 1963. This development, published in the Punjab Government Gazette (June 20, 2025), brings important updates regarding recruitment methods and pay scales for Group-D employees in Punjab. Here's what you should know:

Key Highlights of the Amendment

• Notification Details:
  The amendment, titled Punjab State (Group-D) Service (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, is made by the authority of the Governor of Punjab under Article 309 of the Constitution of India. Interestingly, the rules have a retrospective effect—they are deemed to have come into force on July 17, 2020

  Recruitment Methods:
  For posts with pay scales of Rs.18,000-56,900, appointments can now be made:

• • By direct appointment,

  • By transfer or deputation of an existing government official.

• Pay Scale Revisions:

  • Existing Employees (Before July 17, 2020):
    They will remain on the Rs.18,000-56,900 pay scale, aligned with Level-1 of the 6th Punjab Pay Commission.

  • New Appointees (On or After July 17, 2020):
    Their pay will be fixed at Rs.18,000-56,900 according to Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Matrix.

  • Promotions:
    Employees joining on or after July 17, 2020, will remain on the 7th CPC pay pattern even upon promotion—the 6th Punjab Pay Commission pay scales will not apply to them at any stage.

Implications of the Amendment

• Uniformity with Central Pay Structure:
  By adopting the 7th CPC Matrix for appointments from July 2020 onward, Punjab aligns its pay structure for Group-D staff with national standards, ensuring better equity and comparability.

• Clear Divide for Pay Fixation:
  There is a clear differentiation between those appointed before and after July 17, 2020. The continuity of pay commission linkage is maintained at promotion levels for all new appointees, avoiding future confusion over applicable pay bands.

• Retrospective Enforcement:
  The retrospective date means that any Group-D appointments or promotions made since July 17, 2020, will be governed by these new provisions. This is crucial for current and future HR practitioners and employees affected by the rule change.

Why This Amendment Matters

• For Employees:
  Group-D employees must check their appointment dates and pay slips to ensure correct implementation of the revised pay scales, particularly if appointed on or after July 17, 2020.

• For Government Departments:
  Personnel officers need to verify compliance with the amended rules in all recruitment, promotion, and deputation cases since the cut-off date.

• For Job Aspirants:
  This reform clarifies the pay scales they can expect and reassures them of parity with central standards.

Conclusion:
The Punjab government’s amendment streamlines the pay and recruitment framework for Group-D employees. With prospective as well as retrospective impact, it emphasizes the importance of date of joining for service members and HR management alike. If you're connected to Punjab’s public service sector—whether as an employee, aspirant, or administrator—keep these changes top of mind to ensure rightful benefits and compliance

Punjab State (Group D) Service (First Amendment) Rules, 2025

Personnel Policies 1 Branch, Department of Personnel, Government of Punjab

No.G.S.R.85/Const./Art.309/Amd.(8)/2025 Dated 12-06-2025