Major irregularities have surfaced in the recent posting of school lecturers across Punjab, raising serious questions about the transparency of the recruitment process. The education department finds itself under intense scrutiny after concerning patterns emerged in appointment orders.
Merit List Manipulation Exposed
Documents obtained by The Tribune reveal that several candidates have been appointed as school lecturers despite being placed much lower on the merit list, while higher-ranked candidates were inexplicably overlooked. This blatant violation of established recruitment norms has sparked outrage among teaching candidates and education activists alike.
Questionable Appointment Patterns
Investigation shows that in multiple districts, candidates with superior merit rankings were sidelined in favor of those with political connections or other influences. The pattern suggests a systematic manipulation of the posting process that undermines the very foundation of merit-based recruitment.
Education Department Under Fire
The Punjab Education Department now faces mounting pressure to provide explanations for these anomalous postings. Education experts warn that such practices not only demoralize qualified candidates but also compromise the quality of education delivered to students across the state.
Calls for Immediate Investigation
Stakeholders are demanding a thorough probe into the entire recruitment process, with particular focus on the decision-making mechanisms that allowed these irregularities to occur. There are growing calls for the cancellation of questionable appointments and a fresh, transparent posting process.
Impact on Education Quality
This controversy comes at a critical time when Punjab is striving to improve its educational outcomes. The placement of underqualified or improperly selected lecturers could have long-term consequences for student learning and the state's educational reputation.
The education department has yet to issue an official statement addressing these concerns, leaving thousands of affected candidates and parents awaiting clarity on this developing situation.
