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Education
14,700+ Bihar Teachers Seek Transfers Under New Policy
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 10:03 PM
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More than 14,700 teachers in Bihar have applied for transfers under the state's new teacher transfer policy, according to a statement from the education minister.
The Bihar government has received applications from over 14,700 teachers seeking transfers under a newly introduced policy aimed at addressing surplus staff in the education sector.
The policy, announced by the state’s education minister, allows teachers who are considered surplus to apply for transfer to other schools or districts.
The large number of applications reflects the scale of the surplus teacher issue in the state.
The ministry has said it will review the applications and process transfers in accordance with the new guidelines.
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline staffing and improve efficiency in Bihar’s public schools.
The policy, announced by the state’s education minister, allows teachers who are considered surplus to apply for transfer to other schools or districts.
The large number of applications reflects the scale of the surplus teacher issue in the state.
The ministry has said it will review the applications and process transfers in accordance with the new guidelines.
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline staffing and improve efficiency in Bihar’s public schools.