The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has permanently abolished 310 non-teaching posts across schools and colleges in Islamabad, following a federal cabinet directive aimed at streamlining administrative operations and eliminating long-vacant positions.
According to the ministry’s notification, 493 non-teaching posts under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) had remained vacant for years, prompting the decision to remove 310 of them entirely. This move aligns with last year’s federal cabinet decision to reduce redundant posts and improve overall efficiency in the education sector.
The abolished posts include guards, sweepers, maids, plumbers, gardeners, storekeepers, and steno-typists, among others. Officials stated that the recruitment process had not been initiated for years, leading to resource inefficiencies.
An FDE official, speaking anonymously, criticized the decision, saying,
“The number of schools and colleges in Islamabad has increased, yet instead of creating new support positions, existing ones are being eliminated.”
Education experts and staff associations have expressed concerns that the move may affect daily school operations, particularly in maintenance and student support. The FDE currently manages over 450 educational institutions in the Islamabad Capital Territory, many of which rely heavily on non-teaching staff for operational efficiency.
While the ministry has not announced a plan to restore or replace these posts, insiders hinted that a new staffing framework may be introduced under upcoming education reforms to optimize workforce management.