The Government of Punjab has announced a major crackdown on fraudulent documentation in teacher transfer applications, introducing strict new requirements aimed at ensuring transparency and integrity across the system.
The decision comes after authorities detected a surge in counterfeit documents, including fake domicile certificates and fabricated medical reports, submitted with recent transfer requests. In response, the provincial administration has mandated that all applicants must now submit a sworn affidavit on judicial stamp paper, attested in person by a relevant oath commissioner.
According to the School Education Department (SED), the affidavit must include a legally enforceable declaration confirming that all attached documents are authentic. It will also carry a clear warning outlining the legal consequences of submitting falsified records. Officials confirmed that individuals involved in providing or using fake documents will face stringent disciplinary measures and may be subjected to criminal proceedings under applicable laws.
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The government maintains that the strengthened protocol is necessary to uphold merit-based decision-making and to protect the credibility of the teacher transfer process. By tightening verification standards, authorities aim to ensure that only legitimate cases receive consideration, thereby promoting fairness and accountability across Punjab’s public education system.