Teacher Transfer Update: WBBSE Cancels Orders, Teachers Told to Return to Previous Schools
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) issued a notification on June 13, 2025, cancelling multiple transfer orders for assistant teachers. Teachers who have already relocated under these orders are now instructed to return to their original postings .
Which Transfer Orders Were Cancelled?
WBBSE has revoked transfer orders stemming from these 2023 memos:
Memo No. 269/Sec/Appt.-Cell/23 (17 Aug 2023)
Memo No. 286/Sec/Appt.-Cell/23 (24 Aug 2023)
Memo No. 305/Sec/Appt.-Cell/23 (13 Sep 2023)
Memo No. 329/Sec/Appt.-Cell/23 (6 Oct 2023)
What the Directive States
All teachers who reported to new schools based on the cancelled orders must immediately revert to their previous workplaces.
District Inspectors of Schools have been instructed to ensure compliance .
Impact on Teachers
The decision has triggered considerable disruption, especially for those who relocated homes or enrolled their children near their new schools.
Teachers affected by these changes are now in limbo, awaiting further updates from the education authorities .
Why the Change?
These cancellations follow the withdrawal of transfer recommendations by both the School Education Department and the West Bengal CSC Service Commission.
The move also aligns with wider efforts to rationalise transfers—similar interventions were seen earlier in April 2025 when administrative transfers were suspended following protests, Supreme Court directives, and appeals to avoid disruption .
What’s Next?
The WBBSE has termed these cancellations effective immediately, pending further review by the School Education Department.
Teachers are advised to monitor notices issued by their respective District Inspectors or authorities for updates.
Final Takeaway
The cancellation of transfer orders by the WBBSE aims to stabilize the situation following widespread protests and legal scrutiny over rationalisation policy and recruitment anomalies. While this brings immediate relief for some, it also causes uncertainty for many educators. Further communication from the School Education Department is expected soon.
