The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has abolished 310 non-teaching posts in Islamabad’s schools and colleges, citing prolonged vacancies and a federal cabinet decision made last year.
According to an official notification issued by the ministry, a total of 493 non-teaching positions were lying vacant across institutions under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).
Of these, 310 posts have now been permanently abolished in compliance with the cabinet’s directive.
Posts Abolished Across Multiple Categories
The abolished positions include guards, maids, steno-typists, dispensers, storekeepers, plumbers, mechanics, watermen, sweepers, and gardeners, among others.
Officials said these positions had remained vacant for years, as the FDE — which manages Islamabad’s federal government schools and colleges — failed to initiate recruitment.
The ministry stated that the abolition was part of broader administrative streamlining aimed at improving efficiency and reducing redundant posts.
FDE Faces Criticism for Inaction
An official from the FDE, speaking on condition of anonymity, criticised the move, saying the education ministry and FDE management share responsibility for the abolition.
“The number of schools and colleges in Islamabad has grown steadily, but instead of increasing staff, non-teaching posts are being cut,” the official said.
“Creating new posts from the federal government is always a difficult process, yet existing ones are being eliminated simply because recruitment was never carried out.”
Impact on School Operations
Education experts and staff associations have expressed concern that the decision could affect operational support in schools, especially in maintaining facilities and managing daily logistics.
The FDE oversees over 450 educational institutions in the Islamabad Capital Territory, including federal government schools and model colleges. Many of these institutions rely heavily on non-teaching staff for upkeep, maintenance, and student services.
While the federal education ministry has not announced any plan to restore or replace the abolished posts, officials hinted that a new staffing structure may be proposed under future reforms.
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