PATNA, June 25 -- The Bihar government on Wednesday approved a comprehensive new policy for the transfer of teachers, head teachers and principals across primary to higher secondary schools. The proposed 'Bihar state teacher transfer rules, 2026' seeks to make the entire process more systematic, transparent and sensitive to the personal challenges faced by educators.

The decision was taken during a state cabinet meeting chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary, in which 46 proposals of different departments were passed.

After the meeting, additional chief secretary (cabinet) Arvind Kumar Choudhary said once the new policy was notified, all teacher transfers would be handled through a dedicated online portal based on clearly defined criteria. The ...