The Haryana Cabinet has approved the Model Online Transfer Policy (MOTP) 2026 and the Teachers Transfer Policy (TTP) 2026. The decision was made after reviewing observations from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and feedback from various stakeholders.
Revised Scoring Framework for Employee Transfers
Under the new policies, employee ranking for transfer purposes will be determined through a revised 120-point composite scoring framework. The weightage assigned to age has been reduced from 75 per cent, according to a government spokesperson.
The High Court had expressed concerns about the previous transfer framework, including the weightage given to age and low merit points awarded to couple cases. The government has addressed these issues in the new policy.
Stakeholder Feedback and Policy Review
The policy framework was comprehensively reviewed to address the High Court's concerns while incorporating feedback from stakeholders, said a government spokesperson.
According to ThePrint, the Haryana government approved the new policy for teachers. The Economic Times also reported that the Haryana government approved the new policy for teachers, as per The Economic Times.
Our Take: A Step Toward Fairer Transfers
In our view, the approval of the Model Online Transfer Policy 2026 and Teachers Transfer Policy 2026 is a positive step. By reducing the weightage of age and addressing concerns about couple cases, the government is responding to valid criticisms from the High Court. The inclusion of stakeholder feedback also suggests a more transparent process. However, the real test will be in how smoothly the new 120-point scoring system is implemented on the ground. Teachers and government employees should watch closely to see if the changes truly make transfers fairer and more merit-based.
