BS and MSc degree promotion DEA Gujranwala

 The image is a formal letter from the Chief Executive Officer (DEA) of Gujranwala, addressed to The District Education Officers (SE, M-EE & W-EE), Gujranwala. The subject of the letter is "COMPLIANCE OF QEDC DECISIONS REGARDING EQUIVALENCE OF BS/M.Sc (16 YEARS) FOR PST TO EST PROMOTION."  

    

  The letter references a previous communication from the Punjab School Education Department, No. SO(SE-III)5-98/2025, dated 09.09.2025, and conveys decisions from the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (QEDC) meeting held on 16.06.2025. It states that BS/M.Sc (16 years) degrees are considered Level-6 qualifications, which are higher than B.Sc (14 years) Level-5 qualifications. These qualifications may be considered for promotion from PST to EST, subject to certain conditions.  

    

  The letter further clarifies that promoting teachers with higher qualifications (BS/M.Sc 16 years) is justified when promotion is based on a B.Sc (14 years), in the interest of maintaining quality standards. The recipients are instructed to ensure strict compliance with QEDC recommendations and relevant rules when processing PST to EST promotion cases.  

    

  A copy of the letter is forwarded for information to:  

  1. PS to Secretary, School Education Department.  

  2. PS to Additional Secretary (Schools), School Education Department.  

  3. PS to Deputy Commissioner, Gujranwala.  

  4. Office file.  

    

  The letter includes contact information for the Chief Executive Officer (DEA) of Gujranwala, including a contact number (0559230105) and email address (edoedu.gujranwala@gmail.com). The letter is dated 08-01/2026 and bears the signature of the Chief Executive Officer (DEA) of Gujranwala.