The Government of the Punjab, School Education Department has issued an important notification regarding the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) Meetings 2026. The notification is addressed to all CEOs (DEAs) in Punjab and directs them to ensure that all four mandatory DPC meetings are conducted according to the prescribed schedule.

The notification was issued by the School Education Department on 29th August 2026 under reference number SO(Acad-II)8-4/2026. The department has emphasized that DPC meetings are compulsory and that timely disposal of promotion cases will be considered while evaluating the performance of CEOs/DEOs.

Punjab DPC Meetings 2026 Notification

According to the notification, all four DPC meetings scheduled for January, April, July and October must be positively ensured by the concerned CEOs (DEAs) within October 2026.

The department has further stated that proceedings shall be initiated against officials who fail to comply with the prescribed schedule, and strict action shall be taken against defaulters.

DPC Meetings Schedule 2026

DPC Meeting Tagging of Promotees on SIS Opening of Round for Actualization of Promotion 1st Week of January, April, July & October 3rd Week of January, April, July & October 4th Week of January, April, July & October

Important DPC Schedule for Punjab Schools

The following schedule has been prescribed by the Punjab School Education Department for processing promotion cases:

Activity Prescribed Time Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) Meeting 1st Week of January, April, July & October Tagging of Promotees on SIS 3rd Week of January, April, July & October Opening of Round for Actualization of Promotion 4th Week of January, April, July & October

Four DPC Meetings Are Mandatory Every Year

The School Education Department has clearly mentioned that four DPC meetings are compulsory in each year. These meetings are scheduled for January, April, July and October.

CEOs/DEAs are required to ensure timely completion of the DPC process and proper disposal of promotion cases according to the department's instructions.

SIS Tagging of Promotees

After the DPC process, the promotees are to be tagged on SIS during the third week of January, April, July and October. Proper and timely SIS tagging is an important part of the promotion process.

Actualization of Promotion

The notification also provides the schedule for the opening of the round for actualization of promotion. The promotion actualization round is to be opened during the fourth week of January, April, July and October.

Strict Action Against DPC Defaulters

The department has warned that proceedings will be initiated against defaulters. Strict action will be taken where the prescribed DPC meetings and promotion-related activities are not completed according to the schedule.

Performance of CEOs/DEOs

An important point mentioned in the notification is that the performance of CEOs/DEOs shall be evaluated on the basis of their timely disposal of promotion cases.

Therefore, timely processing of promotion cases, completion of DPC meetings, SIS tagging and promotion actualization are important responsibilities for the concerned authorities.

DPC Meetings 2026 – Important Points

No. Important Point 1 Four DPC meetings are compulsory every year. 2 DPC meetings are scheduled in January, April, July and October. 3 DPC meetings are scheduled for the 1st week of the respective month. 4 Promotees are to be tagged on SIS in the 3rd week. 5 The promotion actualization round opens in the 4th week. 6 Proceedings may be initiated against DPC defaulters. 7 Strict action shall be taken against officials who fail to comply. 8 Timely disposal of promotion cases will be considered in evaluating CEOs/DEOs.

Notification Details

Department Government of the Punjab, School Education Department Subject Meetings of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) Notification Date 29th August 2026 Reference No. SO(Acad-II)8-4/2026 Addressed To All CEOs (DEAs) in Punjab Priority TOP PRIORITY

The latest Punjab School Education Department DPC notification 2026 makes it clear that all four annual DPC meetings must be ensured by the concerned authorities. The department has also prescribed timelines for SIS tagging of promotees and opening of the promotion actualization round.

Teachers and education department employees awaiting promotion should keep track of the DPC process, SIS updates and promotion actualization according to the official schedule. For official use, employees should also verify the notification and their individual promotion status through the concerned department/authority.

Important Note: This article is prepared from the notification issued by the Government of Punjab, School Education Department dated 29th August 2026. For official matters, always verify the original notification and confirm your case with the concerned CEO/DEA, DPC authority or relevant education office.

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