After almost three years of temporary arrangements, Punjab’s examination boards finally have regular officers in key seats. The Higher Education Department has appointed Punjab boards secretaries and a controller of examinations through official notifications, filling posts that had been run on additional charge since around 2023.
Why the Punjab Boards Secretaries Posts Matter
The secretary and the controller of examinations are among the most important officers in any board. The secretary runs administration and record-keeping, while the controller handles exams, papers, results and date sheets. For nearly two and a half to three years, junior officers were doing these jobs on an ad hoc basis across the Punjab education boards, which slowed decisions and affected planning.
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List of New Appointments
| Board | Officer | Post |
|---|---|---|
| BISE Rawalpindi | Prof. Zulqif Umair Shah | Secretary |
| BISE Rawalpindi | Prof. Mubashir Saeed | Controller of Examinations |
| BISE Faisalabad | Ghulam Shabbir | Secretary |
| BISE Sargodha | Urooj Fatima | Secretary |
| BISE Bahawalpur | Sobia Sultan | Secretary |
| BISE Dera Ghazi Khan | Sidra Batool | Secretary |
| BISE Multan | Azeem Afzal | Secretary |
| BISE Sahiwal | Nasira Bashir | Secretary |
Reports say all nine boards are covered, but names for Lahore and Gujranwala were not part of the published list.
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First Time: Women Board Secretaries
One of the most welcome parts of this news is that four women board secretaries have been appointed for the first time: Urooj Fatima (Sargodha), Sobia Sultan (Bahawalpur), Sidra Batool (DG Khan) and Nasira Bashir (Sahiwal). Reports also mention that another woman officer has been appointed as a controller of examinations.
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Tenure: 18 Months Instead of 3 Years
The Higher Education Department Punjab has appointed the new Punjab boards secretaries for 18 months, not the normal three-year tenure in the rules. This gives the department room to review performance before longer postings.
What Changes for Students
Regular officers usually mean faster and clearer decisions. Students may see:
- More timely date sheets and result announcements.
- Quicker processing of rechecking, duplicate certificates and corrections.
- Better planning for the 2027 matric and inter exams.
- Continued digital reforms, like the BISE Rawalpindi digital marking system.
What It Means for Teachers
Thousands of school and college teachers work with boards as paper setters, examiners and superintendents. Settled leadership at BISE Rawalpindi and other boards should improve duty schedules and timely payments for examination work.
Background
Punjab has nine boards: Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan and Sahiwal. Over the past years, chairmen and key officers were often posted on additional charge, and education experts repeatedly asked the government to fill these seats on merit.
For official notifications, check the Higher Education Department Punjab website.
Challenges for the New Officers
The new Punjab boards secretaries take charge at a busy time. Boards are preparing for the 2027 annual exams, handling registration and admission forms, and introducing technology such as e-marking and online result systems. They also face long-standing complaints about delays in duplicate certificates, verification and corrections. Quick decisions on these matters will be the first test of the new team.
Another challenge is fair conduct of exams. Boards have struggled with paper leaks and cheating in some centres in past years. The controller of examinations plays a central role here, from printing papers securely to managing examination staff. Education experts hope that regular officers will bring stronger checks and accountability.
Expert View
Experts say that filling these posts after such a long gap is a positive move, but they also point out that an 18-month tenure is short for major reforms. They suggest that the department should set clear performance targets, such as on-time results and faster student services, and judge the new Punjab boards secretaries on these targets. Students and teachers will be watching closely to see whether the appointments bring visible improvement in the coming exam season.
Quick Tips for Students Dealing With Boards
If you need a duplicate certificate, result correction or verification, apply only through your board’s official website or counter, keep copies of every form and fee challan, and note your application number. Follow your board’s official social media pages for date sheets and results, and avoid agents who promise faster work for extra money. With regular officers now in place, students have a clear person in charge to whom complaints can be addressed.
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FAQs
Who appointed the Punjab boards secretaries?
The Higher Education Department Punjab, through official notifications.
How long is the tenure?
The new officers are appointed for 18 months.
Who is the new controller of examinations at BISE Rawalpindi?
Prof. Mubashir Saeed.