The Punjab School Education Department is the central foundation of the state’s educational system, through which administration, plans, and services related to school education are managed. The department’s function is not only to formulate policies but also to effectively implement them at the grassroots level. The department’s official website, www.ssapunjab.org, provides comprehensive information about its functions, officials, and services.
Education Minister of Punjab Contact Number
The Punjab School Education Department is headed by the Honorable Mr. Harjot Singh Bains. As the Education Minister, he determines the direction and priorities of the department. He can be contacted via the official email address empunjab@punjabeducation.gov.in and telephone number 1722740024.
At the administrative level, the department is run by senior IAS and PCS officers.
- Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, is the Administrative Secretary of the department and oversees policy and administrative functions.
- Mr. Arvind Kumar M.K., IAS, serves as Special Secretary-cum-DGSE and handles crucial responsibilities related to the implementation of school education.
- Ms. Kalpana K, IFS, is the Project Director of the World Bank Project and also serves as Additional Secretary, School Education, managing programs related to international cooperation.
- Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, PCS, as Joint Secretary, School Education, strengthens departmental coordination and administrative processes.
Headquarters and Contact Details
The headquarters of the Punjab School Education Department is located at Vidya Bhawan, Punjab School Education Board, Block-E, 5th Floor, Phase-VIII, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali). The office’s PIN code is 160062, and the contact number is 1725212313. This building also houses several other important offices related to the department.
Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab
The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, conducts education-related recruitment processes in the state. Its office is located at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Microsoft Building, Phase 3B-1, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali). This directorate’s PIN code is 160056 and its phone number is 1722270538. This unit makes the department’s recruitment system transparent and streamlined.
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a scheme to empower school education with a holistic approach. Its office is also located at Vidya Bhawan, Block-E, 5th Floor, Phase-VIII, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali). Ms. Amanpreet Kaur works here as the Deputy State Project Director (SSA). This campaign focuses on the quality, access, and equity of education.
Punjab ICT Education Society
The Punjab ICT Education Society works for digital education and technological innovations. Its office is also located in the Vidya Bhawan complex. Mr. Gurjot Singh is responsible here as the Deputy SPD (ICT). The email address related to this unit is hoicttech@gmail.com.
State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the principal institution for teacher training and educational research. Its office is located in Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali). Ms. Kiran Sharma, PCS, is working as the Director (SCERT), and her contact number is 2212221.
Directorate of Public Instructions (Elementary and Secondary Education)
The Director of Public Instructions (Elementary Education) handles matters related to elementary education. Its office is located on the 6th floor of Vidya Bhawan, Block E. Ms. Harkirat Kaur, PCS, works here as the DPI (EE).
The Director of Public Instructions (Secondary Education) oversees matters related to secondary education, and its office is located on the 4th floor of Block-E.
Services Provided by the Department
The Punjab School Education Department provides several online services to citizens and institutions. These include NOC for schools, school registration, online examination results, online applications for scholarships, and other services of the School Education Department. Information and links to all these services are available on the department’s official website.
