Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Himachal Pradesh Introduces Dress Code Across 148 CBSE Schools
Himachal Pradesh has introduced clothing rules for teachers in 148 government CBSE schools.
The rules started on Thursday, although the exact date was not given.
Women teachers have several approved outfit choices, including sarees, kurtas, salwars and shirt-trouser combinations.
Men teachers must wear shirts, trousers, ties and blazers.
Teachers and principals must wear identity cards while working.
Their blazers must show the school or department logo.
The clothing colours include light lilac, lilac purple and navy blue.
Black is prescribed for footwear and certain accessories.
School leaders may approve changes for medical needs, disability or pregnancy.
A prescribed dress code took effect from Thursday in 148 government CBSE schools across Himachal Pradesh.
Women teachers may wear specified saree, kurta, kameez, plazo, salwar or shirt-trouser combinations.
Men teachers must wear a shirt, trousers, tie and blazer.
Teachers and principals must wear identity cards and display the prescribed school or departmental logo on their blazers.
Officials said the rules promote discipline and professionalism, while exceptions may be approved for medical needs, disability or pregnancy.
- Who
- Teachers and principals, including outsourced staff, in 148 government CBSE schools in Himachal Pradesh.
- What
- A prescribed dress code, identity-card requirement and blazer-logo requirement were implemented.
- When
- From Thursday; the exact date was not specified.
- Where
- Government CBSE schools across Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Officials said the rules are intended to promote discipline, institutional dignity, accountability and a more organised professional learning environment.
- Coverage
- 148 government CBSE schools across Himachal Pradesh
- Implementation
- The dress code took effect from Thursday
- Women’s attire
- Saree with blazer; kurta or kameez with pants; plazo or salwar with blazer; or shirt-trouser attire with tie and blazer
- Men’s attire
- Shirt, trousers, tie and blazer
- Prescribed colours
- Light lilac, lilac purple and navy blue; black for footwear and designated accessories
- Additional requirements
- Teachers must wear identity cards and display the prescribed school or departmental logo on their blazers
- Permitted adjustments
- Changes may be approved for medical requirements, disability or pregnancy
