Punjab Government Announces Recruitment for 1,158 Assistant Professors
Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Assistant Professors in Punjab
Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment: If you are eager to embark on a career as an Assistant Professor, there is promising news. The Punjab Cabinet has given the green light for the establishment of the prestigious Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University in Anandpur Sahib. Additionally, the recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors in government colleges has been approved. An official announcement from the Chief Minister's Office confirmed that the draft bill for this new university has been sanctioned.
1,158 Assistant Professor Positions Available
The Punjab government has declared the initiation of recruitment for 1,158 Assistant Professor roles across government colleges in the state. This includes 67 positions for Assistant Professors and an equal number for Librarians. Both roles will adhere to the UGC Regulations 2018. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) will publish the recruitment advertisement on its official website, ppsc.gov.in, with the online application process commencing after the detailed notification is released.
The government has opted to retract the request for 612 previously pending recruitment posts with the Punjab Public Service Commission, consolidating all posts into this new recruitment process. This means that over 1,100 positions will be filled through this initiative. A significant update is that candidates will benefit from an upper age limit relaxation. Those who applied during the 2021 recruitment cycle will also receive this additional concession.
Qualifications for Assistant Professor Positions
The recruitment will follow UGC regulations. Applicants must possess a master's degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks. Furthermore, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR. Individuals holding PhDs in the relevant subject are also eligible to apply.
Selection Process Overview
There will be no written examination for the selection of Assistant Professors. The Commission will shortlist applications based on qualifications and invite candidates for interviews. A selection committee will oversee this process, ensuring transparency throughout.
Shortlisting criteria will encompass graduation, post-graduation, MPF/M.Tech/LLM/M.Ed., PhD, NET/NET with JRF, research publications, teaching experience, awards, and more. Candidates who meet these criteria will be invited to participate in the interview process. The eligibility and selection details provided here are based on UGC regulations, with all specifics to be outlined in the detailed notification for the Assistant Professor roles. The information in the advertisement will be deemed final.