| What does Violations of the aforesaid Guidelines may lead to? | appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants | Within next 30 days The selection process should be strictly in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 and as amended from time to time. Violations of the aforesaid Guidelines may lead to appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants. Secretary University Grants Commission | 395 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Violations of the aforesaid Guidelines may lead to appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why should HEIs follow the recruitment guidelines provided? | to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the higher education system in the country. This is also affecting the quality of higher education. these guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates. Selection Procedure 1. | 735 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | these guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates. |
| What is the purpose of the Selection Committee meetings? | confirmation from Members for attending the selection process | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 535 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. | 2 | page=2,block=1 |
| What does the term 'HEIs' refer to in the context of the University Grants Commission? | Higher Educational Institutions | Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities Preamble The University Grants Commission (UGC) has the mandate to take steps for the promotion and co-ordination of university education and for determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities (i.e. in Higher Educational Institutions or “HEIs”). | 412 | definition | 0.940 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | in Higher Educational Institutions or “HEIs”). | 1 | page=1,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What happens after the scrutiny of applications? | issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 675 | summary | 0.930 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 |
| Where are the advertisements for vacant posts published? | National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 76 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. | 2 | page=2,block=1 |
| What happens if the Competent Authority does not permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days? | it would be considered as deemed to be approved | Time Frame for Recruitment: HEIs should follow the time-frame of six months set out below for filling up of vacant teaching posts: S.No. Activity Description Time frame 1. Identification of vacancies Assessment of number of existing vacant teaching posts and those likely to fall vacant during next six months along with the reserved posts for various categories as per the reservation roster in various departments/schools of the HEIs and notifying on HEI’s website and MHRD online portal. Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process. 2. Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. Within next 30 days 3. | 736 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. |
| What is one issue currently affecting the higher education system in the country? | Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the higher education system in the country. This is also affecting the quality of higher education. these guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates. Selection Procedure 1. | 493 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the |
| What is the time frame for HEIs to identify vacancies during the recruitment process? | Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process | Time Frame for Recruitment: HEIs should follow the time-frame of six months set out below for filling up of vacant teaching posts: S.No. Activity Description Time frame 1. Identification of vacancies Assessment of number of existing vacant teaching posts and those likely to fall vacant during next six months along with the reserved posts for various categories as per the reservation roster in various departments/schools of the HEIs and notifying on HEI’s website and MHRD online portal. Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process. 2. Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. Within next 30 days 3. | 491 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Identification of vacancies Assessment of number of existing vacant teaching posts and those likely to fall vacant during next six months along with the reserved posts for various categories as per the reservation roster in various departments/schools of the HEIs and notifying on HEI’s website and MHRD online portal. Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process. |
| What is the time frame for the Competent Authority to permit filling up of vacancies? | within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI | Time Frame for Recruitment: HEIs should follow the time-frame of six months set out below for filling up of vacant teaching posts: S.No. Activity Description Time frame 1. Identification of vacancies Assessment of number of existing vacant teaching posts and those likely to fall vacant during next six months along with the reserved posts for various categories as per the reservation roster in various departments/schools of the HEIs and notifying on HEI’s website and MHRD online portal. Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process. 2. Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. Within next 30 days 3. | 657 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0318898_Revised-Guidelines-for-recruitment-of-faculty-04.06.2019.pdf | Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. |