Gujarat University Recruitments Stuck For Six Months As Govt Approval Remains Pending
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Recruitment to sanctioned posts across several state universities in Gujarat, including Gujarat University, has remained stalled for nearly six months as authorities await formal government approval. The hiring process, launched in late December following state directions to fill vacancies before the implementation of a new pay commission, has now hit a prolonged deadlock.
Gujarat University recruitment on hold
At Gujarat University, the recruitment drive covered 141 sanctioned posts, including positions reserved for persons with disabilities. The vacancies included senior administrative posts such as registrar, chief accountant, estate officer and director of physical education, along with Class-3 positions, including junior and senior clerks.
Of these, recruitment for 119 posts progressed through the preliminary and main examinations. A large share of these vacancies were for junior clerk positions.
However, the university has not been able to declare the final results as it is still awaiting an official approval letter from the state government.
Over 100 appointments await clearance
While recruitment for around four to five senior positions had to be cancelled after suitable candidates could not be found, the selection process for more than 100 other vacancies remains on hold.
University officials have opted against moving ahead with appointments without written government clearance, citing an earlier controversy that resulted in a lengthy legal and financial dispute.
University wary of repeating past dispute
Officials pointed to a previous case in which 167 employees were appointed without government approval. The appointments subsequently triggered a legal and financial dispute that continued for around 25 years.
With that experience in mind, university authorities are now taking a cautious approach. Officials have made it clear that no appointment letters will be issued until formal government approval is received.
The delay has left candidates who have already appeared for the recruitment examinations waiting for the final results, while several sanctioned posts across state universities continue to remain vacant.
