A sudden halt in the recruitment process for various positions at Gujarat University has left over 8,000 candidates in uncertainty since February 2023. Despite fees being collected for the recruitment tests, the hiring has been unexpectedly suspended.

The recruitment process at Gujarat University has been in limbo for over two years, causing frustration among thousands of candidates who applied for various posts.

A recruitment drive for teaching and non-teaching staff was announced in October 2022 during the previous vice-chancellor’s tenure, with plans to fill 92 junior clerk positions, 28 Class-1 officer posts, and over 40 teaching positions.

Since the arrival of the new vice-chancellor in June 2023, there has been no resumption of the pending recruitment. Despite over a year passing since the introduction of the new Common University Act, candidates are still waiting for updates.

In September 2022, applications were invited for various positions, including 92 junior clerks, chief accountants, librarians, press managers, estate engineers, deputy registrars, physical education directors, and scientific officers, among others. The recruitment process initiated for over 40 teaching positions, including 23 assistant professors and 20 associate professors, has also stalled. 

Concerns have been raised regarding the handling of recruitment within different departments. While positions offering salaries between ₹10,000 and ₹60,000 are advertised and interviews conducted, higher-level posts, such as directors and officer positions, are often filled temporarily by in-charge officials. 

As the new vice-chancellor marks 15 months in office, the lack of progress in the recruitment process remains a significant issue.

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