Direct Recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor, Assit Professor

PROFESSOR
A.

1. An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification in the concerned/ allied/relevant discipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research / policy papers in indexed / ISBN/ISSN numbered journals and/or ISBN/ISSN numbered books and the University developed ISBN/ISSN numbered list of journals/books hosted in the website of the concerned University.
2. A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National Level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level; Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated teaching learning process.
3. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in these Regulations.

OR

B. An outstanding professional with established reputation in the relevant field who has made significant contribution to knowledge.

PRINCIPAL

1. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% of the marks or a relevant grade regarded as equivalent to 55% wherever grading system is followed by a recognized University.
2. Ph.D. qualification in concerned/allied/ relevant discipline with evidence of published
   work and research guidance.
3. Associate Professor/Professor with a total experience of 15 years of teaching/research/administration in Universities / Colleges and other institutions of
   higher education.
4. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on
   Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) for Professors as developed by UGC in
   these Regulations.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1. Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned / allied/relevant disciplines.
2. 55% of the marks, or equivalent grade wherever grading system is followed at the Master’s degree level.
3. A minimum of five years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University /College or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered books/journals and University developed -ISBN/ISSN list of journals hosted in the website of the concerned University.
4. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
5. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based
   Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in these Regulations.

Minimum qualifications required for the appointment and career advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it) 3rd amendmen

University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi 110002
F. No. 1-1/2002 (PS) Pt file-III August, 2009

The Vice Chancellor
[Central university, State university and Deemed to be university]

Sub. : A) UGC (Minimum qualifications required for the appointment and career advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it) 3rd amendment, Regulation, 2009.

B) UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for awards of M.Phil/Ph.D degree) Regulation 2009.

Sir/Madam,
As you are aware that University Grants Commission framed the UGC [ minimum qualifications required for the appointment and career advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it] [ 3rd amendment] Regulation,2009 as well as the UGC [ minimum standards and procedure for awards of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree], Regulation,2009, which were circulated vide Commission’s earlier letter No. F.1-1/2002[PS] Exemp. dated 12th June, 2009.

Now, the both the above mentioned Regulations have been published in the Gazette of India, no.28 dated July 11-July17,2009 in Part III, Section 4. Thus, both the UGC Regulations have come into force with their publication in the Gazette of India . A copy of both the above mentioned Regulations duly published in the Gazette of India is enclosed for information and necessary action.

This is to further inform you that in terms of the provisions of the UGC [ minimum qualifications required for the appointment and career advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it] [ 3rd amendment] Regulation,2009, the Commission has initiated the process of identifying candidates of various institutions, who have been awarded Ph.D. Degree in compliance of the provisions of the UGC [ minimum standards and procedure for awards of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree], Regulation,2009, so as to exempt them from the requirement of minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in various universities, colleges and institutions.

However, since, the above process is likely to take time, therefore, keeping in view the public interest and the interest of students at large in expediting the filling up of various vacant positions of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in various universities, colleges and institutions, the Commission has decided, as an ad-hoc measure, to leave it to the concerned universities, colleges and institutions to decide as to whether the Degree of Ph.D. awarded to various candidates is in compliance of the provisions of UGC [ minimum standards and procedure for awards of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree], Regulation,2009, so as to exempt them from the requirement of minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in their universities, colleges and institutions

It is also hereby clarified that where the admission at the M.Phil. has been through an entrance examination and course work has been prescribed at the M.Phil. level, such M.Phil. candidates when admitted to the Ph.D programmes shall not be required to undertake entrance examination or course work and it shall be considered to have complied with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award M.Phil / Ph.D Degree) Regulation, 2009 subject to the specific compliance of other requirements of the said Regulation and particularly the provisions as contained in Regulation 9 and Regulation 13 to 18 thereof.

In other cases, where a candidate has done M.Phil. from one university and moves to another university for Ph.D., the new university may give credit and exempt for the course work done in the previous university. However, such a candidate will have to appear in the entrance test as applicable to a fresh candidate directly joining Ph.D. The above procedure will apply in case of those candidates who have also obtained Ph.D. degree from abroad.

This is to further inform that those presently working as teachers in ad hoc capacity but are not NET qualified shall be given a time period of two years (i.e. four attempts at NET) to qualify in the NET/SLET and during this period of time of two years, colleges, and universities may not fill teaching posts presently held by them on ad hoc basis on regular basis.

Yours faithfully
(Dr. K.C. Pathak)
Joint Secretary
Encl.: As above
Copy to :
The Education Secretaries of all states and Union Territories
(Dr. K.C. Pathak)
Joint Secretary

Clarification Regarding Draft Regulation for UGC Notification on Revision of Pay Scales

The UGC has received order from Government of India dated 31st December 2008 regarding scheme of revision of pay of teachers and equivalent cadres in universities and colleges as per the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The Government has also released grant for payment of 40% of arrears. The Commission is in the process of releasing the grant to the universities and colleges. The centrally funded universities and colleges are requested to make payment in accordance with Government of India notification dated 31st December 2008 and the UGC draft Regulations may not be taken into account while releasing the arrears. It is further clarified that incumbent Readers and Lecturers (Selection Grade) who have completed 3 years in the current pay scale of Rs. 12000-18300 on 1.1.2006 shall be placed in the Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs. 9000 and shall be re-designated as Associate Professor. Incumbent Readers and Lecturers (Selection Grade) who had not completed three years in the pay scale of Rs. 12000-18300 on 1.1.2006 shall be placed at the appropriate stage in the Pay Band of Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs. 8000 till they complete 3 years of service in the grade of Lecturer (Selection Grade) / Reader, and thereafter shall be placed in the higher Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 and accordingly re-designated as Associate Professor. The Institutions are requested to make payment in accordance with these provisions. The fitment tables are expected from the Government of India any time. As and when the same are received, these will be placed on the UGC website and Institutions may make payment accordingly.

Secretary
UGC