Odisha Govt Moves to Fill 1353 Vacant Teaching Posts in Universities
The Odisha government has begun the process of recruiting 1,353 teaching staff across various state-run universities under the provisions of the newly implemented Odisha University Amendment Act. The initiative, announced by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, is aimed at addressing the long-pending shortage of faculty members in the state’s higher education institutions.
In a high-level meeting held with the Vice Chancellors of all state universities, Minister Suraj directed them to submit detailed recruitment proposals without delay. He emphasized that the new amendment will simplify and accelerate the hiring process, allowing universities to fill the vacancies more efficiently.
“These positions have remained vacant for far too long, affecting the academic standards and functioning of universities. The amendment provides a more streamlined framework for recruitment, and we are taking immediate steps to ensure these posts are filled,” said the Minister.
While the focus is currently on teaching posts, Minister Suraj also addressed concerns regarding non-teaching vacancies. He noted that around 2,000 non-teaching positions are also lying vacant across universities. However, these roles will continue to be filled under the existing recruitment rules, as no legislative changes have been made in that area yet.
In addition to addressing staff shortages, the Minister shared that the state government is also working in collaboration with public sector enterprises to enhance job opportunities for university graduates. These partnerships aim to strengthen campus placement programs and support students in securing meaningful employment after graduation.
“The Vice Chancellors have been asked to clearly outline their staffing needs so we can move ahead with the hiring process swiftly. We’re not just focusing on filling vacancies but also on building better futures for students through stronger industry ties,” Suraj added.
With this move, the Odisha government hopes to improve the quality of higher education in the state by ensuring that universities are adequately staffed and better equipped to serve students.
