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• The Uttar Pradesh government has approved recruitment for more than 1200 posts across 71 new government degree colleges in the state.

• These posts include Principals, Assistant Professors, Librarians, and non-teaching staff (Group III and Group IV employees).

Details of Vacancies:

• Principals: 71 posts

• Assistant Professors: 1136 posts (across Arts, Science, and Commerce faculties)

• Librarians: 71 posts

• Group III Staff (e.g., Senior Assistant, Junior Assistant): 639 posts

• Group IV Staff (e.g., cleaners, watchmen, attendants): 710 posts (to be filled through outsourcing)

Recruitment Process:

• Teaching posts (Principals, Assistant Professors, Librarians) will be filled through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

• Recruitment will follow the eligibility criteria and selection process as per government orders from 2019.

• Group IV posts will be filled through outsourcing via the GeM portal, mostly for cleaning, security, and support staff.

• Some posts will be filled by direct recruitment, while others may be through promotion of existing staff.

Government Orders:

• The Department of Higher Education has been directed to review the posts and ensure standards and pay scales are as per norms.

• The government aims to fill these vacant posts quickly to strengthen the education system in these new colleges.