Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Lokesh Directs Transparent Faculty Hiring in Universities
The Minister for IT and HRD, Nara Lokesh, has told universities to be very open and fair when hiring new teachers.
He said they should follow all the rules and warned that if they don't, there will be trouble.
Many people applied for these teaching jobs, and the officials are still checking who can be hired.
The Minister also wants to help young people find jobs by making sure they get the right training.
He said they should make special places in colleges to help students find jobs.
There are already some places where schools and companies work together to teach skills, and more are being made.
Minister Nara Lokesh directed universities to ensure transparency in faculty recruitment.
1,90,509 applications received for faculty positions, with 1,51,836 found eligible.
Grievances will be accepted until July 21, and the final eligible list will be released on July 27.
Lokesh emphasized following UGC regulations for new private universities and completing CET admissions on schedule.
1.37 lakh youth employed through job melas, with plans to strengthen industry-linked skill training.
81 Industry-Academia Partnerships established, and training centres costing Rs 94 crore to be set up in 23 districts.
Upgraded Skills Portal to launch next month, providing career guidance and job updates for students.
- Who
- Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh
- What
- Directed transparent hiring of university faculty and strengthening of skill development
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Amaravati
- Why
- To ensure transparency in recruitment and improve employment opportunities for youth
- Applications Received
- 1,90,509
- Eligible Applications
- 1,51,836
- Grievance Deadline
- July 21
- Final Eligible List Release
- July 27
- Youth Employed
- 1.37 lakh
- Industry-Academia Partnerships
- 81
- Training Centres Cost
- Rs 94 crore
- Training Centres Locations
- 23 district headquarters