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Odisha Governor Demands Swift Faculty Recruitment by November End
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:45
Odisha Governor Demands Swift Faculty Recruitment by November End
- •Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati directed state university VCs to start faculty recruitment by early November and complete it by month-end.
- •The Governor emphasized that merit and quality are paramount in faculty appointments, urging universities to recruit the best available talent.
- •Kambhampati suggested calling all eligible applicants for interviews to ensure no candidate feels excluded and to provide a wider pool for selection.
- •He also encouraged universities to pursue green certification, adopt solar power, and sought details on accreditation efforts.
- •Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj supported the Governor's suggestions, asking VCs to set clear timelines for recruitment.
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Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati directed vice-chancellors to initiate the recruitment process for vacant teaching positions by the first week of November and to complete it by the end of the same month.
The Governor suggested that all eligible applicants should be called for interviews instead of undergoing extensive initial shortlisting and scrutiny, ensuring no eligible candidate is excluded while providing a broader talent pool.
The Governor urged universities to pursue green certification by building upon their existing green cover and recommended adopting solar power on campuses through individual initiatives or the RESCO model.
