In 2013, Rakesh and his wife joined Delhi University as ad hoc teachers to gain experience before trying for a permanent post. Seven years later, they still continue to work on ad hoc basis. “We thought we would become permanent soon, but no interviews have been held for the last 10 to 12 years,” says Rakesh.
They are just two among thousands working in the university as ad hoc teachers and they have been a near-permanent feature of Delhi University for more than a decade. And for the past three months, they have been on protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office, demanding “absorption” into the university system as permanent teachers.
Recruitment against permanent vacancies has been negligible during this period. In the last round of permanent appointments, made in 2015-16, just around 700 teachers were recruited against over 5,000 vacancies. On February 29, Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development, speaking at a DU college, said he has had “detailed discussions” with the DU VC and asked him to take steps to fill up the vacancies at the earliest. However, he did not elaborate on these steps.
Permanent, ad hoc, guest
Delhi University has around 12,000 teaching posts of teachers in its various colleges and centres. The DUTA estimates there are around 5,000 ad hoc teachers in the university.
This story is from the March 2020 edition of Careers 360.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2020 edition of Careers 360.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A university dying a slow death
Darjeeling Hills University has students but no permanent vice chancellor, teachers, administrators or a campus
What state universities are doing with their autonomy
Lucknow University is planning new courses, online and offline, but Madras University is grappling with funding problems
MIT Art, Design & Technology University
MIT Art, Design, and Technology University: We Dare to Dream and Care to Achieve it | MIT Art, Design, and Technology University: Achieving Excellence Through Diversity for All Mankind | MIT Art, Design, and Technology University: A Community of Lifelong Learners, Responsible Global Citizens, and Champions of our Own Success | MIT Art, Design & Technology University: Successfully pioneering Holistic Development, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Fewer offers, slimmer packages
Like in engineering colleges, placements at top arts and commerce colleges are also facing a slump
The rot in research
Delayed fellowships, straitened resources, discrimination, exploitation, poor management Indian researchers have their backs against the wall
From maths to the wandering mind: What IKS centers are studying
Over 50 IKS centres have come up across education institutions and non-profits to lead research on Indian Knowledge Systems. Here’s what they are studying
EMPOWERING DIVERSE MINDS ACROSS VARIED DISCIPLINES
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the paradigm has shifted from mere academic excellence to cultivating holistic development and innovation.
How 'Lady Kim Jong' is forcing Bengal's private teacher training colleges to fall in line
Embarrassed by a notification issued in Assam, the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University (BSAEU) cancelled affiliation of 253 private colleges for breaching regulations
ADIGHUNGHANAGIRI UNIVERSITY
Sri. Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Ginn turned the vision of Sri. Sri. Sri. Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji into a reality by establishing the Adichunchanagiri University for providing world class professional education to the rural population.
CUET: The other side
Delayed admissions, swathes of vacant seats and loss for local students what the CUET exam has meant for universities and why more are now pushing for alternative’ ways of admission