Interviews For Assistant Professors at the University of Kashmir Raises Significant Concerns

The University of Kashmir is set to conduct interviews for assistant professor positions on November 20, 2024, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat. This announcement comes from the Deputy Registrar (Recruitment), who has confirmed that shortlisted candidates have been notified via email.
The official notice states, “We would like to inform concerned candidates that interviews for the following subjects—Geography and Commerce—are scheduled for November 20, 2024, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar.” Call letters have been sent to candidates at the email addresses they provided in their applications.
However, this short notice has raised significant concerns among candidates, who describe the situation as indicative of a “total malfunctioning” within the University. With just 48 hours’ notice, many candidates find this timeline not only questionable but potentially unconstitutional. Traditionally, candidates are given at least a week’s notice to prepare, making this abrupt announcement troubling for many.
Several candidates, particularly those currently employed, have expressed frustration over the lack of adequate time to arrange for leave and travel. Given the high costs associated with travel in the Srinagar sector, this has only added to their concerns about the University’s management.
This announcement follows a recent pattern of postponed interview sessions due to “administrative issues,” which has further fueled skepticism regarding the transparency of the recruitment process. Just last week, the University postponed interviews for various assistant professor positions at the last minute, citing similar administrative challenges. The issuance of this latest notice—just two days prior to the interviews—has only deepened doubts about the fairness and integrity of the selection process among candidates.
Dr. Meraj Nadvi
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