High Court Directs Fresh Process
Important Update on Teaching Faculty Recruitment: High Court Directs Fresh Process
Introduction: In a recent development, the High Court of Balochistan has issued a significant verdict regarding the recruitment of teaching faculty positions (BPS-09 to BPS-15) in the education department. The court, on December 26, 2023, rejected the previous recruitment procedure, mandating a fresh process to ensure transparency and fairness.
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Key Points from the High Court Statement:
1. Renewed Contract with Education Testing Council (HEC): The court has directed the concerned authorities to enter into a fresh contract/agreement with the Education Testing Council (HEC) for conducting tests for the advertised teaching staff positions.
2. Conducting Fresh Tests: The Education Testing Council of HEC is tasked with conducting the tests afresh using a proper mechanism, ensuring that the caliber of teaching staff (BPS-09 to 15) is appropriately assessed. The process will be supervised by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the respective divisions and districts.
3. Fee Adjustment and Bridge Financing: Candidates who have already deposited Rs. 980, while the HEC fixed the rate at Rs. 1250, will need to pay the additional amount. The Government of Balochistan will facilitate bridge financing between the concerned parties, with the recovered amount from the previous candidates being adjusted against the bridge financing.
4. Fresh Advertisement and Application Process: A new advertisement for inviting fresh applications will be issued within 15 days of the court’s judgment. Only those aspiring candidates who have not applied earlier will be invited to reapply. Candidates who have already applied need not submit applications again.
5. Interview and Merit List: Passing candidates will undergo interviews conducted by a committee, which includes the Commissioner as Chairman, District Education Officers, and an Accounts Officer of the district. The committee will submit the merit list to the concerned authorities.
6. Timeline for Completion: The new advertisement will be published within 15 days of the judgment, and the testing process will commence by January 15, 2024. The entire process, including tests, results, and final appointments, is expected to conclude by March 31, 2024.
7. Monitoring Progress: The Chief Secretary of Balochistan is directed to appoint a knowledgeable officer from his personal staff to file progress reports on all stages of the recruitment process to the registrar of the court for review.
Conclusion: This court decision emphasizes the importance of a fair and transparent recruitment process for teaching faculty positions. The specified directives aim to rectify the previous shortcomings and ensure that the selection process is conducted with integrity and in accordance with established standards.
Note: The provided information is a summary of the key points from the High Court statement for easy understanding.