New Delhi: Delhi University has formed a committee to examine alleged violations by St Stephen’s College in the shortlisting of candidates for assistant professor posts. The decision was taken by the university’s executive council (EC) in its meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by vice chancellor Yogesh Singh.
Details of the Alleged Violations
“Taking serious note of the violation of shortlisting criteria adopted by St Stephen’s College in the direct recruitment process for assistant professors, the executive council has decided to constitute a committee to examine the matter,” an official statement said. According to the statement, the college allegedly shortlisted 70 candidates for each unreserved vacancy, instead of following the criteria approved by DU’s academic council and executive council, which prescribe shortlisting 40 candidates for the first vacancy and 20 for each subsequent vacancy.
Actions Taken by the Executive Council
The EC also decided that the college be advised not to issue appointment letters to the recommended candidates until the matter is examined. This precautionary measure aims to ensure that any potential irregularities are addressed before final appointments are made.
Composition of the Committee
The committee will be chaired by Prof Inder Mohan Kapahi, chancellor’s nominee in the EC, and include EC members Aman Kumar, Monica Arora and LS Chaudhary. The joint registrar (colleges) will serve as secretary to the panel. The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the executive council for further action.
This development comes amid growing scrutiny of recruitment processes in Delhi University colleges, with the university administration emphasizing adherence to approved guidelines. St Stephen’s College, one of the premier institutions under DU, has yet to issue an official response to the allegations. The committee’s investigation will focus on whether the college deliberately bypassed the prescribed shortlisting norms and the implications of such actions on the fairness of the recruitment process.
