Gujarat University's Chief Accountant Post Remains Vacant for 15+ Years
Gujarat University Chief Accountant Vacancy Persists for 15 Years

Gujarat University's Chief Accountant Post Remains Vacant for 15+ Years

In a significant administrative setback, Gujarat University's recent recruitment drive for approximately 167 non-teaching posts has failed to fill the long-vacant position of chief accountant. Despite receiving applications, none of the candidates were found eligible after a thorough scrutiny process, leaving the critical post unfilled for over 15 years.

Recruitment Drive Falls Short

According to university sources, nine candidates applied for the chief accountant post, but all were rejected during the scrutiny phase for various reasons. With no qualified applicants, the university was unable to proceed with the appointment, highlighting ongoing challenges in staffing key financial roles.

Historical Vacancy and Temporary Arrangements

The chief accountant position at Gujarat University has remained vacant for more than 15 years. During this extended period, the university has managed its financial administration by assigning additional charges to different officials on a temporary basis. Over the tenures of the last three vice-chancellors, the responsibility has been delegated to GU staff members or other external officials.

In past attempts to resolve this issue, the university approached the state government to appoint an officer to the post. Notably, a former vice-chancellor assigned the chief accountant duties to an employee of the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC) for over three years. Currently, a retired officer from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is handling these responsibilities.

Broader Recruitment Efforts

The recruitment drive also targeted other key non-teaching positions, including:

  • Director of Physical Education
  • Librarian
  • Assistant Registrar
  • University Engineer
  • Press Manager

However, with no eligible candidate emerging for the chief accountant role, the university will continue to rely on in-charge arrangements for its financial operations. This situation underscores the persistent difficulties in filling specialized administrative posts in educational institutions.