UP govt creates 948 non-teaching posts | Lucknow News
Lucknow: In its bid to strengthen the administrative system in higher learning institutions, the UP govt has created 948 new non-teaching posts in three newly formed universities of the state—Guru Jambheshwar University (Moradabad), Maa Vindhyavasini University (Mirzapur), and Maa Pateshwari University (Balrampur).This includes 468 temporary non-teaching posts and 480 outsourcing posts. The creation of these posts will improve the operational framework of the universities, enhance educational quality, and create new employment opportunities for youth, said higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay. “The creation of new posts is a concrete move to empower higher education and make the youth self-reliant,” he added. Each of the three universities has been allocated 156 temporary non-teaching posts, effective until Feb 28, 2026, with provisions for early termination if required. The positions span a wide range of roles, including pharmacist, electrician, junior engineer, stenographer, assistant accountant, junior assistant, lab technician, lab assistant, deputy registrar, assistant registrar, personal assistant, accountant, chief assistant, medical officer, and staff nurse. Recruitment for these posts will be conducted through the Subordinate Services Selection Commission, as well as through direct recruitment, promotions, and deputation, said a govt spokesperson. In addition, each university will recruit 160 personnel through outsourcing, bringing the total to 480 positions across the three institutions. These roles include computer operator, cleaner, security guard, gardener, peon, driver, and library attendant. The outsourcing process will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner via the GEM portal, said the official.
