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SCHEME OF RECRUITMENT - ACADEMIC GRADENo. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 1.1 Professor Grade I, (Non-Medical)Rs. 2950 – 4x75 – 3250 p.m.(1) By merit promotion(1) A professor grade II, who has obtained a D.Sc.or D.Litt. or LL.D. degree or an equivalenthigher doctorate from a recognized University;OR(2) A Professor Grade II, who has publishedresearch of exceptional merit after hispromotion/appointment as such. In evaluatingsuch research, the Selection Committee shallbe furnished with reports from two or morethan two experts appointed from outside theHigher Educational Institution concerned bythe governing authority on the recommendationof the Senate/Academic syndicate.Note : Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Professor GD. I shall beaccompanied by –(i)(ii)the curriculum vitae of theapplicant; anda statement containing a selfassessment on hiscontribution to research.(2) By normal promotionA Professor Gr. II who was in the service of aHigher educational Institution as at the date onwhich this scheme of recruitment came intooperation and who has completed ten(10) years’ ofservice as such.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 1.2 Professor Grade II, (Non-Medical) 1Rs. 2500 – 10x75 – 3250 p.m.(2) By merit promotion(2) By normal promotionAn Associate Professor who has served at least oneyear on the maximum of the salary scale or hasserved eight (8) years in the grade of associateProfessor may be considered for promotion, if hehas published research of exceptional merit after hispromotion/appointment as such. In evaluating suchresearch, the selection Committee shall befurnished with reports from two or more than twoexperts appointed from outside the HigherEducational Institution concerned by the governingauthority on the recommendation of thesenate/Academic Syndicate. Such Committeeshould ensure that no credit is given to work on thebasis of which the applicant had previouslyreceived confirmation in his appointment or apromotion, to such work in a modified form or intranslation.Notes : (a) Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Professor Gr. II shouldbe accompanied by –(i) the curriculum vitae of theapplicant ; and(ii) a statement containing a selfassessmentas regards hiscontribution as a teacher,participation in research and invarious other aspects ofUniversity Life.Every application for merit promotion to the gradeof Professor grade II should be referred to a Pre-Selection committee if the applicant had notobtained First of second Class Honours in his firstDegree. The pre-Selection committee which shallconsist of the dean of each faculty of the Highereducational Institution concerned, shall evaluate thereport on the applicant’s general academicbackground and whether his academic performance1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for amendment.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsSince his first appointment to the HigherEducational Institution had been satisfactory.(2) By advertisement(3) By normal promotion(3) By invitation(1) A first or Second class (Upper division) in aSpecial degree in the relevant field or approvedprofessional qualifications; and(2) In the relevant field of study –(i) a postgraduate research degree; or(ii) published research of exceptionally(iii)high quality; orapproved professional qualifications;and(3) at lease fifteen (15) years’ experience afterobtaining a first degree or at least ten(10)years’ experience after obtaining apostgraduate research degree or an approvedprofessional qualification in one or more thanone of the following :-(i)(ii)(iii)teaching at university level;professional experience;research in a recognized institution.Note: (a) The relevant field or fieldsof study should be specifiedin the advertisement.(b) A person of exceptionalmerit who does not possessthe above qualifications,but is, for other reasons,eminently suitable, may beappointed, with the priorapproval of thecommission.An eminently qualified person may be invited bythe governing authority with the prior permission ofthe University Grants Commission to accept aProfessorship Grade II.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 1.3 Professor Grade I, (Medical)Rs. 2950 – 4x75 – 3250 p.m.(1) By merit promotionA professor grade II, who has obtained a D.Sc. ordegree or an equivalent higher doctorate from arecognized University;ORA Professor Grade II, who has published researchof exceptional merit after his romotion/appointmentas such. In evaluating such research, the SelectionCommittee shall be furnished with reports from twoor more than two experts appointed from outsidethe Higher Educational Institution concerned by thegoverning authority on the recommendation of theSenate/Academic syndicate.Note : Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Professor Gd. I shall beaccompanied by –(iii)(iv)the curriculum vitae of theapplicant; anda statement containing a selfassessment on hiscontribution to research.(2) By normal promotionA Professor Gr. II who was in the service of aHigher Educational Institution as at the date onwhich this scheme of recruitment came intooperation and who has completed ten(10) years’ ofservice as such.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 1.4 Professor Grade II, (Medical) 1Rs. 2500 – 10x75 – 3250 p.m.(4) By merit promotion`An Associate Professor who has served at least oneyear on the maximum of the salary scale or hasserved eight (8) years in the grade of AssociateProfessor may be considered for promotion, if hehas published research of exceptional merit after hispromotion/appointment as such. In evaluating suchresearch, the selection Committee shall befurnished with reports from two or more than twoexperts appointed from outside the HigherEducational Institution concerned by the governingauthority on the recommendation of theSenate/Academic Syndicate. Such Committeeshould ensure that no credit is given to work on thebasis of which the applicant had previouslyreceived confirmation in his appointment or apromotion, to such work in a modified form or intranslation.Notes : (a) Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Professor Gr. II shouldbe accompanied by –(i) the curriculum vitae of theapplicant ; and(ii) a statement containing a selfassessmentas regards his contributionas a teacher, participation in researchand in various other aspects ofUniversity Life.(b) Every application for merit promotionto the grade of Professor grade IIshould be referred to a Pre-Selectioncommittee if the applicant had notobtained First of second Class Honoursin his first Degree. The pre-Selectioncommittee which shall consist of thedean of each faculty of the HigherEducational Institution concerned, shallevaluate the report on the applicant’sgeneral academic background andwhether his academic performancesince his first appointment to theHigher Educational Institution had beensatisfactory.1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment Qualifications(2) By advertisement(5) By normal promotion(3) By invitation(1) A first or Second class (Upper division) in theMBBS degree. (Where recruitment is for preclinical or para-clinical subjects, a candidatewho has obtained a First of second class(Upper Division) in the second or the thirdMBBS Examination, as the case may be andhas passed the Final MBBS Examination, mayalso be considered) and(2) In the relevant field of study –(i) a postgraduate research degree; or(ii) published research of exceptionallyhigh quality; or(iii) approved professional qualifications;and(3) at lease fifteen (15) years’ experience afterobtaining a first degree or at least ten(10)years’ experience after obtaining apostgraduate research degree or an approvedprofessional qualification in one or more thanone of the following :-(i) teaching at university level;(ii) professional experience;(iii) research in a recognized institution.Note: (a) The relevant field or fieldsof study should be specifiedin the advertisement.(c) A person of exceptionalmerit who does not possessthe above qualifications,but is, for other reasons,eminently suitable, may beappointed, with the priorapproval of thecommission.An eminently qualified person may be invitedby the governing authority with the priorpermission of the University Grants

Commission to accept a Professorship Grade ii.No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 2.1 Associate Professor, (Non-Medical) 1Rs. 2080 – 3x60 &4x75- 2560 p.m.(6) By merit promotionA Senior Lecturer may be considered for promotionto the grade of Associate Professor if he haspublished research of exceptional merit after hispromotion/appointment as such. In evaluating suchresearch, the selection committee shall be furnishedwith reports from two or more than two expertsappointed from outside the Higher EducationalInstitution concerned by the governing authority onthe recommendation of the Senate/Academicsyndicate. Such Committee should ensure that nocredit is given to work on the basis of which theapplicant had previously received confirmation inhis appointment or a promotion, or to such work ina modified form or in translation.Notes : (a) Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Associate Professorshould be accompanied by -(2) By normal promotion(i)(ii)the curriculum vitae of theapplicant; anda statement containing a selfassessment as regard hiscontribution as a teacher,participation in research andin various other aspects ofUniversity Life..(b) Every application for merit promotionto the grade of associate Professor should bereferred to a Pre-Selection committee if theapplicant had not obtained First or second ClassHonours in his first degree. The pre-SelectionCommittee, which shall consist of the dean of eachfaculty of the Higher educational Institutionconcerned, shall evaluate and report on theapplicant’s genera academic background andwhether his academic performance1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for amendment

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsSince his first appointment to the Higher(7) By normal promotion Educational Institution had been satisfactory.A Senior Lecturer who has served at least two (2)years on the maximum of the salary scale or hasserved ten (10) years in the grade of senior Lecturermay be considered for promotion, if he has researchpublications or other acceptable evidence ofresearch to his credit after his promotion/appointment as such, or is an outstanding teacher..Notes : (a) The number of posts of AssociateProfessor to be filled by normalpromotion shall be determined by theUniversity grants commission fromtime to time on the recommendation ofeach Higher Educational Institution.(2) By normal promotion(b) Every application for a normalpromotion to the grade of associateProfessor should be referred to a Pre-Selection committee if the applicanthad not obtained First or second classHonours in his first degree. The Pre-Selection committee, which shallconsist of the dean of each Faculty ofthe Higher Educational Institutionconcerned, shall evaluate and reporton the applicant’s general academicbackground and whether his academicperformance since his firstappointment to the HigherEducationally Institution had beensatisfactory.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG. 2.2 Associate Professor, (Medical) 1Rs. 2080 – 3x60 &4x75- 2560 p.m.(8) By merit promotionA Senior Lecturer may be considered for promotionto the grade of Associate Professor if he haspublished research of exceptional merit after hispromotion/appointment as such. In evaluating suchresearch, the selection committee shall be furnishedwith reports from two or more than two expertsappointed from outside the Higher EducationalInstitution concerned by the governing authority onthe recommendation of the Senate/Academicsyndicate. Such Committee should ensure that nocredit is given to work on the basis of which theapplicant had previously received confirmation inhis appointment or a promotion, or to such work ina modified form or in translation.Notes : (a) Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Associate Professorshould be accompanied by -(2) By normal promotion(i) the curriculum vitae of theapplicant; and(ii) a statement containing a selfassessment as regard hiscontribution as a teacher,participation in research andin various other aspects ofUniversity Life..(b) Every application for merit promotionto the grade of associate Professorshould be referred to a Pre-Selectioncommittee if the applicant had notobtained First or second ClassHonours in his first degree. The pre-Selection Committee, which shallconsist of the dean of each faculty ofthe Higher educational Institutionconcerned, shall evaluate and reporton the applicant’s genera academicbackground and whether his academicperformance since hisappointment to the HigherEducational Institution had been1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for amendment

satisfactory.No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment Qualifications(2) By promotion A Senior Lecturer Grade I, who has served at leasttwo (2) years on the maximum of the salary scale orhas served ten (10) years in the grade of seniorLecturer may be considered for promotion, if he hasresearch publications or other acceptable evidenceof research to his credit after his promotion/appointment as such, or is an outstanding teacher..Notes : (a) The number of posts of AssociateProfessor to be filled by normalpromotion shall be determined by theUniversity grants commission fromtime to time on the recommendation ofeach Higher Educational Institution.(c) Every application for a normalpromotion to the grade of associateProfessor should be referred to a Pre-Selection committee if the applicanthad not obtained First or second classHonours in his first degree. The Pre-Selection committee, which shallconsist of the dean of each Faculty ofthe Higher Educational Institutionconcerned, shall evaluate and reporton the applicant’s general academicbackground and whether his academicperformance since his firstappointment to the HigherEducationally Institution had beensatisfactory.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.3.1 Senior Lecturer (Non-Medical) 1Rs. 1800-2x50 & 6x60 – 2260 p.m.(1) By advertisement(2) By normal promotion(1) (i) A First or second class (Upper Division) ina Special degree in the relevant subject; or(ii) A second Class (Lower Division) in aSpecial degree in the relevant subject;and(2) A postgraduate research degree in the relevantfield, provided that the prescribed period ofregistration for such degree was not less thantwo academic years;And(3) At least eleven (11) years’ experience (ofwhich not less than six(6) years should havebeen after obtaining a Postgraduate researchdegree) in one or more than one of thefollowing:-(i) teaching at university level;(ii) professional experience;(iii) research in a recognized institution.Note: (a) in respect of (2) above, preferencewill be given to applicants withdoctoral degrees.. (b) Evidence of continuing activeparticipation in research orprofessional experience will also bean important factor in the selection.A Lecturer who has served one year on themaximum of the salary scale or has served six(6)years in the grade of Lecturer may be consideredfor promotion, if he has research publication orother acceptable evidence of research to his creditafter his promotion/appointment as such.Note: Evidence of active participation in variousaspects of University life will also be an importantfactor for promotion.

1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for amendmentNo. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.3.2Senior Lecturer Gr. I (Medical)Rs. 1800-2x50 & 6x60 – 2260 p.m.(1) By promotionA Senior Lecturer (Medical) Grade II, who hascomplete one year on the maximum of the salaryscale attached his post or four years in that grademay be considered for promotion.G 3.3Senior Lecturer Gr. II (Medical ) 1Rs. 1600 – 3x50 – 1750 p.m.(1) By advertisement(1) (i) A first of second class (Upper Division) inthe MBBS degree . (Where recruitment isfor pre-clinical or para-clinical subjects, acandidate who has obtained a First orSecond class (Upper Division) in theSecond or the third MBBS examination, asthe case may be, and has passed the FinalMBBS examination, may also beconsidered; or(ii) A pass in the final MBBS Examinationwith an approved postgraduate qualificaitonin the relevant field.And(2) (i) A postgraduate research degree in therelevant field, provided that the prescribedperiod of registration for such degree wasnot less than two academic years; or(ii) Such professional qualifications as may beapproved by the University GrantsCommission upon the recommendation ofthe Higher Educational Institutionconcerned.And(2) At least six (6) years’ experience (includingthe time devoted to acquiring thequalifications specified at (2) (I) or 2 (ii)above in one or more than one of the following(i) teaching at University Level;(ii) professional experience(iii) research in recognized institutionNote : (a) No credit will be given under (2) (I)of (2) (ii) above to a postgraduatequalificaiton recognized under (I) (ii)above..:1 See Commission Circular No. 228 for amendment

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment Qualifications(b) The eligibility of non-medical graduate forappointment to positions in the Faculty ofMedicine will be determined on the basis ofqualifications.G 4.1 Lecturer (Non - Medical ) 1Rs. 1500 – 5x50 – 1750 p.m.(3) By normal promotion(1) By advertisements(2) By normal promotionA Lecturer who has been confirmed as such may beconsidered for promotion, if he possesses thequalifications specified at (2) and (3) above forappointment by advertisement. No credit willhowever be given to a postgraduate qualificaiton,which had been recognized for the purpose of hisappointment as lecturer.(1) (i) A First of second class (upper Division) ina special degree in the relevant subject; or(ii) A Second Class (Lower Division) in aSpecial degree in the relevant subject.And(2) a postgraduate research degree in the relevantfield, provided that the prescribed period ofregistration for such degree was not less thantwo academic years;And(3) at least five(5) years’ experience (including thetime devoted to acquiring the qualificaitonspecified at (2) above) in one or more than oneof the following;(i) Teaching at University level(ii) Professional experience(iii) Research in recognized institution.An Assistant Lecturer who has been confirmed assuch may be considered for promotion, if hepossesses the qualifications specified at (2) and (3)above for appointment by advertisement. So creditwill however he given under (2) above to apostgraduate degree which had been recognized forthe purpose of his appointment as an AssistantLecturer.

No. See Commission Post and Circular Salary No. Scale 198 & 228 for amendments. Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.4G 3.3Lecturer I (Medical)Rs. 1100-5x50– 1350 p.m.Senior Lecturer Gr. II (Medical ) 1Rs. 1600 – 3x50 – 1750 p.m.(1) By advertisement(1) By advertisement(1) A First or Second Class (Upper Division) inthe MBBS degree. (Where recruitment is forpre-clinical or para –clinical subjects, acandidate who has obtained a First or SecondClass (Upper Division) in the second or theThird MBBS Examination, as the case may be,and has passed the Final MBBS examination,may also be considered);OR(2) A pass in the Final MBBS examination with anapproved postgraduate qualificaiton in therelevant field.Notes: (a) An advertisement for a post ofLecturer may also specify thatapplicants with the requisitepostgraduate qualifications andexperience may be considered forappointment to the grade of SeniorLecturer Grade II.(b) The eligibility of non-medicalgradates for appointment topositions in the Faculty ofMedicine will be determined on thebasis of qualifications prescribedfor non-medical appointments.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.5 Assistant LecturerRs. 1000-6x50– 1300 p.m.(1) By advertisement (1) A First or Second class (Upper Division) in aSpecial degree in the relevant subject; or(2) A Second class (Lower division) in a Specialdegree in the relevant subject; or(3) A pass in a Special degree examination in therelevant subject with a recognized postgraduatedegree in the relevant field; or(4) Such other qualifications as may be approvedby the University Grants commission upon therecommendation of the Higher EducationalInstitution concerned.Notes : (a) An applicant who is eligible under (3)Above could be considered forAppointment only if no applicantQualified under (1) or (2) above isAvailable.(b) An applicant who is eligible under (2)above could be considered forappointment only if no applicantqualified under (1) above is available.(c) The following qualifications willapply to Assistant Lectureships inEducation as alternatives to (2) and (3)Above, respectively :-(1) A pass in a Special or GeneralDegree examination with adistinction or a merit pass at thePostgraduate Diploma inEducation; or(2) A pass in a Special or Generaldegree Examination with arecognized postgraduate degree inEducation.(d) An advertisement for a post ofassistant Lecturer may alsospecify that applicants with therequisite postgraduatequalifications and experience maybe considered for appointment tothe grade of Lecturer or SeniorLecturer, as the case may be.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.6 Librarian.Rs. 2500 – 10x75– 3250 p.m.By advertisement(1) A First or Second class in a Special degreeor a first or a second class (upper Division)in a General Degree.And (2) the academic Postgraduate Diploma inLibrarian ship of the University of Londonor an equivalent or higher qualificaiton;And (3)at least fifteen (15) years’ experience afterobtaining a first degree or at least ten (10)years after obtaining the qualificaiton at(2) above in one or both of the following;-(i) experience in Librarian ship in a(ii)recognized Library;research in Library science or anyother field in a recognizedinstitution.And (4) Publications in the field of LibraryScience.Note : A person of exceptional merit who doesnot possess the above qualifications,but is, for other reasons, eminentlysuitable, may be appointed with theprior approval of the Commission.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.7 Deputy LibrarianRs. 2080-3x60 & 4x75 – 2560 p.m..(1) By merit promotionA Senior Assistant Librarian may be considered forpromotion if he has published research ofexceptional merit after his promotion/appointmentas such. In evaluating such research, the SelectionCommittee shall be furnished with reports from twoor more than two experts appointed from outsidethe Higher Educational Institution concerned bythe governing authority on the recommendation orthe senate/Academic Syndicate. Such Committeeshould ensure that no credit is given to work on thebasis of which the applicant had previouslyreceived confirmation in his appointment or apromotion, or to such work in a modified form or intranslation.Note : (a) Every application for a merit promotionto the grade of Deputy Librarian shouldbe accompanied by –(i) the curriculum vitae of the applicant;and(ii) a statement containing a selfassessmentas regards hiscontribution as a teacher participationin research and in various otheraspects of University Life.(b) Every application for merit promotionto the grade of deputy Librarian shouldbe referred to a Pre-SelectionCommittee if the applicant had notobtained First or second ClassHonours in his First Degree. The Preselectioncommittee which shall consistof the Librarian and the dean of eachfaculty of the Higher EducationalInstitution concerned, shall evaluateand report on the applicant'’ generalacademic background and whether hisacademic performance since his firstappointment to the Higher EducationalInstitution had been satisfactory.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment Qualifications. (1) By normal promotion A Senior Assistant Librarian who has served atleast two (2) years on the maximum of the salaryscale or has served ten (10) years in that grade maybe considered for promotion, if he has researchpublications or other acceptable evidence ofresearch to his credit after his lastpromotion/appointment.Notes : (a) The number of posts of deputyLibrarian to be filled by normalpromotion shall be determined by theUniversity grants commission fromtime to time on the recommendation ofeach Higher Educational Institution.(b) Every application for a normalpromotion to the grade of DeputyLibrarian should be referred to Pre-Selection committee if the applicanthad not obtained First or second ClassHonours in his first degree. The Pre-Selection committee, which shallconsist of the Librarian and the deanof each Faculty of the HigherEducational Institution concerned,shall evaluate and report on theapplicant’s general academicbackground and whether his academicperformance since his firstappointment to the Higher EducationalInstitution had been satisfactory.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.8 Senior Assistant LibrarianRs. 1800-2x50 & 6x60 – 2260 p.m.(1) By advertisement(2) By normal Promotion(1) (i) A First or second Class in Special degree ora First or a Second Class (Upper Division)in a General degree; or(ii) A pass in a Degree Examination with theacademic Postgraduate diploma inLibrarian ship of the University of Londonor an equivalent or higher qualificaiton.And (2) the Academic Postgraduate Diploma inLibrarian ship of the University of Londonor an equivalent or higher qualificaiton:And (3) at least eleven (11) years’ experience (ofwhich not less than six (6) years shouldhave been after obtaining thequalificaiton at (2) above) in one or bothof the following;(i) experience in Librarian ship in arecognized Library;(ii) research in Library science or anyother field in a recognized institutionNote : (a) No credit will be given under (2) aboveto a postgraduate diploma recognizedunder 910 (ii) above.(b) Evidence of continuing activeparticipation in research or ofprofessional experience will also be animportant factor in the selection.At Assistant Librarian who has served one year onthe maximum of the salary scale or has served six(60 years in the grade of Assistant Librarian may beconsidered for promotion. If he has researchpublications or other acceptable evidence ofresearch to his credit after his last promotion/appointment.Note : Evidence of active participation in variousaspects of University Life will also be an importantfactor for promotion.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.9 Assistant LibrarianRs. 1500-5x50– 1750 p.m..(1) (i) A first or second Class in a Special degreeor a First or second class (Upper division) ina General degree; or(ii) A pass in a degree examination with theacademic Postgraduate diploma inLibrarian ship of the University of Londonor an equivalent or higher qualificaiton;and (2) The Academic Postgraduate Diploma inLibrarian ship of the University of Londonor an equivalent or higher qualificaiton;and (3) at lease five (5) years’ experience,including the time devoted to acquiring thequalificaiton at (2) above, in one or both ofthe following;(i) experience in Librarian ship inrecognized Library;(ii) research in Library science or anyother field in a recognized institution.Note : (a) no credit will be given under (2)above to a postgraduate diplomarecognized under (1) (ii) above.(b) An advertisement for a post ofAssistant Librarian may alsospecify that applicants with therequisite postgraduatequalifications and experiencemay be considered forappointment to the grade ofsenior Assistant Librarian.A junior Assistant Librarian who has beenconfirmed as such may be considered forpromotion, if he possesses the qualificationsspecified at (2) and (3) above for appointment byadvertisement. No credit will however be givenunder (2) above to a postgraduate diploma whichhad been recognized for the purpose of hisappointment as a Junior Assistant Librarian.

G. 10No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsJunior Assistant LibrarianRs. 1000-6x50– 1300 p.m.By advertisement(1) A First of Second class (Upper Division) in aSpecial Degree) or(2) A Second Class (Lower Division) in a SpecialDegree or a First or a Second Class (UpperDivision) in a general Degree: or(3) A pass in a degree examination with theacademic Postgraduate diploma in Librarianship of the University of London or anequivalent or higher qualificaiton.Notes : (a) An applicant who is eligible under (3)above could be considered forappointment only if no applicantqualified under (1) or (2) above isavailable.(b) An applicant who is eligible under (2)above be considered for appointmentonly if no applicant qualified under (1)above is available.(c) An advertisement for a post of JuniorAssistant Librarian may also specifythat applicants with the requisitepostgraduate qualifications andexperience may be considered forappointment to the grade of AssistantLibrarian or Senior AssistantLibrarian, as the case may be.G11Field Teaching Assistant(Agriculture Faculty)Rs. 900 – 3x40 & 12x50 – 1700 p.m.By advertisementB.Sc. 9Agri.) Degree, preferably with fieldexperience.Note : The appointee may be required to obtainbefore confirmation, such qualifications asmay be approved by the University Grantscommission on the recommendation of theHigher Educational Institution concerned.`

G.12G 13No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsEngineering Teaching AssistantRs. 980-3x40 & 12x50 – 1700 p.m.Instructor in English, Grade IRs. 980 – 3x40 & 12x50 – 1750 p.m.By advertisementBy promotion1) B.Sc. (Eng.) Degree or equivalent qualificationin the relevant engineering field; or2) (i) the N.D.T. or equivalent qualificaiton in therelevant engineering field; and(ii) not less than five (5) years’ experience inone or both the following after obtainingsuch qualification :-(a) Practical experience(b) Craft level teaching experience.(1) A degree of a recognized University:and (2) (i) The first Class trained teachers’certificate with at least 3 years’experience after training; or(ii) The Specialist English trainedteachers’ Certificate with at least 3years’ experience after training; or(iii) The Diploma or certificate in theteaching of English as a SecondLanguage from the University ofColombo or an equivalentqualificaiton obtained from arecognized University or otherInstitution after having satisfactorilycompleted a course of study of notless than ten months’ duration;and (3) at least three (3) years’ experience as aninstructor in English, grade II.*Note: The number of posts in Grade I will bedetermined annually by the Commissionupon the recommendation of the respectiveHigher Educational Institutions* This Note has been deleted bpy the CommissionCircular No. 229 of 08.06.83No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment Qualifications

G.14Instructor in English Grade IIRs. 905-3x30– 1025 p.m.By promotionAn Instructor in English, grade III, who has servedthe one year on the maximum on the salary scale orhas served seven (7) years in that grade may beconsidered for promotion.G 15G 13Instructor in English Grade IIIRs. 725 – 6x25 – 875 p.m.By advertisement(1) (i) A degree of a recognized University; or(ii) the First class trained teachers’with at least 3 years’ experience aftertraining; or(iii) the Specialist English Trained teachers’Certificate with at least 3 years’experience after training; or(iv) the Diploma or Certificate in theTeaching of English as a secondLanguage from the University ofColombo or an equivalent qualificaitonobtained from a recognized University orother Institution after having satisfactorilycompleted a course of study of not lessthan ten months’ duration;and (2) A very good command of Sinhala/Tamiland EnglishNote: Preference will be given to –(i) applicants with the Diploma or certificatein the Teaching of English as a secondLanguage from the University ofColombo or an equivalent qualificationobtained from a recognized University orother Institution after having satisfactorilycompleted a course of study of not lessthan ten months’ duration;(ii) applicants with qualifications in subjectsrelevant to the courses of study provideby the Faculties to which appointeeswould be allocated.

No. Post and Salary Scale Method of Recruitment QualificationsG.16Temporary Research AssistantRs. 1000/- p.m.By advertisementA First or Second Class (Upper Division) in aspecial degree in the relevant subject.G 17Temporary Turor (In faculties other thanMedicine)Graduate : Rs. 875/- p.m.Awaiting results of a Final/Degreeexamination:Rs. 750/- p.m.To be decided by the governingauthority of the HigherEducational Institutionconcerned.A graduate or a person awaiting results of aFinal/Degree examination.G 18Temporary Demonstrator(in faculties other than Medicine)Graduate : Rs. 875/p.m.Awaiting results of a Final/degreeexamination:Rs. 750/- p.m.To be decided by the governingauthority of the HigherEducational Institutionconcerned.A graduate or a person awaiting results of aFinal/Degree examination.G 19Temporary Instructor(Engineering Faculty)Graduate : Rs. 875/- p.m.Awaiting results of a Final degreeExamination;Rs. 750/- p.m.To be decided by the governingauthority of the HigherEducational Institutionconcerned.A graduate or a person awaiting results of aFinal/Degree examination.Instructor in English, Grade IRs. 980 – 3x40 & 12x50 – 1750 p.m.