scheme of recruitment - University Grants Commission - Sri Lanka

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.