Controversy Erupts Over Haryana Assistant Professor Recruitment

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticized the BJP-led Haryana government for the low representation of local candidates in recent assistant professor recruitment results. Despite high qualifications, only 8% of selected candidates are Haryana residents, sparking concerns of anti-local bias in the hiring process.

The recent recruitment for assistant professor positions in Haryana has sparked controversy, with former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda raising concerns over the low number of selected candidates from the state.

According to Hooda, only 8% of those who qualified for the interview stage are Haryana residents, despite the high qualifications of many applicants, including University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) qualifiers.

Hooda accuses the BJP-led government of favoring candidates from outside Haryana, questioning the reduction in local representation and the impact on job reservations for local communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)