SC cancels 1,158 assistant professor appointments in Punjab, rules selection process lacked transparency and merit

The Supreme Court overturned the appointment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in Punjab, citing significant flaws in the selection process. The court criticized the replacement of a thorough recruitment method with a simple multiple-choice exam, deeming it arbitrary and lacking due procedure. The absence of viva-voce, a crucial element for assessing candidates' merits, further undermined the selection's quality.

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