In exercise of the powers conferred under clause e and g of subsection 1 of section 26 read with section

EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 535] NEW DELHI, TUES DAY, AUGUST 1, 2023/ SHRAVANA 10, 1945 CG-DL-E-02082023-247776 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st July, 2023 F. No. 9 -1/2010(PS/MISC)Pt. Vol.II. —In exercise o f the powers conferred under clause (e) and (g) of sub-section (1) of section 26 read with section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following amendment in the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018, namely: - 1. Short title and commencement .-(1) These regulations may be called the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (3rdAmen dment) Regulations, 2023. (2) These shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. The following regulations in the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff i n Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 , shall stand amended and be read as under: - Regulation Existing Provisions in Principal Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appoint ment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018 Amended provisions in principal Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Acade mic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018 3.12 No person shall be appointed to the post of University and College teacher, Librarian or Director of Physical Education and Sports, in any university or in any of institutions including constituent or affiliated colleges recognized under clause (f) of Section 2 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or in an institution deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the said Act if such person does not fulfill the requirements as to the qualifications for the appropriate post as provided in the Schedule 1 of these Regulations. No person shall be appointed to the post of University and College teacher, Librarian, or Director of Physical Education and Sports, in any university or in any of the institutions including constituent or affiliated colleges recognized under clause (f) of Section 2 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or in an institution deemed to be a University under Se ction 3 of the said Act if such person does not fulfill the requirements as to the qualifications for the appropriate post as provided in these Regulations. 6.3 The criteria for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme laid down under these Regulations shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations. However, to avoid hardship to those faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify shortly under the existing regulations, a choice may be given to them, for being considered for promotions under the existing Regulations. This option can be exercised only within three years from the date of notification of these Regulations. The criteria for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme laid down under these Regulations shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations. However, to avoid hardship to those faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify within six months (till 17th January, 2019) as per the UGC Regulations on Minimu m Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010 , a choice may be given to them either, for being considered for promotions unde r the 2010 or 2018 Regulations. This option can be exercised only up to 31st December 2023 and the date of eligibility shall be retained as the date of promotion. On the date of submission of the application, the candidate should fulfil all eligibility criteria required for promotion. 6.3 VI (iii) The candidate who does not succeed in the first assessment, he/she shall have to be re -assessed only after one year. When such a candidate succeeds in the eventual assessment, his/her promotion shall be deemed to be one year from the date of rejection. The candidate who does not succeed in the first assessment, he/she shall have to be re -assessed only after one year. When such a candidate succeeds in the eventual assessment, his/her promotion shall be effected eit her from 1st January or 1st July depending on the date of eventual assessment, as detailed below: If the eventual assessment is between 1st January and 30th June of a year, the promotion shall be granted from 1st July of the year. If the eventual assessm ent is between 1st July and 31st December of a year, the promotion shall be granted from 1st January of next year. 6.3 VIII The requirement for the Orientation Course and Refresher Course for promotions due under the CAS shall not be mandatory up to 31s t December 2018. Wherever the requirement of the Orientation Course (OC)/ Refresher Course (RC) has remained incomplete, the promotions would not be held up, but these requirements should be fulfilled by 31st December 2023 or as notified by the Commission f rom time to time. S.No. 3 under Table 3A M.Phil. M.Phil/ LLM /M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.E./ M.V.Sc./M.D etc. S.No. D under the category of Note below Table 3A The score shall be valid for appointment in respective State SLET/ SET Universities/ Colleges/Institut ions only. SLET/SET score shall be valid for appointment i n respective State Universities/Colleges/ Institutions only. S.No. 3 under Table 3B M.Phil. M.Phil./ LLM / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.E / M.V.Sc. /M.D etc. Prof. MANISH JOSHI , Secy. [ADVT. -III/4/Exty./31 7/2023 -24] Note : The Principal Regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary under Part III, Section 4 vide No. F. 1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18th July 2018. Uploaded by Dte . of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Roa d, Mayapuri, New Delhi -110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi -110054 .