India, Aug. 6 -- Recruitment of assistant professors on contractual basis by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) for the academic year 2025-26 has delayed the permanent hiring. Of the 133 posts advertised across various academic departments, the varsity released final list of 86 selected candidates on its website on July 6.

The appointment letters were issued between August 2 and August 5. The contract process was necessitated due to the prolonged delay in regular recruitment process for 111 full-time teaching positions stalled for several years, forcing the university to hire on temporary, contractual basis to ensure academic continuity. The university said these appointments will be confirmed after completion of document verificati...