LUCKNOW, Oct. 11 -- The process of filling long-vacant posts at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya has gathered pace, with vice-chancellor Prof Mandavi Singh making recruitment a top priority during her second tenure. The vacancies date back to 2022, when the institution was granted state university status.

Singh, who was given a three-year extension in September, said the university had already issued recruitment advertisements and received applications, with scrutiny for regular faculty positions nearing completion.

Of the 20 sanctioned regular teaching posts, only four are currently filled: one professor, two associate professors and one assistant professor. The sanctioned strength comprises four professor posts and eight each for ...