India, Nov. 10 -- The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on Saturday cancelled the recruitment process for four posts of faculty deans that were advertised on July 10, 2023, following directions from the higher and technical education department. However, on the same day it issued a fresh advertisement for the same positions, drawing criticism from students.

According to the official communication received by the university, the state government, through its letter dated October 15, 2024, instructed SPPU to cancel the ongoing recruitment process for the posts of deans, director, board of innovation, research, and synergy.

The recruitment process for other posts mentioned in the advertisement remains unaffected unless further notifi...