India, Feb. 12 -- After almost two years, the state government has cleared the recruitment of teachers in government-run universities and colleges. Around 650 vacant posts of assistant professors, associate professors and professors are expected to be filled in this phase, following a government resolution dated February 11, 2026, issued by the higher and technical education department.

Significantly, shortlisted candidates will have to deliver a mock lecture before the selection committee, to help assess teaching skills.

Sources from the department said the government also plans to issue another resolution soon, for the recruitment of 5,200 teachers in government and government-aided colleges, and to fill nearly 1,200 non-teaching staf...