Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department Issues Notification on Faculty Selection Process

New Regulations for Faculty Hiring in KPK Colleges – Government Notification Issued:

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Higher Education Department has introduced a new directive regarding the faculty selection process in public sector colleges. In an official government notification, the Deputy Secretary (Admin) has been authorized to observe and supervise the hiring process of faculty members recruited through the Pupil Fund.

Under this notification, the Deputy Secretary will now be involved at every stage of the selection process, including advertisements, interviews, and teaching demonstrations. This measure aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness in the recruitment of faculty members in KPK’s higher education institutions.

Colleges are now required to keep the Deputy Secretary informed in advance before conducting any faculty recruitment process. This move is expected to ensure merit-based selection, prevent irregularities, and maintain high teaching standards across KPK’s colleges. This step reflects the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring fair hiring practices in the province.

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Peshawar the, 05-03-2025

NOTIFICATION:

NO.SO (B&A)/HE/4-1/Pupil Fund/2024-25/        The Competent Authority has been pleased to allow Deputy Secretary (Admin) Higher Education Department to participate and observe the interviews and demonstrations for selection of teaching faculty and to supervise the overall selection process of any faculty out of pupil fund in the colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Henceforth, he may be kept informed on all stages of the selection process, i.e. advertisement, interviews and demonstrations, for each semester well before time.

SECRETARY
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SECTION OFFICER (B&A)

Enhancing Transparency in Faculty Hiring Across KPK Colleges:

The KPK Government’s decision to involve the Deputy Secretary (Admin) in faculty recruitment aims to improve oversight, reduce bias, and uphold merit-based selection in higher education institutions. By requiring all colleges to report every stage of the recruitment process, this policy will help prevent nepotism and irregularities in hiring through the Pupil Fund.

Ensuring a transparent selection process is crucial for raising the standard of education in KPK. With strict supervision at every level, the government seeks to provide students with the best teaching faculty while maintaining integrity in recruitment procedures.

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