Maharashtra Govt Approves Hiring of 5,012 Assistant Professors

The Maharashtra government announced on Thursday that it will recruit 5,012 assistant professors for teaching positions in government colleges and universities across the state. The decision comes after a prolonged shortage of qualified faculty in several institutions, which has affected the quality of higher education. The recruitment will be carried out through a competitive examination conducted by the State Recruitment Board, with applications opening next month and the selection process expected to conclude by the end of the year. Officials say the new hires will help reduce the student‑faculty ratio and improve academic standards in Maharashtra’s higher education system.