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Punjab Govt to Reserve Seats for 1,013 Lecturer Posts, Says Dr Baljit Kaur
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:45 PM
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Dr Baljit Kaur confirmed that the recruitment of 1,013 lecturers in Punjab will follow the mandated reservation policy, underscoring the state’s pledge to social justice.
Patiala – In a statement to the press, Dr Baljit Kaur, a senior official of the Punjab government, affirmed that the upcoming recruitment drive for 1,013 lecturer positions will strictly adhere to the reservation norms prescribed for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes and women.
The announcement comes as part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen higher education while ensuring equitable employment opportunities. Officials said the selection process will be transparent, with merit and reservation criteria applied in tandem.
Kaur reiterated that the reservation policy reflects the government’s commitment to social justice and inclusive growth, aiming to address historical disparities in academic staffing across the state.
The recruitment advertisement is expected to be released shortly, inviting qualified candidates to apply through the official portal. The government has urged eligible aspirants to submit their applications within the stipulated deadline.
Stakeholders in the education sector welcomed the move, noting that a fair reservation system can enhance diversity among faculty and improve the quality of instruction in Punjab’s colleges and universities.
The announcement comes as part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen higher education while ensuring equitable employment opportunities. Officials said the selection process will be transparent, with merit and reservation criteria applied in tandem.
Kaur reiterated that the reservation policy reflects the government’s commitment to social justice and inclusive growth, aiming to address historical disparities in academic staffing across the state.
The recruitment advertisement is expected to be released shortly, inviting qualified candidates to apply through the official portal. The government has urged eligible aspirants to submit their applications within the stipulated deadline.
Stakeholders in the education sector welcomed the move, noting that a fair reservation system can enhance diversity among faculty and improve the quality of instruction in Punjab’s colleges and universities.