PhD professors serving in public colleges across Punjab have raised concerns over the continued delay in recruitment and promotion opportunities for senior teaching positions.
According to faculty members, reserved quota posts for direct recruitment in:
- 📘 BPS-19
- 📘 BPS-20
have reportedly not been advertised through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) for almost ten years.
Teachers Concerned Over Career Stagnation
College teachers said many lecturers and associate professors completed:
- 🎓 PhD qualifications
- 📚 Post-doctoral research programs
with the expectation of career advancement under existing service rules.
However, due to prolonged delays in recruitment and promotions, many teachers claim they have remained stuck in the same grades for years.
Professors Fear Retirement Without Promotion
Senior faculty members warned that many experienced teachers may retire without reaching higher positions despite decades of:
- Teaching experience
- Academic research
- Educational service
They said the situation is negatively affecting morale within Punjab’s higher education sector.
Concerns Over Research Culture
Teachers also expressed concern that the lack of promotion opportunities could discourage younger faculty members from pursuing:
- PhD programs
- Advanced research degrees
- Post-doctoral studies
Education circles believe the issue may impact the long-term research environment in colleges across Punjab.
Demand for Relief Measures
Faculty members and education experts have urged the Punjab government to introduce:
- Merit-based promotion opportunities
- Recruitment for vacant BPS-19 and BPS-20 posts
- Relief measures for teachers with long post-PhD service
They said eligible professors who have spent years in service without advancement should be considered for promotions.
Punjab Govt Response
Meanwhile, Rana Sikandar Hayat stated that appointments and recruitment in the education sector would continue to be carried out on:
✅ Merit
✅ Transparency
according to official procedures.
Final Words
The concerns raised by PhD teachers highlight growing frustration among college faculty members regarding delayed promotions and recruitment in Punjab’s higher education sector. Many educators are now calling for timely action to ensure career growth opportunities for qualified teaching staff.
