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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

University Grants Commission
(Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic

Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of
Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2009.

No.F.3-1/2009 (PS) Sept, 2009

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) and (g) of subsection (I) of Section 26 read with
Section 12 (j) and 14 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), and in pursuance of
the MHRD O.M.No.F.237/2008-IFD dated 23.10.08, read with Ministry of Finance (Department of
Expenditure) O.M.No.F.1-1/2008-IC dated 30.08.2008, and in terms of the Schemes Regulations
notified by MHRD Notification No.1-32/2006-U.II/U.I(1) issued subject to Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure) vide OM.No.7-23/2008EIII dated 30.09.2008, and in supersession
of the Regulations issued by University Grants Commission, vide Regulation No. F.3-1/2000 (PS)
dated 4th April 2000, the University Grants Commission hereby notifies the following Regulations,
namely:-
1. Short title, application and commencement:

i. These Regulations may be called the University Grants Commission (Minimum
Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities
and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education)
Regulations, 2009.
ii. They shall apply to every university established or incorporated by or under a Central
Act, Provincial Act or a State Act, every institution including a constituent or an
affiliated college recognised by the Commission, in consultation with the university
concerned under Clause (f) of section 2 of the University Grants Commission Act,
1956 and every institution deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the said Act.

iii. They shall come into force with immediate effect from the date on which these
Regulations are notified. However, all promotions under CAS Schemes shall continue
to be governed by the above referred Regulations vide No. F.31/2000 (PS) dated 4th
April 2000, in case such candidate has become eligible for promotion on a date prior to
the present Regulations coming into force.
2. Minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and
College teachers, Librarians and Directors of Physical education as a measure for the
maintenance of standards in higher education, shall be as provided in these Regulations.
(Dr. R. K. Chauhan)
Secretary To

The Assistant Controller
Publication Division
Government of India
Urban Development Ministry
Civil Lines
Delhi-110054
23.09.2009

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