CAG Flags 113 Unqualified Teachers in Jammu University Colleges, Raises Recruitment Concerns
Jammu, April 5, KNT: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has reported that 113 teachers appointed in colleges affiliated with Jammu University did not possess the prescribed qualifications, raising concerns over recruitment practices and academic standards.
The finding forms part of the latest CAG reports tabled in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and highlights gaps in regulatory oversight within the higher education system.
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According to the audit, out of 331 teachers examined across 24 non-government colleges, a significant number lacked the required eligibility, indicating non-compliance with established recruitment norms.
The report also flagged broader administrative lapses, including absence of recruitment rules in several non-teaching categories and irregular staffing practices.
The findings point to deficiencies in monitoring mechanisms and are expected to draw attention to accountability and quality standards in affiliated institutions. [KNT]
