Telangana Increases Professors Retirement Age to 65 | Government Order Issued : Good News for Professors! The state government has announced a significant decision to increase the retirement age of professors from 60 to 65 in 12 universities under the Higher Education Department. Education Secretary Yogita Rana issued GO No. 3 on Thursday night, officially implementing this change.
📜 Official Order Issued
- Education Secretary Yogita Rana issued GO No. 3 on Thursday night.
- This decision follows Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s recent announcement regarding the same.
Background & CM’s Announcement
🔹 Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently expressed his intention to raise the retirement age of professors.
🔹 The State Higher Education Council had previously submitted a proposal, which was resubmitted after the CM’s announcement.
Comparison with Other Sectors
🔸 In Telangana and two other states, the retirement age for professors was 60.
🔸 However, the previous government had already:
- Raised the retirement age for non-teaching university staff to 61
- Increased the retirement age for medical college professors to 65
Impact of This Change
📉 Before:
- Professors retired at 60, leading to massive faculty shortages every year.
- Universities struggled with NAAC grades and NIRF rankings due to faculty vacancies.
📈 Now:
- Professors can continue for 5 more years, reducing vacancies and improving academic quality.
- The move addresses a 10-year-long demand from the academic community.
Key Figures & Current Status
🔹 Total sanctioned professor posts: 2,878
🔹 Vacant posts before the decision: 2,125
🔹 Immediate beneficiaries: Five professors who were set to retire this Friday can now continue in service.
Retirement Age of Professors Increased to 65 – Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Decision | Increased professors’ retirement age from 60 to 65 |
| Order Issued By | Education Secretary Yogita Rana |
| Government Order (GO) | GO No. 3, issued on Thursday night |
| Chief Minister | Revanth Reddy |
| Reason for Change | Address faculty shortages, improve NAAC grades and NIRF rankings |
| Previous Retirement Age | Professors: 60 Non-teaching staff: 61 Medical college professors: 65 |
| Affected Universities | 12 state universities under the Higher Education Department |
| Vacant Professor Posts | 2,125 out of 2,878 sanctioned posts |
| Immediate Beneficiaries | Five professors who were set to retire this Friday |
| Impact of Decision | – Professors continue for five more years – Reduced vacancies – Improved academic quality |
Conclusion
🎉 University professors welcome this decision as it ensures stability in higher education and strengthens academic excellence in Telangana
Official website
https://goir.telangana.gov.in/
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