Wed Nov 19 14:24:24 UTC 2025: Summary:
Guest lecturers in Karnataka, India, who have been working in government first-grade colleges since before 2018, are appealing to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for job security. They are protesting against the application of new appointment rules to long-serving lecturers, many of whom are beyond the age limit for new appointments. They are asking for seniority and experience to be prioritized and for the government to establish an expert committee to create permanent guidelines for guest lecturer appointments.
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Karnataka Guest Lecturers Demand Job Security Amid New Appointment Rules
MYSURU, India – November 19, 2025 – Guest lecturers employed in Karnataka’s government first-grade colleges are pleading with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to safeguard their positions, arguing that new appointment rules threaten the job security of those with years of service. On Wednesday, the Karnataka State Coordination Committee of Government First Grade Colleges’ Guest Lecturers held a demonstration near Crawford Hall in Mysuru, highlighting their concerns.
The lecturers are specifically protesting the enforcement of updated regulations on individuals who have been teaching since before 2018. They argue that many long-serving lecturers have surpassed the age limit for fresh appointments and should be exempt from these new rules.
In a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, the committee emphasized the need to prioritize seniority and teaching experience during appointments. They further urged the government to establish an expert committee tasked with developing permanent guidelines for the appointment of guest lecturers, ensuring a more stable and secure future for these educators. The lecturers await a response from the government on their demands.
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