In a significant move to address long-standing staffing shortages, Jadavpur University has officially opened applications for eight crucial administrative positions. The recruitment drive announced on Wednesday marks a pivotal step under the new vice-chancellor's leadership to restore the university's operational efficiency.
Key Positions Now Open for Recruitment
The university is seeking qualified candidates for multiple high-level roles including registrar, dean of students, finance officer, deputy registrar, development officer, faculty secretaries for both science and engineering faculties, and placement officer. This comprehensive recruitment initiative comes as newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, who assumed office on November 3, identified filling these vacancies as one of his top priorities.
Bhattacharjee emphasized the critical nature of these appointments, stating that ensuring smooth institutional functioning requires filling these key administrative roles. The university has been operating without a permanent registrar since December 2024 and without a finance officer since November 2023, creating significant operational challenges.
Historical Vacancies and Institutional Impact
The staffing crisis at Jadavpur University predates the current administration. According to university records, the position of faculty secretary for science has remained vacant since 2021, while the engineering faculty secretary position has been unoccupied since 2019. Similarly, the development officer and placement officer roles have been without permanent appointments since 2019 and 2021 respectively.
The dean of students position became vacant more recently in September 2025. Bhattacharjee earlier explained that the recruitment process had stalled due to the university operating without a permanent vice-chancellor since 2023. This leadership gap significantly impacted the institution's ability to maintain adequate manpower resources.
New Leadership, Renewed Focus
With Vice-Chancellor Bhattacharjee now firmly in charge, the university is moving aggressively to address what he describes as "lagging behind in manpower resources." The current recruitment drive represents the first major administrative action under his leadership and signals a commitment to stabilizing the university's operational framework.
The timing of these appointments is crucial as Jadavpur University prepares for upcoming academic sessions and seeks to enhance its administrative capabilities. The filled positions are expected to improve student services, financial management, faculty coordination, and career placement opportunities for students.
Prospective applicants have been invited to submit their applications for these pivotal roles that will shape the university's future trajectory and operational excellence.
