Out of more than 2200 candidates for 613 English Assistant Professor positions in the recruitment drive conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), only 151 passed. This result leaves approximately 75% of the seats vacant and raises serious questions about the exam's difficulty level, syllabus balance, and the recruitment process.
HPSC English Assistant Professor Result: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the result for the English Assistant Professor recruitment, where over 2200 candidates appeared for 613 posts, but only 151 managed to secure the minimum 35% marks. This unexpected outcome has not only raised questions about the recruitment process and exam pattern but could also impact the shortage of teachers in colleges and the quality of higher education. Experts believe there is a need to re-evaluate the exam's difficulty level and syllabus balance.
Only 151 Pass in Haryana Assistant Professor Recruitment
The results for the English Assistant Professor recruitment conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) have been released, revealing that out of more than 2200 candidates for 613 posts, only 151 were able to secure the minimum 35% marks. This unforeseen outcome has raised serious concerns about the recruitment process and exam pattern.
This means that approximately 75% of the seats remained vacant, which could exacerbate the shortage of teachers in colleges and affect the quality of higher education. According to experts, this result highlights the need for a review of the exam's difficulty and syllabus balance.
Questions Raised on Exam Difficulty and Preparation
Candidates described the HPSC English Subject Knowledge Test paper as more difficult than PhD and NET level exams. Many questions felt ambiguous and seemed more focused on elimination rather than selection. Candidates argue that while setting a minimum of 35% marks is fair, the extremely low number of successful candidates on such a large scale indicates the need for a review of the exam pattern.
Experts suggest that the question paper's standard should be consistent with college recruitment requirements, and the process for determining minimum marks should be fully transparent. Options like moderation or normalization could also be considered to ensure qualified candidates receive a fair opportunity.
Potential Impact and Direction for Improvement
Such a low pass rate will not only affect the current recruitment but also impact future recruitment drives. Candidates from other subjects are also concerned that their results might be similar. If the seats are not filled, the shortage of teachers in colleges could worsen, thereby affecting the quality of higher education.
Through review and reform, HPSC can take steps to address this challenge. Improving the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking system will provide deserving candidates with a fair chance.
