Editor,
The present selection process for assistant professors by the APPSC has become a matter of concern for many deserving candidates. Excessive weightage given to graduation and postgraduation marks creates inequality among aspirants coming from different universities with different marking schemes.
Universities across India follow varied evaluation standards. Some follow strict checking and moderation, while others have relatively liberal marking patterns. Comparing raw percentages without proper normalisation disadvantages candidates from strict universities. Moreover, marksheets from 8–10 years ago reflect performance at that particular time, not the present intellectual ability of a candidate.
Over the years, candidates gain teaching experience, research exposure, and updated subject knowledge. Judging them mainly on old academic scores ignores their present competence and growth. This system unintentionally creates a handicap for many capable aspirants.
A fair selection system should focus more on current performance through written examinations, research contributions, teaching demonstrations, and interviews. Recruitment should aim to select the most capable educators today, not just those who scored well years ago.
A concerned aspirant