Academic Qualifications, Scheme of Recruitment/Promotions and Present Salary Scales of University Academics

Prepared by Dr. Rohan Fernando/Secretary,FUTA/ Sept 2010

Academic Position

Salary Scales
Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Senior Professor
(All Faculties)

B-01(a)

U-AC 5 (I)

57,755/= - 12x900 67,655/=

A Professor who has completed a total of eight (08) years of service as a Professor in recognized Higher Educational Institutions may apply for the post of Senior Professor, provided, however, that a person who has been appointed as a Professor by advertisement and placed on a particular step of the salary scale based on his/her qualifications and relevant experience may have the number of years corresponding to that salary step considered as part of the 08 years of service required for the post of Senior Professor. OR A Professor who has obtained a higher doctoral degree (D.Sc. or D.Litt. or LL.D or an equivalent degree) from a recognized university may apply for the post of Senior Professor. As part of the application for the post, the applicant should submit a suitable covering letter, a completed application form if the application is in response to an advertisement/promotion, his/her Curriculum Vitae and self-assessment of his/her contribution to the following fields after he/she became a Professor: (a) teaching and academic development; (b) research and creative works; and (c) dissemination of knowledge, and university and national development

By Merit Promotion Advertisement By normal promotion, or by advertisement along with every advertisement for the post of Professor.

UGC Circular 916 (Annex 7) UGC Circular letter 04/2010 (Annex 6) UGC Circular 838 (Annex 8) UGC Circular 897 (Annex 9)

Academic Position

Salary Scales
Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

By Merit Promotion Internal UGC Circular 916 (Annex 7) UGC Circular letter 04/2010 (Annex 6)

A Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor may be considered for promotion to the grade of Professor if he/she has obtained at least the required minimum mark as specified in the Marking Scheme. To qualify for a professorial position, a candidate should earn at the minimum marks for each component of evaluation (1, 2 and 3 as specified below) and the minimum total marks that an applicant should obtain in order to qualify for the relevant appointment are given below. 1. Contribution to teaching & Academic Development 20 2. Research & Creative Work 50 3. Dissemination of Knowledge & contribution to 10 University & National Development Minimum Required Total Mark 105 Qualifications to be Senior Lecturer Gr.II in the relevant subject And Fifteen (15) years after obtaining the qualifications for Lecturer(Probationary) as laid down in Commission Circular No.721 And At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for Professorship To qualify for a professorial position, a candidate should earn at the minimum marks for each component of evaluation (1, 2 and 3 as specified below) and the minimum total marks that an applicant should obtain in order to qualify for the relevant appointment are given below. 1. Contribution to teaching & Academic Development 25 2. Research & Creative Work 55 3. Dissemination of Knowledge & contribution to 15 University & National Development Minimum Required Total Mark 115

Professor
(All Faculties)

B-01

U-AC 5 (II)

50,905/= -7x850; 61,955/=

By Open Advertisement Internal & External UGC Circular 916 (Annex 7) UGC Circular letter 04/2010 (Annex 6)

Professor
(All Faculties)

B-01

U-AC 5 (II)

50,905/= -7x850; 61,955/=

Academic Position

Salary Scales
Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

By Merit Promotion Internal UGC Circular 916 (Annex 7) UGC Circular letter 04/2010 (Annex 6)

A Senior Lecturer (Grade I/II) in the relevant subject And At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for Associate Professorship.

Associate Professor
(All Faculties)

B-02

U-AC 4

45,850/= - 3x800; 10x850 56,750/=

To qualify for a professorial position, a candidate should earn at the minimum marks for each component of evaluation (1, 2 and 3 as specified below) and the minimum total marks that an applicant should obtain in order to qualify for the relevant appointment are given below. 4. Contribution to teaching & Academic Development 10 5. Research & Creative Work 25 6. Dissemination of Knowledge & contribution to 10 University & National Development Minimum Required Total Mark 70 Candidates with The minimum academic qualifications required for a post of Senior Lecturer (by open advertisement) in the relevant field of study in post 4 or 6 of Commission Circular No.721, And At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for Associate Professorship. To qualify for a professorial position, a candidate should earn at the minimum marks for each component of evaluation (1, 2 and 3 as specified below) and the minimum total marks that an applicant should obtain in order to qualify for the relevant appointment are given below. 4. Contribution to teaching & Academic Development 05 5. Research & Creative Work 35 6. Dissemination of Knowledge & contribution to 05 University & National Development Minimum Required Total Mark 70

By Open Advertisement External UGC Circular 916 (Annex 7) UGC Circular letter 04/2010 (Annex 6)

Associate Professor
(All Faculties)

B-02

U-AC 4

45,850/= - 3x800; 10x850 56,750/=

Salary Scales Academic Position

Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Senior Lecturer Grade I

(Medical/Dental)

B-03(a)

U-AC 3 (I)

42,650/= 800x7 48,250/=

Senior Lecturer Grade I

(Medical/Dental)

B-03(a)

U-AC 3 (I)

42,650/= 800x7 48,250/=

1. Candidates should possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) (Medical/Dental) as stipulated under post 1 in this document. AND 2. (i) A Masters Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full-time course of study of at least 02 academic years (or an equivalent parttime course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree or MD/MS and Board Certification by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine where required or its equivalent. OR (ii) such professional qualifications and experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND 3. At least eleven (11) years of experience [of which not less than six (06) years should have been after obtaining the qualifications stipulated in 2 above] in one or more of the following: (i) Teaching at university level (ii) Professional experience (iii) Research in a recognized Institute (iv) Postgraduate Studies A Senior Lecturer, Gr. II (Medical/Dental) who has completed one year on the maximum of the salary scale or five (05) years in that grade may be considered for promotion. The applicant must submit a self assessment setting out the contribution he/she has made since he/ she became a Senior Lecturer, Gr. II in the following fields: - Teaching, Research, Dissemination of knowledge, and other University activity A panel appointed by the Senate shall evaluate the above self assessment and make a recommendation. The panel shall consist of the Dean of the relevant Faculty, the Head of Department concerned,
and two members of the Senate, one of whom has knowledge of the relevant discipline or is from a related discipline and the other from another Faculty.

By Open Advertisement UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

By Normal Promotion UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Salary Scales Academic Position

Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Senior Lecturer Grade I

Non-(Medical/ Dental)

B-03(a)

U-AC 3 (I)

42,650/= 800x7 48,250/=

1. Candidates should possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) Non-(Medical/Dental) AND 2. (i) A Masters Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full-time course of study of at least two academic years (or an equivalent parttime course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Science/Applied Science, the required qualifications shall be a Masters Degree in the relevant field with full-time research of at least 02 years or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of faculties of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management/Business Studies, a Masters- Degree of one year duration in the relevant field may be accepted when combined with an evaluated research record in conformity with current guidelines OR (ii) Such professional qualifications and experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND 3. At least twelve (12) years of experience [of which not less than six (06) years should have been after obtaining qualifications stipulated in 2 above] in one or more of the following ;(i) Teaching at University Level (ii) Professional experience (iii) Research in a recognized Institution (iv) Postgraduate Studies
A Senior Lecturer, Gr. II who has completed one year on the maximum of the salary scale or has served six (06) years in that grade may be considered for promotion. The applicant must submit a self assessment setting out the contribution he/she has made since he/she became a Senior Lecturer, Gr. II in the following fields:-Teaching, Research, Dissemination of knowledge, and other University activity A panel appointed by the Senate shall evaluate the above self assessment and make a recommendation. The panel shall consist of the Dean of the relevant Faculty, the Head of the Department concerned and two members of the Senate, one of whom has a knowledge of the relevant discipline or from a related discipline and the other from another Faculty.

By Open Advertisement UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Senior Lecturer Grade I

Non-(Medical/ Dental)

By Normal Promotion UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

B-03(a)

U-AC 3 (I)

42,650/= 800x7 48,250/=

Salary Scales Academic Position

Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

(1) Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for

Lecturer (Probationary) [Non-(Medical/Dental) ] AND (2) (i) A Masters Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full-time course of study of at least two academic years (or an equivalent parttime course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Science/Applied Science the required qualification shall be a Masters Degree in the relevant field with full-time research of at least 02 years or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management/ Business Studies a Masters Degree of one year's duration in the relevant field may be accepted when combined with an evaluated research record in conformity with current guidelines. (See note below) OR (ii) Such professional qualifications and experience as may beapproved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND (3) At least six (06) years experience in one or more of the following :(i) Teaching at University Level, (ii) Professional experience, (iii) Research in a recognized Institution, (iv) Postgraduate Studies to acquire the qualifications stipulated at (2) above. A Lecturer may be considered for promotion if he/she possesses the qualifications as specified below:1. (i) A relevant postgraduate degree of two academic years duration if it is full-time or three years duration if it is part-time with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation MD/MS and Board Certification by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine where required or its equivalent or a Doctoral degree OR (ii) Candidates recruited with a pass in MBBS/BDS and postgraduate

Senior Lecturer Grade II

(Medical/Dental)

B-03

U-AC 3 (II)

37,650/= 700x11 45,350/=

By Open Advertisement UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Senior Lecturer Grade II

(Medical/Dental)

B-03

U-AC 3 (II)

37,650/= 700x11 45,350/=

By Normal Promotion UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Senior Lecturer Grade II

Non-(Medical/ Dental)

B-03

U-AC 3 (II)

37,650/= 700x11 45,350/=

qualifications, that is under (3) of the qualifications for Lecturer (Probationary) may be considered for promotion if he/she has evaluated research completed after recruitment in conformity with current guidelines. OR (iii) Such professional qualifications as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND 2. At least five (05) years experience as Lecturer(Probationary) and Lecturer (including the time devoted to acquire the postgraduate qualifications specified at (1) above) . (1) Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) [Non-(Medical/Dental) AND (2) (i) A Masters Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full-time course of study of at least two academic years (or an equivalent parttime course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Science/Applied Science the required qualification shall be a Masters Degree in the relevant field with full-time research of at least 02 years or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management/Business Studies a Masters Degree of one year's duration in the relevant field may be accepted when combined with an evaluated research record in conformity with current guidelines. OR (ii) Such professional qualifications and experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND (3) At least six (06) years experience in one or more of the following :(i) Teaching at University Level, (ii) Professional experience, (iii) Research in a recognized Institution, (iv) Postgraduate Studies to acquire the qualifications stipulated at (2) above.

By Open Advertisement UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Salary Scales Academic Position

Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Senior Lecturer Grade II

Non-(Medical/ Dental)

B-03

U-AC 3 (II)

37,650/= 700x11 45,350/=

A Lecturer may be considered for promotion, if he/she possesses the qualifications as specified below:(1) (i) A Master's Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full time course of study of at least two academic years (or an equivalent parttime course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Science/Applied Science the required qualifications shall be a Masters Degree in the relevant field with full-time research of at least 02 years or a Doctoral Degree. In the case of Faculties of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management/ Business Studies, a Masters Degree of one year duration in the relevant field may be accepted when combined with an evaluated research record inconformity with current guidelines. OR (ii) Candidates recruited under (3) of the qualifications for Lecture (Probationary) may be considered for promotion if he/she has an evaluated research record completed after recruitment in conformity with current guidelines. OR (iii) Such professional qualifications and experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. AND (2) At least five (05) years experience; a Lecturer (Probationary) and Lecturer (including the time devoted to acquiring the qualifications specified at (1) above).

By Normal Promotion UGC Circular721 (Annex 2)

Academic Position

Salary Scales

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Old Scale

Present Scale

Lecturer (Confirmed)
(Medical/Dental) Non-Medical/Dental)

B-04(a)

U-AC 3 (III)

33,450/= - 8x800 - 36,950/=

Lecturer (Probationary)
(Medical/Dental)

B-04

U-AC 3 (IV)

26,900/= - 10x580 32,750/=

A Transitional Provision applicable to Lecturers (Probationary) (i) A Lecture (Probationary) who has obtained the relevant academic qualifications for promotion to Senior Lecturer, Gr. II and has completed 03 years but less than 05 years of satisfactory service in the University System shall be confirmed and placed B-04(a) salary scale. (ii) In Medical/Dental Faculties, Probationary Lecturers who have completed 03 years of satisfactory service and are awaiting Board Certification, having completed MS/MD of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, shall be confirmed and placed on B-04 (a) salary scale. (1) MBBS/BDS Degree with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours and at least one (01) year of experience in teaching / research/ professional work/postgraduate studies. A candidate who has obtained a First or Second Class (Upper Division) in the Second or the Third MBBS/BDS Examination may also be considered where recruitment is for preclinical or Para-clinical subjects in Medical/Dental Faculties. OR (2) MBBS/BDS Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least one (01) year of experience in teaching/research /professional work/postgraduate studies. A candidate who has obtained a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours in the Second or the Third MBBS/BDS Examination as the case may be, and has passed the Final MBBS/BDS Examination may also be considered where recruitment is for preclinical or Para-clinical subjects in medical/dental faculties. OR (3) MBBS/BDS Degree and a postgraduate degree of at least two academic years duration in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation. OR (4) Such academic or professional qualifications or professional experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned.

Transitional - (UGC-721) (Annex 2)

By advertisement UGC Circular721 (Annex 2) UGC Circular 924 (Annex 3) UGC Circular letter 08/2009 (Annex 4) UGC Circular letter 08/2005 (Annex 5)

Salary Scales Academic Position

Old Scale Present Scale

Present Salary Scales of Academics

Management Services Circular 2006/06 (Annex -1)

Academic Qualifications

Scheme of Recruitment/ Promotion

Lecturer (Probationary)
(NonMedical/Dental) B-04

U-AC 3 (IV)

26,900/= - 10x580 32,750/=

Lecturer (Temporary) Demonstrator (Temporary)

B-05

U-AC 2

25,145/= -585x3 -26,900/=

(1) A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours and at least 01 year experience in teaching/research /professional work/postgraduate studies. OR (2) A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least 01 year experience in teaching/research/ professional work /postgraduate studies OR (3) (a) A degree with specialization in the relevant subject-without Honours or any other degree with at least Second Class Honours, and (b) A Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic years duration in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation; OR (4) Such academic or professional qualifications or professiona experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. A degree from a recognize University in a relevant field + One year teaching Experience A degree from a recognize University in a relevant field

By advertisement (UGC Circular721 (Annex 2) UGC Circular letter 08/2009 (Annex 4) UGC Circular letter 08/2005 (Annex 5)

B-09

U-AC 1

20,755/=

Internal advertisement among National Universities by the Faculty concerned Internal advertisement among National Universities by the Faculty concerned