Public universities allowed to conduct recruitment test online

Public universities are now allowed to take recruitment tests online alongside in-person abiding by five conditions, reports UNB.

In this regard, a letter signed by the secretary of University Grants Commission (UGC) Ferdous Zaman has been sent to the vice-chancellors and registrars of all public universities on Sunday.

Educational institutions are now conducting most of their activities, including classes, online amid the pandemic. Universities will be able to conduct online recruitment tests and interviews based on five conditions.

Firstly, online recruitment tests and interviews cannot violate any law governing the institution.

Secondly, the recruitment process must start through publishing an open circular based on the university's laws, statutes, and rules given the requirement of the concerned academic institution.

Thirdly, for holding online recruitment tests and interviews, a policy must be put in place and approved by the university's syndicate. The policy must follow the recommendations of the university's academic council.

Fourthly, the audiovisual record of the online recruitment process, relating to tests and interviews, will have to be preserved by the university for at least two years.

Lastly, the original certificates and other paperwork of the selected applicants must be verified properly before appointing them.