BHUBANESWAR: The Higher Education department said that non-performing teachers in colleges and universities will be handed out compulsory retirement. Joint secretary of the department Mousumi Nayak asked the authorities concerned to carefully examine the service records, performance appraisal reports, integrity status and overall conduct of college teachers working under the administrative control of department and identify such cases which may warrant consideration for compulsory premature retirement. “This will be done strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant service rules and government guidelines in force,” she stated. Sources said the move is a part of government’s efforts to improve teaching standards and academic outcomes in state-run universities and higher educational institutions. In another development, the Higher Education department has also asked the regional directors of educations, the president of governing body and principals of all non-government aided colleges to ensure maintenance of proper conduct and behaviour of employees in these institutions.

Source: Indian Express January 17, 2026 10:33 UTC