India, Feb. 13 -- In an overhaul of the faculty recruitment process in state public universities, the Maharashtra government on February 11, 2026, introduced a revised and more transparent selection framework; mandating an audio-video recording of the selection proceedings and implementing a structured, 100-point, merit-based evaluation system.

The new government resolution (GR), issued by the higher and technical education department on February 11, replaces the earlier 80:20 formula notified on October 6, 2025 with a 60:20:20 formula. Under the new system, candidates will be evaluated on a 100-mark scale, with 60% weightage assigned to academic and research credentials, 20% to teaching skill assessment, and 20% to interview performance...