UGC Directs Universities to Offer Free Verification of Educational Certificates
The letter also addressed concerns regarding fees charged by some institutions for the verification of educational certificates
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all vice chancellors and principals of colleges to provide free verification of educational certificates. The initiative aims to streamline the verification process for newly appointed government officers, ensuring the authenticity of their qualifications without imposing additional costs.
In a letter addressed to educational institutions, UGC Secretary Prof. Manish Joshi highlighted the importance of this verification process. "As you are aware, the verification of Educational Qualification is a pre-requisite for confirmation of the appointed officers in the Government service. It is necessary in the interest of the Government to ensure the genuineness of the candidates, and hence, it should be the obligation of each educational institute, including private/deemed universities, to do this verification free of cost," Prof. Joshi stated.
The letter also addressed concerns regarding fees charged by some institutions for the verification of educational certificates of newly recruited Assistant Section Officers (DRASOs) through the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Prof. Joshi emphasized that there have been several instances where educational institutions demanded fees for these verifications, which should not be the case.
"The Higher Education Institutions are requested to verify the genuineness of the educational certificates of newly recruited ASOs in SSC free of cost whenever any Ministry/Department makes a request to that effect to undertake such verification," the letter stated.
The UGC's directive aims to eliminate financial barriers in the verification process and ensure that government ministries and departments can efficiently confirm the qualifications of newly recruited officers. This step is seen as crucial for maintaining the integrity and reliability of government services.
Educational institutions across the country are expected to comply with this directive, reinforcing their role in supporting the government's efforts to verify the credentials of public servants accurately and without undue expense. This move underscores the UGC's commitment to upholding high standards of transparency and accountability in the education and public service sectors.
Read more:
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Abhay an alumnus of IIMC and Delhi University, has over a decade long experience of reporting on various beats of journalism. During his free time he prefers listening to music or play indoor and outdoor games.