THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amid the controversies following backdoor appointments, now KTU has appointed 100 candidates in the same way. These appointments were made as per the supervision of two syndicate members who are CPM leaders. The recruitment process for the next 100 people is in progress. Non-teaching posts in all universities have been left to the PSC.

There are a total of 56 permanent posts in the KTU under which all engineering, architecture, MBA and MCA colleges in the state are affiliated. These posts are filled by those who have given option from other universities. The request to create 200 posts has been shelved by the government without taking a decision. The recruitment was to these posts.

The syndicate has appointed 100 candidates in the posts of university assistant, driver, computer assistant, sweeper and confidential assistant. The appointment is made by inviting applications and conducting a personal interview. The recommendation for appointment to the remaining 100 posts is under the consideration of the Vice Chancellor. The appointment is for 179 days.

After a one-day break, they will be appointed again. The employees' association has filed a complaint to the Governor demanding to stop this backdoor appointment while lakhs of unemployed are waiting after registering in Employment exchange.

All the examinations and financial transactions of KTU are managed by the temporary staff. 114 employees were hired on daily wages to carry out work including tabulation in the examination section. It has been alleged that this will undermine the confidentiality of the examinations.

There are also temporary employees in the finance department. Drivers, Legal Advisor, IT Programmer, Land Acquisition Officer, Sweepers and Peons are all directly recruited by the Syndicate. If permanent posts are created then appointment can be done only through PSC. Backdoor appointments are based on political influence. Most temporary employees will be allowed to continue.

Salary up to Rs 32,500

Salary of Computer Assistant- 32,500

University Assistant- 30,900

Driver- 20,000

Sweeper- 18,500

Colleges affiliated to KTU- 165