Shillong, Nov 12: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 213 newly appointed Assistant Professors and Lecturers for Government Colleges across the state, at the State Convention Centre, here.
The recruitment was conducted by the Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB). Of 3,185 applicants, 213 were selected through a rigorous, merit-based process as per UGC Regulations, followed by personal interview.
The teachers will fill vacancies at Kiang Nangbah Government College, Jowai; Tura Government College; Sohra Government College; Williamnagar Government College; and Capt. Williamson Sangma Memorial Government College, Baghmara. New Science and Commerce streams will be introduced at Sohra, Williamnagar and Baghmara, and new Arts and Commerce streams at College of Teacher Education, Rongkhon.
Faculty support will also go to P.A. Sangma Model Degree College, Rongjeng; Patharkhmah Model Degree College, Patharkhmah; and Colleges of Science and Commerce at Mawphlang and Mahendraganj.
Congratulating the teachers, Sangma said the occasion was not merely an administrative formality, but a moment that will shape higher education in the state for years to come. He said teachers are the backbone of any institution and strengthening faculty is essential to improving quality.
“Through these appointments the government is not merely filling vacancies but is investing in the long-term academic development of our institutions and building a more inclusive, multidisciplinary and future-ready higher education system,” he said.
He urged the teachers to serve with dedication and integrity, and to be patient and empathetic towards students.
Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui and senior officials were present.
