NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Delhi Pradesh, has urged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to take immediate steps to resolve the long-standing issues faced by non-teaching employees in Delhi government-funded colleges. In a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, the union highlighted the growing shortage of staff, increasing dependence on contractual and outsourced workers, and the need for comprehensive reforms in recruitment and employee welfare.
According to the memorandum, BMS has raised concerns over the functioning of all 12 Delhi government-funded colleges, stating that a large number of sanctioned teaching and non-teaching posts continue to remain vacant. The union claimed that despite repeated requests over the years, the vacancies have not been filled, affecting both employees and the quality of administrative support available to students.
Vacancies Continue to Affect College Administration
The memorandum states that as of March 31, 2024, approximately 696 teaching posts and 626 non-teaching posts remained vacant across the 12 colleges funded by the Delhi government. It further noted that additional vacancies have arisen following the retirement of employees during the financial years ending March 2025 and March 2026.
BMS argued that the failure to recruit employees against these sanctioned posts has increased the workload on the existing staff. Employees are reportedly handling multiple responsibilities beyond their designated duties, leading to operational challenges in day-to-day college administration.
The union said that the shortage of clerical, technical and support staff has affected routine services, including admissions, examinations, student documentation, accounts, library operations and campus maintenance.
Higher Student Intake Increases Workload
The union also highlighted that the implementation of reservation policies has led to a significant rise in student admissions. According to the memorandum, 35 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10 percent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) have increased enrolment across several courses.
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While welcoming greater access to education, BMS argued that staffing levels have not been revised to match the increase in student numbers. It stated that without adequate recruitment of non-teaching personnel, colleges are finding it difficult to provide timely administrative support and student services.
The union urged the Delhi government to recruit permanent employees in proportion to the growing number of students to ensure efficient functioning of educational institutions.
Concerns Over Outsourcing and Contractual Recruitment
A major issue raised in the memorandum is the continued dependence on outsourced and contractual employees. BMS claimed that out of 1,416 sanctioned non-teaching posts, nearly 626 posts are either vacant or being managed through outsourced or temporary workers.
According to the union, several outsourced employees have been working continuously for periods ranging from five to twenty years. Despite their experience and contribution, they continue to serve without the benefits and job security available to permanent employees.
The union has demanded an immediate end to contractual recruitment for non-teaching posts and has urged the government to replace temporary appointments with regular recruitment. It also requested that long-serving outsourced employees be considered for permanent positions after an appropriate evaluation of their service.
Seven Key Demands Submitted by BMS
The memorandum outlines seven major demands aimed at improving the working conditions and service security of non-teaching employees.
The first demand seeks the immediate recruitment of permanent staff and an end to contractual hiring.
Secondly, BMS has requested the regularisation of outsourced and temporary employees who have served the colleges for several years.
The union has also demanded that recruitment should be increased in line with the rise in student admissions due to OBC and EWS reservations.
Another demand calls for compassionate appointments for eligible family members of deceased non-teaching employees wherever applicable.
BMS has further sought mandatory representation of non-teaching staff in college governing bodies and other administrative committees, arguing that employees should have a voice in institutional decision-making.
The memorandum also requests the restoration of bonus benefits for non-teaching employees, claiming that these benefits were discontinued in previous years.
Finally, the union has urged the Delhi government to replace the New Pension Scheme (NPS) with the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for non-teaching employees, stating that it would provide greater financial security after retirement.
Union Appeals for Swift Action
In its concluding appeal, BMS requested Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to examine the issues raised in the memorandum and take immediate action. The union said that resolving the staffing crisis would improve administrative efficiency, enhance employee morale and strengthen the functioning of Delhi government-funded colleges.
The memorandum was signed by Dr. Deependra Chahar, General Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Delhi Pradesh, who urged the government to treat the matter as a priority.
As of now, the Delhi government has not issued an official response to the memorandum. However, the demands are expected to draw attention from education authorities, employee unions and policymakers, particularly as discussions continue over staffing shortages and employment reforms in higher education institutions across the national capital.
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