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Official Employment Notification • Ref: SMRU/2026-27/VC.APP/01 • Dated 05.10.2026
Careers & AppointmentsSt. Mary's Rehabilitation University, Hyderabad
Inviting applications and nominations for the appointment of Regular Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Assistant Registrar, and Faculty (Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors) across 6 Specialized Schools.
Application Timeline: 21 Clear Calendar Days from newspaper publication or website upload.
Detailed eligibility criteria, terms of appointment, application formats, and statutory schedules available below.
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Leadership Appointment Notification
Appointment of Regular Vice-Chancellor
Applications and nominations are invited for appointment to the post of Regular Vice-Chancellor in St. Mary's Rehabilitation University, Hyderabad, Telangana from eligible distinguished academicians with proven competence, integrity, moral standing, and academic leadership.
Notification Number:SMRU/2026-27/VC.APP/01
Notification Date:05.10.2026
Nature & Tenure of Office:3 Years (or until 70 yrs of age) • Full-time Salaried
Designated Application Email:
chancellor@smru.edu.in
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Important Notice on Submission Period: The last date for receipt of applications shall be 21 clear calendar days from the later of (i) the date of publication of this notification in the newspaper, or (ii) the date on which the detailed notification is uploaded on the University website. Complete applications with prescribed supporting documents, vision statement, and referees must be received within the stipulated window.
Section II • Official Detailed Document
Download Full Form (.docx)SMRU VC Appointment Detailed Notification
Eligibility criteria, terms of appointment, governance mandates, and application guidelines under statutory framework.
1. Statutory Governance Framework
- Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018, as amended
- SMRU First Statutes and First Ordinances (G.O.Ms.Nos. 14 & 15 dated 28.03.2026)
- UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff, 2018 (Regulation 7.3)
- Applicable statutory professional council norms and government orders
2. Tenure, Pay & Office Conditions
Term of Office: Three (3) years or until attaining 70 years of age, whichever is earlier. Eligible for consideration for a further three-year term subject to statutory ceiling.
Nature of Office: Full-time salaried statutory office. Incompatible outside commitments must be resolved prior to assumption of charge.
Emoluments & Allowances: As prescribed under SMRU Statute 8.1(d) — applicable UGC provisions or a higher amount decided by the Chancellor / Sponsoring Body.
Resignation Notice: Six (6) months' written notice addressed to the Chancellor under Statute 8.1(g).
3. Essential Eligibility Routes (UGC Regulation 7.3(i))
Candidate must be a distinguished academician with high competence, integrity, moral standing, and commitment to the institution, fulfilling either Route (a) or Route (b):
Route (a) — University Professorial Service
At least ten (10) years of experience as a Professor in a University.
Mandatory Evidence: Professor appointment/promotion orders, joining records, and authenticated service certificates with exact dates. Cumulative non-overlapping calculation required.
Route (b) — Research / Academic Administration
At least ten (10) years of experience in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation, supported by evidence of academic leadership.
Mandatory Evidence: Service certificates, organisational credentials, documented duties, responsibilities, and verified achievements demonstrating academic leadership.
Critical Scrutiny Rules on Eligibility:
- Ten years of teaching experience in total does not by itself establish ten years of service as Professor.
- Designation such as Principal, Dean, or Director does not by itself establish eligibility without proving required academic leadership.
- The statutory age ceiling for holding office is 70 years. Retired candidates may apply if within this limit.
- Strict non-overlapping calendar calculation applies; concurrent service cannot be counted twice.
4. Principal Responsibilities & Statutory Role
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Principal executive and academic officer responsible for general supervision of University affairs.
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Chair of Board of Management, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and Planning Board.
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Ensuring institutional adherence to the Act, First Statutes, Ordinances, UGC rules, and professional council standards.
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Spearheading academic quality, research culture, clinical training, admissions, examinations, and student welfare.
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Steering international collaborations, hospital networks, inclusive education, and financial stewardship.
5. Search-cum-Selection Committee Process
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Scrutiny of applications and nominations by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
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Comparative assessment of academic excellence, governance record, and vision alignment.
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Interaction/presentation before the Committee for shortlisted candidates.
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Search Committee recommends a panel of three suitable persons for consideration by the Chancellor.
6. Application Instructions & Prescribed Section III Format
Applicants and nominators must strictly follow the format prescribed in the detailed notification document:
Complete every section of the prescribed application form in Section III.
Attach a signed Vision Statement and Action Plan of 1,000–1,500 words (first 100 days, 3-year priorities, regulatory readiness, research, inclusive education, risk management).
Attach detailed CV, recent photograph, and indexed, numbered self-attested annexures.
Provide three (3) senior academic/professional referees with prior consent.
Submit statutory integrity and conflict disclosures (Section III(L)).
Forward through present employer with NOC / Relieving status where applicable.
Email complete application package to chancellor@smru.edu.in within 21 clear calendar days.
Special Requirement: Vision Statement & Action Plan (1,000–1,500 words)
Attach a signed institutional vision statement covering: (1) SMRU’s academic & public-interest mission; (2) First 100 days action plan; (3) Three-year priorities; (4) Accessible campus & inclusive learning; (5) Rehabilitation/health professional education and regulatory readiness; (6) Research and faculty development; (7) Ethical finance and institution building; (8) Quality assurance and student welfare; (9) Collaborations; and (10) Measurable milestones and risk management.
File: SMRU VC Appointment Detailed Notification.docx • Editable Microsoft Word Format (.docx)
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All documents contain the complete detailed statutory terms, eligibility criteria, checklists, and editable Microsoft Word (.docx) application forms.
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SMRU Regular Vice-Chancellor Appointment
Complete statutory terms under TS Act 2018, UGC Reg 7.3, 10-year professorial eligibility, Vision Statement format, Section III application forms and checklists.
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SMRU Registrar Appointment
Statute 9 requirements, Master's 55%, 15-year administrative / 8-year Deputy Registrar eligibility routes, selection committee procedure, and application form.
DOCX • 43 KB
SMRU Assistant Registrar Appointment
Master's 55% eligibility, administrative portfolios (Admissions, Examinations, HR, Secretarial), e-governance competencies, and prescribed application schedule.
DOCX • 50 KB
SMRU Faculty Appointment (6 Schools)
Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor norms across Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, Psychology, Nursing, Engineering, and Law faculties.
All 4 notifications are available in Microsoft Word (.docx) format for easy electronic completion.
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