The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has expressed strong concern over the July 14, 2025, verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India that cancelled the recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in Punjab’s government colleges. According to NAPA, this ruling is not only a setback for the selected candidates and their families but also a major blow to Punjab’s higher education system and the academic future of its students.
NAPA underlined that all the selected candidates had gone through a transparent and merit-based process before earning their positions. The sudden cancellation of their appointments not only threatens their livelihoods but also sends a discouraging message to highly qualified youth who aspire to serve in Punjab’s colleges and academic institutions. This uncertainty, the association said, could seriously undermine the quality and stability of higher education in the state.
The 1158 Assistant Professor and Librarian Front Punjab has outlined several key demands in light of this development, and NAPA has extended its full support to these appeals. First, the jobs of all appointed Assistant Professors and Librarians must be secured so that no candidate loses their employment. Second, the Punjab government should urgently file a review petition, followed by a curative petition if necessary, in the Supreme Court. These petitions must be pursued with complete determination, ensuring that hearings take place in an open courtroom rather than a chamber.
In addition, NAPA supported the demand for an immediate meeting between the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab and representatives of the 1158 Front. Such a dialogue, the association believes, would help chart a clear path forward. Finally, NAPA emphasized the importance of the Chief Minister issuing a public assurance guaranteeing the job security of all recruited professors and librarians under this process.
NAPA’s Executive Director, Satnam Singh Chahal, said the association stands in solidarity with the affected candidates and their families during this difficult time. He urged the Punjab government to act without delay and take effective measures to protect these appointments. “This is not only about the careers of more than a thousand qualified individuals,” Chahal noted, “but also about the academic future of Punjab’s students and the overall progress of higher education in the state.”