They staged the demonstration in the wake of a High Court order staying the procedures of recruitment of 573 employees until October 15. The court also asked the university authorities to show cause as to why the process would not be declared illegal.

VC Prof Altaf Hossain, however, assured them that the process of appointment would continue as per the advertisement published in the newspaper, sources said.

Later, the employees met appointment committee chairman and RU Pro-VC Prof Mamunul Keramat who also assured them that the process would continue.

When contacted, RU Registrar Prof Abdus Salam told reporters that they are yet to receive the copies of the HC order.

Farman Ali, joint convener of 546 Employees Oikya Parishad, said they would launch a tougher agitation, including indefinite strike, if the authorities fail to confirm their appointment.