Important information has emerged for candidates awaiting employment as teachers in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Employment Selection Commission (UPESSC) has received proposals to recruit thousands of staff members for positions as faculty and assistant professors in government colleges.
Vacancy Update
The chairman of the commission, Prashant Kumar, informed aajtak.in that over the last ten days, the commission received requests for 211 principal positions and 2107 assistant professor positions. Following the final determination of the total number of vacancies, an announcement regarding recruitment is planned for August.
Furthermore, Prashant Kumar noted that previously incomplete recruitments will also be finalized soon. It is planned that recruitments through the PGT, TGT, and TET qualification exams will be completed within the next two months.
Commission Goals and Activities
The commission was established in 2023 with the aim of conducting an integrated and transparent hiring process for teachers and directors in secondary, higher education institutions, and ITI institutes. UPESSC manages the recruitment process for positions such as Assistant Professor, TGT, PGT, ITI Instructor, and College Director.
Exam Progress
According to the chairman of the commission, four major examinations, including TGT, PGT, Assistant Professor, and TET, have been conducted in the last six months. The results of three of these have already been announced, while the remaining processes are in the final stages. The commission strives to complete old recruitments as soon as possible to pave the way for new hiring procedures.
Exam Security Through Technology
Regarding exam security, Prashant Kumar stated that the use of technology begins at the application stage. Data analysis and artificial intelligence are used to monitor suspicious activity. Candidate identification is ensured through biometric verification and other digital methods. He also mentioned that 44 suspicious individuals were detained during a recent TET exam. The commission engages professional agencies and coordinates with district administration and high-level government bodies to conduct the exams.
Exam Rules
The commission chairman explained that to maintain the impartiality of the exams, public candidates are not provided with examination centers in their native districts. This concession is available only to candidates with disabilities. Efforts are made to arrange examination centers in neighboring districts or nearby regions to minimize travel and maintain transparency. It was noted that approximately 2 million candidates registered for TET 2026, with an attendance rate of about 88 percent. When allocating exam seats, it is taken into account that people from the same family or village should not sit together, and separate arrangements are made for twins.
'Priority is Continuous Recruitment'
Prashant Kumar emphasized that the commission's goal is to ensure a merit-based, transparent, and error-free hiring process. He stated that the commission is constantly working to ensure that hiring processes proceed without interruption. He added that completing all old recruitments and successfully conducting new processes are the commission's main priorities for the future.