The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) to create more opportunities for serving educators to meet the mandatory eligibility requirement.The direction was issued during a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to assess preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. The examination will be held on July 2, 3 and 4. Admit cards have already been released.
Separate TET for serving teachers
During the meeting, the Chief Minister said serving teachers should not lose opportunities because of limited chances to take the Teacher Eligibility Test.He directed the Commission to conduct a separate TET for in-service teachers so they receive adequate opportunities to establish their eligibility. According to the Chief Minister, teachers should not face difficulties simply because they have fewer chances to appear for the examination.
Nearly 20 lakh candidates to take UPTET
The state government expects 19,94,661 candidates to appear for UPTET 2026. Out of the total, 17,67,180 candidates are from Uttar Pradesh, while 2,27,481 candidates are from other states.The highest number of candidates has been registered in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Nagar, Meerut, Mau, Moradabad, Agra and Jaunpur.
CM stresses transparency and candidate convenience
Reviewing the arrangements, Adityanath instructed officials to ensure that the examination is conducted in a fair, transparent and credible manner.He said no candidate should face inconvenience due to transport, accommodation, security, or the lack of basic facilities. Officials have been directed to make proper arrangements at railway stations, bus stands, and other major transit points, especially for candidates travelling from other districts and states.
Centres asked to provide basic facilities
The Chief Minister directed all examination centres to ensure the availability of drinking water, clean toilets, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted power supply, fire safety measures and emergency medical services.District administrations have also been asked to keep health and disaster management teams on alert in view of the prevailing weather conditions.
District magistrates told to conduct rehearsal
Adityanath instructed district magistrates to carry out a full rehearsal of examination arrangements a day before the test. He also directed that only officials with clean service records should be assigned examination duties.The Chief Minister further asked officials to keep a close watch on rumours and misinformation related to the examination on social media to prevent confusion among candidates.
