The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department has appealed to candidates participating in the recruitment for over 17 thousand teachers for vacant positions in government secondary schools, urging them to ignore false and misleading information.
The Department clarified that some individuals are deliberately sowing misunderstandings regarding this recruitment, and they have no connection to the field of education. Candidates were advised to base their preparation solely on official announcements and government decrees.
According to the Department's data, the announcement about filling over 17 thousand vacant positions was issued by the Education Personnel Selection Commission. The goal of this initiative is to address the shortage of teachers in government secondary schools and ensure students receive quality education. The Department emphasized that the hiring process is conducted in accordance with established rules and the educational qualifications required for teaching positions.
The Secondary Education Department reported that due to the inclusion of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in the requirements for this vacancy for the first time, special measures were taken in the announcement of the Education Personnel Selection Commission upon the government's instruction. As part of these measures, selected candidates will need to pass and provide the TET certificate by June 30, 2027. The Department also informed that the government has instructed the Commission to conduct another TET exam soon. This is to give candidates an opportunity to take the TET within the stipulated timeframe. The Department urged candidates to avoid misconceptions spread about this provision and to continue preparing according to official instructions.
The Department also explained that the educational and teaching qualifications for teachers are set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and these requirements are legally binding. According to the Department, when hiring teachers, established compliance standards must be observed in accordance with Supreme Court rulings and current legal norms. It is in this context that provisions regarding the inclusion of TET as a qualification were introduced. The Department insists that candidates should not allow any misunderstandings regarding the eligibility conditions for the recruitment process. For accurate information about the recruitment, candidates should rely only on the Commission's announcements and official government directives.
The Secondary Education Department also clarified the situation regarding the requirement of a B.Ed. degree. According to the Department, the B.Ed. qualification was previously mandated for relevant teaching positions and must be adhered to in the current recruitment according to prevailing rules. The Department urged B.Ed. graduates to view this recruitment as an important opportunity and to continue their preparation. The Department believes that suitable candidates should focus on the selection process instead of wasting time and opportunities due to false information.
The Department provided important information regarding the recruitment for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) positions. The Department stated that there are no upper age limits for appointment to TGT positions. It was reported that the government will issue a written order on this matter. Furthermore, to ensure regularity and orderliness in recruitment, the government has set a deadline for submitting vacancy requests. The Department noted that annually, a request for vacancies must be submitted to the Education Personnel Selection Commission by May 31 based on available vacancies as of April 1. This system is designed to make the hiring process regular and guarantee the presence of teachers in schools.
The Secondary Education Department also stated that some people are spreading misunderstandings about the recruitment process that have nothing to do with taking the exam or a direct connection to the field of education. The Department warned that such individuals may mislead youth for their narrow interests and harm their interests. The Department urged candidates not to trust unverified information and to verify false statements spread through social media or other channels through official sources. Before making any decision related to the recruitment, it is crucial to study the terms of the announcement and government decrees.
The Secondary Education Department reiterated that the goal of the initiative to fill over 17 thousand vacant positions in government secondary schools is to increase the number of teachers and provide students with a better educational environment. The Department urged all eligible young people, including B.Ed. graduates, to take advantage of the recruitment process and approach exam preparation seriously. The Department's message is that candidates should focus on their preparation rather than being distracted by rumors and false propaganda, relying on official information.