U.P. Congress seeks one-time relief for State teacher recruitment exam candidates over new eligibility rules
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on September 14, 2026, seeking a one‑time concession for TGT and PGT recruitment exam candidates to be assessed under earlier eligibility criteria. He urged the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to act promptly on the request for the 23,123 vacant teaching posts in non‑government aided secondary schools.
- ✓Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on September 14, 2026, seeking a one‑time concession for TGT and PGT recruitment exam candidates to be assessed under earlier eligibility criteria.
- ✓The recruitment drive aims to fill 23,123 vacancies across non‑government aided secondary schools in the state.
- ✓He urged the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to act promptly on the request for the 23,123 vacant teaching posts in non‑government aided secondary schools.
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai on Monday, September 14, 2026, formally appealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for a special relief for candidates of the State Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) 2026 recruitment exam. In his letter, Rai asked the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to permit those candidates to be evaluated according to the eligibility rules that were in force before recent changes.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 23,123 vacancies across non‑government aided secondary schools in the state. Rai highlighted that many aspirants have already met the earlier qualification standards and have been preparing for the exam over an extended period. He emphasized that applying the previous criteria would ensure fairness and balance for these candidates.
The demand comes amid a broader debate over recent alterations to teacher eligibility norms, which have left a segment of applicants uncertain about their prospects. If the commission grants the requested concession, it could affect the composition of the teaching workforce and the timing of school staffing for the upcoming academic year, while also reflecting the Congress party’s engagement with education‑related concerns in Uttar Pradesh.
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- •Verify all prescribed eligibility criteria, cutoff dates, and authenticated document requirements prior to formal submissions.
- •Track connected examination timetables, vacancy advisories, and administrative gazettes on SuchnaSetu.
| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |