UP TGT recruitment exam underway amid extensive security measures
Lucknow, June 3
The Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher recruitment examination for 3,539 teaching posts commenced on Wednesday under stringent security arrangements across the state.
More than 8.6 lakh aspirants are appearing for the competitive test.
The examination is being conducted over two days, June 3 and June 4, at designated centres spread across 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Authorities have put in place elaborate monitoring and security mechanisms to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination and prevent any irregularities.
According to the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), the examination is being held in offline mode in two shifts on both days.
The morning session is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., while the afternoon session is conducted from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the first day of the examination, candidates are appearing for papers in Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Urdu, Hindi, Mathematics, Agriculture and Music (Vocal).
The remaining subjects, including English, Home Science, Biology, Music (Instrumental), Sanskrit, Commerce and Art, will be conducted on Thursday.
To maintain the integrity of the examination process, authorities have enforced strict rules regarding prohibited items.
Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smart gadgets and digital watches have been barred from examination centres.
Candidates have also been directed to strictly comply with all instructions mentioned in their admit cards.
Speaking to IANS, an invigilator at an examination centre in Prayagraj said, "This examination will be conducted over two days, on June 3 and June 4. Everyone is fully alert, and the administration is strictly following all government guidelines."
Candidates appearing for the examination also expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by the authorities.
One aspirant told IANS, "The arrangements are quite good, as a significant number of administrative officials and personnel have been deployed."
Another candidate said, "I am hopeful that I will clear the examination. The arrangements are good. Tight security is in place to avoid any misdeeds."
Security personnel, administrative officers and examination staff have been deployed in large numbers across centres, while surveillance measures have been strengthened to prevent cheating and other unfair practices.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who studied in the UP education system, I'm glad to see such rigorous measures. But let's be honest — 3,539 teachers for a state this size is woefully inadequate. Our students deserve more qualified teachers, not just more exams.
Offline mode is good — online exams always have glitches and connectivity issues in rural areas. But I hope the two-day schedule doesn't create chaos for centers with limited infrastructure. My cousin is appearing tomorrow and she's nervous about the security checks. 😅
Appreciate the efforts by UPESSC, but why only 3,539 posts when need is so high? Our government keeps talking about improving education quality but then hires teachers in dribs and drabs. Also, that invigilator's comment about "fully alert" — hope they actually catch any wrongdoers.
Having worked in Indian education for a decade, the security measures here are commendable. But the real test starts after recruitment — proper training, fair postings, and good salaries are needed to retain these teachers. 8.6 lakh aspirants for 3.5k jobs means many talented people will miss out.
My sister is giving the exam in Prayagraj and she said arrangements were decent, but the queues for biometric verification were very long. Also, they should have more female staff at centers — my sister felt a bit uncomfortable with the all-male security team. Small things matter. 💪
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