UP Govt Announces Recruitment For 17,059 Education Posts Under Mission Rojgar, Exams From November

Lucknow, October 8 - The Yogi government's Mission Rojgar is rapidly filling government positions to offer maximum employment opportunities to the youth of Uttar Pradesh. With a goal of hiring one lakh government jobs in six months, the process of filling vacant posts across various departments is being expedited.

The recruitment process for 17,059 posts in the education sector alone has commenced. These vacancies are advertised by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, and include key positions in higher, secondary, and basic education departments. This initiative aims to provide employment to a large number of young people while ensuring the availability of required human resources in educational institutions throughout the state.

According to Commission Chairman Prashant Kumar, 111 principal positions and 1,936 assistant professor roles are advertised in the Higher Education Department. The examination for assistant professor positions is scheduled for November 19-20, 2026. The recruitment process will increase teacher availability in higher educational institutions and provide employment to many young people.

In the Secondary Education Department, 897 assistant teacher positions and 2,607 lecturer (PGT) roles are advertised. Assistant teacher exams are scheduled for December 3-4, 2026, while lecturer exams are proposed for December 15-16, 2026. The Basic Education Department accounts for the largest share of proposed recruitments in the education sector, with 11,508 primary urban assistant teacher positions advertised.

These exams are set for December 3-4, 2026. Additionally, a Special TET is being conducted by the Basic Education Department.

The 17,059 advertised positions in the education sector alone represent nearly 17 percent of the goal of one lakh government jobs. This emphasizes the significant role the education sector plays under the Yogi government's employment mission. The recruitment process covers various education levels, from school to higher education.

By prioritizing transparent and time-bound recruitment, the Yogi government aims to provide government employment to the state's youth and enhance the availability of teachers in schools, secondary institutions, and higher educational institutions. These large-scale appointments under Mission Rojgar will create new government job opportunities for young people and strengthen Uttar Pradesh's education system.