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Education
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Recruitment 2026 Receives 7 Lakh Applications, 47 per Vacancy
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:07 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has received over 7 lakh applications for 15,000 teaching posts in the 2026 recruitment drive, averaging 47 candidates for each vacancy.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that the 2026 teacher recruitment has attracted more than 7 lakh applicants for 15,000 vacancies across the state.
This translates to an average of 47 candidates competing for each teaching position, indicating high demand for educational roles.
The recruitment is part of the state's effort to strengthen the school system ahead of the new academic year, with positions ranging from primary to secondary teachers.
Candidates are expected to undergo a written exam and interview; selection will be based on merit and eligibility criteria set by the UP Education Department.
This translates to an average of 47 candidates competing for each teaching position, indicating high demand for educational roles.
The recruitment is part of the state's effort to strengthen the school system ahead of the new academic year, with positions ranging from primary to secondary teachers.
Candidates are expected to undergo a written exam and interview; selection will be based on merit and eligibility criteria set by the UP Education Department.