UPTET-2026 held across 955 centres with AI surveillance in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: On the second day of the three-day written Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2026), held on Friday, the Upper Primary Level examination was conducted in the first shift from 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, while the Primary Level examination was conducted in the second shift from 02:30 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. The examination was conducted peacefully, transparently and in a copying-free environment at 955 examination centres across 60 districts of the state.Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Dr. Prashant Kumar, stated that during the examination, all examination centres were closely monitored from the AI Integrated Control Command Room established at the Commission in the presence of the Chairman, Commission Members, the Secretary, the Controller of Examinations and the Deputy Secretary. The activities of the candidates were continuously monitored through AI-enabled cameras installed at the centres, and necessary directions were issued wherever required. During the first shift, after verification of suspicious cases with the help of AI-based software, 09 impersonators appearing in place of other candidates in different districts of the state and 01 candidate who had entered the examination hall with a mobile phone concealed inside his shoe were apprehended. He added, during the second shift, 02 impersonators were caught appearing in place of other candidates in different districts. All of them have been handed over to the local police for further legal action. Apart from these cases, the examination at all designated centres was conducted smoothly in a transparent, copying-free, fair, uninterrupted and well-organised environment.The Commission Chairman stated that a total of 8,07,709 candidates were registered for both shifts on Friday, out of whom 7,51,321, that is 93.01%, appeared for the examination. The attendance of female candidates was 92.70%, while the attendance of male candidates was 93.36%. The successful conduct of the examination received active support from the respective district administration and police administration.Dr. Prashant Kumar informed that the three-day written examination for Advertisement No. 01/2026, Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2026), conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, is being held in two shifts each on July 02 and July 03, 2026, and in one shift on July 04, 2026, making a total of 05 shifts across 955 examination centres in 60 districts of the state.He further informed, accordingly, the final shift of the examination on July 04 will also be conducted under AI surveillance with the same high standards of fairness and security. Candidates are requested not to pay attention to any rumours and to treat only the information published on the Commission's official website as authentic.

Lucknow, July 2, 2026: The written examination of the Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2026) is being conducted over three days on July 2, 3 and 4, 2026. On Thursday, the first day's examination was conducted peacefully, transparently and in a fair, malpractice-free environment in the first shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm at 955 examination centres across 60 districts of the state.Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Dr Prashant Kumar, informed that during the examination, all examination centres were closely monitored from the AI Integrated Control Command Room established at the Commission in his presence, along with the Members, the Secretary, the Controller of Examinations and the Deputy Secretary.AI Surveillance Ensures FairnessHe said, “Candidates' activities were kept under continuous watch through AI cameras. After verification of suspects with the help of AI, 07 impersonators in the first shift and 08 impersonators in the second shift, who were appearing in place of other candidates, were caught. They have been handed over to the local police for legal action against them. Apart from this, the examination at all centres was conducted smoothly, fairly and without any disruption.”A total of 8,07,636 candidates were registered for both shifts on the first day, out of which 6,84,614 candidates, i.e. 84.76 per cent, appeared. The attendance of female candidates was 84.69 per cent, while the attendance of male candidates was 84.86 per cent. The district administration and the police administration extended active cooperation in the successful conduct of the examination.Examination ContinuesDr Prashant Kumar informed that under the three-day UPTET-2026, the examination will also be conducted in two shifts on July 3 and in one shift on July 4. He stated, "The examinations on the remaining two days will also be conducted under AI monitoring with the same high standards of fairness and security."UPTET-2026 Begins July 2: Over 19.94 Lakh Candidates To Appear At 955 Centres Under AI SurveillanceHe also appealed to the candidates, "Do not pay attention to any rumours and consider only the information issued on the Commission's official website as authentic."

Lucknow's district magistrate and joint police commissioner meticulously inspected UPTET 2026 examination centres, ensuring robust arrangements. Officials reviewed candidate entry, security protocols, biometric verification, and question paper integrity. With 96,454 candidates appearing across 46 centres, stringent CCTV surveillance and zonal magistrate deployment are in place to guarantee a smooth and secure examination process. A central control room is actively monitoring operations.

Lucknow, July 1: The written examination of the Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2026), conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, will be held in two shifts each on July 2 and 3, 2026, and in one shift on July 4, 2026, making a total of five shifts at 955 examination centres across 60 districts of the state. A total of 19,94,661 registered candidates will appear in the examination. According to the Commission, candidates for the Upper Primary level (Classes 6 to 8) will appear in both shifts on July 2 and the first shift on July 3, while candidates for the Primary level (Classes 1 to 5) will appear in the second shift on July 3 and the first shift on July 4.Commission Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar (Retired Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh) stated that preparations at all 955 examination centres across the 60 districts have been thoroughly reviewed. All examination-related arrangements have been completed at every centre. All examination rooms and important areas at the centres have been covered with AI CCTV and connected to the district control rooms as well as the state-of-the-art Integrated Control Command Room equipped with AI cameras established at the Commission. The connectivity of all centres has been tested from the Commission's Control Room.At the Commission level, one retired IAS officer and one retired IPS officer have been nominated as observers for each district. They have reached their allotted districts and reviewed the arrangements. In accordance with the directions of the government, prohibitory orders will remain in force around the examination centres. District Magistrates, senior police officers and their monitoring teams will continuously inspect the examination centres. Adequate police force is being deployed at the centres by the district administration. Various security agencies are maintaining a vigilant watch over suspicious and anti-social elements.UPTET-2026: CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Strict Fairness, Security & Full Support For 19.9 Lakh Candidates Across Uttar PradeshThe Chairman informed, “Strict action will be taken under the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 against any person, institution or concerned party involved in facilitating cheating or affecting the integrity and confidentiality of the examination. The use of any electronic device, mobile phone, etc., by candidates at the examination centres will be completely prohibited. For the convenience of candidates appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test, the district administration has made extensive arrangements for their arrival, stay and departure. The government has also issued directions for adequate security and medical arrangements to deal with any emergency situation.”Commission Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar appealed to all candidates to reach their examination centres on time and strictly comply with the instructions printed on their admit cards. In accordance with the directions of the government, all necessary arrangements have been ensured at the centres in their interest. He stated, "Candidates should not fall prey to any rumours or misinformation and should verify information through the Commission's website at www.upessc.up.gov.in and its 'X' handle @upesscprayagraj."Also Watch:The Chairman said, "The government and the Commission are fully committed to conducting this examination in a completely transparent, fair and integrity-driven manner." He also extended his best wishes to all candidates for a bright future.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the fairness, transparency and credibility of the UPTET-2026 examination are not compromised under any circumstances.VIDEO | Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) chairs a meeting to review preparations for the UPTET 2026 examination.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#Lucknow pic.twitter.com/uY7dZbHfVs— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 30, 2026 "Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)-2026 is an extremely important examination linked to the aspirations of lakhs of youths. Its fairness, transparency and credibility should not be compromised under any circumstances. Conducting the examination is not merely an administrative responsibility but a matter of the government's accountability towards the future of the youth," Adityanath said."Providing every candidate with a safe, well-organised and stress-free environment is the state government's highest priority," he added.He directed that no candidate appearing for the examination should face any difficulty due to lack of transportation, accommodation, security or other basic facilities.Uttar Pradesh Government will conduct a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers, following directions from CM @myogiadityanath. The move aims to provide equal opportunities for employment and promotion, in line with the Supreme Court's mandate. The… pic.twitter.com/cRg8BZTgyc— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 1, 2026 The chief minister was reviewing the preparations for the UPTET-2026 at a high-level meeting on Tuesday. The examination is scheduled to be held on July 2, 3 and 4, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.During the meeting, Adityanath adopted a sensitive approach towards the interests of in-service teachers."Keeping in view the mandatory requirement of the Teacher Eligibility Test, serving teachers should be provided adequate opportunities to establish their eligibility," the chief minister said.Safety of Children In School Buses Is Not Charity Or Convenience: Karnataka HC On School’s Extended Duty Of Care; Refuses To Quash FIR With this objective, he directed the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to conduct a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers so that they receive more opportunities and no teacher has to face difficulties merely due to a lack of opportunity."A large number of candidates will be coming not only from various districts of Uttar Pradesh but also from other states during the examination. Therefore, adequate assistance arrangements should be ensured at railway stations, bus stands and major transport hubs. Candidates should not face any inconvenience in reaching their examination centres," he said.The chief minister directed that all examination centres must have drinking water, clean toilets, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted power supply, fire safety arrangements and emergency medical facilities.Uttarakhand Enforces Minority Education Act, Repeals Madrasa Board Act And Recognition Rules | Video Keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions, the health and disaster management systems should remain fully active. The control rooms established in every district should function effectively and ensure immediate action on any information received, he said.Through video conferencing, the chief minister instructed all district magistrates to mandatorily conduct a full rehearsal of all arrangements one day before the examination to ensure its successful and error-free conduct."The sanctity of the examination is paramount. Only officers and employees with an impeccable reputation should be assigned examination duties. The entire process of storage, transportation and safe dispatch of confidential examination material to the Commission after the examination should be carried out in accordance with the highest security standards," Adityanath said.Kashmir Valley Schools To Observe Summer Vacation From July 6 To 19 Amid Heatwave He also directed strict monitoring of attempts to spread rumours, misleading or false information through social media and other platforms, and instructed that prompt and effective action be taken in such cases.It was informed in the meeting that the UPTET-2026 will be conducted at 955 examination centres established across 60 districts of the state. It will be held in five shifts from July 2 to 4.It was also informed in the meeting that a total of 19,94,661 candidates will appear for the examination. Of these, 17,67,180 candidates are from Uttar Pradesh, while 2,27,481 candidates will be appearing from other states.Solapur ITI Renamed After RSS Leader Madan Das Devi; Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Announces ₹5,400 Crore For Statewide Modernisation It was also discussed that the districts with the highest number of examination centres and candidates include Varanasi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Nagar, Meerut, Mau, Moradabad, Agra and Jaunpur.In Varanasi, 1,27,239 candidates will appear at 68 examination centres. In Prayagraj, 76,634 candidates will appear at 53 examination centres, while in Lucknow, 76,720 candidates will appear at 43 examination centres, the statement said.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Lucknow, June 30: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, “The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)-2026 is an extremely important examination linked to the aspirations of lakhs of youth in the state. Its fairness, transparency and credibility should not be compromised under any circumstances. Conducting the examination is not merely an administrative responsibility but a matter of the government’s accountability towards the future of the youth. Providing every candidate with a safe, well-organised and stress-free environment is the State Government’s highest priority.”He directed that no candidate appearing for the examination should face any difficulty due to lack of transportation, accommodation, security or other basic facilities.The Chief Minister was reviewing the preparations at a high-level meeting on Tuesday for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test-2026, scheduled to be held on July 02, 03 and 04, 2026.Special Provision For TeachersDuring the meeting, the Chief Minister adopted a sensitive approach towards the interests of in-service teachers and took an important decision. He said, “Keeping in view the mandatory requirement of the Teacher Eligibility Test, serving teachers should be provided adequate opportunities to establish their eligibility.”With this objective, he directed the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to conduct a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers so that they receive more opportunities and no teacher has to face difficulties merely due to lack of opportunity.Logistics And Public SupportThe Chief Minister informed, “A large number of candidates will be coming not only from various districts of Uttar Pradesh but also from other states during the examination. Therefore, adequate assistance arrangements should be ensured at railway stations, bus stands and major transport hubs. Candidates should not face any inconvenience in reaching their examination centres.”He further directed that additional transportation arrangements should be made in coordination with the State Road Transport Corporation, Railways and, wherever necessary, private local transport operators. Effective traffic management should be ensured in view of the expected rush before and after the examination, and special arrangements should also be made wherever required.He also directed that the prices of food and beverages should not be increased unnecessarily during the movement of a large number of candidates.Examination Centre ArrangementsThe Chief Minister directed that all examination centres must have drinking water, clean toilets, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted power supply, fire safety arrangements and emergency medical facilities. Keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions, the health and disaster management systems should remain fully active. The control rooms established in every district should function effectively and ensure immediate action on any information received.Through video conferencing, the Chief Minister instructed all District Magistrates to mandatorily conduct a full rehearsal of all arrangements one day before the examination to ensure its successful and error-free conduct.He stated, “The sanctity of the examination is paramount. Only officers and employees with an impeccable reputation should be assigned examination duties. The entire process of storage, transportation and safe dispatch of confidential examination material to the Commission after the examination should be carried out in accordance with the highest security standards.”He also directed strict monitoring of attempts to spread rumours, misleading or false information through social media and other platforms, and instructed that prompt and effective action be taken in such cases.'This Is The Day You've Prepared For': NTA Extends Wishes As NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Set To Begin Under Tight Security | VideoExam Schedule And DataIt was informed in the meeting that the UPTET-2026 will be conducted at 955 examination centres established across 60 districts of the state. The examination will be held in a total of five shifts from July 02 to 04.On July 02, the Upper Primary Level examination will be conducted in both shifts. On July 03, the Upper Primary Level examination will be held in the first shift and the Primary Level examination in the second shift. On July 04, the Primary Level examination will be conducted in the first shift.A total of 19,94,661 candidates will appear for the examination. Of these, 17,67,180 candidates are from Uttar Pradesh, while 2,27,481 candidates will be appearing from other states. The examination will include 1,85,791 in-service teachers and 18,08,870 new candidates.Also Watch:District-Wise DetailsIt was also discussed that the districts with the highest number of examination centres and candidates include Varanasi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Nagar, Meerut, Mau, Moradabad, Agra and Jaunpur.In Varanasi, 1,27,239 candidates will appear at 68 examination centres. In Prayagraj, 76,634 candidates will appear at 53 examination centres, while in Lucknow, 76,720 candidates will appear at 43 examination centres. Special attention is being given to transportation, security, medical assistance and accommodation arrangements in these districts in view of the large number of candidates arriving from other districts and other states.