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UPESSC Releases 2026 Exam Calendar, Resets Assistant Professor Test for April 18–19

The commission says enhanced security will guide the reconducted exams after a paper‑leak investigation led to last year’s cancellation.

Overview

  • The Assistant Professor recruitment under Advertisement No. 51 is now slated for April 18–19, 2026, replacing the cancelled April 2025 exercise.
  • PGT exams are scheduled for May 9–10, TGT for June 3–4, and the UP TET for July 2–4, 2026, according to the official calendar.
  • UPESSC pledged strict security and transparency for all sessions and warned that unfair practices could result in debarment, with admit cards and centre details to follow on the website.
  • News18 reports TGT admit cards are to be issued on May 23, while a separate notice will detail the BEd subject schedule for the Assistant Professor recruitment.
  • Over 82,000 candidates had applied for 910 Assistant Professor posts, and UP TET remains mandatory for teacher appointments after a Supreme Court directive, with the exam last held in 2022.