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UP Teachers Promotion: Path Cleared for 70,000 Posts Before Diwali
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News18•17-10-2026, 10:15
UP Teachers Promotion: Path Cleared for 70,000 Posts Before Diwali
- •The Uttar Pradesh government has cleared the path for the promotion of nearly 70,000 teachers across basic and secondary education departments.
- •The Basic Education Council has issued strict instructions to complete the entire promotion process by November 7.
- •About 6,000 teachers in government and aided secondary schools will now receive selection and promotional pay scales twice a year in January and July.
- •A special committee has been formed at the district level under the DIET Principal for fair verification of the seniority list, with TET being mandatory for promotion.
- •The department has ordered the clearance of pending arrears for 335 teachers by November 5, resolving long-standing financial matters.
Key Questions Answered
The Basic Education Council has issued instructions to complete the teacher promotion process by November 7, 2026, after a nearly 10-year wait.
Passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory. Additionally, candidates need a minimum of 5 years of continuous teaching experience for Junior Basic School Headmaster or Assistant Teacher posts, and at least 3 years for Senior Basic School Headmaster.
Teachers will now receive the benefit of selection and promotional pay scales twice a year, specifically in January and July, instead of once a year in most districts.
