Lucknow, 22 September 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday distributed appointment letters to 3,567 newly selected candidates for teaching and leadership posts in non-government-aided secondary schools at an event held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.
Who received letters
The appointment letters were issued by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. The recruits include those selected for the posts of Principals/Headmasters, Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), and Trained Graduate Teachers/Assistant Teachers (TGT) in the non-government-aided secondary education sector across the state.
- Number of appointees: 3,567
- Posts: Principals/Headmasters, Lecturers (PGT), Assistant Teachers (TGT)
- Issuing authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
- Venue: Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
- Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Chief Minister's message
At the function, the Chief Minister underlined that the role of teachers extends beyond covering the syllabus to protecting students from "all kinds of negativity" and ensuring their "all-round development." He congratulated the newly selected candidates and their families, and emphasised the moral and social responsibilities that accompany the appointments.
"Under the fair and transparent recruitment process, today in Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission distributed appointment letters to 3,567 selected candidates for Principals/Headmasters/Lecturers (PGT)/Assistant Teachers (TGT) for non-government-aided secondary schools," the Chief Minister said.
The Chief Minister also warned sternly against corruption in schools, stating that any demand for illicit transactions from principals, headmasters, lecturers or teachers would lead to prosecution and imprisonment.
Skill development and administrative remarks
Adityanath noted that the state government is collaborating with major industrial houses to develop new skill development programmes, signalling a drive to align school education with employability and industry needs. He further contrasted the specialised training required for teaching with administrative roles, observing that effective administration does not automatically translate into effective classroom teaching — underlining the need for teacher training and professionalisation.
The chief minister also referred to an appointment made to head anti-corruption efforts in the education domain, naming Prashant Kumar as chairman for a body to combat corruption — a reference reported during his address at the event.
What candidates and stakeholders should note
Candidates who received appointment letters should follow the instructions on their official communications and complete any registration, verification or joining formalities as directed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission and the concerned school authorities. Parents and students may wish to monitor official updates from the Commission for timelines and procedural details.
For authoritative information, check the official notifications and appointment orders published by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission on its website or through its authorised circulars and press releases.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total appointees | 3,567 |
| Posts covered | Principals/Headmasters, PGTs, TGTs (non-government-aided secondary schools) |
| Issuing authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Venue | Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow |
| Date | 22 September 2026 |
This large-scale induction will affect staffing across non-government secondary schools in India's most populous state and forms part of the state's broader initiatives on teacher recruitment, skill development collaboration with industry, and anti-corruption measures in education administration.
If you are among the selected candidates, please preserve your appointment letter and follow instructions from the Commission for subsequent steps such as document verification, medical clearance or joining formalities. Keep checking the Commission's official channels for any updates or clarifications.
