Uttar Pradesh to Recognize Outstanding Teachers with State and Chief Minister’s Awards

Uttar Pradesh is set to honor exceptional teachers with the State Teacher Award and Chief Minister’s Teacher Award. Applications will be accepted online from November 10 to November 30. Eligible candidates include teachers and principals from various secondary schools. The selection process will evaluate performance, student attendance, and more, with final selections completed by January 2027. This initiative aims to recognize and reward the dedication of educators across the state.

By Ambika Singh Nov 6, 2026, 14:59 IST

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Awards Announcement

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to celebrate the exceptional contributions of teachers. The Department of Secondary Education has revealed the application timeline for the prestigious 'State Teacher Award' and the 'Chief Minister’s Teacher Award.' Teachers interested in these accolades can begin submitting their applications online from November 10, with the application window closing on November 30. This opportunity is open to teachers and principals from government, government-aided, Sanskrit, and unaided secondary schools.

Application Timeline and Process

The application period for both awards will run from November 10 to November 30, as per the schedule provided by the Department of Secondary Education. Candidates must apply through the official website: upmsp.edu.in. Pratap Singh Baghel, the Director of Secondary Education, has issued the necessary guidelines for this process, which includes a detailed timeline from application to final selection.

Eligibility Criteria for Awards

Eligibility for the State Teacher Award includes teachers, principals, and headmasters from government secondary schools, government-aided institutions, and Sanskrit secondary schools. In contrast, the Chief Minister’s Teacher Award is open to those in unaided secondary schools.

Selection Process Overview

After the application period, a district-level committee will review submissions from December 1 to December 15. This phase will include application vetting and on-site school verification. Eligible candidates' proposals will then be sent to a divisional-level committee for further evaluation between December 16 and December 30. Subsequently, these proposals will be forwarded to the state-level committee from December 31 to January 14, 2027, which will finalize selections between January 15 and January 24, 2027.

Evaluation Criteria for Selection

The evaluation process will adhere to criteria established in 2022, with a total of 120 marks available. Key factors for assessment will include a teacher’s performance, student attendance, examination results, growth in student enrollment, and effective resource utilization. Additionally, candidates must detail their initiatives to enhance their schools, and selections will be based on these comprehensive evaluations.