Uttar Pradesh to Recruit Over 22,000 Teachers to Combat Shortage

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a recruitment drive for over 22,000 teaching positions in secondary schools to address a significant shortage. The Directorate of Secondary Education is gathering data on vacant roles from districts and preparing to submit requisitions to the Selection Commission. If approved, the recruitment will be conducted through an online portal, aiming to enhance the educational landscape across the state. With 22,201 vacancies currently affecting the quality of education, this initiative is crucial for improving the teaching workforce in Uttar Pradesh's schools.

By Ambika Singh Nov 4, 2025, 12:24 IST

Uttar Pradesh's Initiative to Fill Teacher Vacancies

The government of Uttar Pradesh has initiated a significant effort to tackle the critical shortage of teachers in secondary schools. Plans are underway to commence the recruitment process for more than 22,000 teaching positions shortly. The Directorate of Secondary Education has sought information regarding vacant roles from all districts and is preparing to forward these requisitions to the Selection Commission. Once the draft receives approval from the Commission, the recruitment will be facilitated through an online platform, aiming to enhance the educational framework in numerous schools statewide.

Intensified Preparations for Teacher Recruitment

The Directorate of Secondary Education is actively gathering information on vacant teaching roles from 75 districts throughout Uttar Pradesh. The requisitions collected have been forwarded to the Education Services Selection Board. Should the Selection Commission endorse the draft, the entire recruitment process will be managed via the same online portal. Following the Commission's directives, the requisitions will be uploaded, marking the commencement of the recruitment process.

Current Vacancies in Secondary Schools

At present, there are 22,201 vacancies for principals, lecturers, and assistant teachers across 4,512 secondary schools in the state. Among these, over 2,000 positions are for principals, while the remainder are designated for lecturers and assistant teachers. This teacher shortage has been adversely affecting the quality of education in schools.

Online Portal to Streamline Recruitment

An online portal is being developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIC) to expedite the recruitment process. Dr. Brajesh Mishra, Deputy Director of Education (Secondary-3), mentioned that the draft has been submitted to the selection board. Once approved, the recruitment process will commence, effectively addressing the teacher shortage in schools.