The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department has proposed the creation of 1,344 new teaching posts in 163 government secondary schools across the state to strengthen staffing in newly established institutions. The proposal has been submitted to the state government, which is currently assessing its financial implications before granting final approval.

The new positions are intended for schools established under the Chief Minister's announcements, Samagra Shiksha, and the Prime Minister Jan Vikas Programme, with the aim of improving teacher availability and enhancing the quality of secondary education.

420 Lecturer and 924 Assistant Teacher Posts Proposed

According to the proposal, the department has sought approval for 420 Lecturer (Post Graduate Teacher - PGT) posts and 924 LT Grade (Assistant Teacher) posts, taking the total number of new teaching positions to 1,344.

In addition to teaching staff, the proposal includes the creation of 42 Principal posts for intermediate colleges and 121 Headmaster posts for high schools to strengthen academic leadership and school administration.

The department has also recommended the creation of 174 Junior Assistant posts to improve administrative support in these institutions.

Recruitment Through UPPSC and UPSSSC

The proposal states that 50% of the teaching and headship positions will be filled through direct recruitment by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The remaining appointments will be made according to the state's recruitment rules.

Meanwhile, recruitment for the Junior Assistant posts will be carried out through the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).

Officials said the recruitment drive is expected to address faculty shortages and ensure that newly established schools are adequately staffed to deliver quality education.

Schools Established Under Key Education Schemes

The proposed appointments are for 163 government secondary schools, comprising 121 high schools and 42 intermediate colleges, established under various state and central government education initiatives.

These institutions were set up to expand access to secondary education, particularly in underserved regions, but many require additional teaching and administrative staff to function at full capacity.

Government Reviewing Financial Impact

Before approving the proposal, the Uttar Pradesh Government has sought a detailed report on the additional financial burden arising from the creation of the new posts.

Confirming the development, Director of Secondary Education Pratap Singh Baghel said the proposal has been forwarded to the state government for consideration and approval.

Strengthening Secondary Education

Uttar Pradesh currently has 2,460 government secondary schools, including 534 boys' intermediate colleges, 440 girls' intermediate colleges, and 1,486 high schools. These institutions have 10,793 sanctioned lecturer posts and 19,916 assistant teacher posts.

The latest proposal follows the state's ongoing efforts to strengthen the education sector. Last year, the UPPSC initiated recruitment for 7,466 LT Grade Assistant Teacher posts and 1,471 Lecturer posts in government secondary schools.

If approved, the creation of the new posts is expected to improve the student-teacher ratio, enhance academic standards, and strengthen the overall functioning of government secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.