UP Lecturer Recruitment Exam Conducted Smoothly, Over 1.92 Lakh Candidates Appear

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission successfully concluded the written examination for Lecturer Cadre recruitment across the state on Sunday, with more than 1.92 lakh candidates appearing over two days.

The examination was held in two shifts at multiple centres and was conducted under extensive AI-based surveillance to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice. Commission Chairman Prashant Kumar said the recruitment examination was carried out in a fair, cheating-free and well-organised manner.

According to the Commission, 89,766 candidates appeared for the examination on May 9, recording an attendance rate of 38.04 per cent. Female attendance stood at 34.89 per cent, while male attendance reached 42.26 per cent. On May 10, a total of 1,03,168 candidates appeared, taking the attendance figure to 45.12 per cent, including 41.92 per cent women and 48.08 per cent men. Overall, 1,92,934 candidates took the examination, with a combined attendance of 41.53 per cent.

The examination covered multiple subjects across two sessions. The morning shift included Civics, Mathematics, Economics, Sanskrit and Psychology, while the afternoon shift covered Chemistry, Geography, Hindi and Fine Arts. The first session was conducted from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and the second from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

To strengthen monitoring, all centres were connected to an AI-integrated Control Command Room established by the Commission. Officials, including the chairman, commission members and examination authorities, monitored candidate activities in real time through AI-enabled cameras.

In a pilot initiative introduced at selected centres in Lucknow, OMR answer sheets were scanned immediately inside examination halls after the test concluded. The process was conducted in the presence of candidates, with data instantly secured and monitored live through the AI-based command system.

The Commission also acknowledged the cooperation of district authorities, police officials and examination staff in ensuring the smooth conduct of the recruitment process.