Outcry by aspirants over low-number of advertised teacher posts in U.P.
Aspirants in Uttar Pradesh are protesting against the government's decision to advertise only 12,000 teacher vacancies after an eight-year wait. Protesters argue that over 60,000 positions remain vacant and demand a more comprehensive recruitment drive.
Why it matters
The protest highlights significant youth unemployment and dissatisfaction with government recruitment processes in India's most populous state.
After the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) issued an advertisement for over 12,000 posts of Assistant Teachers in schools , recruitment exam aspirants and aspirant collectives on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) alleged that over 20 lakh students have been betrayed by the government, as such a low number of vacancies coming after eight years is a gross injustice amid students wasting years on the examination. They added that government records show more than 60,000 vacant positions for teachers in government schools.
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