Lucknow, 02 July (HS): Today is the first day of the written

examination for the Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2026) conducted by the

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj. The first

shift of the examination concluded peacefully. The second shift will be held in

the afternoon, from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. In view of this, strict security

arrangements have been made. Commission Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar said that

the examinations are being held at 955 examination centers in 60 districts of

the state, including Lucknow , Kanpur, and Jaunpur. A total of 19,94,661

registered candidates are participating in the examination. The examination for

upper primary level (classes 6 to 8) candidates will be held in both shifts

today and the first shift on July 3, while the examination for primary level

(classes 1 to 5) candidates will be held in the second shift on July 3 and the

first shift on July 4.

The Chairman stated that the government and the Commission

are committed to conducting this examination in a completely transparent, fair,

and honest manner. To this end, security arrangements and CCTV cameras have

been installed at all examination centers.

The Chairman appealed to all candidates to arrive at the

examination centers on time and strictly follow the instructions printed on

their admit cards. In accordance with government directives, all necessary

arrangements have been made at the centers for their benefit. He urged

candidates not to fall prey to rumors or misinformation and to verify

information on the Commission's website.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi