UPPSC LT Grade Recruitment 2025 Preliminary Results Declared, Highlighting Critical Teacher Shortages
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the results of the preliminary examination for the recruitment of LT grade Assistant Teachers and Trained Graduates in government secondary schools for the year 2025. The results, which cover four key subjects, have unveiled a particularly concerning scenario in the field of science education, where the number of qualified candidates is alarmingly low compared to the available vacancies.
Alarming Shortfall in Science Teacher Recruitment
The recruitment drive for science teachers advertised a total of 1,353 posts. This included 764 positions designated for the male branch, 573 for the female branch, and an additional 16 posts under three categories of the Divyangjan Empowerment Department. The preliminary examination was conducted on December 7, 2024, attracting a significant pool of applicants.
Out of the 102,953 candidates who registered for the science examination, 49,538 actually appeared for the test. However, the results reveal that only 329 candidates were declared successful and have qualified to proceed to the main examination. This stark figure raises serious red flags about the future of science education in Uttar Pradesh's government secondary schools.
Even if all 329 successful candidates clear the subsequent main examination, a staggering 1,024 science teaching posts would remain vacant. This potential shortfall underscores a looming crisis in the availability of qualified science educators, which could severely impact the quality of STEM education for students across the state.
Results for Other Subjects: Home Science, Commerce, and Sanskrit
The commission also released results for three other subjects, which show varying levels of candidate success.
Home Science Recruitment: For home science, recruitment is being conducted for 206 posts in the male branch, 163 in the female branch, and three additional posts. The preliminary exam was held on December 21. From a pool of 89,223 registered candidates, 55,475 appeared for the examination. A total of 2,784 candidates were declared successful and have qualified for the main examination.
Commerce Recruitment: In commerce, the recruitment notified 35 posts in the male branch and 23 in the female branch. The preliminary exam, also held on December 21, saw 30,619 candidates appear out of 66,165 registered applicants. The results show that 887 candidates were declared successful and will move forward to the main examination.
Sanskrit Recruitment: For Sanskrit, recruitment is underway for 90 posts in the male branch, 92 in the female branch, and six additional posts. The exam was conducted on December 7. Out of 40,402 registered candidates, 26,273 appeared, and 2,772 qualified for the main examination.
Commission's Analysis and Norms Not Met
According to the UPPSC, in the subjects of science, home science, and Sanskrit, the number of candidates who secured the minimum qualifying marks was insufficient to meet the established norm. The norm typically requires calling candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies for the main examination to ensure a competitive and thorough selection process.
The commission's analysis indicates that this norm could not be fulfilled in these three subjects due to the lower-than-expected number of qualifying candidates. The particularly sharp shortfall in science signals the high likelihood of a substantial number of teaching posts remaining unfilled after the entire recruitment process is complete. This situation calls for urgent attention from educational policymakers to address the underlying issues deterring qualified candidates from pursuing teaching careers in critical subjects like science.
The declaration of these preliminary results marks a crucial step in the LT grade recruitment process for 2025, but it also highlights significant challenges in attracting and retaining qualified teachers, especially in science, which is fundamental for the state's educational and technological advancement.
