The UP Government Has Announced 1.5 Lakh Government Positions In 2026

The government of Uttar Pradesh has revealed to the public a large-scale recruitment campaign that will cover around 1.5 lakh government jobs in 2026. This plan, which has been greenlit by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is expected to achieve the target of 10 lakh government jobs created in a period of ten years by the end of 2026.

Key Departmental Vacancies

Recruitment will be undertaken in different sectors, while the following areas will have the most emphasis:

• Police Department (~50,000 posts): It covers about 30,000 constables, 5,000 sub-inspectors, and 15,000 other specialised roles together with the technical staff.

• Education Department (~50,000 posts): The area of assistant teachers, lecturers, and principals mainly.

• Revenue Department (~20,000 posts): Mainly for Lekhpal land recorder.

• Other Departments (~30,000 posts): Consists of openings in Health, Housing Development, Prisons, and Child Development and Nutrition.

Execution and Goals :

• Government jobs exceeding 8.5 lakhs were filled by 2017, and completing this drive would herald Uttar Pradesh as the very first state to deliver 10 lakh jobs within a decade.

• Departments will ask for the recruitment ads to be released just in time by quickly finalising the vacancies.

• With online Apps, the whole process of recruitment will be merit-based and transparent.

For future updates and official notifications, it is recommended that job seekers check the Official Uttar Pradesh Government Portal and specialised department websites, such as the UP Police Recruitment Board, on a regular basis.

Major Recruitment Boards :

• Police Department (about 50,000 posts): The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is responsible for the recruitment process.  Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB).

• Education Department (approximately 50,000 posts): The UP Education Service Selection Commission, or UPPSC, for higher positions, is responsible for the selection of teachers and staff, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) 

• Revenue Department (around 20,000 posts): The UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) oversees the appointment of Lekhpal and other Group ‘C’ posts. UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).