Uttar Pradesh TGT Exam 2026: Conducting Across State, Nine Dummy Candidates Caught
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission successfully conducted the written examination for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts across the state on June 3, 2026. The exam was organized at multiple centers covering a wide range of subjects, with strict monitoring to ensure the integrity of the process.
Exam Overview and Subjects Covered
The TGT exam took place in two shifts on the same day. In the first shift, candidates appeared for four subjects: Social Science, Physical Education, Science, and Urdu. This session was held across 514 examination centers statewide.
The second shift covered four other subjects: Hindi, Mathematics, Agriculture, and Music Vocal, conducted at 508 centers throughout Uttar Pradesh.
In total, the written exam spanned eight subjects and was successfully held across 36 districts, reaching a large and diverse group of candidates.
Strict Monitoring and Security Measures
To maintain fairness and transparency, all exam centers were closely supervised by the AI Integrated Control Command Room established by the Commission. This advanced system enabled real-time monitoring of exam activities, helping to identify and prevent any malpractices.
Dummy Candidates Caught During the Exam
Despite stringent measures, impersonation attempts were detected during both shifts. In the first shift, two dummy candidates were caught each in Lucknow, Bareilly, and Chitrakoot, and one each in Jaunpur and Mirzapur. During the second shift, two such impersonators were apprehended in Lucknow, and one in Hathras.
In total, nine fake candidates were arrested immediately by local police, while two others managed to escape from the examination centers. Legal proceedings are underway for all those involved in impersonation.
Candidate Participation Statistics
A total of 2,21,489 candidates appeared for the exam across Uttar Pradesh. The gender distribution was fairly balanced, with female candidates representing 45.41% and male candidates 52.42% of the total test takers.
Conclusion
The Uttar Pradesh TGT exam 2026 was conducted smoothly across numerous centers, aided by advanced surveillance technology to ensure a fair examination environment. The quick detection and arrest of dummy candidates demonstrate the commission’s commitment to upholding examination integrity.
Candidates preparing for future exams can take encouragement from the efficient and organized conduct of this large-scale recruitment test, while authorities continue to enhance security against fraudulent activities.
