Uttar Pradesh to recruit 1.5 lakh government employees in 2026, eyes 10 lakh jobs milestone
The Uttar Pradesh government announced on Thursday that it will recruit 1.5 lakh government employees in 2026. The move is part of a plan to reach 10 lakh government jobs in the past ten years, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked departments to provide vacancy details to speed up the recruitment process according to PTI.The state has already filled over 8.5 lakh positions in the past 8.5 years. The new recruitment will allow the government to meet its decade-long target. The announcement covers multiple departments, including police, education, revenue, health, housing, child development, nutrition, and prisons.The police and education departments will each receive 50,000 posts. The revenue department will have 20,000 positions. Additional vacancies will be in housing, health, child development, nutrition, and prisons. Officials said the distribution is based on current vacancies and department requirements, according to a PTI report.
Recruitment process
Recruitment advertisements are in the final stage of preparation. Some departments have already started the process. Officials have been instructed to provide department-wise vacancy details. This will help ensure timely selection and avoid delays. The government said all recruitments will follow a transparent and merit-based process.The government has set up a monitoring mechanism to track recruitment progress. Departments must report their status regularly. Officials will ensure all steps, from advertisement to appointment, follow the proper rules.
Records and milestones
According to the government, 1.5 lakh posts in a single year is the highest in the state’s history. If the target of 10 lakh jobs is achieved, Uttar Pradesh will become the first state in its history to reach such a figure in a decade. Officials noted that past recruitments have been completed on time and without irregularities.The recruitment drive is expected to create opportunities for young job seekers across the state. The police and education sectors will benefit from additional manpower. Revenue and other departments will also be strengthened. The move is likely to reduce unemployment and increase public service efficiency.Experts said that if implemented efficiently, the drive could serve as a model for other states. The government aims to maintain merit-based selection, ensuring candidates are appointed fairly. Candidates will be selected based on qualification, experience, and performance in recruitment exams.
Timeline and next steps
The government said recruitment advertisements will be published soon. Departments will follow standard procedures for application, screening, and selection. Selected candidates will be notified according to the rules. Some departments have already begun preliminary steps.Officials said candidates should monitor the official state government portals for updates. Documents and eligibility verification will be required before the final appointment. The government emphasised adherence to deadlines to complete recruitment in 2026.
Future outlook
This recruitment drive is likely to reshape the workforce in Uttar Pradesh’s key departments. Police, education, revenue, health, housing, and child development sectors will receive additional staff. The government said this is part of a long-term strategy to strengthen administration and improve service delivery.By filling 1.5 lakh posts, the state moves closer to achieving 10 lakh government jobs in ten years. Officials said transparency and merit will remain central to the process. The drive will also provide stability and employment to thousands of candidates across the state.(With inputs from PTI)
