Uttar Pradesh Politics & Governance

UPERC questions proposed 10% fuel surcharge on June bills

1 June 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission questioned the proposed 10% fuel surcharge on June electricity bills and sought a response from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) within seven days. The commission asked about the basis for the calculation and the inclusion of older dues; its intervention was an interim step, with the final outcome not established in the supplied coverage.

Key Facts

• UPPCL is Uttar Pradesh’s state-owned company responsible for electricity transmission and distribution.

DDU approves new institutes and courses

1 June 2026

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University’s Academic Council approved the establishment of institutes for media, film and communication, and forensic science. It also approved an Institute of Library and Information Science, with B.Lib.I.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. courses planned from the 2026–27 academic session, and decided to introduce an M.Sc. Forensic Science course.

Key Facts

• The media, film and communication institute is intended to promote career-oriented, contemporary education.
• The forensic science institute and course aim to provide students with modern opportunities in science and technology.

Allahabad High Court announces 543 recruitment vacancies

1 June 2026

The Allahabad High Court issued a short notice for 543 vacancies: 138 Review Officers, 380 Assistant Review Officers and 25 Computer Assistants. The detailed notification, including the full eligibility criteria and application schedule, was yet to be issued.

Key Facts

• Review Officers, Assistant Review Officers and Computer Assistants enter the High Court’s general office cadre through competitive examination.

India–Oman CEPA takes effect, with potential benefits for Uttar Pradesh export clusters

1 June 2026

The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement took effect on 1 June 2026, providing India duty-free access on more than 98% of Oman’s tariff lines, as described in the supplied coverage. Bhadohi’s carpet industry and Moradabad’s handicrafts and metalware were identified as Uttar Pradesh sectors with potential to benefit; higher exports and employment were projections, not reported outcomes.

Key Facts

• Potential beneficiaries in Bhadohi include handloom weavers, dyeing and packing units, transport companies and export agencies.

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves maize MSP increase and public-service measures

2 June 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved raising the maize minimum support price from ₹2,225 to ₹2,400 per quintal, with procurement scheduled from 15 June to 31 July at 150 centres and a target of 25,000 metric tonnes. It also approved 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses for 18 cities and five new jails in Moradabad, Lalitpur, Auraiya, Kanpur and Bhadohi; these were planned measures, not completed projects.

Key Facts

• Minimum Support Price is a government-set floor price intended to remunerate farmers for selected crops.

Uttar Pradesh issues inter-district transfer policy for secondary teachers

3 June 2026

Uttar Pradesh issued its 2026–27 inter-district transfer and adjustment policy for teachers in government high schools and intermediate colleges. Transfers are capped at 20% of the relevant cadre, with provision for the departmental minister to raise the limit if required; the policy prioritises surplus-teacher adjustment and gives disability-based preference in transfer decisions.

Key Facts

• The policy prioritises adjusting teachers declared surplus before other transfers.
• Teachers with disabilities receive priority in adjustment and transfer decisions.

Uttar Pradesh imposes six-month strike ban in public services

3 June 2026

Uttar Pradesh imposed a six-month prohibition on strikes in public services under the Essential Services Maintenance Act , 1966. The restriction applies to state-controlled public services and specified bodies, including corporations and local authorities; the reported scope also includes government offices, boards and municipal bodies.

Key Facts

• ESMA aims to maintain essential services whose disruption could affect normal public life.
• The six-month strike restriction also covers state-controlled corporations and local authorities.

UPSSSC releases June–September recruitment schedule

3 June 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released a schedule for recruitment processes covering 10,445 Group C posts from June to September 2026. The calendar listed medical examinations for 709 Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts from 15 to 20 June, and written examinations for pharmacist and BCG technician posts on 29 and 30 June, respectively.

Key Facts

• UPSSSC is the state body authorized to conduct examinations for appointments to Uttar Pradesh government Group C and Group D posts.

Two-lane Dhamola bridge opens to traffic in Saharanpur

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