Uttar Pradesh Politics & Governance

High Court stays appointment letters in Uttar Pradesh police recruitment

1 October 2026

The Allahabad High Court stayed the issuance of appointment letters for 4,543 Uttar Pradesh police recruitment posts, including sub-inspector, PAC platoon commander and fire-service officer posts. The interim order followed petitions challenging answers in the examination’s answer key and directed the state and recruitment board to respond.

Key Facts

• The Allahabad High Court exercises jurisdiction over Uttar Pradesh.

High Court rejects Shiksha Mitras’ plea to take Special TET

1 October 2026

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by Shiksha Mitras seeking permission to take the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026. It held that the test was a transitional opportunity for eligible in-service regular teachers to meet a required qualification, not a route to recruitment or promotion, and distinguished their legal status from that of Shiksha Mitras.

Key Facts

• Special TET is a transitional opportunity for serving teachers required to pass TET to retain their jobs.

Prayagraj prepares for second phase of Census 2027

1 October 2026

Prayagraj district officials prepared for the second phase of Census 2027, including training plans for field personnel. Self-enumeration was scheduled for 16–30 November 2026, followed by the main enumeration from 1 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 and a revision period from 5–9 January 2027.

Key Facts

• India’s census is a decennial population-counting exercise.

Winter timings take effect in Uttar Pradesh council schools

1 October 2026

Winter timings took effect in Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council primary and upper-primary schools on 1 October. Schools are to operate from 9 am to 3 pm, replacing the summer schedule of 8 am to 2 pm; the revised hours are scheduled to remain in force through 31 March.

Key Facts

• Before the winter timetable, council schools operated from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in summer.

Physical-efficiency test begins for Uttar Pradesh police constable recruitment

1 October 2026

The physical efficiency test (PET) began for recruitment to 32,679 Uttar Pradesh Police constable and equivalent posts, with 67,724 candidates eligible after the written examination. The test was scheduled from 1 to 7 October across five cities. Men must complete a 4.8-kilometre run within 25 minutes and women a 2.4-kilometre run within 14 minutes.

Key Facts

• The physical-efficiency test assesses candidates’ physical capacity through a timed run.

PUCC required for fuel in eight Uttar Pradesh NCR districts

1 October 2026

A “No PUCC, No Fuel” restriction took effect at petrol pumps in eight Uttar Pradesh districts in the National Capital Region: Meerut, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar. Vehicles need a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) to receive petrol or diesel. Petrol pumps were given access to an app to check certificates, although some operational issues were reported.

Key Facts

• The reported order also calls for number-plate recognition cameras at fuel stations.

UPFSDA inspects pharmacies at 12 Lucknow hospitals

2 October 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) conducted inspections at 12 private hospitals in Lucknow and sent 38 medicine samples for laboratory testing. It ordered Apollo Medics’ outpatient pharmacy to close and sealed an unauthorised medicine-storage site at Global Hospital; notices were issued to hospitals and suppliers over regulatory lapses.

Key Facts

• The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 regulates drug import, manufacture and distribution to safeguard quality and safety.

Uttar Pradesh approves Aligarh lock museum project

2 October 2026

Uttar Pradesh approved a ₹37-crore lock museum and urban cultural centre in Aligarh under the Chief Minister’s Global City Development Scheme and released an initial instalment of about ₹10.24 crore. The proposed centre will showcase the city’s lock-making heritage and modern security technologies; a site opposite Jawahar Bhawan is proposed, with construction expected to begin in six to seven months after planning.

Key Facts

• The planned Aligarh lock museum and urban cultural centre have an estimated cost of ₹37 crore.

Noida seeks feedback on revised Sports City layouts

2 October 2026

Noida Authority invited objections and suggestions on revised Sports City layouts submitted by three developers, opening a 15-day public consultation from 28 September. The plans reserve 70% of the land for proposed sports facilities, including two cricket stadiums, two golf courses, ...