UPESSC: Assistant Professor Exam Cancelled/UP Govt Orders Re-Exam After Paper Leak & Serious Irregularities
The Uttar Pradesh government has officially cancelled the UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment examination following the discovery of serious irregularities, including a confirmed paper leak.
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The decision was taken after a confidential investigation by the Special Task Force (STF) revealed large-scale manipulation in the examination process conducted last year.
Why Was the UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Cancelled?
According to the official statement, the examination conducted by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) was cancelled due to:
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Leakage of question papers
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Unauthorized access to moderated question sets
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Candidate impersonation and organized cheating
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Illegal monetary transactions linked to the exam process
The matter came to light after intelligence inputs suggested systematic fraud during the April 2025 examination.
STF Investigation: What Was Found?
The Uttar Pradesh government directed the STF to conduct a discreet investigation. The findings were serious:
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A question paper racket was operating during the exam
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Question papers were accessed during the moderation stage
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Papers were allegedly sold to candidates in exchange for money
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Three accused were arrested during the probe
Arrested Accused
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Mehboob Ali
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Baijnath Pal
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Vinay Pal
An FIR has been registered at Vibhutikhand Police Station, Lucknow, under relevant sections.
Resignation of UPESSC Chairperson
To ensure fairness and transparency, the then Chairperson of UPESSC resigned in September 2025, after it emerged that:
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One of the arrested accused was serving as her confidential assistant
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The accused had access to sensitive examination material
This step was taken to prevent any conflict of interest during the investigation.
Government’s Official Stand
The Uttar Pradesh government clarified that:
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The exam cancellation was necessary to protect genuine candidates
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No compromise will be made with exam integrity
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All recruitment exams must be fair, transparent, and leak-free
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Strict legal action will be taken against everyone involved in malpractice
The government has also instructed UPESSC to re-conduct the Assistant Professor examination with improved safeguards.
What Happens Next for Candidates?
Candidates who appeared in the cancelled exam should note:
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❌ The previous exam stands null and void
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✅ A fresh examination will be conducted
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📢 New dates and notification will be announced separately
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🧾 Previous applications are likely to be considered (final clarity awaited)
Candidates are advised to avoid rumours and follow only official updates.
NaukriBee Insight
Exam cancellations are painful — but allowing a tainted result would be worse.
By cancelling the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam, the government has chosen fairness over convenience, ensuring that merit, not money, decides academic careers.
If you are a genuine aspirant:
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Keep your documents ready
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Resume preparation calmly
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Trust the process — this reset protects your future
FAQs – UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Cancellation
Q1. Is the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam officially cancelled?
Yes. The UP government has officially cancelled it.
Q2. What was the main reason for cancellation?
Confirmed paper leak and serious examination irregularities.
Q3. Will the exam be conducted again?
Yes. The government has ordered a fresh, transparent examination.
Q4. How many people were arrested?
Three accused have been arrested so far.
Q5. When will the new exam date be announced?
No date yet. UPESSC will issue a fresh notification.
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