The Allahabad High Court has called upon the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) to respond to a petition concerning allegedly incorrect questions in the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) English recruitment examination. This directive was issued during a hearing presided over by Justice Siddharth Nandan on August 5, 2026.

During the proceedings, the court mandated that the UPESSC must file an affidavit within three weeks. This affidavit is expected to clarify the Commission’s intended course of action regarding the disputed examination questions. The Secretary and Controller of Examinations from the Commission appeared in court to address related concerns.

The lawsuit has been brought forward by Aditya Kumar Singh, along with 17 other candidates. They have raised challenges concerning a total of 41 questions posed in the TGT English examination, alleging that some of these questions may not be appropriate or valid.

Requirements for Further Submissions

The High Court instructed the UPESSC to furnish responses to the remaining eight contentious questions by August 17. This measure is designed to allow the petitioners’ legal representatives time to prepare detailed objections concerning those specific items.

Legal representatives of the petitioners have expressed their intention to contest the validity of the questioned items, aiming to ensure that the recruitment process adheres to appropriate standards. They seek clarity and fairness in the examination process, with hopes that their concerns will be adequately addressed by the Commission.

The case is particularly significant, as it could potentially impact the livelihoods and careers of numerous candidates who have invested time and resources into preparing for the TGT examinations. The judicial response may set a precedent for how similar disputes are managed in the future.

Next Steps and Future Hearing Date

The Allahabad High Court has scheduled the matter for further hearing on September 1, 2026. This timeline allows for the UPESSC to gather and present all necessary documentation and responses, which may sway the court’s decision on the legitimacy of the questions in dispute.

The impending court date serves as a crucial milestone for all involved parties. It will provide an opportunity for the petitioners to further argue their case, contingent on the responses received from the UPESSC concerning the contested questions.

The outcome of this hearing could have far-reaching implications for the selection processes used in educational recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in such examinations. As developments unfold, various stakeholders will be monitoring the situation closely, aiming for a resolution that upholds fairness and justice in the assessment of candidates.

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