PRAYAGRAJ, June 27 -- The Basic Education Council of Uttar Pradesh has reported a surplus of assistant teachers in 16,475 government-run primary (classes 1 to 5) schools, while 39,536 schools have more principals than required.

Similarly, according to officials from the state Basic Education Department, 4,145 upper primary schools (classes 6 to 8) have a surplus of assistant teachers, while 3,638 schools have more principals than necessary.

For the 2025-26 academic session, the council has released a list on its portal outlining vacancies and surplus teachers to facilitate intra-district transfers and adjustments. As per the list, 29,935 government primary schools are in need of assistant teachers, while 14,245 schools require principal...