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UPPSC BEO Recruitment 2025: Rules Amended, Legal Hurdles Cleared for 134 Vacancies – Details Inside

UP BEO Jobs 2025: No Equivalence Clause in New Rules, Recruitment Notification Soon
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has paved the way for fresh recruitment to the post of Block Education Officer (BEO) in the state’s Basic Education Department. A total of 134 vacant posts are set to be filled through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), with a formal advertisement expected soon.

In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh Educational (General Education Cadre) Service Revised Rules, 1992, have been amended and notified following the Governor’s approval. This amendment includes crucial changes to the educational qualification criteria, aimed at eliminating recurring legal complications related to degree equivalency.

Removal of “Equivalence” Clause

Previously, the eligibility clause allowed candidates with a postgraduate degree or an equivalent qualification to apply. The revised rules now strictly recognize postgraduate degrees from recognized universities, deemed universities, or institutions, without referring to “equivalence.”

This change is expected to eliminate ambiguity and prevent ineligible candidates from applying based on loosely defined equivalent qualifications, which had led to multiple litigations in past recruitments.

Change in Preferential Qualification

The revised rules have also made changes to the preferential qualifications:

Earlier, LT Diploma, BTC, B.Ed, or equivalent degrees were considered for preference.

Now, only B.Ed from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will be considered for preferential treatment, provided other things are equal.

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Background & Upcoming Recruitment

The Directorate of Education has already forwarded a requisition for 134 BEO vacancies to the UPPSC. With the revised rules now in place, the commission is expected to release the official recruitment advertisement soon.

The last BEO recruitment was conducted in 2019, in which 309 candidates were selected.

Implications of the Amendment

Education experts and legal analysts view this revision as a positive step toward streamlining recruitment and reducing the risk of judicial delays due to disputed qualifications. It ensures that only genuinely qualified candidates enter the selection process, aligning with the Merit-based Hiring Mandate and improving transparency.

Under Framework

The UPPSC BEO Recruitment 2025 is set to be launched under a clearer and legally sound framework, thanks to the removal of the “equivalence” ambiguity and the streamlined preferential qualification criteria. Aspiring candidates are advised to keep an eye out for the upcoming official notification, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

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