PRAYAGRAJ, June 13 -- In a major administrative oversight, two teachers who passed away five years ago have been promoted to positions of Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) and equivalent roles in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting a significant failure in record scrutiny before departmental advancements.

The departmental promotion committee (DPC) cleared the promotions during meetings held at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on April 16 and 17 based on a list submitted by the Directorate of Education.

Subsequently, on May 26, promotion orders were issued for 164 officers of the inspection branch (block education officers), 159 teachers of the women's teaching branch and 167 teachers of the men's teaching branch for appointment as...