PRAYAGRAJ, June 25 -- : In a bid to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has allotted examination centres for UPTET-2026 outside candidates' home districts.

According to district-wise information released by the commission, women candidates have been assigned centres in neighbouring districts, while male candidates have been allotted centres outside their home divisions.

For example, women candidates from Prayagraj have been allotted centres in Pratapgarh and Jaunpur. Male candidates from the Prayagraj division will appear for the examination in districts under the Varanasi or Lucknow divisions.

Officials said the move is aimed at maintaining the fairness and int...