The Commission shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-
a. to prepare guidelines on matters relating to the method of direct recruitment of teachers or instructors;
b. to conduct examinations, where necessary, and hold interviews and select candidates for appointment as teachers or instructors;
c. to conduct and organize the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test;
d. to select and invite experts and to appoint examiners for the purposes of clause (b);
e. to make recommendations regarding the appointment of selected candidates;
f. to obtain periodical returns or other information from institutions regarding the strength of the teachers or instructors and the vacancies for the appointment of teachers or instructors from Authorized Officer through State Government;
g. to fix the emoluments, and travelling and other allowances of the experts;
h. to administer the funds placed at the disposal of the Commission;
i. to perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be prescribed or as may be incidental or conducive to discharge of its functions under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder;
j. to follow the provisions of the policy/procedure made from time to time by the Department of Personnel, Uttar Pradesh regarding selection/appointment.