UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
UPESSC has opened applications for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Graduates with B.Ed. and upper primary TET can apply online from 24 October to 23 November 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 23–24 December 2026.
- Total posts
- 17,735
- Last date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate / Post Graduate
- Age limit
- 21–62 yrs
01Important dates
- Notification Released
- 23 Oct 2026
- Application Begin
- 24 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 23 Nov 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Correction Window
- Till 2026-11-26
- Exam Date
- 23 Dec 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
02Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS / Others
- ₹1,000
- SC / ST
- ₹500
- PwD (Divyang)
- ₹300
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03Age limit
21–62years
As on 01 Jul 2026
Minimum age is 21 years as on 1 July 2026; the upper limit is the superannuation age of 62 years.
04How to apply for UP TGT 2026
- 01Read the detailed advertisement 07/2026 and check the subject-wise vacancies and eligibility for your subject.
- 02Open the UPESSC application portal and complete One Time Registration (OTR) with your basic details.
- 03Log in with your OTR credentials and open the TGT (Advt. 07/2026) application form.
- 04Fill in the form in English and upload your photo and signature (JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB) and certificates (PDF, 20–200 KB).
- 05Pay the application fee online by 23 November 2026.
- 06Submit the form and keep three printouts — two are needed at document verification.
Vacancy details
17,735 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (TGT) – Boys' SchoolsGraduation with the concerned subject and at least 50% marks (or post-graduation with at least 45%), B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and TET (upper primary level, classes 6–8) passed, conducted by the UP Government or Government of India. Subject-specific conditions are in the detailed advertisement. | 16,193 |
| Assistant Teacher (TGT) – Girls' SchoolsGraduation with the concerned subject and at least 50% marks (or post-graduation with at least 45%), B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and TET (upper primary level, classes 6–8) passed, conducted by the UP Government or Government of India. Subject-specific conditions are in the detailed advertisement. | 1,542 |
Full details
About UP TGT 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, released Advertisement No. 07/2026 on 23 October 2026 to fill 17,735 vacant posts of Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Scale) in non-government aided secondary schools run under the Secondary Education Department of Uttar Pradesh. Of these, 16,193 posts are in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools. Selected teachers will teach classes 6 to 10.
The subject-wise and category-wise split of posts (boys/girls, General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) is given in Table 01 of the detailed advertisement — check your subject there before applying.
One Time Registration (OTR) first
UPESSC now uses a One Time Registration system. You must complete OTR before the TGT application form opens for you. The form has to be filled in English, and the fee must be paid by 23 November 2026 — an application without a completed payment is not accepted.
Salary
The post carries Pay Level 7, with basic pay from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month, plus allowances as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Exam pattern
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
- All questions are multiple choice with four options.
- Each correct answer earns 3 marks; each wrong or multiple answer loses 1 mark.
- Duration is 2 hours.
- The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English), except for language subjects.
Selection process
Selection is made on the merit list of the written exam. Shortlisted candidates are then called for document verification. If two candidates have equal marks, the higher graduation percentage ranks first, then the higher training qualification percentage, and then the older candidate.
How to prepare
The official syllabus is available on upessc.up.gov.in. Since 90 of the 120 questions come from your teaching subject, focus most of your time there, and use the 30 General Knowledge questions to build a lead. Practise with the negative marking in mind: with +3 for a right answer and −1 for a wrong one, a blind guess on a four-option question gains nothing on average, so attempt a question when you can rule out at least one option.
Important links
- Apply Online (OTR & Application)Official site
- Detailed Advertisement 07/2026 (PDF)Official site
- Short Notice with Dates (PDF)Official site
- UPESSC Official WebsiteOfficial site
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UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Online Form: FAQs
What is the last date to apply for UP TGT 2026?
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The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 23 November 2026. Corrections can be made until 26 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in UP TGT 2026?
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There are 17,735 posts in total: 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools.
When is the UP TGT 2026 exam?
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The written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
What is the age limit for UP TGT 2026?
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Candidates must be at least 21 years old on 1 July 2026. The upper limit is the retirement age of 62 years.
Is TET required for UP TGT 2026?
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Yes. Along with graduation and B.Ed., you need to have passed the upper primary level (classes 6–8) TET conducted by the UP Government or Government of India.
What is the application fee for UP TGT 2026?
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₹1,000 for General, OBC, EWS and others, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for persons with disabilities.
Is there negative marking in the UP TGT exam?
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Yes. Each correct answer gets 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong or multiple answer.