UP PGT Written Examination 2026 was conducted 9th and 10th May 2026 for 624 Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) posts. The exam was conducted for total 18 subjects (English, Civics, Mathematics, Economics, Sanskrit, Psychology, Chemistry, Geography, Hindi, Arts, etc). In this article, we have shared subject-wise UP PGT Question Papers conducted on both days and in all 4 shifts. Scroll down the article and download the question paper for your respective subject.
UP PGT Question Paper 2026 Out
The UP PGT Exam 2026 was held in offline (OMR-based) mode across two shifts daily — the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM — at designated exam centres across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who sat for the exam this year, along with aspirants preparing for the upcoming cycle, are encouraged to download the UP PGT Question Paper to evaluate the exam’s difficulty level and understand the topic-wise weightage of the questions asked.
As per data received 1,92,934 candidates have appeared in all 4 shifts (41.53%) for 624 vacancies and the official UP PGT Answer Key 2026 released on 12th May 2026 at the official website.
| UPESSC PGT Question Paper 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam Name | UG PGT Exam 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Candidates Appeared | 1,92,934 (41.53%) |
| Type of Question | Objective-type questions |
| Total Question | 125 |
| Exam Date | 9 & 10 May 2026 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 425 |
| Marks for Each Correct Answer | +3.4 marks |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Concerned Subject |
UP PGT 10 May Question Paper 2026 PDF
On 10th May, the exam is also to be held in 2 shifts (9:30 am to 11:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) for various subjects. As the exam is over for 1st shift, we have provided subject-wise UP PGT Question Papers in the table below.
| UP PGT 10 May Paper 2026 PDF (Subject-wise) |
| UP PGT Civics Paper PDF |
| UP PGT Hindi Paper PDF |
| UP PGT Geography Paper PDF |
| UP PGT Economics Paper PDF |
| UP PGT Arts Paper PDF |
| UP PGT Sanskrit Paper PDF (to be shared soon) |
| UP PGT Psychology Paper PDF (to be shared soon) |
| UP PGT Chemistry Paper PDF (to be shared soon) |
UP PGT Question Paper 2026 PDF (9 May)
Here we have provided the UP PGT Question Paper 2026 PDF for the exam conducted on 9th May 2026. The question paper consists of a total of 125 objective-type questions for 3.4 marks each. The duration to solve the complete question paper is 2 hours. You can download the subject-wise question paper using the direct link shared here.
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UP PGT Exam Analysis 2026
Based on the reviews and feedback from candidates who took the exam on 9 May 2026, the exam was of Moderate to Difficult Difficulty.
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
| Conceptual Questions | Moderate to Difficult |
| Fact-Based Questions | Moderate |
| Numerical Questions | Difficult |
| Time Management | Difficult |
| Overall Exam Level | Moderate to Difficult |
| Physics Paper Level | Difficult to Very Difficult |
UP PGT Exam 2026 Statistics
UP PGT Exam for Physical Science, Biology, Home Science, History, and Education posts was conducted on 9th May 2026. A total of 89,766 candidates appeared for the exam. UP PGT Exam for Civics, Mathematics, Economics, Sanskrit, Psychology, Chemistry, Geography, Hindi, and Arts was condutced on 10th May 2026 in which 1,03,168 candidates appeared.
| Exam Date | Total Appeared Candidates | Attendance (Male) | Attendance (Female) |
| 9th May 2026 | 89,766 | 42.26% | 34.89% |
| 10th May 2026 | 1,03,168 | 49.08% | 41.92% |
| Total | 1,92,934 | 41.53% (overall) | |
UP PGT 2026 Exam Schedule
| Exam Day and Date | Shifts | Time | Subject Name |
| 09 May 2026 (Saturday) | Shift 1 | 09:30 am – 11:30 am | Physics |
| Biology | |||
| Home Science | |||
| History | |||
| Education | |||
| Shift 2 | 02:30 pm– 04:30 pm | English | |
| Agriculture | |||
| Commerce | |||
| Sociology | |||
| 10 May 2026 (Sunday) | Shift 1 | 09:30 am – 11:30 am | Civics |
| Mathematics | |||
| Economics | |||
| Sanskrit | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Shift 2 | 02:30 pm – 04:30 pm | Chemistry | |
| Geography | |||
| Hindi | |||
| Arts |
UP PGT Question Paper Structure 2026
The structure of the Uttar Pradesh PGT Question Paper 2026 is as follows.
- Type of Question: Objective-type questions
- Total Question: 125
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 425
- Marks for Each Correct Answer: +3.4 marks
- Negative Marking: No
- Subjects: General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Concerned Subject
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Expected Minimum Qualifying Marks | Expected Qualifying Percentage |
| General (UR) | 40% | 40% |
| OBC | 35% | 35% |
| SC | 35% | 35% |
| ST | 35% | 35% |
| PwD | 35% | 35% |
How is UP PGT Question Paper useful for Candidates?
- The question paper simplifies your exam preparation strategy. You get to know the questions that were asked previously, and it lets you know the prepare accordingly for the exam.
- Question papers help you to know the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions.
- Reviewing exam papers helps find common topics and question trends.
- Solving Question papers increases confidence, reduces stress, and helps ensure thorough preparation.
- Practising with exam papers allows for self-assessment, helping candidates evaluate their performance, recognise weak spots, and improve.
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