The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the UP TGT Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026 on 23 October 2026. A total of 17,735 vacancies of Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale), popularly known as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), will be filled in government-aided non-government secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh: 16,193 posts in boys’ schools and 1,542 posts in girls’ schools.
The online application (OTR-based) starts on 24 October 2026, and the last date to pay the fee is 23 November 2026. The written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. Candidates must hold a graduation degree in the relevant subject, B.Ed and TET, can apply on the official website, www.upessc.up.gov.in. Read the complete article for vacancy, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, salary and the application process.
UP TGT Notification 2026 Out
The official UP TGT Notification 2026 PDF (Advertisement No. 07/2026) has been released on the UPESSC website. It includes subject-wise qualifications, vacancies, exam schemes, reservation rules and other details. Candidates should read it carefully before applying.
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The online registration window is open for one month from 24 October to 23 November 2026. The written exam will be held on 23 & 24 December 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release | 23 October 2026 |
| Online registration (OTR) / application starts | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to pay online application fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date for correction in application | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam district information | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit card / exam centre information | 3 days before the exam |
| UP TGT Exam Date 2026 | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
UP TGT Vacancy 2026
UPESSC has announced 17,735 TGT vacancies across 17 subjects, with Hindi (2,791), English (2,517), Science (2,493) and Social Science (2,482) having the most posts. The vacancies were provided by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Prayagraj, and may increase or decrease.
| School Type | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys’ schools | 6,057 | 3,394 | 13 | 4,069 | 2,660 | 16,193 |
| Girls’ schools | 647 | 304 | 0 | 369 | 222 | 1,542 |
| Total | 6,704 | 3,698 | 13 | 4,438 | 2,882 | 17,735 |
Subject-wise Vacancy
| Subjects | Boys’ Schools | Girls’ Schools | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,539 | 252 | 1,076 | 572 | 4 | 624 | 515 | 2,791 |
| English | 2,340 | 177 | 963 | 544 | 1 | 624 | 385 | 2,517 |
| Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 | 960 | 419 | 1 | 612 | 357 | 2,349 |
| Commerce | 129 | 5 | 40 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 30 | 134 |
| Music (Vocal) | 26 | 61 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 87 |
| Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 | 540 | 231 | 0 | 265 | 253 | 1,289 |
| Urdu | 90 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 13 | 103 |
| Home Science | 686 | 112 | 269 | 184 | 1 | 217 | 127 | 798 |
| Physical Education | 784 | 65 | 344 | 154 | 0 | 223 | 128 | 849 |
| Social Science | 2,265 | 217 | 826 | 599 | 4 | 680 | 373 | 2,482 |
| Art (Chitrakala) | 688 | 87 | 257 | 198 | 1 | 206 | 113 | 775 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 73 | 70 | 0 | 61 | 44 | 248 |
| Sewing (Silai) | 14 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| Ranjan Kala | 74 | 5 | 33 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 79 |
| Science | 2,278 | 215 | 989 | 489 | 1 | 628 | 386 | 2,493 |
| Biology | 632 | 28 | 239 | 135 | 0 | 165 | 121 | 660 |
| Music (Instrumental) | 30 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 60 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 6,704 | 3,698 | 13 | 4,438 | 2,882 | 17,735 |
UPESSC TGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply, a candidate must be an Indian citizen aged 21 to 62 years and hold three qualifications: a graduation (or post-graduation) in the relevant subject, a B.Ed and a TET pass for the upper primary level.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026, and the upper limit equals the superannuation age of 62 years. Applications from candidates above 62 years on 01 July 2026, or without a date of birth, will not be accepted. Only the date of birth on the High School (or equivalent) certificate is valid.
Educational Qualification
For every subject, the candidate needs all three of the following:
- Graduation with the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, or post-graduation with at least 45% marks, from a recognised university or institute in India.
- B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course (B.P.Ed or B.P.E. for Physical Education).
- TET for the upper primary level (classes 6 to 8), conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India, passed successfully.
The candidate must have a valid certificate of the prescribed qualifying exam by 30 June 2027. Subject-specific graduation requirements are given below.
| Subjects | Graduation / PG Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Graduation with Hindi as a subject (50%) or PG (45%), plus Intermediate with Sanskrit or UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad’s Uttar Madhyama |
| English | Graduation with English Literature (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Mathematics | Graduation with Mathematics as a subject (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Commerce | Graduation in Commerce (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Music (Vocal / Instrumental) | Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%); or Sangeet Visharad (Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya) or Sangeet Prabhakar (Prayag Sangeet Samiti) along with graduation (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Sanskrit | Graduation with Sanskrit as a subject (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Urdu | Graduation with Urdu as a subject (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Home Science | Graduation with Home Science as a subject (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Physical Education | Graduation (50%) or PG (45%), plus B.P.Ed or B.P.E. |
| Social Science | Graduation with any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics (50%), or PG in any one of them (45%) |
| Art (Chitrakala) | Graduation with an Art subject or in Fine Arts (50%), or PG (45%) |
| Agriculture | Graduation in Agriculture / Horticulture (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Sewing (Silai) | Graduation in Fashion Designing (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Ranjan Kala | Graduation (50%) or PG (45%), plus a diploma in Fine or Commercial Art with Ranjan Kala from a government-recognised art school (e.g. Madras, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bombay, Shantiniketan) |
| Science | Graduation with Physics and Chemistry (50%) or PG in either subject (45%) |
| Biology | Graduation with Zoology and Botany (50%), or PG in either subject (45%) |
Other Conditions
- Male candidates are not eligible for posts in girls’ schools, except visually impaired candidates for Music.
- Women can apply for boys’ or girls’ schools but must choose only one per subject.
- Only one application per subject and category is valid; if several are submitted, the last one counts.
- A visually impaired person is not ineligible for a Music teacher post.
- Candidates with more than one living spouse are not eligible unless exempted by the Governor.
UP TGT Application Fee 2026
The UP TGT application fee is Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs. 500 for SC/ST and Rs. 300 for PwD candidates. It can be paid online through credit card, debit card or net banking.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| Divyangjan (PwD) | Rs. 300 |
UP TGT Selection Process 2026
Selection is based entirely on the merit list of a 360-mark written exam, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates. There is no interview.
- Written Examination (120 MCQs, 360 marks)
- Document Verification
UP TGT Salary 2026
A UP TGT is placed in Pay Level-7 with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, plus applicable allowances such as DA and HRA as per state rules. School allotment is done by the Director, Secondary Education, UP, Prayagraj, based on candidates’ preferences.
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