Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) conducts the UP PGT exam to recruit eligible candidates for the Post Graduate Teacher posts. Candidates preparing for the exam are advised to thoroughly review the UP PGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 to understand the topics covered, marking scheme, and other important details.
Knowing the subject-wise topics helps candidates to prepare in the right direction rather than wasting their time on irrelevant topics. Candidates can check the complete subject-wise topics list and exam format from this article.
UP PGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The syllabus includes questions from the topics of General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and the Concerned Subject. Knowing the subject-wise syllabus provides candidates with clarity on what to study and what to skip, preventing them from wasting time on irrelevant topics. Candidates can download the UP PGT syllabus PDF from the article, as it is important to know the actual curriculum of the exam to practice well.
| UP PGT Syllabus 2026- Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | UP PGT Examination 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test- Interview- Documentation |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark |
| Mode of Exam | Offline mode |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 mark |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type questions |
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UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026
UPSESSB conducts an offline examination for the appointment of UP PGT teachers. The examination pattern for the UP PGT recruitment 2026 is as follows:
| UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026 | |
| Parameters | PGT |
| Mode of Exam | Offline mode |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 360 |
| Type of questions | Objective-type questions |
| Marks for Correct answer | +3 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 marks |
| Related Subjects In Written Exam | General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Concerned Subject |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Interview |
Key Changes in UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026
The revised examination pattern introduces several important changes that candidates should understand before beginning their preparation:
- General Studies has been added - The revised written examination includes 30 General Studies questions.
- Subject questions reduced - The number of questions from the concerned subject has been reduced from 125 to 90.
- Total questions are 120 - Candidates will now answer 120 objective-type questions in the written examination.
- Total Marks are 360 - The revised written paper will carry a total of 360 marks.
- Negative marking introduced - 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- PGT interview remains: Candidates appearing for the PGT examination is 40 mark interview after qualifying in the written examination.
- Broader syllabus - Along with subject knowledge, candidates must now prepare General Studies topics, including Current Affairs, Teaching & Research Aptitude, ICT, Environment, Indian History & Geography, Indian Constitution and Economy.
| Particulars | Earlier Exam Pattern | Revised Exam Pattern 2026 |
| Total Questions | 125 questions | 120 questions |
| Subject Questions | 125 | 90 |
| General Studies | Not included | 30 questions |
| Total Marks | Based on the previous pattern | 360 marks |
| Question Type | Objective | Objective |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking | 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Written Exam Focus | Concerned subject only | Subject Knowledge + General Studies |
| General Studies Topics | Not applicable | Current Affairs, Teaching & Research Aptitude, ICT, Environment, Indian History & Geography, Constitution, Economy, etc. |
| PGT Interview | Included | 40-mark interview continues |
| Selection Structure | Written Exam + PGT Interview | Written Exam followed by PGT Interview for PGT candidates |
UP PGT Syllabus 2026
Candidates can check the topics asked in the exam for the Post Graduate Teacher posts from here.
UP PGT English Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
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| Literature |
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UP PGT Mathematics Syllabus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- Integral math
- Differential equation
- Vector analysis
- Statics
- DynamicsAlgebra
- Set theory and Operations
- Group theory
- Linear Transformation and Matrix
- Coordinate geometry
- Determinant
- Matrix
UP PGT Hindi Syllabus
- गद्य साहित्य का विकास- निबन्ध, नाटक, कहानी, उपन्यास, आलोचना। हिन्दी की लघु विधाओं का विकासात्मक परिचय, जीवनी, संस्मरण, आत्मकथा, रेखाचित्र, यात्रा-साहित्य, गद्यकाव्य एवं व्यंग्य।
- काव्य शास्त्र – अवयव, भेंद, रस, छन्द, अलंकार, काव्यगुण, काव्यदोष, शब्द शक्तियाँ।
- हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहासः आदिकालीन साहित्य की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियां, भक्तिकाल, सन्तकाव्य, सूफीकाव्य, रामभक्ति काव्य, कृष्ण भक्ति काव्य, रीतिकाव्य धारा, रीतिबद्ध, रीतिमुक्त, रीतिसिद्ध, भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, नयी कविता।
- भाषा विज्ञान- हिन्दी की उप भाषाएं, विभाषाएं, बोलियां, हिन्दी शब्द सम्पदा, हिन्दी की ध्वनियां।
- व्याकरण – हिन्दी की वर्तनी, सन्धि, समास, लिंग, वचन, कारक, विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, वाक्य शुद्धि, मुहावरा लोकोक्ति।
- संस्कृत-साहित्य : (क) संस्कृत साहित्य के प्रमुख रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएं, भास, कालीदास, भारवी, माघ, दण्डी, भवभूति, श्री हर्ष मम्मट, विश्वनाथ, राजशेखर ।
(ख) व्याकरण – सन्धि, स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग समास, विभक्ति, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप, काल अनुवाद ।
UP PGT Syllabus PDF
| Subject | Syllabus PDF |
| Physical Education | Download PDF |
| Urdu | Download PDF |
| Art | Download PDF |
| Sociology | Download PDF |
| Education | Download PDF |
| Civics | Download PDF |
| Commerce | Download PDF |
| Biology | Download PDF |
| Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| English | Download PDF |
| Chemistry | Download PDF |
| Physics | Download PDF |
| Mathematics | Download PDF |
| Hindi | Download PDF |
| Psychology | Download PDF |
| Logic | Download PDF |
| History | Download PDF |
| Geography | Download PDF |
| Economics | Download PDF |
| Military Science | Download PDF |
| Music Instrumental | Download PDF |
| Music Vocal | Download PDF |
| Agriculture | Download PDF |
| Home Science | Download PDF |
UP PGT Syllabus Details
| Difference | UP PGT |
| Teaching Level | Post-Graduate/Senior Secondary |
| Subject Level | Post-graduation-level subject preparation |
| Subject Depth | More advanced |
| Interview | Yes (40 marks) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Interview |
| Common Sections | General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Concerned Subject |
| Related Links | |
| UP TGT PGT Previous Year Question Papers | UP TGT PGT Salary |
| UP TGT Cut Off (Previous Year) | UP PGT Cut Off (Previous Year) |
