UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026; 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.
UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date
October 24, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee Online
November 23, 2026
Last Date for Correction in Online Application
November 26, 2026
Exam Date
December 23 and 24, 2026
Application Fees
Category
Fee
UR / OBC / EWS / Others
Rs. 1,000/-
SC / ST
Rs. 500/-
PWD
Rs. 300/-
Mode of Payment
Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 is 21-62 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Post Name
Vacancy
Qualification
TGT – Hindi
2791
Graduation with Hindi (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET (Upper Primary)
TGT – English
2517
Graduation with English Literature (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Mathematics
2349
Graduation with Maths (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Commerce
134
B.Com (50%) or M.Com (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Music (Vocal)
87
Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%) / Sangeet Visharad / Prabhakar + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Sanskrit
1289
Graduation with Sanskrit (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Urdu
103
Graduation with Urdu (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Home Science
798
Graduation with Home Science (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Physical Education
849
Graduation (50%) or PG (45%) + B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Social Science
2482
Graduation with any 2 of History, Geography, Political Science, Economics (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Art
775
Graduation with Art / Fine Arts (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Agriculture
248
Graduation in Agriculture / Horticulture (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Sewing (Silai)
21
Graduation in Fashion Designing (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Ranjan Kala
79
Graduation (50%) or PG (45%) + Diploma in Fine / Commercial Art + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Science
2493
Graduation with Physics & Chemistry (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Biology
660
Graduation with Zoology & Botany (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
TGT – Music (Instrumental)
60
Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%) / Sangeet Visharad / Prabhakar + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET
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
How to Apply For UP TGT Recruitment 2026
Candidates have to visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission at www.upessc.up.gov.in
Firstly, fill in One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
Upload the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other certificates.
Pay the application fee of through the available online payment gateway.
Preview the application form and verify all the details entered before final submission.
Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
