UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Fee, Age & Exam Pattern

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RECRUITMENT 2026

UTTAR PRADESH ASSISTANT TEACHER (TGT) VACANCY 2026

Looking for a TGT job in Uttar Pradesh? UPESSC has notified 17735 Assistant Teacher posts for which the online fee must be paid by 23.11.2026.

Education Desk · Advertisement No.: 07/2026

Job seekers have a fresh opportunity: UTTAR PRADESH EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION COMMISSION is recruiting for 17735 posts, and the last date to apply is ==23.11.2026==.

Below, we explain who can apply, how much it costs, how candidates will be selected and how to fill the form.

Posts on offer

The table below follows Table 01 of the Download Notification as provided by the Directorate of Secondary Education, UP.

A total of 17735 posts are on offer.

S.No. Subject Boys’ Schools Girls’ Schools General SC ST OBC EWS Total
1 Hindi 2539 252 1076 572 4 624 515 2791
2 English 2340 177 963 544 1 624 385 2517
3 Mathematics 2188 161 960 419 1 612 357 2349
4 Commerce 129 5 40 32 0 32 30 134
5 Music (Vocal) 26 61 35 15 0 20 17 87
6 Sanskrit 1183 106 540 231 0 265 253 1289
7 Urdu 90 13 34 11 0 45 13 103
8 Home Science 686 112 269 184 1 217 127 798
9 Physical Education 784 65 344 154 0 223 128 849
10 Social Science 2265 217 826 599 4 680 373 2482
11 Art (Drawing) 688 87 257 198 1 206 113 775
12 Agriculture 247 1 73 70 0 61 44 248
13 Sewing 14 7 5 9 0 6 1 21
14 Ranjan Kala (Dyeing Art) 74 5 33 21 0 16 9 79
15 Science 2278 215 989 489 1 628 386 2493
16 Biology 632 28 239 135 0 165 121 660
17 Music (Instrumental) 30 30 21 15 0 14 10 60

ADDRESS

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

23, Allenganj,

Prayagraj – 211002

www.upessc.up.gov.in

Important dates

Keep track of these key dates.

Advertisement Publication Date 23.10.2026
Online OTR / Application APPLY FROM ==24.10.2026==
Closing Date for Online Fee Payment ==23.11.2026==
Closing Date for Correction in Application 26.11.2026
Exam Date ==23 & 24 December, 2026==

Exam structure

Understand the marking scheme below before attempting the paper.

Here is how the exam is structured.

Written Exam (OMR Based)

Subject Questions Marks Duration
General Knowledge 30 90
Concerned Subject 90 270
Total
  • +03 marks for each correct answer; 01 mark deducted for each wrong / multiple answer.
  • All questions are MCQs with four options; darken the answer circle on the OMR sheet with a black ball point pen only.
  • Question paper in Hindi and English (except language subjects).
  • Syllabus is available on www.upessc.up.gov.in.

Who is eligible

Physical Education candidates need B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. instead of B.Ed.

Only candidates who meet these conditions can apply.

  • Passed TET for upper primary level (Class 6 to 8) conducted by UP Government or Government of India.
  • B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized course (B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. for Physical Education).
  • Social Science: graduation with any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. Science: Physics & Chemistry. Biology: Zoology & Botany.
  • A valid certificate of the prescribed eligibility exam must be held by 30.06.2027. Subject-wise full details are in the Download Notification.
  • Graduation with minimum 50% marks or Post Graduation with minimum 45% marks in the concerned subject from a recognized University / Deemed University / Institution established by law in India.
  • Hindi: also Intermediate with Sanskrit or Uttar Madhyama of UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad.

THINGS TO KNOW

  • Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
  • Male candidates are not eligible for girls’ institutions (except a blind candidate for Music).
  • Only one application per subject and category is valid; the last submitted one will be accepted.
  • Exam district informed 10 days and exam centre 3 days before the exam via admit card.
  • PwD candidates get a scribe and 20 minutes extra per hour.
  • Reservation benefits only for domicile of UP; vacancies may increase or decrease. No TA/DA.

Salary and pay

  • SALARY LEVEL: ==Level-7==
  • PAY LEVEL: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
  • Schools: Aided Non-Govt. Secondary Schools

How candidates will be picked

Candidates will go through Written Exam (360 Marks), Document Verification, Merit List & Selection, School Allotment and Equal merit: higher graduation %, then training Educational Qualification %, then the older candidate ranks higher..

APPLICATION STEPS

  • Apply Now only at ==www.upessc.up.gov.in==; One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
  • Fill the registration and application form in English only.
  • Upload photo and signature in JPG/JPEG (10 KB – 100 KB) and documents in PDF (20 KB – 200 KB).
  • Pay the fee online and complete the form by 23.11.2026; keep the fee receipt.
  • Women candidates may choose either boys’ or girls’ schools – only one per subject.
  • Keep three printouts of the submitted form; two are required at document verification.

HELPDESK

Technical Support (Application) 08448573939 (09:30 AM – 06:00 PM)
UPESSC Commission Support (Educational Qualification) 0532-2466851 (10:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
Technical Support Email [email protected]
Commission Email [email protected]

Documents to keep ready

You will need the following documents.

  • Affidavit (Appendix 6), court-case affidavit, character certificates from last institution and two respectable persons
  • Graduation marksheets (all years) and degree
  • B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. marksheet and degree; TET certificate
  • Caste / EWS / Freedom Fighter dependent / Disability certificate (Appendix 1–5), NOC for in-service, Ex-serviceman discharge certificate
  • High School & Intermediate marksheets and certificates
  • Bring two separate sets of self-attested copies along with all originals.
  • Two self-attested copies of the online application form

How old you must be

Check your age against 01 July 2026 before applying. Check the latest Sarkari Result updates here.

Check the age limit and the relaxation rules below.

  • Minimum Age: ==21 Years== as on 01 July 2026
  • Superannuation Age: 62 Years
  • Date of birth as per High School certificate only.
  • Applications of candidates above 62 years on 01 July 2026 shall be rejected.

Application fee

The Closing Date to deposit the online application fee is 23.11.2026.

Here is the fee candidates need to pay.

General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS & Others ==₹1,000.00==
SC / ST ₹500.00
PwD (Divyangjan) ₹300.00
Payment Mode Credit / Debit Card or Net Banking

The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility of candidates shall be final.

Questions readers asked

What is the closing date to apply for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026?

The Closing Date to deposit the online application fee is 23.11.2026 and the last date for correction is 26.11.2026.

What Educational Qualification is required for UPESSC Assistant Teacher (Graduate PAY LEVEL)?

Graduation with 50% or PG with 45% in the concerned subject, an NCTE-recognized B.Ed. and upper primary (Class 6–8) TET.

What is the salary of UPESSC TGT teacher?

The PAY LEVEL is Level-7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400.

How much is the application fee for UPESSC TGT 2026?

₹1,000.00 for General / OBC / EWS & others, ₹500.00 for SC / ST and ₹300.00 for PwD.

What is the age limit for UPESSC TGT 2026?

Minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026 and the superannuation age is 62 years.

What is the total number of vacancies are there in UPESSC TGT 2026?

There are 17735 posts – 16193 in boys’ schools and 1542 in girls’ schools.

Useful links

What happens next

For application issues call 08448573939, and for qualification queries contact the Commission at 0532-2466851. Bookmark this page for admit card and result updates of UPESSC TGT 2026.

Keep an eye on www.upessc.up.gov.in for the admit card and result.

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