UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 17735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Posts
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026, dated 23 October 2026) for the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026. A total of 17,735 posts will be filled in non-government aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh, 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools, across 17 subjects. The pay scale is Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400).
Online registration (OTR) and application start on 24 October 2026, the last date to pay the fee is 23 November 2026, and the written exam will be held on 23 and 24 December 2026. Candidates need graduation in the subject, B.Ed. and a TET pass for upper primary level (Class 6–8). In this article, we have covered the UP TGT vacancy 2026 subject-wise and category-wise, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, fee and how to apply. You can also check the DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, the UGC NET December 2026 and the BIEAP Intermediate Exam Schedule 2027.
Quick summary:
➤ Commission: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
➤ Advertisement: No. 07/2026, dated 23.10.2026
➤ Post: Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale), for Classes 6 to 10
➤ Total posts: 17,735 (Boys' schools 16,193, Girls' schools 1,542)
➤ Qualification: Graduation in subject + B.Ed. + TET (upper primary)
➤ Age: Minimum 21 years on 01.07.2026; not more than 62 years
➤ Pay: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400
➤ Fee: Rs. 1,000 (General / OBC / EWS), Rs. 500 (SC / ST), Rs. 300 (PwD)
➤ Apply online: 24.10.2026 to 23.11.2026 (fee last date)
➤ Exam date: 23 and 24 December 2026
Table of Contents
- UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- Subject-wise Vacancy
- Boys' Schools Category-wise Vacancy
- Girls' Schools Category-wise Vacancy
- Total Category-wise Vacancy
- Eligibility
- Subject-wise Qualification
- Age Limit and Pay Scale
- Application Fee
- Exam Pattern
- Reservation Rules (Important for Other State Candidates)
- How to Apply
- Documents for Verification
- FAQs
- Important Links
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
The UPESSC TGT recruitment 2026 (officially Assistant Teacher – Graduate Pay Scale) is one of the biggest teacher recruitments of the year. Selection is only through a written exam. Here is a short overview of the UP TGT notification 2026.
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) / TGT, High School (Class 6 to 10) |
| Department | Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh (non-government aided schools) |
| Total Posts | 17,735 |
| Subjects | 17 |
| Application Mode | Online (OTR based) |
| Selection | Written exam (360 marks), document verification |
| Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC TGT 2026 Important Dates
The UP TGT online form 2026 starts on 24 October 2026, and the written exam is fixed for 23 and 24 December 2026. All the important dates of the UPESSC TGT recruitment are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 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 Online Application | 26 November 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Exam District Information | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card (with exam centre) | 3 days before the exam |
UP TGT Vacancy 2026: Subject-wise
The UP TGT vacancy 2026 is spread over 17 subjects. Hindi (2,791), English (2,517), Science (2,493), Social Science (2,482) and Mathematics (2,349) have the most posts. The subject-wise UPESSC TGT vacancy for boys' and girls' schools is given below.
| No. | Subject | Boys' Schools | Girls' Schools | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 2,539 | 252 | 2,791 |
| 2 | English | 2,340 | 177 | 2,517 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 | 2,349 |
| 4 | Commerce | 129 | 5 | 134 |
| 5 | Music (Vocal) | 26 | 61 | 87 |
| 6 | Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 | 1,289 |
| 7 | Urdu | 90 | 13 | 103 |
| 8 | Home Science | 686 | 112 | 798 |
| 9 | Physical Education | 784 | 65 | 849 |
| 10 | Social Science | 2,265 | 217 | 2,482 |
| 11 | Art (Drawing) | 688 | 87 | 775 |
| 12 | Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 248 |
| 13 | Sewing (Silai) | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 14 | Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) | 74 | 5 | 79 |
| 15 | Science | 2,278 | 215 | 2,493 |
| 16 | Biology | 632 | 28 | 660 |
| 17 | Music (Instrumental) | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 17,735 | |
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
UPESSC TGT 2026 Boys' Schools Category-wise Vacancy
Boys' schools have 16,193 UP TGT posts: General 6,057, SC 3,394, ST 13, OBC 4,069 and EWS 2,660. The subject-wise and category-wise vacancy for boys' schools is given below.
| No. | Subject | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 961 | 531 | 4 | 566 | 477 | 2,539 |
| 2 | English | 890 | 504 | 1 | 581 | 364 | 2,340 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 883 | 392 | 1 | 575 | 337 | 2,188 |
| 4 | Commerce | 38 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 30 | 129 |
| 5 | Music (Vocal) | 11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 26 |
| 6 | Sanskrit | 484 | 221 | 0 | 247 | 231 | 1,183 |
| 7 | Urdu | 30 | 9 | 0 | 40 | 11 | 90 |
| 8 | Home Science | 223 | 158 | 1 | 189 | 115 | 686 |
| 9 | Physical Education | 328 | 137 | 0 | 205 | 114 | 784 |
| 10 | Social Science | 756 | 537 | 4 | 626 | 342 | 2,265 |
| 11 | Art (Drawing) | 229 | 179 | 1 | 177 | 102 | 688 |
| 12 | Agriculture | 72 | 70 | 0 | 61 | 44 | 247 |
| 13 | Sewing (Silai) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 14 | Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) | 30 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 74 |
| 15 | Science | 883 | 457 | 1 | 582 | 355 | 2,278 |
| 16 | Biology | 228 | 127 | 0 | 161 | 116 | 632 |
| 17 | Music (Instrumental) | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 30 |
| Total | 6,057 | 3,394 | 13 | 4,069 | 2,660 | 16,193 | |
UPESSC TGT 2026 Girls' Schools Category-wise Vacancy
Girls' schools have 1,542 UP TGT posts: General 647, SC 304, ST 0, OBC 369 and EWS 222. Male candidates cannot apply for posts in girls' schools (except visually impaired candidates for Music). The category-wise vacancy for girls' schools is given below.
| No. | Subject | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 115 | 41 | 0 | 58 | 38 | 252 |
| 2 | English | 73 | 40 | 0 | 43 | 21 | 177 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 77 | 27 | 0 | 37 | 20 | 161 |
| 4 | Commerce | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Music (Vocal) | 24 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 61 |
| 6 | Sanskrit | 56 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 106 |
| 7 | Urdu | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Home Science | 46 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 112 |
| 9 | Physical Education | 16 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 65 |
| 10 | Social Science | 70 | 62 | 0 | 54 | 31 | 217 |
| 11 | Art (Drawing) | 28 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 87 |
| 12 | Agriculture | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Sewing (Silai) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 | Science | 106 | 32 | 0 | 46 | 31 | 215 |
| 16 | Biology | 11 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 28 |
| 17 | Music (Instrumental) | 13 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 30 |
| Total | 647 | 304 | 0 | 369 | 222 | 1,542 | |
UPESSC TGT 2026 Total Category-wise Vacancy
Combining boys' and girls' schools, the total UPESSC TGT 2026 vacancy is 17,735: General 6,704, SC 3,698, ST 13, OBC 4,438 and EWS 2,882. The combined subject-wise category vacancy is given below.
| No. | Subject | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 1,076 | 572 | 4 | 624 | 515 | 2,791 |
| 2 | English | 963 | 544 | 1 | 624 | 385 | 2,517 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 960 | 419 | 1 | 612 | 357 | 2,349 |
| 4 | Commerce | 40 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 30 | 134 |
| 5 | Music (Vocal) | 35 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 87 |
| 6 | Sanskrit | 540 | 231 | 0 | 265 | 253 | 1,289 |
| 7 | Urdu | 34 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 13 | 103 |
| 8 | Home Science | 269 | 184 | 1 | 217 | 127 | 798 |
| 9 | Physical Education | 344 | 154 | 0 | 223 | 128 | 849 |
| 10 | Social Science | 826 | 599 | 4 | 680 | 373 | 2,482 |
| 11 | Art (Drawing) | 257 | 198 | 1 | 206 | 113 | 775 |
| 12 | Agriculture | 73 | 70 | 0 | 61 | 44 | 248 |
| 13 | Sewing (Silai) | 5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| 14 | Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) | 33 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 79 |
| 15 | Science | 989 | 489 | 1 | 628 | 386 | 2,493 |
| 16 | Biology | 239 | 135 | 0 | 165 | 121 | 660 |
| 17 | Music (Instrumental) | 21 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 60 |
| Total | 6,704 | 3,698 | 13 | 4,438 | 2,882 | 17,735 | |
UPESSC TGT 2026 Eligibility
To apply for the UP TGT 2026, candidates must meet three main conditions for every subject. These are given below.
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1. Subject degree | Graduation with the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, or Post Graduation with at least 45% marks, from a recognised university (subject-wise details below) |
| 2. Teacher training | B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course (B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. for Physical Education) |
| 3. TET | Pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for upper primary level (Class 6 to 8), conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India |
Important: As per the notice, candidates must have a valid certificate of passing the prescribed eligibility test for the post by 30.06.2027. Being in the selection list does not give a right to appointment by itself.
UP TGT 2026 Subject-wise Qualification
In addition to B.Ed. and TET, each UP TGT subject needs a specific degree. The subject-wise graduation / post graduation requirement is given below.
| Subject | Degree Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Graduation with Hindi as a subject (50%) or Post Graduation in Hindi (45%), and Sanskrit as a subject at Intermediate or UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad Uttar Madhyama |
| English | Graduation with English Literature (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Mathematics | Graduation with Mathematics as a subject (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Commerce | Graduation in Commerce (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Music (Vocal) | Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%); OR Sangeet Visharad (Bhatkhande) / Sangeet Prabhakar (Prayag Sangeet Samiti) with Graduation (50%) or PG (45%). No quality points for Visharad / Prabhakar |
| Sanskrit | Graduation with Sanskrit as a subject (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Urdu | Graduation with Urdu as a subject (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Home Science | Graduation with Home Science as a subject (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Physical Education | Graduation (50%) or Post Graduation (45%), with B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. (instead of B.Ed.) |
| Social Science | Graduation with any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics (50%), or Post Graduation in any one of them (45%) |
| Art (Drawing) | Graduation with Art as a subject (50%) or PG (45%); OR Graduation in Fine Arts (50%) or PG (45%) |
| Agriculture | Graduation in Agriculture / Horticulture (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Sewing (Silai) | Graduation in Fashion Designing (50%) or Post Graduation (45%) |
| Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) | Graduation (50%) or Post Graduation (45%), plus a diploma in Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts) or Commercial Art from a Govt.-recognised art school (e.g. Madras, Calcutta, Lucknow, Mumbai, Shantiniketan) |
| Science | Graduation with Physics and Chemistry (50%) or Post Graduation in either subject (45%) |
| Biology | Graduation with Zoology and Botany (50%) or Post Graduation in either subject (45%) |
| Music (Instrumental) | Same as Music (Vocal) |
UPESSC TGT Age Limit and Pay Scale
The UPESSC TGT age limit 2026 has a minimum of 21 years on 01.07.2026. The retirement age for the post is 62 years, and applications of candidates aged more than 62 years on 01.07.2026 will not be accepted. The age and pay details are given below.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| Maximum Age | Not more than 62 years as on 01.07.2026 (superannuation age 62) |
| Pay Scale | Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
UPESSC TGT Application Fee 2026
The UP TGT application fee 2026 must be paid online by credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee is not refundable. The category-wise fee is given below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| PwD (Divyangjan) | Rs. 300 |
UPESSC TGT Exam Pattern 2026
The UPESSC TGT exam pattern 2026 has one written paper of 360 marks, with negative marking. The merit list will be made only on the basis of this written exam. The exam pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
- Duration: 2 hours (PwD candidates with scribe get 20 minutes extra per hour).
- All questions are MCQs with 4 options, on an OMR sheet (black ball-point pen only).
- Marking: +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong or multiple answer.
- Language: Hindi and English (except language subjects).
- If marks are equal, higher graduation percentage, then higher training (B.Ed.) percentage, then higher age gets priority.
- The syllabus is available on www.upessc.up.gov.in.
For tips on handling negative marking, you can also read our article on how to avoid negative marking.
UPESSC TGT Reservation Rules (Important for West Bengal Candidates)
- Reservation (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) is only for original residents of Uttar Pradesh. Reserved category candidates from other states, including West Bengal, will be treated as General.
- Caste certificates must be in the UP Government format. For women, only the caste certificate from the father's side is valid.
- Horizontal reservation (women, ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependants, PwD) applies as per rules, for UP candidates.
- For PwD, the post is identified for O.A., O.L., B, B.A., L.V., D, H.H., L.C., D.W., A.A.V., A.S.D., S.L.D., I.D., M.I., B.L., B.L.A., B.H. and M.D.Y. sub-categories.
- A woman candidate can apply for either boys' or girls' schools in a subject, not both.
How to Apply for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026
- Visit www.upessc.up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR). OTR is compulsory.
- Log in and fill the application form in English. Choose the subject and category (boys' or girls' schools).
- Upload photo and signature (JPG / JPEG, 10 KB to 100 KB each) and documents (PDF, 20 KB to 200 KB).
- Pay the fee online by 23 November 2026.
- Correct mistakes, if any, by 26 November 2026. Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
- Keep three printouts of the submitted form; two copies are needed at document verification.
Only one application per subject and category is allowed. If more than one is submitted, the last one will be accepted. Help: Technical support 08448573939 (Support@upessc.org); Commission 0532-2466851 (upesscprayagraj@gmail.com).
Documents for Verification
Shortlisted candidates must bring originals and two self-attested sets of these documents:
- Online application form (2 copies)
- High School and Intermediate marksheets and certificates
- Graduation (all years) marksheets and degree
- B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. marksheet and degree
- TET (upper primary level) certificate
- NOC (for working candidates) and ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / freedom fighter dependant / disability certificate (UP candidates only)
- Affidavit (Annexure-6), character certificates from the last institution and two respectable persons, and an affidavit about court cases
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026?
17,735 posts: 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools.
Q2. When will the UP TGT 2026 exam be held?
On 23 and 24 December 2026.
Q3. What is the last date for UP TGT 2026 online application?
The last date to pay the online fee is 23 November 2026, and the last date for correction is 26 November 2026.
Q4. Is TET required for UP TGT 2026?
Yes. Candidates need a TET pass for upper primary level (Class 6 to 8), conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India, with a valid certificate by 30.06.2027.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the UP TGT exam?
Yes. +3 marks for a correct answer and −1 mark for a wrong answer.
Q6. Can West Bengal candidates apply for UP TGT?
Yes, any Indian citizen can apply, but reservation benefits are only for original residents of UP. Others are treated as General.
Q7. What is the salary of UP TGT?
Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400.
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 PDF | Download PDF |
| OTR / Apply Online (from 24.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| UPESSC Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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