UP TGT Recruitment 2026 – 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Posts, UPESSC Advt 07/2026 Apply Online
UPESSC has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 (dated 23 October 2026) for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in UP government-aided secondary schools: 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools, across 17 subjects. You need a subject-wise graduation or postgraduation, a B.Ed. and a TET pass. Here are the subject-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, pay, exam pattern and apply steps.
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UP TGT Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 (dated 23 October 2026) |
| Post | Assistant Teacher (TGT), Graduate Pay Scale, government-aided secondary schools |
| Total Posts | 17,735 (Boys' schools 16,193 + Girls' schools 1,542) |
| Qualification | Subject-wise Graduation/PG + B.Ed. + TET (as per notification) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years as on 1 July 2026; maximum 62 years |
| Pay Scale | Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹500 (SC/ST), ₹300 (PwD) |
| Selection | Written Exam (120 MCQs, 360 marks), Merit List, Document Verification |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Application (OTR) Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Written Exam | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Admit Card and Result | To be announced |
Subject-Wise Vacancy Details
| Subject | Boys' Schools | Girls' Schools | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,539 | 252 | 2,791 |
| English | 2,340 | 177 | 2,517 |
| Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 | 2,349 |
| Commerce | 129 | 5 | 134 |
| Music (Vocal) | 26 | 61 | 87 |
| Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 | 1,289 |
| Urdu | 90 | 13 | 103 |
| Home Science | 686 | 112 | 798 |
| Physical Education | 784 | 65 | 849 |
| Social Science | 2,265 | 217 | 2,482 |
| Drawing | 688 | 87 | 775 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 248 |
| Sewing | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Art (Ranjan Kala) | 74 | 5 | 79 |
| Science | 2,278 | 215 | 2,493 |
| Biology | 632 | 28 | 660 |
| Music (Instrumental) | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 17,735 |
Category-wise totals (combined): General 6,704, SC 3,698, ST 13, OBC 4,438, EWS 2,882. Vacancies may change, and the school-wise category annexure is in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Subject-wise graduation or postgraduation with the required percentage and subject combination, as given in Section 7 of the advertisement.
- Training: B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution or the prescribed teacher-training qualification.
- TET: Pass in the applicable TET. One source says it must be valid by 30 June 2027. The sources differ on the TET scope, so check the notification.
- Gender rule: Male candidates cannot apply to girls' schools (except visually impaired candidates in Music, as per the notice). Female candidates can apply to both, but only one school category per subject.
- One application per subject and school category. If you submit several, only the last one counts.
Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 62 years (superannuation age) |
| Relaxation | As per UP Government rules (Section 6 of the advertisement) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Others | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PwD | ₹300 |
Pay online by credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee is non-refundable.
Pay Scale
Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances admissible under UP rules.
Selection Process
- Written Exam – OMR-based objective test
- Merit List – based on written exam marks. Tie-break: higher graduation percentage, then training percentage, then older candidate.
- Document Verification – education, training, TET and reservation certificates
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 120 (30 General Knowledge + 90 subject-specific) |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong or multiple-marked answer |
| Language | Hindi and English (except language subjects) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website and complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not done.
- Log in and open Advt. No. 07/2026 – Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale).
- Fill in personal, category and date-of-birth details, and choose boys' or girls' school.
- Select your subject and enter academic, B.Ed. and TET details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed size and format.
- Check everything carefully, pay the fee online and submit. Save the form and receipt.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / OTR | Apply Now |
| Official Notification (Advt 07/2026) | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Related: Latest Jobs | Admit Card | Result 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many posts are there in UP TGT 2026?
17,735 posts: 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
23 November 2026 is the last date to pay the fee. The correction window closes on 26 November 2026.
Q. When is the UP TGT exam?
23 and 24 December 2026.
Q. What is the qualification?
Subject-wise graduation or PG, B.Ed. and a TET pass, as per the notification.
Q. What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years as on 1 July 2026 and maximum 62 years, with relaxation as per UP rules.
Q. What is the application fee?
₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for PwD.
Q. What is the salary?
Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 plus allowances.
Q. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Each correct answer gives 3 marks.
Conclusion
UP TGT 2026 is a huge opportunity with 17,735 posts across 17 subjects. You have time until 23 November 2026, but complete your OTR early and check your subject-wise eligibility in the notification. Follow our WhatsApp channel, Instagram and YouTube for admit card, syllabus and result updates.
