UPESSC TGT Recruitment Notification 2026 Check Now – Last Date ! 17,735 Assistant Teacher Posts Apply Fast

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has taken the initiative for one of the most awaited teaching recruitment drives of the year in Prayagraj. The commission has published 17,735 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale/TGT) posts in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 07/2026 (23/10/2026).

This large-scale hiring initiative comprises 17 different subjects in classes 6 to 10, offering a chance of employment to teachers who want to make a career in the field. Interested and suitable candidates are invited to apply on the official website (upessc.up.gov.in) from 24/10/2026 onwards.

Check out the Eligibility, Number of Vacancies, Exam Pattern, and Application procedure for the complete details.

Official Notification: Click here to download the UPESSC TGT 2026 Advertisement PDF

The following are the key dates for the recruitment. The candidates are required to complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and fee payment within the time frame given by the commission:

• Notification Release: 23 October 2026
• The start date for the online application / OTR is 24 October 2026.
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 23 November 2026
• The last date for Application Correction is 26 November 2026 (as per the advertisement).
• The dates of the Written Examination are 23rd December 2026 and 24th December 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

Out of 17,735 posts, the UPESSC has made two main categories of schools (General and SC, ST, OBC, EWS) and subject-wise reservations.

School Category Vacancies:

• Boys’ Schools: 16,193 Posts
• Girls’ Schools: 1,542 Posts

Subject-Wise Vacancy Details:

(Note: The advertised number of vacancies may be expanded or reduced, as necessary, per official requirements.)

Eligibility Criteria

Being a graduate is not enough to qualify for the Assistant Teacher (TGT) position. Candidates have to possess a teaching qualification recognized by the NCTE, hold the relevant upper-primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), and undergo subject-specific academic combinations.

1. Age Limit (As of 1 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• The superannuation (maximum) age is 62 Years. Applications from candidates older than 62 on the reference date will be rejected.

2. General Educational & Professional Requirements

The candidates are required to have at least a B.Ed. (or equivalent training) and a certificate of the Upper-Primary TET (Classes 6-8) from the UP Government/Government of India in addition to a Bachelor’s degree (at least 50%) or a Postgraduate degree (at least 45%) in the relevant subject.

Subject-Specific Academic Requirements:

• Hindi: At the graduation level (or equivalent), Hindi (50%) or Postgraduation (45%) with Sanskrit studied at the Intermediate level (or equivalent).
• English: A prescribed pass in English at Postgraduation or graduation in English Literature (English, min 50%).
• Mathematics: Grade 10 (Mathematics, at least 50%) or Postgraduation (prescribed, at least 45%).
• Science: The degree must include Physics and Chemistry (min 50%) or prescribed Postgraduation in either subject.
• Biology: Graduation with Zoology & Botany (min 50%) or Prescribed Postgraduation in either subject.
• Social Science: Diploma/Social Science (with no fewer than 50%) and with any two of History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, or a named Postgraduate route.
• Commerce / Urdu / Home Science / Agriculture: Graduation in Business Administration or Urdu / Home Science / Agriculture with a minimum of 50%, or Postgraduation with minimum 45% marks in the specific subject.
• Physical Education: Graduation (min 50%) or Postgraduation (min 45%) with a B.P.Ed. / B.P.E.
• Drawing / Art / Dyeing Art: Prescribed Graduation/ Postgraduation in Art/Fine Arts. To study Dyeing Art, a further recognized Diploma in Fine/Commercial Art with Dyeing Art is required.
• Sewing: Students are required to have completed a basic sewing course with either a Fashion Designing course (min 50%) or a Postgraduation course (min 45%).
• Prescribed Music: Vocal / Instrumental (Vocal and Instrumental Music degree or the mentioned Music Visharad/Music Prabhakar route with the required degree).

Salary Structure

Selected Assistant Teachers will be paid at Pay Level 7. The official salary scale is from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month. Allowances and standard government deductions will vary the actual take-home pay.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection is purely based on the merit created from the written test and meticulous verification of documents.

Written Exam Details:

• Total Marks: 360
• Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • General Knowledge: 30 questions
  • Subject-Specific: 90 questions
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Marking Scheme: 3 marks for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: If there is any wrong answer / multiple marking on the OMR sheet, 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect mark.
• Medium: Offline examination (OMR). Except for certain language subjects, the question paper will be bilingual (Hindi and English). You will need to answer the questions with a black ballpoint pen.
• Syllabus: The detailed syllabus will be posted on the UPESSC website.

In case of a tie in the marks obtained in the written test, the candidates will be ranked in the following order:

1. Higher Graduation percentage.
2. Higher percentage in training qualifications.
3. A candidate who is older in age.

Application Process & Fees

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website, upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Fill out the One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in and click on the application for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 07/2026).
4. Complete personal, educational, TET, and training information in English.
5. Upload formatted documents, check the preview, pay the fee, and print 3 copies of the final document. (Important: There will be limited changes allowed after final submission, so check all details carefully).

Important Links

• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in
• Official Notification PDF: Download Advertisement No. 07/2026

Document Upload Specifications

• Photograph: JPG / JPEG format (10 KB to 100 KB)
• Signature: JPG / JPEG format (10 KB to 100 KB)
• Certificates/Documents (Education, Training, TET, Category): PDF format (maximum 20KB – 200KB)

Application Fees

Fees once paid are never refunded and cannot be adjusted. They are payable through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking:

• General (UR) / OBC / EWS / Others: Rs. 1,000
• SC / ST: Rs. 500
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Rs. 300

Reservation Rules

Reservation benefits like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and horizontal reservations are applicable only to those candidates who have valid domicile and category certificates issued by Uttar Pradesh. Candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates, and state category reservations will not be applicable to them.