The UP TGT Recruitment 2026 application process has started for 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) vacancies in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, has issued the recruitment under Advertisement No. 07/2026, covering teaching vacancies across 17 subjects.
Online applications are being accepted from October 24, 2026. Candidates must complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the recruitment form. The last date for application and fee payment is November 23, 2026, while corrections can be made until November 26, 2026.
Of the total vacancies, 16,193 posts are in boys’ schools, and 1,542 posts are in girls’ schools. The UP TGT written examination is already scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026, giving applicants a relatively short preparation period after the application window closes.
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UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Short Name | UPESSC |
| Post | Assistant Teacher – Graduate Pay Scale/TGT |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17,735 |
| Boys’ School Vacancies | 16,193 |
| Girls’ School Vacancies | 1,542 |
| Number of Subjects | 17 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| OTR | Mandatory |
| Application Start Date | October 24, 2026 |
| Last Date/Fee Deadline | November 23, 2026 |
| Correction Deadline | November 26, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 23–24, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Selection | Written Examination followed by verification |
UP TGT Vacancy 2026
UPESSC has announced 17,735 vacancies across 17 teaching subjects. Hindi has the highest number of vacancies with 2,791 posts, followed by English with 2,517, Science with 2,493 and Social Science with 2,482 vacancies.
Subject-Wise UP TGT Vacancy
| 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 |
| Art/Drawing | 688 | 87 | 775 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 248 |
| Sewing | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Ranjan Kala/Dyeing Art | 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 |
The number of advertised vacancies may be modified according to the requirements of the concerned institutions and the Commission.
Candidates should also check the category-wise distribution for their chosen subject and school category before completing the application.
UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | October 23, 2026 |
| Online application begins | October 24, 2026 |
| Last date for application/fee payment | November 23, 2026 |
| Last date for application correction | November 26, 2026 |
| Exam district information | Around 10 days before the examination |
| Admit card/exam centre information | Around 3 days before the examination |
| Written examination | December 23–24, 2026 |
Candidates should complete their OTR and application well before the deadline instead of waiting until November 23.
UP TGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility is subject-specific, so candidates should not rely solely on having a graduation and B.Ed degree.
Broadly, applicants require:
- Graduation or postgraduation in the prescribed subject or subject combination;
- The required minimum marks;
- B.Ed or another prescribed teacher-training qualification;
- The applicable Teacher Eligibility Test qualification; and
- Any additional subject-specific requirement mentioned in the notification.
General Academic Requirement
For several academic subjects, the prescribed route broadly requires:
- Bachelor’s degree with the relevant subject and at least 50% marks; or
- Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks; and
- B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution/course.
However, exact subject combinations vary and should be checked individually.
Subject-Specific Qualification
Hindi
Candidates should possess the prescribed graduation/postgraduation qualification in Hindi along with the required teacher-training qualification and TET condition.
English
Candidates should have English as the relevant subject at graduation or possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification, together with B.Ed and other required eligibility conditions.
Mathematics
Applicants need the prescribed Mathematics qualification at graduation/postgraduation level along with the required teacher-training qualification.
Social Science
For Social Science, the subject combination is particularly important.
Candidates generally need the prescribed combination involving any two subjects among History, Geography, Political Science and Economics, subject to the detailed conditions in the notification.
Science
Candidates generally need the prescribed academic combination involving Physics and Chemistry, or the specified postgraduate route, along with B.Ed and TET requirements.
Biology
The prescribed graduation route involves Zoology and Botany, or the relevant postgraduate qualification, together with the required teacher-training qualification.
Agriculture
Applicants need the prescribed degree qualification in Agriculture or Horticulture, subject to the marks and teacher-training conditions.
Physical Education
Physical Education has a different professional qualification requirement.
Candidates need the prescribed graduation/postgraduation qualification along with an approved B.P.Ed/B.P.E or equivalent physical-education training qualification, rather than assuming that a standard B.Ed alone is sufficient.
Art/Drawing and Ranjan Kala
Candidates applying for Art, Drawing or Ranjan Kala should carefully check the prescribed Fine Arts, Commercial Art or related diploma/degree requirements because the eligibility route differs from conventional academic subjects.
Music
Music Vocal and Instrumental posts also carry specialised academic/professional requirements. Candidates should match their Music qualification with the specific post before applying.
TET Requirement for UP TGT 2026
A significant change in this recruitment is the Teacher Eligibility Test requirement for the upper-primary level, covering Classes 6 to 8.
Candidates should pay special attention to this condition.
The recruitment framework provides a relaxation window connected with the newly introduced TET requirement, under which eligible candidates are being given time up to June 30, 2027, to obtain the required TET qualification/certificate, subject to the conditions prescribed by the competent authority.
Candidates whose TET result is pending or who are relying on this relaxation should carefully read the exact notification provisions before applying, because final appointment remains dependent on satisfying the prescribed TET condition within the permitted period.
UP TGT Age Limit 2026
Age is calculated as on July 1, 2026.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Reference Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Superannuation Age | 62 years |
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years by July 1, 2026.
The notification also applies the applicable superannuation-age condition, and candidates who have already crossed the prescribed age for service continuation cannot be considered.
Reserved-category and other eligible candidates should refer to the recruitment rules for any applicable age-related concessions.
The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate will normally be treated as the valid date for recruitment purposes.
UP TGT Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 |
| OBC | ₹1,000 |
| EWS | ₹1,000 |
| Other applicable categories | ₹1,000 |
| SC | ₹500 |
| ST | ₹500 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹300 |
Payment can be made through the prescribed online payment options available on the UPESSC application portal.
Candidates should ensure that the payment status is successful before considering their application complete.
UP TGT Salary 2026
Selected Assistant Teachers will be appointed under Pay Level 7.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹44,900 |
In addition to basic pay, selected teachers will receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the prevailing service and government rules.
The actual gross and in-hand salary will depend on applicable allowances, deductions and place of posting.
UP TGT Selection Process 2026
Selection is primarily based on the written examination.
The recruitment process broadly involves:
- Written Examination
- Preparation of Merit List
- Document Verification
- Eligibility verification and appointment formalities
There is no interview stage for the notified TGT selection.
This makes performance in the written examination particularly important because the written-test score determines the selection merit.
OTR is Mandatory Before Application
Candidates cannot directly begin the UP TGT application without completing One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal.
OTR creates a permanent registration profile containing basic information that can be used for Commission recruitment applications.
Candidates should ensure that details entered during OTR match their official certificates, particularly:
- Name
- Father’s/mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Aadhaar/identity details
- Educational information
- Mobile number
- Email address
Incorrect OTR information can create problems during application or subsequent verification.
Documents Required for UP TGT Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- High School/Class 10 certificate
- Intermediate/Class 12 certificate
- Graduation mark sheets and degree
- Postgraduate documents, where applicable
- B.Ed/B.P.Ed/B.P.E or other professional qualification
- TET certificate/details, where applicable
- Category certificate
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid photo ID
- Aadhaar details
- Other subject-specific qualification certificates
Applicants claiming reservation should ensure that their certificates comply with the format and validity conditions prescribed in the advertisement.
How to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) using valid personal and contact details.
- Log in through OTR, select Advertisement No. 07/2026 – Assistant Teacher/TGT Recruitment 2026, and choose the correct subject and school category.
- Enter your educational, professional qualification and TET details carefully, then upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and review all entries, particularly your subject, qualification, category and reservation details.
- Submit the application by November 23, 2026 and save the completed form and fee receipt. Corrections can be made within the permitted fields until November 26, 2026.
Boys’ and Girls’ School Preference
Candidates should carefully select the correct school category while applying.
The recruitment contains separate vacancies for:
- Boys’ schools
- Girls’ schools
Women candidates may be eligible for vacancies in the applicable school categories under the prescribed rules, but candidates must follow the application’s subject and school-category selection conditions.
Once the application is finally submitted and the correction period expires, changes may not be permitted.
