UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially released the detailed advertisement for Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT) posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. Under Advertisement No. 07/2026, a total of 17735 TGT vacancies will be filled: 16193 in boys’ schools and 1542 in girls’ schools. The UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on October 23, 2026. Online registration (OTR) and applications open on October 24, 2026, and the last date to pay the fee online is November 23, 2026.
This is one of the biggest teacher recruitments in UP, for classes 6 to 10. Along with graduation and B.Ed., candidates also need UP TET or CTET (upper primary level). Selection is based only on the written exam, scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026, with no interview.
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Department Name | Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher – Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
| Advt. No. | 07/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 17735 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- (Level 7) |
| Notification Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Category | UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | October 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee Online | November 23, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Online Application | November 26, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 23 and 24, 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / Others | Rs. 1,000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500/- |
| PWD | Rs. 300/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 is 21-62 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| TGT – Hindi | 2791 | Graduation with Hindi (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET (Upper Primary) |
| TGT – English | 2517 | Graduation with English Literature (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Mathematics | 2349 | Graduation with Maths (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Commerce | 134 | B.Com (50%) or M.Com (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Music (Vocal) | 87 | Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%) / Sangeet Visharad / Prabhakar + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Sanskrit | 1289 | Graduation with Sanskrit (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Urdu | 103 | Graduation with Urdu (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Home Science | 798 | Graduation with Home Science (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Physical Education | 849 | Graduation (50%) or PG (45%) + B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Social Science | 2482 | Graduation with any 2 of History, Geography, Political Science, Economics (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Art | 775 | Graduation with Art / Fine Arts (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Agriculture | 248 | Graduation in Agriculture / Horticulture (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Sewing (Silai) | 21 | Graduation in Fashion Designing (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Ranjan Kala | 79 | Graduation (50%) or PG (45%) + Diploma in Fine / Commercial Art + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Science | 2493 | Graduation with Physics & Chemistry (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Biology | 660 | Graduation with Zoology & Botany (50%) or PG (45%) + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
| TGT – Music (Instrumental) | 60 | Graduation with Music (50%) or PG (45%) / Sangeet Visharad / Prabhakar + B.Ed. + UP TET / CTET |
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (OMR Based)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026:
- Visit upessc.up.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) first.
- Log in with your OTR details and open the TGT (Advt. No. 07/2026) application form. Fill it in English only.
- Choose your subject and fill in your education, B.Ed. and TET details as per your certificates.
- Upload your photo and signature (JPG, 10–100 KB) and documents (PDF, 20–200 KB).
- Pay the fee online by November 23, 2026. Corrections are allowed until November 26, 2026.
- Take three printouts of the submitted form. You’ll need two of them at document verification.
Important Links
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| UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 24.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Official Website | UPESSC |
