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UP TGT/PGT 2026

Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

10,000+

Fee

₹750 (Gen/OBC), ₹500 (SC/ST)

Key dates

Notification Release

Mar 2026

Application Last Date

May 2026

Admit Card

Jul 2026

Written Exam

Aug 2026

Interview / Demo Lesson (PGT)

Oct 2026

Eligibility

  • TGT: Graduation in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed degree
  • TGT: CTET Paper II or UPTET (Uttar Pradesh TET) qualified (mandatory)
  • TGT: Age 21–40 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-SM as per UP Government norms)
  • PGT: Post-graduation in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed degree
  • UP domicile certificate required for all candidates

Syllabus

  • Subject-specific content (based on NCERT and UP Board curriculum)
  • Hindi Language and Hindi Literature
  • General Knowledge with focus on Uttar Pradesh
  • Teaching Aptitude and Pedagogy
  • General Science and Basic Mathematics

Exam Pattern

  • TGT Written Test: Subject-specific questions + General Knowledge + Hindi (125 questions, 125 marks, 2 hours)
  • PGT Written Test: Subject-specific questions + General Knowledge + Hindi (125 questions, 125 marks, 2 hours)
  • PGT: Additional Interview and Demo Lesson for shortlisted candidates after written test
  • Negative marking of 0.33 marks per wrong answer applies

Exam overview

UP TGT/PGT 2026 is the largest state-level teacher recruitment in India, conducted by Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) to fill 10,000+ TGT and PGT vacancies in UP government-aided secondary and senior secondary schools. Given that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of government schools in any Indian state, this recruitment is a massive opportunity for teaching aspirants in the state. TGT posts cover classes IX–X and PGT posts cover classes XI–XII, with salary at Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900/month basic) for TGT and Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600/month basic) for PGT plus UP state government allowances.

The selection process includes a written test for both TGT and PGT, with PGT candidates additionally attending an interview and demo lesson. The written test paper covers subject-specific content, Hindi, General Knowledge about UP, and Teaching Aptitude. UP domicile is mandatory. CTET or UPTET qualification is required for TGT posts. Aspirants should prepare NCERT and UP Board textbooks for their subject, stay updated on UP current affairs, and practice previous UPSESSB papers. The competition is extremely high given the government-job aspirant density in UP, making consistent and targeted preparation over 5–6 months essential.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for UP TGT 2026?▼
UP TGT 2026 requires graduation in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, a B.Ed degree, and a valid CTET Paper II or UPTET certificate. The age limit is 21–40 years, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PH, and Ex-SM candidates as per UP Government norms. UP domicile certificate is also mandatory.
What is the UP TGT/PGT 2026 salary?▼
UP TGT salary is Pay Level 7 with Rs. 44,900/month basic pay, and UP PGT salary is Pay Level 8 with Rs. 47,600/month basic pay. UP state government employees also receive DA, HRA, and UP-specific allowances, and these aided school teachers are entitled to full government pay scale benefits.
How many vacancies are there in UP TGT/PGT 2026?▼
UP TGT/PGT 2026 is expected to have 10,000+ total vacancies across TGT and PGT posts in various subjects such as Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and others. The exact subject-wise vacancy breakup is published in the official UPSESSB notification.
What is the UP TGT/PGT 2026 syllabus?▼
The UP TGT/PGT syllabus covers subject-specific content (based on NCERT and UP Board curriculum), Hindi Language, General Knowledge with a focus on Uttar Pradesh, Teaching Aptitude and Pedagogy, and General Science and Mathematics. Hindi and UP GK sections are unique to UPSESSB and require separate targeted preparation.
When is the UP TGT/PGT 2026 notification?▼
The UP TGT/PGT 2026 official notification from UPSESSB is expected in March 2026 with the application deadline in May 2026. The written exam is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, followed by PGT interviews in October 2026. Candidates should monitor the official UPSESSB website (upsessb.org) for updates.