UP TGT 2026 recruitment by UPESSC (advertisement 07/2026) is for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher posts in government aided secondary schools: 16,193 in boys schools and 1,542 in girls schools. Apply online from 24.10.2026 to 23.11.2026. The written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026.
Two points in the advertisement are easy to miss. There is no upper age limit, only a minimum of 21 years. And the TET for Classes 6 to 8 is part of the eligibility, with a valid certificate needed by 30.06.2027.
Short information
| Name of post | Assistant Teacher, trained graduate grade (TGT) |
| Post date | 31.10.2026 |
| Recruiting body | UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement | 07/2026, published 23.10.2026 |
| Total posts | 17,735 |
| Current status | Online form open till 23.11.2026 (checked 31.10.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (UPESSC portal) | Click hereOpen till 23.11.2026, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Advertisement 07/2026 PDF | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| UPESSC official website | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
Important dates
| Advertisement published | 23.10.2026 |
| OTR and online form start | 24.10.2026 |
| Fee and form last date | 23.11.2026 |
| Form correction last date | 26.11.2026 |
| Written exam | 23 and 24.12.2026 |
Vacancy details
| Boys schools | 16,193 posts |
| Girls schools | 1,542 posts |
| Total | 17,735 posts |
The subject wise and category wise split is in Table 01 of the advertisement. The commission says the count can still go up or down.
Application fee
| General, OBC, EWS and others | 1,000 |
| SC and ST | 500 |
| Divyang (PwD) | 300 |
Age limit
| Minimum age on 01.07.2026 | 21 years |
| Maximum age | No upper limit is given |
| Retirement age | 62 years |
Eligibility
| Degree | Graduation with the subject at 50% marks, or post graduation in it at 45% |
| Training | B.Ed from an NCTE recognised course |
| TET | UP TET or CTET for Classes 6 to 8, valid certificate needed by 30.06.2027 |
| Subjects | Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Biology, Social Science, Commerce, Home Science, Art, Music, Agriculture, Physical Education and more |
Each subject has its own degree condition. For science, for example, the degree must have both physics and chemistry. Check your subject row in section 7 of the advertisement before you pay the fee.
Exam pattern
| Questions | 120 objective questions |
| General knowledge | 30 questions |
| Your subject | 90 questions |
| Total marks | 360 |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Marking | +3 for a right answer, minus 1 for a wrong or double answer |
| Selection | Merit of the written exam |
Three quarters of the paper is your own subject, so the subject choice you make in the form decides most of your score.
Salary
| Pay level | Level 7 |
| Pay range | 44,900 to 1,42,400 |
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal.
- Log in on the apply link in the Important links table and pick your subject and school type.
- Fill the form and upload the documents.
- Pay the fee and submit before 23.11.2026.
- Correct any mistake by 26.11.2026 and keep a printout.
FAQ
Is TET compulsory for UP TGT 2026?
Yes. The advertisement asks for the TET for Classes 6 to 8, and you must hold a valid certificate by 30.06.2027.
Is there an upper age limit?
No. The advertisement gives only the minimum age of 21 on 01.07.2026. Retirement is at 62.
When is the UP TGT 2026 exam?
The written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. A right answer gets 3 marks and a wrong or double answer loses 1 mark.