UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 — 17,735 Assistant Teacher Posts
UPESSC Advt. No. 07/2026 has 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) posts in aided secondary schools of UP (16,193 boys + 1,542 girls). Apply online and pay the fee by 23 November 2026; correction is till 26 November 2026. The written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 07/2026 published | 23 October 2026 | Done |
| Online OTR / application starts | 24 October 2026 | Done |
| Last date for online application fee | 23 November 2026 | Open |
| Last date for correction in online application | 26 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Written exam | 23 December 2026 to 24 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Admit card | To be announced | Tba |
All posts are Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) for Classes 6–10 in non-government aided schools. For each subject you need all three of the following.
- Degree: graduation with the subject and at least 50% marks, or post-graduation in the subject with at least 45% marks, from a recognised university, deemed university or institute (subject rules below).
- Training: B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course. Physical Education needs B.P.Ed or B.P.E.
- TET: pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test for the upper primary level (Classes 6–8) conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India.
| Subject | Subject requirement |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Hindi as a subject in graduation (or PG in Hindi), and Sanskrit as a subject at Intermediate or UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad Uttar Madhyama |
| English | English Literature as a subject in graduation (or PG) |
| Commerce | Graduation or PG in Commerce |
| Music (Vocal / Instrumental) | Music as a subject in graduation (or PG), or Sangeet Visharad from Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, or Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, with graduation (or PG). No quality points for Visharad or Prabhakar. |
| Physical Education | Graduation or PG, with B.P.Ed or B.P.E. |
| Social Science | Any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics in graduation, or PG in one of them |
| Art (Chitrakala) | Art as a subject in graduation (or PG), or graduation (or PG) in Fine Arts |
| Agriculture | Graduation or PG in Agriculture / Horticulture |
| Sewing (Silai) | Graduation or PG in Fashion Designing |
| Ranjan Kala | Graduation or PG, and a diploma in Fine Arts or Commercial Arts with Ranjan Kala from a government-recognised art school |
| Science | Physics and Chemistry in graduation, or PG in either subject |
| Biology | Zoology and Botany in graduation, or PG in either subject |
Mathematics, Sanskrit, Urdu and Home Science follow the common rule with that subject in graduation (or PG). Check your exact row in the advertisement before applying.
Essential qualifications must be held by the last date of application (para 2.9). The advertisement also carries a note that a candidate must have a valid certificate of the prescribed eligibility test for the post by 30.06.2027. Being on a selection list does not by itself give a right to appointment.
Age
Minimum 21 years on 1 July 2026. Superannuation age is 62 years; an application from a candidate above 62 on 1 July 2026 is not accepted. Date of birth is taken only from the High School certificate.
Subject-wise vacancies (total 17,735)
| Subject | Boys’ schools | Girls’ schools | Total | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,539 | 252 | 2,791 | 1,076 | 572 | 4 | 624 | 515 |
| English | 2,340 | 177 | 2,517 | 963 | 544 | 1 | 624 | 385 |
| Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 | 2,349 | 960 | 419 | 1 | 612 | 357 |
| Commerce | 129 | 5 | 134 | 40 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 30 |
| Music (Vocal) | 26 | 61 | 87 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 17 |
| Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 | 1,289 | 540 | 231 | 0 | 265 | 253 |
| Urdu | 90 | 13 | 103 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 13 |
| Home Science | 686 | 112 | 798 | 269 | 184 | 1 | 217 | 127 |
| Physical Education | 784 | 65 | 849 | 344 | 154 | 0 | 223 | 128 |
| Social Science | 2,265 | 217 | 2,482 | 826 | 599 | 4 | 680 | 373 |
| Art (Chitrakala) | 688 | 87 | 775 | 257 | 198 | 1 | 206 | 113 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 248 | 73 | 70 | 0 | 61 | 44 |
| Sewing (Silai) | 14 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ranjan Kala | 74 | 5 | 79 | 33 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 9 |
| Science | 2,278 | 215 | 2,493 | 989 | 489 | 1 | 628 | 386 |
| Biology | 632 | 28 | 660 | 239 | 135 | 0 | 165 | 121 |
| Music (Instrumental) | 30 | 30 | 60 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 10 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 17,735 | 6,704 | 3,698 | 13 | 4,438 | 2,882 |
Source: Table 01 of Advt. No. 07/2026. Vacancies were provided by the Directorate of Secondary Education, UP, and UPESSC says the number may go up or down. Horizontal reservation applies as per rules.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| Disabled | Rs. 300 |
Pay online by credit card, debit card or net banking on the portal by 23 November 2026. Payment counts only after the bank confirms it, so keep the fee receipt. If you complete OTR and payment but do not complete the application by the last date, it is not valid. The fee on a faulty application is not refunded in any case and cannot be adjusted against another application.
- Written exam: 120 objective questions (30 general knowledge, 90 on the subject), 360 marks, 2 hours, on an OMR sheet.
- Merit list: from the written exam marks. There is no interview in the exam scheme of the advertisement.
- Record verification: two copies of the submitted application, with the listed documents in two sets.
Tie-break: higher graduation percentage, then higher training-qualification percentage, then the older candidate.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions / Marks | 120 objective questions / 360 marks |
| Split | 30 general knowledge + 90 on the subject |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +3 per correct answer; −1 per wrong or multiple answer |
| Language | Hindi and English (except language subjects) |
| Answer sheet | OMR; darken one circle with a black ballpoint pen; whitener and erasing are not allowed |
The syllabus is on the official website, upessc.up.gov.in.
- Read Advt. No. 07/2026 and the user manual and tutorial videos on upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC application portal. OTR is compulsory, and the form is filled in English.
- Fill in the application for your subject. If you submit more than once, only the last application is accepted.
- Upload your photo and signature (white background; JPG/JPEG; 10–100 KB each) and certificates in PDF (20–200 KB each), and accept the declaration.
- Pay the fee online by 23 November 2026 and submit. Keep three copies of the submitted application.
- Corrections, if needed, by 26 November 2026. Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
Helpline as per the advertisement: technical support 08448573939, support@upessc.org; commission 0532-2466851.
Full Details
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has advertised 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) posts under Advt. No. 07/2026 in non-government aided secondary schools under the Secondary Education Department: 16,193 in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools. OTR and online applications started on 24 October 2026. The last date for the online application fee is 23 November 2026, correction is till 26 November 2026, and the written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026.
CURRENT STATUS: Applications Open – Last Date 23 November; Correction Till 26 November; Exam 23–24 December | Posts: 17,735
Apply online at UPESSC · Read official advertisement (PDF)
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, 23 Allenganj, Prayagraj.
- Advertisement: Advt. No. 07/2026, published 23.10.2026.
- Posts: 17,735 (boys’ schools 16,193 + girls’ schools 1,542). UPESSC says the number may go up or down.
- Next stage: correction till 26.11.2026, then the written exam on 23 and 24 December 2026. The admit-card date has not been announced.
- Last verified: 31 October 2026. Sources: UPESSC detailed advertisement No. 07/2026 and notice dated 23.10.2026.
- Candidate action: check the vacancies and eligibility requirements for your subject, complete OTR, and apply and pay the fee by 23.11.2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 23.10.2026 |
| Online registration (OTR) / application starts | 24.10.2026 |
| Last date for online application fee | 23.11.2026 |
| Last date for correction in online application | 26.11.2026 |
| Written exam | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
Subjects With the Most Vacancies
Hindi 2,791, English 2,517, Science 2,493, Social Science 2,482, Mathematics 2,349 and Sanskrit 1,289 are the largest groups. See the Vacancy Details tab for all 17 subjects, with the category-wise split.
Exam Pattern and Selection
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 360 marks: 120 objective questions (30 general knowledge + 90 on the subject), 2 hours, OMR sheet |
| Marking | +3 for a correct answer; −1 for a wrong or multiple answer |
| Merit | From the written exam marks |
| Tie-break | Graduation percentage, then training-qualification percentage, then the older candidate |
Cut-offs and candidates’ marks are shown on the website after the selection process is complete.
Salary & Work Profile
The post is in pay Level-7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400. Assistant Teachers (Trained Graduate Grade) teach Classes 6–10 in non-government aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. The superannuation age is 62 years.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without the degree, B.Ed and upper-primary TET required for your subject.
- Completing OTR and payment but not completing the application by the last date.
- Entering the wrong category, sub-category, date of birth or gender. These cannot be changed after final submission.
- Uploading a photo or signature of the wrong size, or not accepting the declaration. The application is rejected.
- Reservation is only for UP candidates. A reserved-category candidate from outside UP is treated as General.
- Avoid random guesses because incorrect answers carry negative marks.
Candidate Pathway
One Time Registration → Online application → Fee payment (by 23.11.2026) → Correction (by 26.11.2026) → Admit card → Written exam (23–24.12.2026) → Result and merit list → Record verification
UPESSC TGT, PGT and Primary Teacher Are Different
TGT (Advt. 07/2026), PGT (Advt. 06/2026) and Primary Teacher (Advt. 05/2026) are separate recruitments with separate dates.
Source
Official sources: UPESSC detailed advertisement No. 07/2026 (22 pages, Hindi) and the notice dated 23.10.2026 on upessc.up.gov.in. Last verified 31 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
17,735 under Advt. No. 07/2026: 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools. UPESSC says the number may go up or down.
The last date for the online application fee is 23 November 2026. Correction is till 26 November 2026.
On 23 and 24 December 2026.
Yes. The advertisement requires a pass in the upper primary level (Classes 6–8) Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India, along with the degree and B.Ed.
Rs. 1,000 for General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and others, Rs. 500 for SC/ST and Rs. 300 for disabled candidates.
Minimum 21 years on 1 July 2026. The superannuation age is 62 years.
Yes. Each correct answer gets 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple answer.
The exam scheme in the advertisement selects from the merit of the 360-mark written exam.
Pay Level-7: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
No. TGT (Advt. 07/2026) and PGT (Advt. 06/2026) are separate recruitments with separate dates.