UP TGT Vacancy 2026 : Notification Out for 17,735 Posts, Check Full Details

UP TGT Vacancy 2026 is officially out. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 to fill 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale), or TGT, posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. Online applications began on 24 October 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.

This guide covers who can apply, subject-wise and category-wise vacancies, fee, exam pattern, syllabus and how to apply, all based on the official notification.

Quick Summary

• Total posts: 17,735 (16,193 in boys' schools + 1,542 in girls' schools) across 17 subjects.
• Key dates: Applications start 24 Oct 2026; last date to pay fee 23 Nov 2026; correction window ends 26 Nov 2026.
• Exam: 23 & 24 Dec 2026, 360 marks, 120 MCQs, 2 hours, +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer.
• Eligibility: Graduation (min. 50%) or Post-graduation (min. 45%) in the relevant subject + Ed + TET (upper primary level).
• Pay & fee: Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400). Fee: General/OBC/EWS ₹1,000, SC/ST ₹500, PwD ₹300.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Important Dates
3. Subject-wise Vacancy
4. Category-wise Vacancy
5. Eligibility & Age Limit
6. Application Fee
7. Exam Pattern & Selection Process
8. Syllabus
9. How to Apply
10. Preparation Strategy
11. Download Previous Year Question Papers
12. FAQs
13. Recommended Courses

Background

UPESSC published Advt. 07/2026 on 23 October 2026. The previous TGT cycle (Advt. 01/2022) had 3,539 posts, so this drive is roughly five times larger. Note that the Commission states the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

UP TGT Vacancy 2026 Overview

UP TGT 2026 Important Dates

Click Here to View & Download the Official UPESSC Notification

Subject-wise Vacancy (Boys + Girls Schools)

Category-wise Vacancy

Horizontal reservation (PwD, ex-servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters) applies as per rules.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Educational qualification (general):

1. Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or Master's degree with at least 45% marks in the relevant subject from a recognised university.
2. Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course (B.P.Ed/B.P.E for Physical Education).
3. A pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the upper primary level (Classes 6–8), conducted by the UP Government or Government of India.

Note: Candidates must hold a valid eligibility test certificate up to 30 June 2027. Being on the merit list does not by itself guarantee appointment.

Subject-specific highlights:

• Hindi: Hindi as a subject in graduation, plus Sanskrit up to Intermediate/UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad Uttar Madhyama.
• Social Science: Any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics at graduate level.
• Science: Graduation with Physics and Chemistry.
• Biology: Graduation with Zoology and Botany.
• Commerce, Mathematics, English, Sanskrit, etc.: Graduation in the concerned subject.

Who is Now Eligible and Who is Ineligible for UP Teaching Posts 2026?

Age limit (as on 1 July 2026): Minimum 21 years, maximum 62 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules. The date of birth on the High School or equivalent certificate is the only accepted proof.

Application Fee

Payment is by credit/debit card or net banking. The fee is non-refundable in any case.

UP TGT Exam Pattern 2026 & Selection Process

• Total marks: 360 | Questions: 120 MCQs | Duration: 2 hours
• General Knowledge: 30 questions | Subject-based: 90 questions
• Marking: +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong or multiple answer
• Language: Question paper in Hindi and English (except language subjects)
• Selection: Merit list based on the written exam, followed by document verification. The notification does not mention an interview.
• Tie-breaker: Higher graduation percentage, then training qualification percentage, then older age ranks higher.

Key insight: 30 GK questions carry 90 marks, i.e. 25% of the paper, so strong General Studies preparation matters for every subject.

Syllabus

The written exam has two parts: 30 General Knowledge questions and 90 questions from your subject. According to the notification, the syllabus for the written exam is available on the Commission’s official website, upessc.up.gov.in, where it can be viewed and downloaded.

Download Free Syllabus PDF

How to Apply for UP TGT 2026

1. Visit up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Open the application form for Advt. 07/2026. The form must be filled in English.
3. Upload photo and signature (10–100 KB, JPG/JPEG) and certificates (PDF, 20–200 KB).
4. Pay the fee online as per your category.
5. Submit the form and keep 3 printed copies.

Important: After final submission, category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed. Only one application per subject and category (boys' or girls' schools) is valid.

UP TGT 2026 Preparation Strategy

• First 3–4 weeks: Analyse the syllabus and strengthen core concepts.
• November–December: Focus on the 90-mark subject section, and practise 30 GS questions daily.
• Closer to the exam: With −1 negative marking, prioritise accuracy over guesswork.
• Mock tests: Build speed for 120 questions in 2 hours.

PYQs: UP TGT Previous Year Questions

FAQs

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Conclusion

With 17,735 posts and an exam on 23–24 December, the preparation window is short. Complete your application by 23 November and start a structured Subject + GS plan now.

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External Links: upessc.up.gov.in