UPESSC UP TGT Assistant Teacher recruitment 2026: 17,735 posts in 17 subjects
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has invited online applications for Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Teacher, TGT) posts under Advt. No. 07/2026. There are 17,735 vacancies: 16,193 in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools. Apply online by 23 November 2026; the written exam is planned for 23 and 24 December 2026. There is no interview. Here is everything, with subject-wise vacancies and a document tracker.
Apply online on UPESSC portal Official UPESSC website
Choose your branch carefully. You must pick your subject and either Balak Varg (boys’ schools) or Balika Varg (girls’ schools) while applying. Two UPESSC web addresses appear in circulation (apply.upessc.org for the form, upessc.up.gov.in for notices) — start from the official website if you are unsure and confirm the exact application link named in the notification.
Important dates
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The exam city (district) slip is expected about 10 days before the exam, and the admit card about 3 days before. Exact closing times are not stated, so apply and pay well before the last day.
17,735 posts: boys’ and girls’ schools
Category-wise (General, OBC, EWS, SC) figures published on third-party sites do not add up exactly to these totals, so we have not reproduced them here. Use the official notification for the exact reservation split of your subject.
Subject-wise vacancies
| Subject | Balak Varg (boys) | Balika Varg (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,539 | 252 |
| English | 2,340 | 177 |
| Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 |
| Science | 2,278 | 215 |
| Social Science | 2,265 | 217 |
| Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 |
| Physical Education | 784 | 65 |
| Art | 688 | 87 |
| Home Science | 686 | 112 |
| Biology | 632 | 28 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 |
| Commerce | 129 | 5 |
| Urdu | 90 | 13 |
| Decorative Art | 74 | 5 |
| Instrumental Music | 30 | 30 |
| Music (Vocal) | 26 | 61 |
| Sewing | 14 | 7 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 |
Subjects are listed from largest to smallest vacancy count. Always confirm your subject’s figure and reservation split in the official notification.
Eligibility
Educational qualification
For Assistant Teacher (TGT)
- Degree
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the related subject
- Teaching qualification
- B.Ed (passed). B.P.Ed for Physical Education candidates
- Eligibility test
- Class 6-8 TET (passed)
Age and branch
Both Balak and Balika Varg
- Minimum age
- 21 years
- Maximum age
- 62 years
- Branch
- Choose Balak Varg (boys) or Balika Varg (girls) when applying
Subject-wise degree requirements, the date on which age is counted, and the exact deadline for holding a valid TET are set in the official notification. Confirm each of them there before you pay the fee.
Age limit, pay and application fee
| Age limit | Minimum 21 years, maximum 62 years. |
|---|---|
| Age relaxation | As per Uttar Pradesh government rules for reserved categories. Exact relaxation is in the official notification. |
| Salary / pay level | Not stated in the summary we reviewed. Check the pay level in the official notification. |
| Payment mode | Online — credit card, debit card or net banking. |
Application fee
Pay the fee by 23 November 2026.
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Related Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
All questions are objective type. Each correct answer earns +3 marks and each wrong answer costs −1 mark, so avoid blind guessing. The detailed syllabus is in the official notification.
How candidates are selected
Written examination
120 objective questions for 360 marks, planned for 23 and 24 December 2026.
360 marks
Document verification
Originals of educational, TET, category and identity documents are checked.
Final merit
Selection is by merit in the written exam. There is no interview.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Open the official UPESSC website and read the Advt. No. 07/2026 notification fully.
- 2Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC application portal with your basic details, mobile number and email ID.
- 3Log in and select Advt. No. 07/2026, then choose your subject and branch (Balak or Balika Varg) carefully.
- 4Fill in your educational details from high school to graduation, B.Ed/B.P.Ed and TET.
- 5Upload your photograph (10-100 KB, JPG/JPEG), signature on white background (10-100 KB, JPG/JPEG) and certificates in PDF (20-200 KB each).
- 6Pay the fee online by 23 November 2026, submit the form, and keep at least three printouts of the confirmation page for document verification.
Document tracker
Tick each item as you get it ready.
Official links
यूपीईएसएससी यूपी टीजीटी असिस्टेंट टीचर भर्ती 2026
- उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग (UPESSC), प्रयागराज ने विज्ञापन संख्या 07/2026 के तहत असिस्टेंट टीचर (टीजीटी) के कुल 17,735 पदों पर भर्ती निकाली है।
- पद: बालक वर्ग 16,193 और बालिका वर्ग 1,542, कुल 17 विषयों में।
- ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि और शुल्क जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि 23 नवंबर 2026; फॉर्म सुधार की अंतिम तिथि 26 नवंबर 2026।
- आवेदन शुल्क: सामान्य/ओबीसी/ईडब्ल्यूएस ₹1,000, एससी/एसटी ₹500, दिव्यांग ₹300।
- आयु सीमा: न्यूनतम 21 वर्ष, अधिकतम 62 वर्ष।
- योग्यता: संबंधित विषय में स्नातक या स्नातकोत्तर, बी.एड. और कक्षा 6-8 की टीईटी उत्तीर्ण।
- परीक्षा: 120 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न, 360 अंक (30 सामान्य ज्ञान + 90 संबंधित विषय); सही उत्तर पर +3 और गलत पर -1 अंक। लिखित परीक्षा 23 व 24 दिसंबर 2026 को प्रस्तावित है। कोई साक्षात्कार नहीं।
- किसी को पैसे न दें — आवेदन केवल UPESSC के आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर ही करें।
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UPESSC UP TGT 2026?
23 November 2026 for online application and fee payment. The form correction window runs until 26 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
17,735 Assistant Teacher (TGT) posts across 17 subjects: 16,193 in boys' schools (Balak Varg) and 1,542 in girls' schools (Balika Varg).
What is the application fee?
Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs 500 for SC and ST; Rs 300 for PH (Divyangjan). Payment is online.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 62 years. The age cut-off date and relaxation rules are in the official notification.
What qualification is needed?
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in the related subject, a B.Ed, and a pass in the Class 6-8 TET. Check the notification for subject-wise requirements.
What is the exam pattern?
120 objective questions for 360 marks: 30 General Knowledge (90 marks) and 90 related-subject questions (270 marks). +3 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
Is there an interview?
No. Selection is by the written exam followed by document verification.
When is the exam?
The written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. The exam city slip comes about 10 days before and the admit card about 3 days before the exam.
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Disclaimer: ApnaJob.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission or the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This page summarises the UPESSC Advt. No. 07/2026 recruitment details, which we read on 27 October 2026. Dates, vacancy numbers and rules can change, so confirm everything on upessc.up.gov.in and the official application portal before applying. We never ask for money to help you apply.
