The UP TGT Recruitment 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) vacancies in government-aided secondary schools. Online applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026. If you hold a graduate degree, a B.Ed and a Class 6-8 TET qualification, this is one of the biggest teaching recruitments of the year.
This guide covers everything you need to apply: dates, fees, age limit, eligibility, subject-wise vacancies, documents and the step-by-step application process.
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UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
| Total Vacancies | 17,735 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23-24 December 2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in (verify on the notification) |
UP TGT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 23 October 2026 |
| Online application begins | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to register | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date for corrections | 26 November 2026 |
| UP TGT exam date | 23-24 December 2026 |
| Admit card | Before the exam |
| Answer key and result | As per UPESSC schedule |
Tip: Don’t wait for the last day. The portal usually slows down near the deadline, so submit your form and fee well in advance.
UP TGT Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
Payment mode: Debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI only. An application without a successful fee payment is treated as incomplete.
UP TGT Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 62 years
- Relaxation: As per UPESSC rules and Uttar Pradesh government norms for reserved categories.
Note: The maximum age is shown as 62 years in the source information. Please confirm this against the official notification PDF before applying.
UP TGT Vacancy 2026: Category-wise
| Post | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGT (Balak, boys’ schools) | 6,057 | 2,660 | 4,069 | 3,394 | 13 | 16,193 |
| TGT (Balika, girls’ schools) | 647 | 222 | 369 | 304 | 0 | 1,542 |
| Grand total | 17,735 |
UP TGT Subject-wise Vacancy 2026
| Subject | Balak | Balika | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,539 | 252 | 2,791 |
| English | 2,340 | 177 | 2,517 |
| Science | 2,278 | 215 | 2,493 |
| Social Science | 2,265 | 217 | 2,482 |
| Mathematics | 2,188 | 161 | 2,349 |
| Sanskrit | 1,183 | 106 | 1,289 |
| Physical Education | 784 | 65 | 849 |
| Home Science | 686 | 112 | 798 |
| Drawing | 688 | 87 | 775 |
| Biology | 632 | 28 | 660 |
| Agriculture | 247 | 1 | 248 |
| Commerce | 129 | 5 | 134 |
| Urdu | 90 | 13 | 103 |
| Music (Gayan) | 26 | 61 | 87 |
| Painting Art | 74 | 5 | 79 |
| Music (Vadan) | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Stitching | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 17,735 |
Category-wise (General/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) numbers for each subject are given in the official notification.
Key insight: Hindi, English, Science, Social Science and Maths together account for over 12,600 posts, about 71% of all vacancies. Candidates in these subjects have the widest opportunity.
UP TGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university.
- B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) passed.
- Class 6-8 TET exam passed.
Each subject has its own degree requirements. Read the subject-wise eligibility details in the official notification before applying.
Other requirements:
- Indian citizenship, with Uttar Pradesh domicile rules and reservation as per government norms.
- Age within the prescribed limit as on 1 July 2026.
How to Apply Online for UP TGT 2026 (Step by Step)
- Visit the official UPESSC website and open the UP TGT Advt 07/2026 recruitment link.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already.
- Log in with your OTR credentials.
- Select the TGT post and your subject, and fill in your personal, educational and category details.
- Upload your scanned photograph, signature and ID proof in the specified size and format.
- Pay the application fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Preview the form and check every entry carefully.
- Submit the form and download and print the final confirmation page.
Documents to keep ready
- Educational certificates and marksheets (graduation/PG, B.Ed, TET)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID and address proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
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UP TGT Exam Date and Selection Process
The UP TGT written exam is scheduled for 23-24 December 2026. City intimation and admit cards will be released before the exam on the UPESSC portal. For the exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus and merit process, refer to the official notification and syllabus PDF.
Preparation tips:
- Start with the official syllabus and previous year papers.
- Prioritise your subject paper plus general studies, teaching aptitude and reasoning, where they apply.
- Take timed mock tests from now. You have roughly two months.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download from UPESSC website |
| Official Website | UPESSC Official Website |
| Subject-wise Eligibility | See official notification |
Always apply through the official UPESSC website. Never pay any third party for filling the form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in UP TGT Recruitment 2026?
There are 17,735 vacancies: 16,193 for boys’ schools (Balak) and 1,542 for girls’ schools (Balika).
Q2. When does the UP TGT online application start?
It starts on 24 October 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for UP TGT 2026?
The last date for registration and fee payment is 23 November 2026. Corrections are allowed until 26 November 2026.
Q4. What is the UP TGT exam date 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 23-24 December 2026.
Q5. What is the UP TGT application fee?
It is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for PH (Divyang) candidates.
Q6. What is the age limit for UP TGT 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum is 62 years as per the information available (as on 1 July 2026). Check the official notification for relaxation rules.
Q7. What is the qualification required for UP TGT?
You need a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the relevant subject, a B.Ed, and a passed Class 6-8 TET.
Q8. Which subject has the most vacancies?
Hindi has the most with 2,791 posts, followed by English (2,517) and Science (2,493).
Q9. Can I apply for more than one subject?
Check the official notification for rules on multiple subject applications.
Q10. Where can I apply?
Apply online on the official UPESSC portal using your OTR credentials.
