UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17735 Posts
The UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 notification is out under Advt. No. 07/2026. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is inviting online applications for 17735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in Uttar Pradesh secondary schools. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 October 2026 to 23 November 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
UPESSC, Prayagraj has announced the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) for boys’ and girls’ secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Vacancies are available in 17 subjects, including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Candidates should read the official information brochure carefully before applying, as it contains the syllabus, subject-wise eligibility, age limit, fee and other details.
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – Balak / Balika |
| Advertisement Number | 311/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17735 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in related subject + B.Ed + TET |
| Age Limit | 21 to 62 Years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Application Fee | ₹300 to ₹1000 (category-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 23–24 December 2026 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC TGT 2026 Important Dates
The last date to apply is 23 November 2026. Apply early and verify all details on the official UPESSC website.
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the related subject
- B.Ed passed
- TET certificate for Class 6 to 8 (Upper Primary level) by 30 June 2027
- Subject-wise eligibility details are given in the official notification.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 62 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPESSC rules given in Advt. No. 07/2026.
Read the official qualification notice carefully before applying, as the requirements differ by subject.
UPESSC TGT Application Fee 2026
Category | Fee |
General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
SC / ST | ₹500 |
PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. An application without fee payment is treated as incomplete.
UPESSC TGT Vacancy 2026
Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
TGT (Balak) | 6057 | 2660 | 4069 | 3394 | 13 | 16193 |
TGT (Balika) | 647 | 222 | 369 | 304 | 0 | 1542 |
Total | 6704 | 2882 | 4438 | 3698 | 13 | 17735 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Subject | School Type | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Hindi | Balak | 961 | 477 | 566 | 531 | 04 | 2539 |
Hindi | Balika | 115 | 38 | 58 | 41 | 0 | 252 |
English | Balak | 890 | 364 | 581 | 504 | 01 | 2340 |
English | Balika | 73 | 21 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 177 |
Mathematics | Balak | 883 | 337 | 575 | 392 | 01 | 2188 |
Mathematics | Balika | 77 | 20 | 37 | 27 | 0 | 161 |
Commerce | Balak | 38 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 129 |
Commerce | Balika | 02 | 0 | 01 | 02 | 0 | 05 |
Music (Gayan) | Balak | 11 | 05 | 05 | 05 | 0 | 26 |
Music (Gayan) | Balika | 24 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 61 |
Sanskrit | Balak | 484 | 231 | 247 | 221 | 0 | 1183 |
Sanskrit | Balika | 56 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 106 |
Urdu | Balak | 30 | 11 | 40 | 09 | 0 | 90 |
Urdu | Balika | 04 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 0 | 13 |
Home Science | Balak | 223 | 115 | 189 | 158 | 01 | 686 |
Home Science | Balika | 46 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 112 |
Physical Education | Balak | 328 | 114 | 205 | 137 | 0 | 784 |
Physical Education | Balika | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 65 |
Social Science | Balak | 756 | 342 | 626 | 537 | 04 | 2265 |
Social Science | Balika | 70 | 31 | 54 | 62 | 0 | 217 |
Drawing | Balak | 229 | 102 | 177 | 179 | 01 | 688 |
Drawing | Balika | 28 | 11 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 87 |
Agriculture | Balak | 72 | 44 | 61 | 70 | 0 | 247 |
Agriculture | Balika | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Stitching | Balak | 03 | 01 | 04 | 06 | 0 | 14 |
Stitching | Balika | 02 | 0 | 02 | 03 | 0 | 07 |
Painting Art | Balak | 30 | 09 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 74 |
Painting Art | Balika | 03 | 0 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 05 |
Science | Balak | 883 | 355 | 582 | 457 | 01 | 2278 |
Science | Balika | 106 | 31 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 215 |
Biology | Balak | 228 | 116 | 161 | 127 | 0 | 632 |
Biology | Balika | 11 | 05 | 04 | 08 | 0 | 28 |
Music (Vadan) | Balak | 08 | 07 | 05 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Music (Vadan) | Balika | 13 | 03 | 09 | 05 | 0 | 30 |
UPESSC TGT Selection Process 2026
Selection will be based on the written examination conducted by UPESSC on 23 and 24 December 2026. Exam city details and admit cards will be released before the exam. The answer key and result will be published as per the commission’s schedule. The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are given in the official information brochure.
How to Apply Online for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Read the official notification for Advt. No. 07/2026 and check your subject-wise eligibility.
- Keep your documents ready: educational certificates, B.Ed and TET certificates, ID proof, address details and basic personal details.
- Keep your scanned photograph and signature ready in the required size.
- Visit the official UPESSC application portal and complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not done it already. You can also watch this OTR registration video guide (Hindi).
- Log in and fill in the TGT application form carefully, choosing the correct subject. You can watch the form filling video guide in Hindi: Version 1 | Version 2.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Check the preview, submit the form and take a printout of the final application.
Tips Before Submitting the Form
- Apply well before 23 November 2026, because the portal can be slow in the last days.
- Select the subject and school type (Balak or Balika) carefully.
- Check every field and uploaded document in the preview before final submission.
- Use the correction window (till 26 November 2026) only for genuine corrections.
Application Update
Keep checking the UPESSC official website for the latest notices, exam city and admit card updates.
Quick Navigation
Recruitment Overview → Important Dates → Eligibility Criteria → Selection Process
Recruitment Snapshot
- Total Vacancies: 17735
- Advertisement: 07/2026
- Last Date: 23 Nov
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| How to Fill Form (Video Hindi) | Click Here |
| Download Experience Certificate Related Notice | Click Here |
| How to OTR Registration (Video Hindi) | Click Here |
| Download Qualification Related Notice | Click Here |
| Subject Wise Eligibility Details | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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| Official UPESSC Website | Click Here |
Complete Guide: UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026
Who Should Apply?
The UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest teacher recruitments in Uttar Pradesh this year, with 17735 vacancies. Of these, 16193 posts are for boys’ schools (Balak) and 1542 posts are for girls’ schools (Balika). Candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the related subject, a B.Ed degree and a TET certificate can apply.
Subjects With the Most Vacancies
The highest number of posts is in Hindi (2791), followed by English (2517), Science (2493), Social Science (2482) and Mathematics (2349). Sanskrit also has 1289 posts. Candidates from these subjects have more chances, but competition will be high, so they should start preparing as per the syllabus in the official brochure.
Things to Check Before Applying
Eligibility differs by subject, so check the subject-wise details and the qualification notice before paying the fee. The fee is ₹1000 for General, OBC and EWS, ₹500 for SC and ST, and ₹300 for PH candidates. With the exam on 23 and 24 December 2026, there is limited time left for preparation.
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Everything you need to know, all in one place.
It is a recruitment for 17735 Trained Graduate Teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh secondary schools, released under Advt. No. 07/2026.
The online application started on 24 October 2026.
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 23 November 2026.
The exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the related subject, B.Ed, and a TET certificate for Class 6 to 8 by 30 June 2027. See the subject-wise eligibility for details.
The age limit is 21 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per UPESSC rules.
The fee is ₹1000 for General, OBC and EWS, ₹500 for SC and ST, and ₹300 for PH candidates.
There are 17735 vacancies: 16193 for TGT (Balak) and 1542 for TGT (Balika).
The syllabus and exam scheme are given in the official notification.
Conclusion
The UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 offers 17735 vacancies for qualified teachers across 17 subjects in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates should apply online before 23 November 2026. Bookmark this page and visit Latest Government Jobs for syllabus, admit card, answer key and result updates.
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