| UP TGT 2026 at a Glance |
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| The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has announced 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) posts – popularly called UP TGT – under Advertisement No. 07/2026. These posts are in non-government aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Online forms are open from 24 October to 23 November 2026, and the written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026. That leaves about eight weeks to prepare. This guide explains who can apply, how the exam works, what the job pays and how to use the time left. For dates, fees and the apply link, see the full notice post: UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 17735 Posts. |
Updated on 26 October 2026. All figures are from UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026; read the official notification before applying.
Why UP TGT 2026 Matters
This is one of the biggest teacher recruitments in the country this year. With 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools, spread over 17 subjects, almost every graduate with a B.Ed and upper-primary TET has a subject to apply for. Selection is decided by a single written exam and document verification – there is no interview – so a well-planned eight weeks can make the difference.
| Key Facts |
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| Recruiting Body | UPESSC, Prayagraj |
| Advertisement | 07/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) – TGT |
| Total Posts | 17,735 (Boys 16,193 · Girls 1,542) |
| Apply Online | 24 October – 23 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Pay | Level 7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Age | 21 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026 |
Which Subject Has the Most Vacancies?
Four subjects account for more than half of all posts: Hindi, Science, English and Social Science. Mathematics is close behind. Smaller subjects such as Sewing, Instrumental Music and Ranjan Kala have very few seats, so competition per post there can be much sharper.
| Subject-wise Vacancy (Top to Bottom) |
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| Subject | Posts | Subject | Posts |
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| Hindi | 2,791 | Physical Education | 849 |
| English | 2,517 | Home Science | 798 |
| Science | 2,493 | Art (Chitrakala) | 775 |
| Social Science | 2,482 | Biology | 660 |
| Mathematics | 2,349 | Agriculture | 248 |
| Sanskrit | 1,289 | Commerce | 134 |
| Urdu | 103 | Music (Vocal) | 87 |
| Ranjan Kala | 79 | Music (Instrumental) | 60 |
| Sewing (Silai) | 21 | Total | 17,735 |
Category-wise, the total is General 6,704, OBC 4,438, SC 3,698, EWS 2,882 and ST 13. The full boys/girls and category split for every subject is on the notice post.
Eligibility: The Three Things Every Candidate Needs
- Subject degree – Graduation with the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, or post-graduation with at least 45% marks.
- B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course (B.P.Ed / B.P.E. for Physical Education).
- TET for upper primary (Classes 6–8) conducted by the UP Government or Government of India. A valid certificate of the qualifying eligibility test must be held by 30 June 2027.
Some subjects have extra conditions. Hindi needs Sanskrit at Intermediate (or Uttar Madhyama). Social Science needs any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics in graduation. Science needs Physics and Chemistry; Biology needs Zoology and Botany. Music accepts Sangeet Visharad or Sangeet Prabhakar along with a degree. Check your subject line by line before paying the fee – one wrong subject choice cannot be corrected after final submission.
| Common Mistakes That Cancel Applications |
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| Men cannot apply for girls' school posts (visually impaired candidates for Music are the only exception). Women can apply for boys' or girls' schools, but only one per subject. If you submit more than one form for the same subject, only the last one counts. Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh get no UP reservation and are treated as unreserved. Date of birth is accepted only from the High School certificate. Use the Age Calculator to confirm your age as on 1 July 2026. |
UP TGT Exam Pattern 2026
| Written Exam (Offline, OMR) |
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| Section | Questions | Marks |
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| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
Each correct answer gets 3 marks and each wrong or multiple-marked answer loses 1 mark. The paper lasts 2 hours and is in Hindi and English, except for language subjects. If two candidates tie, the one with the higher graduation percentage ranks first, then the higher training-qualification percentage, then the older candidate. Full details: UP TGT Syllabus 2026 Exam Pattern.
| What the Negative Marking Means for You |
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| Because a right answer is worth +3 and a wrong one costs −1, a guess pays off if you can eliminate even one option out of four. A blind guess between four options has an expected value of +0, so it neither helps nor hurts on average; after removing one wrong option it becomes positive. Our guide on negative marking in Sarkari exams explains when to guess and when to skip. |
UP TGT Salary 2026
A TGT is placed in Pay Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, with a pay range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month. On top of basic pay, teachers get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances under Uttar Pradesh Government rules, so the monthly gross is higher than the starting basic. School allotment is done by the Director, Secondary Education, UP, Prayagraj, based on the preferences you give.
8-Week Preparation Plan for the 23–24 December Exam
| Week-by-Week Plan |
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| Weeks | Focus | Daily Target |
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| 1–2 (26 Oct – 8 Nov) | Apply first. Then read the full subject syllabus and finish the weakest units | 4 hours subject + 1 hour GK |
| 3–4 (9 – 22 Nov) | Cover the rest of the subject; build short notes | 4 hours subject + 1 hour GK |
| 5–6 (23 Nov – 6 Dec) | Previous year papers and topic-wise practice | 2 timed sections + error review |
| 7 (7 – 13 Dec) | Full-length mock tests, 120 questions in 2 hours | 1 mock every alternate day |
| 8 (14 – 22 Dec) | Revision of notes and GK only; no new topics | Revise + rest |
- Subject first: 270 of 360 marks come from your subject. Give it at least three-quarters of your study time.
- GK smartly: 30 questions cover Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and Uttar Pradesh-specific facts. Daily current affairs for the last 6 months is enough for the current-events share.
- Practise on OMR: the exam is offline. Fill a printed OMR sheet in every mock so bubbling does not cost you time.
- Watch your admit card: the exam district is shown 10 days before the exam and the admit card 3 days before. Keep checking the Exam Calendar.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal.
- Log in and open the form for Advertisement No. 07/2026.
- Fill details in English, pick your subject and boys'/girls' school.
- Enter B.Ed and TET details and upload photo, signature (JPG, 10–100 KB) and certificates (PDF, 20–200 KB).
- Pay the fee – ₹1,000 General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 SC/ST, ₹300 PwD – by 23 November 2026.
- Print the confirmation page. Corrections are allowed until 26 November 2026.
Useful Links
FAQ
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- Question: How many posts are there in UP TGT 2026?
Answer: 17,735 posts – 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools – across 17 subjects.
- Question: Is TET compulsory for UP TGT 2026?
Answer: Yes. You need an upper-primary (Classes 6–8) TET from the UP Government or Government of India, valid by 30 June 2027.
- Question: What is the UP TGT 2026 exam date?
Answer: 23 and 24 December 2026, offline on an OMR sheet.
- Question: What is the in-hand salary of a UP TGT teacher?
Answer: The post is in Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 basic). Take-home pay is higher than the basic because DA and HRA are added as per UP rules.
- Question: Which subject has the most UP TGT vacancies?
Answer: Hindi with 2,791 posts, followed by English (2,517), Science (2,493) and Social Science (2,482).
- Question: Is there an interview in UP TGT?
Answer: No. Selection is on written exam merit followed by document verification.
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