UP TGT Syllabus 2026 Exam Pattern (UPESSC Advt 07/2026)
Recruitment Board: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
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| Short Information |
| The UP TGT 2026 written exam under UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 (17,735 posts) is an offline OMR test of 120 MCQs for 360 marks in 2 hours, on 23 and 24 December 2026. It has 30 General Knowledge and 90 concerned-subject questions. Each right answer gets +3, each wrong or multiple-marked answer −1. Selection is on written-exam merit plus document verification; there is no interview. |
Updated on 26 October 2026. Preparation plan and salary: UP TGT 2026 Complete Guide.
UP TGT Exam Pattern 2026
| Exam Pattern |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
| Exam Details |
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet (black ballpoint pen) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +3 correct, −1 wrong or multiple-marked, 0 unattempted |
| Language | Hindi and English (except language subjects) |
| Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Exam District Info | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card | 3 days before the exam |
| Tie-break | Higher graduation %, then higher training qualification %, then older candidate |
Subjects Covered (17)
- Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu
- Mathematics, Science, Biology
- Social Science, Commerce, Home Science, Agriculture
- Physical Education
- Art (Chitrakala), Ranjan Kala, Sewing (Silai)
- Music (Vocal), Music (Instrumental)
The 90 subject questions come from the candidate's chosen subject at the graduation level. The topic-wise syllabus for each subject is published by UPESSC on its website; this page will add it as soon as the official syllabus PDF is available.
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FAQ
| Important Questions |
- Question: How many questions are in the UP TGT exam 2026?
Answer: 120 MCQs – 30 GK and 90 subject questions – for 360 marks.
- Question: Is there negative marking in UP TGT?
Answer: Yes, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple-marked answer.
- Question: What is the UP TGT exam date 2026?
Answer: 23 and 24 December 2026.
- Question: Is the UP TGT exam online?
Answer: No, it is offline on an OMR sheet.
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