UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17,735 Assistant Teacher Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially released Advertisement No. 07/2026 inviting online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers (Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT / Graduate Scale). Candidates looking for teaching opportunities in government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh can submit their application forms through the official OTR-based online portal.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 17,735 vacant posts across various subjects in both Boys’ (Balak) and Girls’ (Balika) school cadres. Eligible candidates possessing the required educational qualification, B.Ed degree, and Paper-2 TET certification are encouraged to complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their applications before the stipulated deadline.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Subject-Wise Summary (Combined)

• Hindi: 2,791 posts

• English: 2,517 posts

• Mathematics: 2,349 posts

• Science: 2,493 posts

• Social Science: 2,482 posts

• Sanskrit: 1,289 posts

• Physical Education: 849 posts

• Home Science: 798 posts

• Drawing / Art: 775 posts

• Biology: 660 posts

• Agriculture: 248 posts

• Commerce: 134 posts

• Urdu: 103 posts

• Music Vocal: 87 posts

• Staining Art (Ranjan Kala): 79 posts

• Music Instrumental: 60 posts

• Sewing: 21 posts

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher posts, candidates must fulfill three main requirements:

1. Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks OR a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks from a recognized university.

2. Professional Qualification: A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree or equivalent (such as B.P.Ed./B.P.E. for Physical Education) recognized by NCTE.

3. Teacher Eligibility Test: Must have successfully qualified the Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8) TET conducted by either the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UPTET) or the Central Government (CTET). Candidates must hold a valid certificate issued on or before June 30, 2027.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years (as on July 01, 2026).

• Maximum / Superannuation Age: 62 years (as on July 01, 2026).

• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per UP State Government rules for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen) belonging to Uttar Pradesh.

Application Fee

• Payment Method: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Level-7

• Pay Scale: ₹ 44,900 – ₹ 1,42,400

• Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard allowances applicable under UP State Government Rules.

Selection Process

The selection for Assistant Teacher (TGT) consists of the following steps:

1. Written Examination (360 Marks): Objective test consisting of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

   • General Knowledge: 30 Questions

   • Concerned Subject: 90 Questions

   • Duration: 2 Hours

   • Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer; -1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (Negative Marking).

2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on written exam merit will be called for document verification. Candidates must present two sets of self-attested copies along with original certificates.

3. Merit & Allocation: Final selection list and school allocation will be prepared by the authorized authority based on merit. Tie-breakers consider graduation percentage, B.Ed. percentage, and candidate age in sequence.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to www.upessc.up.gov.in.

2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR): Register yourself on the OTR portal by entering your primary details, email ID, and mobile number.

3. Fill Application Form: Fill in all personal, academic, and subject details carefully in English.

4. Upload Documents:

   • Passport size photo (10 KB – 100 KB, JPG/JPEG).

   • Signature with white background (10 KB – 100 KB, JPG/JPEG).

   • Category and educational certificates (20 KB – 200 KB, PDF format).

5. Pay Application Fee: Pay the required fee online using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

6. Final Submission: Verify all details and click on Submit. Print at least 3 copies of the final submitted application form for document verification.

Documents Required

• High School (Class 10) Mark Sheet and Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)

• Intermediate (Class 12) Mark Sheet and Certificate

• Graduation Mark Sheets (1st, 2nd & 3rd Year) and Degree

• B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. Mark Sheet and Degree

• Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8) TET Certificate (UPTET or CTET)

• Domicile & Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by UP Competent Authority (if applicable)

• Character Certificates (1 from last institution attended + 2 from Gazetted Officers/Referees)

• Self-declaration Affidavit on Affidavit Form (Annexure 6)

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for currently employed candidates

Important Instructions

• OTR Mandatory: Candidates must complete One Time Registration before filling out the online application.

• Single Cadre Application: Female candidates can apply for either Boys’ or Girls’ schools in a subject, but not both. Male candidates can only apply for Boys’ schools (except blind candidates in Music).

• Multiple Submissions: If multiple applications are submitted for the same subject, only the last submitted form will be accepted.

• OMR Instructions: Only black ballpoint pens must be used on the OMR sheet. Erasing, using white liquid, or making double marks will lead to cancellation of the sheet.

• Category Benefit: Candidates residing outside Uttar Pradesh will be treated under the General / Unreserved category.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026?

An total of 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies are announced (16,193 in Boys’ schools and 1,542 in Girls’ schools).

Q2. Is CTET Paper-2 qualified candidate eligible for UP TGT?

Yes, candidates who have cleared either UPTET or CTET Paper-2 (Upper Primary Level, Class 6 to 8) are eligible to apply.

Q3. Is B.Ed. compulsory for UPESSC Assistant Teacher recruitment?

Yes, a recognized B.Ed. degree (or B.P.Ed./B.P.E. for Physical Education) is mandatory for the post.

Q4. What is the age limit for UP TGT 2026?

The minimum age requirement is 21 years as of July 1, 2026, and the maximum age limit is 62 years.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the UPESSC TGT written exam?

Yes, for each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as negative marking (+3 for correct, -1 for wrong).

Q6. Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply under the General/Unreserved category.

Official Source & Disclaimer

• Official Source: Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), 23 Allenby Road / Allenganj, Prayagraj – 211002. Website: www.upessc.up.gov.in.

• Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. Candidates must carefully read the official notification PDF available on the UPESSC website prior to submitting their online application.