The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, released the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Recruitment Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026. The recruitment covers 17,735 vacancies across TGT Balak (16,193) and TGT Balika (1,542) categories, spanning 17 subjects. Online applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. Candidates should read the full official notification at upessc.up.gov.in before applying.
Important Note
1. The online application opens on 24 October 2026 at upessc.up.gov.in. Check the official website for the application portal link on that date.
2. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant subject, a B.Ed qualification, and a Class 6 to 8 TET certificate. Subject-wise eligibility varies. Read the official notification carefully before selecting your subject.
3. Applications are accepted from 24 October to 23 November 2026 only. Fee payment closes on the same date. The correction window is open from the application start to 26 November 2026.
UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
| Categories | TGT Balak (Male) and TGT Balika (Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 17,735 |
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 62 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant subject, B.Ed, TET (Class 6 to 8) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 500 (SC/ST); Rs. 300 (PH/Divyang) |
| Application Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Exam City | Announced before exam |
| Admit Card | Available before exam |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam City Available | Before exam |
| Admit Card Available | Before exam |
| Written Examination | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Answer Key | As per schedule |
| Result | As per schedule |
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Summary
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Balak (Male) | 6,057 | 2,660 | 4,069 | 3,394 | 13 | 16,193 |
| TGT Balika (Female) | 647 | 222 | 369 | 304 | 0 | 1,542 |
| Total | 6,704 | 2,882 | 4,438 | 3,698 | 13 | 17,735 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
The subject-wise data below is as published in the source. Two entries (Commerce Balak OBC and Urdu Balak EWS) had formatting issues in the source — the figures shown are the most likely values based on context, but candidates should verify the exact numbers from the official notification at upessc.up.gov.in before applying.
| Subject | Varg | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Balak | 961 | 477 | 566 | 531 | 4 | 2,539 |
| Hindi | Balika | 115 | 38 | 58 | 41 | 0 | 252 |
| English | Balak | 890 | 364 | 581 | 504 | 1 | 2,340 |
| English | Balika | 73 | 21 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 177 |
| Mathematics | Balak | 883 | 337 | 575 | 392 | 1 | 2,188 |
| Mathematics | Balika | 77 | 20 | 37 | 27 | 0 | 161 |
| Commerce | Balak | 38 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 129 |
| Commerce | Balika | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Music Gayan | Balak | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 26 |
| Music Gayan | Balika | 24 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 61 |
| Sanskrit | Balak | 484 | 231 | 247 | 221 | 0 | 1,183 |
| Sanskrit | Balika | 56 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 106 |
| Urdu | Balak | 30 | 11 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 90 |
| Urdu | Balika | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Home Science | Balak | 223 | 115 | 189 | 158 | 1 | 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 | 4 | 2,265 |
| Social Science | Balika | 70 | 31 | 54 | 62 | 0 | 217 |
| Drawing | Balak | 229 | 102 | 177 | 179 | 1 | 688 |
| Drawing | Balika | 28 | 11 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 87 |
| Agriculture | Balak | 72 | 44 | 61 | 70 | 0 | 247 |
| Agriculture | Balika | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stitching | Balak | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| Stitching | Balika | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Painting Art | Balak | 30 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 74 |
| Painting Art | Balika | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Science | Balak | 883 | 355 | 582 | 457 | 1 | 2,278 |
| Science | Balika | 106 | 31 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 215 |
| Biology | Balak | 228 | 116 | 161 | 127 | 0 | 632 |
| Biology | Balika | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 28 |
| Music Vadan | Balak | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Music Vadan | Balika | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
Verify all figures, particularly Commerce (Balak, OBC) and Urdu (Balak, EWS), from the official notification at upessc.up.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the relevant subject |
| Teacher Training | B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) passed |
| Eligibility Test | Class 6 to 8 TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) passed |
| Subject-wise Conditions | As specified in the official notification for each subject |
Subject-wise eligibility conditions vary. Read the relevant subject section in the official notification at upessc.up.gov.in before applying. Do not assume eligibility based on degree alone.
Age Limit
All ages calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | 21 years | 62 years |
Age relaxation for reserved categories is as per Uttar Pradesh government rules and the UPESSC TGT Advertisement No. 07/2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| PH (Divyang) | Rs. 300 |
Fee is payable online only through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. No offline or cash payment.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (23 and 24 December 2026)
- Merit-based selection (as per official notification rules)
The detailed exam pattern and syllabus are in the official notification at upessc.up.gov.in.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in on or after 24 October 2026.
- Find the TGT Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 07/2026) application link.
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration) if not already done.
- Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational and subject details.
- Select the subject you are applying for. Apply separately for each subject if applying for more than one, as per the official instructions.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the application fee online before 23 November 2026.
- Review all entries, submit and print the final application.
Important Instructions
- Read the full official notification at upessc.up.gov.in before applying.
- Verify your subject-wise eligibility from the notification.
- The correction window for submitted applications closes on 26 November 2026.
- Exam city information and admit cards will be available before the examination.
- The written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| UPESSC Official Website (Apply from 24 October 2026) | Click Here |
The official notification PDF, subject-wise eligibility details and application portal link will be available on upessc.up.gov.in from 24 October 2026.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026?
17,735 vacancies: 16,193 for TGT Balak (Male) and 1,542 for TGT Balika (Female), across 17 subjects.
What is the last date to apply for UPESSC UP TGT 2026?
23 November 2026. Fee payment also closes on the same date.
When does the UPESSC UP TGT application open?
24 October 2026.
What is the UPESSC UP TGT exam date 2026?
The written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
What is the application fee for UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates; Rs. 500 for SC and ST; Rs. 300 for PH (Divyang). Online payment only.
What is the age limit for UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 62 years, as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation as per UP government rules.
What qualifications are needed for UPESSC UP TGT 2026?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant subject, B.Ed qualification, and a Class 6 to 8 TET certificate. Subject-wise conditions vary — check the official notification.
What is the correction window for UPESSC UP TGT 2026?
The correction window for submitted applications closes on 26 November 2026.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advertisement No. 07/2026) as sourced and updated on 23 October 2026. Two entries in the subject-wise vacancy table (Commerce Balak OBC and Urdu Balak EWS) had formatting issues in the source and have been noted accordingly — verify these from the official notification at upessc.up.gov.in. All eligibility conditions, subject-wise requirements and selection rules are in the official notification. Check upessc.up.gov.in for all official updates. JobShouter is not associated with the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
