UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 – 17735 Posts, Apply Before 23.11.2026

UPESSC has announced 17,735 vacancies for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. An aided school is a private school that receives government grants. Of the posts, 16,193 are in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools, spread over 17 subjects. You can apply online from 24.10.2026 to 23.11.2026, and the written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026.

The long notification calls the post Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale), while the Commission’s short notice calls it TGT. It is the teacher for classes 6 to 10. Selection is by one written exam, and the notification does not mention an interview.

UPESSC TGT Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Pay the fee online by credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee is never refunded, even if your application has a mistake.

Vacancy Details

The Commission says the number of vacancies can go up or down. Horizontal reservation (a quota that cuts across all categories, for ex-servicemen, freedom fighters’ dependents and persons with disability) is applied as per rules, so no separate numbers are given for it.

Boys’ Schools – 16,193 Posts

Girls’ Schools – 1,542 Posts

Subject-wise Total

Overall Category-wise Total (Boys and Girls)

Eligibility Criteria

In short: you must be at least 21 and not above 62 on 01.07.2026. Your date of birth is read only from your high school certificate, so check that it matches your application.

Subject-wise Qualification

Every subject also needs a B.Ed and a valid TET, except Physical Education, which needs B.P.Ed or B.P.E instead of B.Ed. In the table, “graduate” means at least 50% marks and “postgraduate” means at least 45% marks.

Who Should Apply

• This is a teaching post in aided private schools under the Secondary Education Department, for classes 6 to 10, on Pay Level 7. These are not Government-run schools.
• You need a valid TET pass for the upper primary level on top of your B.Ed. Appearing in or clearing the written exam without the minimum qualifications will not make you eligible for final selection.
• You will not pick your school while applying. After selection, school preferences are taken and schools are allotted by the Director of Secondary Education, UP, Prayagraj, not by the Commission.
• Choose your subject and school type with care. Women can apply for both boys’ and girls’ schools but must pick one while filling the form; men can apply only for boys’ schools (visually impaired candidates for Music are the exception).
• SC, ST, OBC and EWS benefits are for Uttar Pradesh residents only, so candidates from other states should apply as General.

Selection Process

In short: one written exam decides your rank, and the notification mentions no interview. If two candidates score the same, graduation percentage, then B.Ed percentage, then age decides who ranks higher.

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, the Pay Matrix is the government’s table of pay grades, and Level 7 starts at Rs. 44,900 a month before allowances. The notification does not list allowances or other benefits.

How to Apply

1. Go to upessc.up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR). This is your permanent profile on the Commission’s portal. Applications sent in any other way are not accepted.
2. Read the notification and the User Manual (Hindi and English) on the website before you start.
3. Fill in the online application in English. Choose your subject and school type, and check your category, date of birth and gender with care. They cannot be changed after you submit.
4. Upload your photo and signature (JPG or JPEG, 10 to 100 KB each) and your certificates as PDF files (20 to 200 KB each).
5. Pay the fee by card or net banking, and submit. Keep the fee receipt and take three printouts of the application. You can fix mistakes only until 26.11.2026.

Documents Required

Keep two self-attested sets of the documents above ready for document verification. This list comes from the notification’s application and verification rules.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Send only one application for each subject and school type. If you send more, only the last one counts, and the fee from the others is not moved over.
• Do not apply for a subject unless you meet every qualification on the first day. You alone are responsible, and a wrong claim can cancel your selection.
• Upload the photo and signature in the exact size asked. If they are missing or the wrong size, the application can be rejected.
• Give true information. If any detail is found hidden or wrong, the application is cancelled and you can be barred from later exams.
• Sit the exam only at the centre on your admit card. A candidate at any other centre will not have the answer sheet checked.
• Fill the OMR sheet with a black ball point pen only, shade one circle per question, and never use whitener, a blade or a nail to erase. A damaged or wrongly filled sheet is not checked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPESSC TGT 2026?
You can apply and pay the fee online until 23.11.2026, and you can correct your form until 26.11.2026.

How many TGT posts are there?
There are 17,735 posts in all: 16,193 in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools.

What qualification do I need for UPESSC TGT?
You need a graduate degree (50%) or postgraduate degree (45%) in the post’s subject, a B.Ed, and a valid TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) pass for classes 6 to 8.

What is the age limit?
You must be between 21 and 62 years old on 01.07.2026.

How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC, EWS and others, Rs. 500 for SC and ST, and Rs. 300 for persons with disability.

When is the exam and how is it marked?
The written exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026, with 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks, and 1 mark is cut for every wrong answer.

What is the salary of a UPESSC TGT?
The pay is Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, which is Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 a month.

Can women apply for boys’ school posts?
Yes, women can apply for both boys’ and girls’ schools but must choose one while filling the form, while men can apply only for boys’ schools.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.