Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT Teacher) Recruitment 2026
Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
📍 Uttar Pradesh
● Open (Closing: 23 Nov 2026)
🏛 Assistant Teacher posts in non-government aided schools.
Advt: 07/2026
Total Vacancies
17,735
Pay Scale
₹44,900–₹1,42,400
Last Date
23 Nov 2026
Job Type
Assistant Teacher posts in non-government aided schools.
Recruitment Overview & Official Notification Short Information
Official recruitment summary and core notification highlights.
Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Pay Scale) recruitment for non-government aided boys’ and girls’ schools under the Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Job Profile & Career Progression
Official role responsibilities, department organization, and career growth ladder.
About the Department
Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Vacancies & Reservation Breakdown
The total number of vacancies and category-wise reservation details are given below as per the official notification.
Post #1
Seats: 16190 Posts
Trained Graduate Teacher TGT (Boys’)
CATEGORY-WISE RESERVATION BREAKDOWN
UR / General
6057
Posts
OBC
4069
Posts
SC
3394
Posts
ST
13
Posts
EWS
2660
Posts
Post #2
Seats: 1542 Posts
Trained Graduate Teacher TGT (Girls’)
CATEGORY-WISE RESERVATION BREAKDOWN
UR / General
647
Posts
OBC
369
Posts
SC
304
Posts
ST
0
Posts
EWS
222
Posts
Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria
Minimum academic qualifications, degree disciplines, and age limits as per notification.
Qualification
Bachelor / Master Degree with Related Subject. • Class 6-8 Upper Primary Level TET certificate by 30 June 2027. • Ed Exam Passed; Candidates must meet the subject-wise educational qualifications, including the required graduation or postgraduate qualification, professional teaching qualification, and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), wherever specified.
Required Degrees
Bachelor / Master Degree with Related Subject.
Class 6-8 Upper Primary Level TET certificate by 30 June 2027
Ed Exam Passed
Eligible Subjects / Streams
Hindi, English, Mathematics, Commerce, Music (Vocal), Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Physical Education, Social Science, Art, Agriculture, Sewing, Painting, Science, Biological Science, and Music (Instrumental).
Minimum Marks
Generally 50% in the relevant graduation qualification, with specified alternatives allowing 45% in postgraduate qualifications for applicable subjects.
Age Limit
21–62 years
Age Cut-off Date
01 Jul 2026
Age Condition
• The minimum age is 21 years as of 01-07-2026. Applications are not accepted if the date of birth is missing or the candidate is older than 62 years on that date.
Nationality
Indian
Other Conditions
• A valid certificate for the prescribed educational eligibility test must be held by 30-06-2027.
• A male candidate cannot be appointed as a teacher in a girls’ institution, subject to the stated exception for a blind candidate in Music.
• Female candidates may apply for boys’ or girls’ schools but must select one category.
• One application per subject and category is accepted.
One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
• A male candidate cannot be appointed as a teacher in a girls’ institution, subject to the stated exception for a blind candidate in Music.
• Female candidates may apply for boys’ or girls’ schools but must select one category.
• One application per subject and category is accepted.
One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
Selection Process & Examination Stages
Sequential recruitment workflow and candidate examination milestones.
01
Stage 01
Phase 1 of 2
Qualifying / Screening Round
Written Examination
02
Stage 02
Final Milestone
Final Merit & Recommendation
Document Verification
Process Scheme & Important Instructions
Official Guideline
• Selection is based on the merit list prepared from the 360-mark written examination. The paper contains 30 General Knowledge questions and 90 subject-related questions. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, and each incorrect or multiple answer results in a deduction of 1 mark.
• If candidates have equal merit, the notification specifies consideration of graduation percentage, then training qualification percentage, followed by higher age if the scores remain equal. Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification and provide the prescribed documents.
• If candidates have equal merit, the notification specifies consideration of graduation percentage, then training qualification percentage, followed by higher age if the scores remain equal. Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification and provide the prescribed documents.
Examination Scheme & Details
Test pattern, duration, marking structure, and minimum qualifying criteria.
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
2 hours
120
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
2 hours
120
| Exam Parameter | Specification / Details |
|---|---|
|
Exam Pattern
|
Objective (MCQ) |
|
Total Questions
|
120 |
|
Total Marks
|
360 |
|
Marks Per Question
|
3 marks for each correct answer. |
|
Exam Duration
|
2 hours |
|
Negative Marking
|
Yes — 1 |
|
Question Language
|
English & Hindi |
Required Documents & Certificates
Certificates and files needed for online application, reservation claims & scrutiny.
Required Documents Checklist
15 Documents Listed
4 Mandatory
Required Documents Checklist
15 Documents Listed
4 Mandatory
| Document / Certificate Name | Requirement Status |
|---|---|
|
10th Marksheet / Certificate
|
Mandatory |
|
12th Marksheet / Certificate
|
Mandatory |
|
Graduation first-, second- and third-year marksheets and degree
|
Mandatory |
|
B.Ed./B.P.Ed./B.P.E. Marksheet and Degree
|
Mandatory |
|
TET Certificate
|
Optional |
|
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
|
Optional |
|
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate
|
Optional |
|
SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate
|
Optional |
|
Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate
|
Optional |
|
Disability Certificate
|
Optional |
|
Affidavit in the prescribed format
|
Optional |
|
Character certificate from the last educational institution
|
Optional |
|
Character certificates from two respectable persons
|
Optional |
|
Affidavit regarding court cases and conviction status
|
Optional |
|
Required document details will be shared with you via email after booking our Professional Apply Service.
|
If Applicable |
Claim & Reservation Documents
4 Certificates Configured
Claim & Reservation Documents
4 Certificates Configured
| Reservation / Claim Category Document | Condition / Rule |
|---|---|
|
SC/ST Certificate
|
Yes |
|
EWS Income Certificate
|
Yes |
|
OBC Certificate
|
Yes |
|
PwD Certificate
|
Yes |
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Official Upload Guidelines
Important Note
- Signature must be scanned against a white background and uploaded in JPG/JPEG format.
- Signature file size: 10 KB–100 KB.
- Passport-size photograph file size: 10 KB–100 KB.
- All uploaded certificates and records must be in PDF format.
- PDF document file size: 20 KB–200 KB.
- Keep three copies of the submitted online application for future use.
- Two copies of the application and two separate sets of the prescribed documents must be submitted at document verification.
- Originals must be brought for verification.
- The required declaration must be accepted/submitted.
- Failure to upload the prescribed photograph, clear signature, or declaration may lead to rejection of the application.
- Signature file size: 10 KB–100 KB.
- Passport-size photograph file size: 10 KB–100 KB.
- All uploaded certificates and records must be in PDF format.
- PDF document file size: 20 KB–200 KB.
- Keep three copies of the submitted online application for future use.
- Two copies of the application and two separate sets of the prescribed documents must be submitted at document verification.
- Originals must be brought for verification.
- The required declaration must be accepted/submitted.
- Failure to upload the prescribed photograph, clear signature, or declaration may lead to rejection of the application.
Application Fee & Category-Wise Structure
Official prescribed fees, category exemptions, and transaction charges.
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
General / UR
₹1,000
OBC
₹1,000
EWS
₹1,000
SC
₹500
ST
₹500
PwD (Divyang)
₹300
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
As Per Category
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Credit card, debit card, or net banking through the online payment gateway.
Important Dates & Official Timeline
Complete schedule of official notifications, online application dates, fee deadlines, and exam timeline.
Recruitment Stage
Status
Timeline Date
Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
Released
23 Oct 2026
Released
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
Registration Started
24 Oct 2026
Registration Started
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
23 Nov 2026
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
Payment Cutoff
23 Nov 2026
Payment Cutoff
Application Correction Window
Online Correction Window
Edit Portal
26-11-2026
Edit Portal
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
Hall Ticket
Notify Soon
Hall Ticket
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
Exam Phase
23 and 24 December 2026
Exam Phase
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
Scorecard
Notify Soon
Scorecard
| Recruitment Event / Stage | Important Date | Status & Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
|
23 Oct 2026 | Released |
|
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
|
24 Oct 2026 | Registration Started |
|
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
|
23 Nov 2026 | Closing Deadline (11:59 PM) |
|
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
|
23 Nov 2026 | Payment Cutoff |
|
Application Correction Window
Online Correction Window
|
26-11-2026 | Edit Portal |
|
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
|
Notify Soon | Hall Ticket |
|
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
|
23 and 24 December 2026 | Exam Phase |
|
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
|
Notify Soon | Scorecard |
Official Links & Direct Downloads
Verified official notification PDF downloads, department website, and syllabus links.
Official Department Website
Visit the official organization page
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Candidate Advisory:
Selection for government posts is strictly based on merit and competitive examinations. The recruiting body never appoints agents or charges unauthorized fees.