UPESSC UP TGT Online Form 2026 - 17735 Posts
If you hold a B.Ed and want to teach in Uttar Pradesh's Madhyamik schools, this is one of the largest teacher drives you will see this year. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has issued Advt No. 07/2026 for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts. Of these, 16,193 are in boys' (Balak) institutions and 1,542 in girls' (Balika) institutions, spread across 17 subjects including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Sanskrit. Registration opened on 24 October 2026 and closes on 23 November 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 23-24 December 2026. That leaves roughly a month between the form deadline and the exam, so plan your preparation alongside the application.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teacher TGT (Balak) | 16193 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher TGT (Balika) | 1542 |
Eligibility
The basic requirement has three parts. You need a Bachelor's or Master's degree with the subject you want to teach, you must have passed B.Ed, and you need an Upper Primary level (Class 6-8) TET certificate by 30 June 2027. Subject-wise conditions differ, for example for Music, Drawing, Agriculture or Physical Education, and those details are only in the official notification. Before you pay the fee, match your degree subjects against the exact rule for your chosen subject. The same subject-wise criteria apply to Balika posts. If your TET is still pending, note the deadline carefully: the certificate is accepted only if you have it by 30 June 2027.
Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. You must be at least 21, and the upper limit is 62 years, which is unusually wide and lets many working or older B.Ed holders apply. Any further relaxation follows the UPESSC TGT examination rules under Advt 07/2026, so reserved-category candidates should confirm their benefit in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 23 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23-24 December 2026 |
| Exam City / Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Answer Key / Result | As per Schedule |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
Salary / Pay
The notification summary does not state a pay scale or pay level for TGT posts. Please check the official UPESSC notification for salary details rather than relying on figures quoted elsewhere.
Selection Process
The written exam is scheduled for 23-24 December 2026, with the exam city and Admit Card released before the exam. The summary does not describe the full selection stages or how marks are weighted, so read the official notification for that. Since the syllabus link was not available, keep an eye on the UPESSC website for it. Vacancies are heavily concentrated in a few subjects: Hindi alone has 2,539 Balak posts, Science 2,278, English 2,340 and Social Science 2,265, so check the subject-wise table in the notification to see where your chances are strongest.
How to Apply
Applications go through UPESSC's One Time Registration (OTR) at apply.upessc.org, so create your OTR first if you don't have one. Keep scanned copies of your photo, signature, ID proof, degree and B.Ed marksheets, and TET certificate if you already have it. The fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for PH candidates, payable by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Registration and fee payment both close on 23 November 2026, and corrections are allowed until 26 November 2026. Check the preview carefully, especially your subject and Balak/Balika choice, and print the final form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in UPESSC TGT Advt 07/2026?
There are 17,735 posts in total: 16,193 TGT (Balak) and 1,542 TGT (Balika).
What is the last date to apply?
Registration and fee payment both close on 23 November 2026. Corrections can be made until 26 November 2026.
Do I need TET to apply?
Yes. You need an Upper Primary (Class 6-8) TET certificate by 30 June 2027, along with a degree in the subject and B.Ed.
What is the age limit?
Between 21 and 62 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per UPESSC rules.
When is the UP TGT exam?
The exam is scheduled for 23-24 December 2026. The Admit Card will be released before the exam.