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

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) vacancies in government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal.

Notification and Vacancy Overview

• Issuing Authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• Notification ID: Advertisement No. 07/2026
• Total Vacancies: 17,735 posts (16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools across 17 subjects)
• Pay Scale: Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400)

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 24 October 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 23 November 2026
• Application Correction Deadline: 26 November 2026
• Written Examination Dates: 23 and 24 December 2026

Eligibility and Age Limit

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a subject-specific Graduation or Postgraduation degree, an NCTE-recognized teacher-training qualification (such as B.Ed.), and the required upper-primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualification. Subject combinations vary by post.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as of 1 July 2026. The maximum age is governed by the superannuation limit of 62 years specified in the official notification.
• Application Fee: Varies by category; payable online via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Selection Stages

1. One Time Registration (OTR) and Online Application Submission
2. Written Examination (120 objective-type questions for 360 marks, carrying negative marking)
3. Document and Qualification Verification

Result, Admit Card, and Answer Key Status

• Admit Card: To be released prior to the written examination on the official website.
• Answer Key & Result: Will be announced by UPESSC post-examination.

How to Verify and Apply

Candidates should review the official notification thoroughly on the official website (upessc.up.gov.in) before completing the One Time Registration (OTR) and submitting their online applications.