Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission UPESSC Post Graduate Teacher PGT Recruitment 2026 for 2607 Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC)
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- Notification Released Date : 15-09-2026
- Online Registration / Application Start Date : 18-09-2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 17-10-2026
- Last Date for Application Form Correction : 21-10-2026
- Written Exam Dates : 15 & 16 December 2026
- General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS : ₹1500
- SC / ST : ₹750
- Divyangjan (PwD) Candidates : ₹500
- Payment Mode : Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking
Candidates applying for UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the following age criteria as on 01 July 2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum / Superannuation Age: 62 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 for recruiting 2607 Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across non-government aided secondary schools. This recruitment offers a lucrative Pay Level Level-8 career opportunity for eligible post-graduates in Uttar Pradesh.
A total of 2607 vacancies have been announced under UPESSC Advt No. 06/2026 for PGT Lecturers in Aided Secondary Schools of Uttar Pradesh. The subject-wise and cadre-wise distribution is detailed below:
| Cadre / School Type | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys School Cadre (बालक वर्ग) | 1027 | 516 | 0 | 585 | 201 | 2329 |
| Girls School Cadre (बालिका वर्ग) | 132 | 67 | 0 | 65 | 14 | 278 |
| Total Combined Vacancies | 1156 | 583 | 0 | 650 | 215 | 2607 |
| Subject Name | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| PGT Hindi | Master's Degree in Hindi with Graduation in Arts having Sanskrit subject + NCTE recognized B.Ed degree. |
| PGT English / Economics / Sociology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Commerce / Psychology / Education / Geography / History | Master's Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University + NCTE recognized B.Ed degree. |
| PGT Biology | Post Graduate Degree in Botany or Zoology from a recognized University + NCTE recognized B.Ed degree. |
| PGT Civics / Political Science | Master's Degree in Political Science / Civics from a recognized University + NCTE recognized B.Ed degree. |
| PGT Physical Education | Graduation Degree + M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) degree. |
| PGT Home Science / Music / Drawing / Agriculture | Post Graduate Degree in the relevant field or specific diploma/degree as per notification guidelines + NCTE recognized B.Ed degree. |
Follow these simple steps to successfully submit your online application for UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official UPESSC portal at www.upessc.up.gov in or directly access https://apply.upessc.org/register.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user.
- Log in using your OTR credentials at https://apply.upessc.org/login and select Advertisement No. 06/2026.
- Fill in all mandatory personal, academic, and subject choices carefully. Select either Boys or Girls school cadre as per eligibility.
- Upload scanned signature (10-200 KB, JPG/JPEG format) on white background, passport photo (30-300 KB), and required PDF documents (50-500 KB).
- Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit card or Net Banking before the last date (17-10-2026).
- Submit the final form and print at least 3 hard copies of the application form for future document verification and interview requirements.
The selection for UPESSC PGT recruitment 2026 is based on a merit list out of 400 total marks. The evaluation stages include:
- Written Examination (360 Marks): Consists of 120 objective MCQs (30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the concerned subject). Exam duration is 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for wrong/multiple answers (Negative Marking).
- Interview (40 Marks): Shortlisted candidates based on written exam performance will be called for the interview stage.
Candidates appointed to the post of PGT Lecturer will be placed under Pay Level-8 with a basic pay matrix ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100, along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and state government benefits.
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