UP PGT Eligibility 2026, Qualification, Age Limit & Other Details

UP PGT Eligibility 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has published the official notification for UP PGT Eligibility 2026 for recruiting Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across government-aided secondary and senior secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,607 PGT posts.

To participate in the selection process, candidates must satisfy the educational requirements, subject-wise qualifications, age limits, and domicile standards mandated by the commission.

Also Check: UP PGT Notification 2026

UP PGT Eligibility 2026 Overview

The UPESSC handles the recruitment process for Post Graduate Teachers under the revised state recruitment framework.

UP PGT Eligibility 2026 Educational Qualification

The core educational qualification required for the UP PGT Eligibility 2026 consists of two components:

1. Postgraduate Degree: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., or equivalent) in the concerned or allied subject from a recognized university established by law.

2. Professional Qualification (B.Ed.): A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from an NCTE-recognized institution is mandatory for most PGT subject streams.

Preferential Qualifications: Candidates possessing higher degrees such as M.Ed., Ph.D., or achievements in national-level sports/NCC 'C' certificates may receive additional weightage marks during evaluation depending on the official selection scheme.

Also Check: UP PGT Exam Date 2026

UP PGT Qualification 2026 Subject-Wise 

Specific academic combinations are required depending on the subject stream you apply for:

• Hindi: Master’s degree in Hindi along with B.A. having Sanskrit as a subject, plus a B.Ed. degree.

• English: Master's degree in English Literature plus B.Ed.

• Mathematics: M.A. or M.Sc. in Mathematics plus B.Ed.

• Physics: M.Sc. in Physics plus B.Ed.

• Chemistry: M.Sc. in Chemistry plus B.Ed.

• Biology: M.Sc. in Botany or Zoology plus B.Ed.

• History: Master's degree in Ancient, Medieval, or Modern History plus B.Ed.

• Civics / Political Science: Master’s degree in Political Science or Civics plus B.Ed.

• Economics: Master's degree in Economics plus B.Ed.

• Commerce: M.Com. degree plus B.Ed.

• Geography: Master's degree in Geography plus B.Ed.

• Sociology: Master's degree in Sociology plus B.Ed.

• Psychology: Master's degree in Psychology plus B.Ed.

• Physical Education: Graduate degree plus Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.).

UP PGT 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation Norms

Age parameters for Post Graduate Teacher recruitment under UPESSC are structured as follows:

• Minimum Age: Candidates must have completed 21 years of age as on the cutoff date (July 1, 2026).

• Maximum Age: The upper age limit is 62 years as per the updated UPESSC service regulations.

• Age Relaxation: Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen) who hold a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile receive upper age relaxation as per State Government rules.

Also Check: UP PGT Vacancy 2026 

UP PGT 2026 Domicile and Reservation Guidelines

UP PGT 2026 Domicile and Reservation guidelines are provided below:

• All-India Eligibility: Applicants from any state across India can apply for the UP PGT recruitment provided they satisfy the educational criteria.

• Category Reservation Benefits: Reservation quotas (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) and relaxation benefits apply exclusively to permanent residents/domiciles of Uttar Pradesh.

• Out-of-State Candidates: Candidates belonging to reserved categories from other states will be treated under the Unreserved (General) category.

UP PGT 2026 Documents for Eligibility Verification

Candidates invited for the interview round must present original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.

• Application form confirmation copy (two sets)

• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates

• Graduation and Post Graduation degree certificates and mark sheets

• B.Ed. passing certificate and mark sheet

• Category, Domicile, or EWS certificates on official state formats

• Valid character certificates from the last attended institution and gazetted authoritie