UP PGT 2026 Notification Out, Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility, Application Form & Exam Pattern

UP PGT Notification 2026 has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. According to Advertisement No. 06/2026, a total of 2,607 PGT vacancies have been announced for various subjects in boys' and girls' schools.

The UP PGT 2026 application process will begin on 18 September 2026 through the OTR-based online application system. The last date to deposit the application fee is 17 October 2026, while candidates can make corrections in their applications up to 21 October 2026. The UP PGT 2026 written examination is scheduled for 15 and 16 December 2026.

Candidates should check the complete UP PGT 2026 notification, eligibility criteria, subject-wise vacancies, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and other important details before applying.

UP PGT 2026 Highlights

The notification states that applications are invited from Indian citizens for the advertised PGT posts. All applications must be submitted online through the UPESSC's OTR-based system.

UP PGT Notification PDF 2026

The UP PGT Notification 2026 was published on 15 September 2026 under Advertisement No. 06/2026. The notification contains details regarding important dates, application procedure, application fee, vacancies, reservation, age limit, pay scale, educational qualifications, examination scheme, syllabus, examination centres, written examination instructions, interview and other conditions.

Candidates must read the notification carefully before submitting the application because the information entered in the online application becomes final after submission, subject to the correction facility provided by the Commission.

UP PGT Notification PDF 2026

UP PGT Exam Date 2026

The UP PGT 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 15 and 16 December 2026.

The Commission will provide information about the examination centre and other examination details through the admit card and its official communication channels. Candidates will have to appear at the examination centre allotted to them. The examination centre cannot be changed by the candidate.

UP PGT Vacancy 2026

The UP PGT 2026 recruitment has announced 2,607 vacancies. These include 2,329 vacancies in boys' schools and 278 vacancies in girls' schools.

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease, as mentioned in the notification. The subject-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the official notification.

The above vacancy distribution is based on the subject-wise boys' and girls' school vacancy table provided in the official notification.

UP PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility and subject-wise educational qualifications for the PGT post for which they are applying. The notification provides separate educational qualifications for each subject.

The minimum age prescribed for the PGT post is 21 years as on 1 July 2026, while the retirement age specified in the notification is 62 years.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification varies according to the subject. In general, the notification prescribes a relevant postgraduate qualification from a recognised university/institution along with the prescribed B.Ed. qualification, wherever specified.

Candidates must check the subject-specific qualification before applying because the requirements differ across subjects. For example, the notification specifies postgraduate qualifications in the relevant subject for subjects such as English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, along with the prescribed B.Ed. qualification.

The notification also provides specific qualifications for subjects including Drawing, Psychology, Education, Music, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Geography, Physical Education, Military Science, Fine Arts, Biology, Civics, Philosophy, Music Instrumental, Agriculture and Agronomy/Plant Science.

Candidates should match their qualification with the exact subject-wise eligibility prescribed in the notification before submitting the application.

UP PGT Age Limit 2026

The UP PGT 2026 minimum age is 21 years as on 1 July 2026.

The notification specifies 62 years as the upper age/retirement age for the post. Candidates who are above 62 years of age as on 1 July 2026 will not have their applications accepted.

UP PGT Application Form 2026

The UP PGT Application Form 2026 will be available online through the UPESSC website.

The recruitment uses an OTR-based online application system, and candidates must complete One Time Registration before submitting the application. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.

How to Apply for UP PGT 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.

2. Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR).

3. Log in to the application system.

4. Select the relevant PGT subject and school category.

5. Enter the required personal and educational details.

6. Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.

7. Pay the applicable examination fee.

8. Review the application form carefully.

9. Submit the application before the deadline.

10. Save and print copies of the submitted application form for future use.

The Commission has specifically instructed candidates to enter their information carefully because certain details cannot be changed after final submission.

UP PGT Application Form: Important Upload Requirements

The notification specifies the following upload requirements:

• Signature: JPG/JPEG format, 10 KB to 200 KB, with a resolution of 140 × 110 pixels.

• Passport-size photograph: 30 KB to 300 KB, with the prescribed pixel resolution.

• Certificates/documents: PDF format, generally between 50 KB and 500 KB.

Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents meet the prescribed specifications to avoid rejection of the application.

UP PGT Application Fee 2026

The UP PGT 2026 application fee varies according to the candidate's category.

The notification specifies the application fee as ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved, OBC, EWS and other applicable categories, ₹750 for SC/ST candidates and ₹500 for candidates with disabilities.

UP PGT Selection Process 2026

The UP PGT selection process 2026 will be based on the marks obtained in the written examination and interview.

The selection process carries a total of 400 marks:

• Written Examination: 360 marks

• Interview: 40 marks

• Total: 400 marks

The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the prescribed selection procedure. The notification also specifies tie-breaking criteria in case candidates obtain equal merit marks.

UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The UP PGT written examination will carry 360 marks and consist of 120 objective-type questions.

The written examination will contain 30 questions from General Knowledge and 90 questions related to the concerned subject. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.

UP PGT Negative Marking

There will be negative marking in the UP PGT written examination.

Candidates will receive 3 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer. Therefore, candidates should mark answers carefully.

UP PGT Syllabus 2026

The UP PGT syllabus 2026 for the written examination is available through the official UPESSC website, as stated in the notification.

The written examination covers:

• General Knowledge

• Questions related to the concerned PGT subject

Out of 120 questions, 30 questions will be based on General Knowledge and 90 questions will be based on the concerned subject.

Candidates should refer to the subject-specific syllabus prescribed by the Commission before beginning their preparation.

UP PGT Exam Centre 2026

The UPESSC will determine examination centres as required, generally at district headquarters. Candidates may be allotted any examination centre by the Commission.

The district information is expected to be provided 10 days before the examination, while the specific examination-centre information is to be provided 3 days before the examination through the prescribed communication/admit-card process.

Candidates must appear at the centre mentioned on their admit card. Appearing at a different centre or for a different subject can result in cancellation of the candidature and non-evaluation of the answer sheet.

UP PGT Admit Card 2026

The UP PGT Admit Card 2026 will be made available through the official UPESSC website when the Commission releases the download notification.

Candidates will be able to download the admit card through the “Admit Card Download” option on the Commission's website by entering the required registration/mobile number and date of birth. Information regarding the admit card will also be communicated through the prescribed channels.

UP PGT Interview 2026

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed about the interview date, time and venue through SMS, email, newspapers and the UPESSC website.

The interview carries 40 marks and shortlisted candidates must appear for the interview. The interview information will be provided at least 10 days before the scheduled interview, as stated in the notification.

Candidates appearing for the interview will also be required to bring the prescribed self-attested copies and original documents for verification.

These include educational certificates and marksheets, application form copies, applicable category certificates, disability certificate where applicable, NOC for serving candidates and other documents specified in the notification.

Documents Required for UP PGT Interview

Candidates shortlisted for the interview should keep the required documents ready, including:

• Self-attested copies of the online application form

• High School marksheet and certificate

• Intermediate marksheet and certificate

• Graduation marksheets and degree

• B.Ed. marksheet and degree

• Postgraduate marksheets and degree

• NOC, where applicable

• Category certificate, where applicable

• EWS certificate, where applicable

• Ex-serviceman certificate, where applicable

• Disability certificate, where applicable

• Affidavit/declaration as prescribed

• Character certificate

• Other documents specified by the Commission

The notification requires candidates to bring the relevant original documents along with the prescribed self-attested copies for verification at the interview.

UP PGT Reservation 2026

Reservation will be provided according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh rules and the vacancy requisition supplied by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh.

The notification provides category-wise vacancy information for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates. The EWS reservation provisions apply to eligible candidates as specified under the relevant Uttar Pradesh legislation.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories must provide the prescribed certificates. The notification also states that candidates claiming reservation benefits must meet the applicable Uttar Pradesh domicile requirements for those benefits. Candidates from reserved categories who are not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will be treated as General category candidates for the relevant reservation benefits.

Important Instructions for UP PGT 2026

Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying:

• OTR is mandatory before submitting the application.

• The application must be completed online.

• The application form has to be filled in English.

• Candidates must verify all information before final submission.

• Certain personal details cannot be changed after final submission.

• Only one application is valid for each subject and school category.

• If multiple applications are submitted for the same subject and category, the latest application will be considered and earlier applications will be cancelled.

• Female candidates can apply for both boys' and girls' schools but must select one category while filling the application.

• Candidates must meet all prescribed educational qualifications by the last date of application acceptance.

• The application fee once paid will not be refunded.

• Candidates should preserve copies of the submitted application form and fee receipt.

• Candidates must use a black ball-point pen for the OMR answer sheet.

• Any alteration or use of prohibited materials on the OMR sheet can result in non-evaluation of the answer sheet.