The UP TGT Vacancy 2026 notification announces 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Teacher) posts in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies are divided among different subjects, reservation categories, and boys' and girls' schools. Candidates can check the subject-wise and category-wise seat distribution to understand how many posts are available for their preferred subject and category.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Online applications are scheduled from 24 October to 23 November 2026. Before applying, candidates should check the official notification, eligibility requirements, and school-specific rules to confirm which posts they can apply for.
The following table summarises the key details of the UP TGT recruitment 2026.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam name |
UP TGT 2026 |
|
Recruiting body |
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
|
Post name |
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
|
Advertisement number |
07/2026 |
|
Total vacancies |
17,735 |
|
Boys' school vacancies |
16,193 |
|
Girls' school vacancies |
1,542 |
|
Application mode |
Online |
|
Application dates |
24 October to 23 November 2026 |
|
Exam dates |
23 and 24 December 2026 |
|
Pay level |
Level 7 |
|
Pay scale |
Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
For complete recruitment details, candidates can check the UP TGT Notification 2026. The notification contains information about eligibility, application dates, selection, and other recruitment requirements.
The UP TGT recruitment includes vacancies in 17 subjects. Hindi has the highest number of posts, followed by English, Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. The table below shows the combined vacancies for boys' and girls' schools:
|
S. No. |
Subject |
Boys' Schools |
Girls' Schools |
Total Posts |
|
1 |
Hindi |
2,539 |
252 |
2,791 |
|
2 |
English |
2,340 |
177 |
2,517 |
|
3 |
Mathematics |
2,188 |
161 |
2,349 |
|
4 |
Social Science |
2,265 |
217 |
2,482 |
|
5 |
Science |
2,278 |
215 |
2,493 |
|
6 |
Sanskrit |
1,183 |
106 |
1,289 |
|
7 |
Physical Education |
784 |
65 |
849 |
|
8 |
Home Science |
686 |
112 |
798 |
|
9 |
Drawing |
688 |
87 |
775 |
|
10 |
Biology |
632 |
28 |
660 |
|
11 |
Agriculture |
247 |
1 |
248 |
|
12 |
Commerce |
129 |
5 |
134 |
|
13 |
Urdu |
90 |
13 |
103 |
|
14 |
Music (Vocal) |
26 |
61 |
87 |
|
15 |
Art (Ranjan Kala) |
74 |
5 |
79 |
|
16 |
Music (Instrumental) |
30 |
30 |
60 |
|
17 |
Sewing |
14 |
7 |
21 |
|
Total |
16,193 |
1,542 |
17,735 |
Candidates looking for a particular subject can also check the UP TGT subject-wise vacancy details before deciding which post to apply for.
Hindi, English and Science are among the subjects with the highest number of vacancies in the UP TGT recruitment 2026. Candidates should compare the available posts and check the subject-specific eligibility conditions in the official notification:
|
Subject |
Boys' Schools |
Girls' Schools |
Total Vacancies |
|
Hindi |
2,539 |
252 |
2,791 |
|
English |
2,340 |
177 |
2,517 |
|
Science |
2,278 |
215 |
2,493 |
Note: The number of vacancies alone does not determine the chances of selection. Your subject qualifications, category, exam performance, and the applicable recruitment rules also matter.
Candidates should review the UP TGT syllabus 2026 to understand the topics they need to prepare for the written examination.
The UP TGT category-wise vacancy distribution includes General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) posts.
General category candidates have 6,704 posts, while OBC candidates have 4,438 and SC candidates have 3,698. There are 2,882 EWS posts and 13 ST posts in the published vacancy breakdown:
|
Category |
Boys' Schools |
Girls' Schools |
Total Vacancies |
|
General |
6,057 |
647 |
6,704 |
|
SC |
3,394 |
304 |
3,698 |
|
ST |
13 |
0 |
13 |
|
OBC |
4,069 |
369 |
4,438 |
|
EWS |
2,660 |
222 |
2,882 |
|
Total |
16,193 |
1,542 |
17,735 |
Candidates should confirm their reservation eligibility and the required certificates before submitting the application. The final category-wise allocation is subject to the official recruitment notification and applicable government rules.
The UP TGT recruitment has separate vacancy allocations for boys' and girls' schools. Out of 17,735 posts, 16,193 are allocated to boys' schools and 1,542 to girls' schools.
|
School Category |
Total Vacancies |
Percentage of Total |
|
Boys' schools |
16,193 |
91.31% |
|
Girls' schools |
1,542 |
8.69% |
|
Total |
17,735 |
100% |
The number of posts varies by subject and school category. Candidates should read the school-specific eligibility rules before selecting their preferences. They can also check the UP TGT application form page for application-related details.
Candidates should keep track of the application deadlines and examination schedule while preparing for the recruitment process.
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification publication |
23 October 2026 |
|
Online application begins |
24 October 2026 |
|
Last date to submit the application fee |
23 November 2026 |
|
Application correction deadline |
26 November 2026 |
|
Written examination |
23–24 December 2026 |
For further updates, check the UP TGT exam date page. Candidates should refer to the official UPESSC notification for any changes to the examination schedule.
Candidates must meet the educational and other eligibility requirements for their chosen subject. The exact qualifications may differ between subjects, so check the detailed notification before applying.
Educational qualification: A recognised bachelor's degree with the subject combination and marks required for the relevant post.
Professional qualification: B.Ed. or another prescribed teaching qualification, as applicable to the post.
Age limit: The recruitment information specifies a minimum age of 21 years and an upper age limit of 62 years, calculated as of 1 July 2026. Candidates should confirm the applicable rules in the official notification.
Subject requirements: Candidates must meet the specific academic requirements for the subject they select.
Reservation benefits: Age relaxation and reservation benefits are subject to the applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Candidates should also check the documents required for the UP TGT application form to keep their certificates and other documents ready before registration.
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
Visit the official UPESSC website.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if required.
Log in and open the UP TGT recruitment application for Advertisement No. 07/2026.
Enter your personal, educational, and category details.
Select the eligible subject and school category.
Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Review the information carefully and submit the form.
Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
For detailed instructions, visit the UP TGT application form 2026 page and check how to fill the UP TGT application form.
Once you have checked the vacancy details and eligibility conditions, plan your preparation around the subject you intend to teach.
Follow the syllabus: Check the UP TGT syllabus and divide the topics into manageable sections.
Revise subject concepts: Give extra time to topics that you find difficult and practise questions regularly.
Practise previous year papers: Solve previous papers and mock tests to understand question patterns and improve time management.
Review mistakes: Identify weak areas after every practice test and revise them before attempting another one.
Keep track of exam updates: Check the UP TGT exam centre page for centre-related information when it becomes available.
Follow a revision plan: Set daily targets for subject preparation, revision and practice.
If you need additional support with your preparation, you can explore the UP TGT notification and exam resources to keep important recruitment information in one place.
The UP TGT Vacancy 2026 includes 17,735 posts across 17 subjects, with vacancies divided between boys' and girls' schools and different reservation categories. Hindi has the highest number of posts, followed by English, Social Science, Science, and Mathematics.
Candidates should check the subject-wise vacancy table, confirm their eligibility, and review the official notification before applying. Alongside the application process, follow the prescribed syllabus and practise regularly for the written examination.
