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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission · 07/2026

UPESSC UP TGT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 offers 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates need the relevant subject qualifications and teacher-training credentials prescribed in Advertisement No. 07/2026.

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Recruitment overview

What this notification covers

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced recruitment for Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) posts under Advertisement No. 07/2026. The recruitment lists 17,735 vacancies, comprising 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 posts in girls' schools.

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications for their subject. Depending on the subject, requirements may include a relevant bachelor's degree or an eligible postgraduate qualification, a B.Ed. or another specifically accepted professional qualification, and the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement.

The online application process began on 24 October 2026. The reported last date for fee payment and application completion is 23 November 2026, with a correction deadline of 26 November 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026, according to recruitment coverage.

Applicants should read the official notification and subject-wise eligibility conditions before applying. The final vacancy count and applicable rules are subject to the official commission notice.

Posts & vacancies

Available posts

PostVacanciesPay
Assistant Teacher (TGT) – Boys' Schools16,193₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month
Assistant Teacher (TGT) – Girls' Schools1,542₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month

Eligibility

Qualification and age rules

Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)

Candidates must satisfy the subject-specific eligibility criteria in Advertisement No. 07/2026. Requirements generally include:

A bachelor's degree with the relevant subject combination and prescribed marks, or an eligible postgraduate qualification where permitted.

A B.Ed. from a recognized programme, or another professional qualification specifically accepted for the subject.

The applicable TET qualification for the upper-primary level (Classes 6–8), subject to the official notification and applicable government rules.

Additional qualifications for specialist subjects such as Physical Education, Agriculture, Music, Art or Sewing, where prescribed.

The exact subjects, marks and accepted qualifications vary by teaching subject. Candidates must consult the official notification before applying.

Minimum ageSee notice
Maximum ageSee notice
Age calculated on29 Jun 2026

Age relaxations

  • SC candidates · 5 yearsAge relaxation as applicable under Uttar Pradesh government rules and the official notification
  • ST candidates · 5 yearsAge relaxation as applicable under Uttar Pradesh government rules and the official notification
  • OBC candidates · 5 yearsAge relaxation as applicable under Uttar Pradesh government rules and the official notification
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities · 15 yearsSubject to eligibility, applicable government rules and the official notification

Fees & pay

Application cost and compensation

Reported application fees are ₹1,000 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST candidates, and ₹300 for eligible persons with disabilities. Confirm category definitions and payment instructions in the official notification.
  • General₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
  • EWS₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
  • OBC₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
  • SC₹500.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
  • ST₹500.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
  • Persons with disabilities₹300.00 · Reported application fee; verify official notice
PayPay Level 7; ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month

Important dates

Recruitment timeline

  1. Advertisement No. 07/2026 notification releasedReported publication date
  2. Online registration and application beginOne-Time Registration may be required
  3. Applications open
  4. Last date to pay application feeVerify closing time on the official portal
  5. Application deadline
  6. Last date to correct submitted applicationSubject to official correction rules
  7. UP TGT written examination — Day 1Reported scheduled date; verify official notice
  8. UP TGT written examination — Day 2Reported scheduled date; verify official notice

Selection process

How candidates are selected

Selection is reported to involve a written examination, followed by the applicable interview or other assessment if specified in the official notification, and document verification. Candidates should check the notification for the final selection formula and qualifying conditions.Written examination
Interview / viva voce, if required under the official notification
Document verification
Final merit list and appointment as per applicable rules
  1. 1
    Written examination
  2. 2
    Interview / viva voce, if required under the official notification
  3. 3
    Document verification
  4. 4
    Final merit list and appointment as per applicable rules

Syllabus

What to prepare

The reported examination pattern is 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks, comprising 30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions related to the candidate's teaching subject. Verify the official examination scheme for duration, negative marking and detailed subject syllabus.
1

General Knowledge

30 reported questions; verify official syllabus

2

Concerned teaching subject

90 reported questions; subject-specific syllabus

3

Subject knowledge and concepts

Follow the official syllabus for the selected subject

4

Teaching-related topics

Prepare only as prescribed in the official syllabus

Documents

Documents to keep ready

Applicants should prepare educational, professional-training, TET and identity documents. The exact list and upload requirements are specified in the official application instructions.
  • Class 10 certificate or mark sheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
  • Relevant bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
  • Postgraduate degree certificate and mark sheets, if applicable
  • B.Ed. or other accepted teacher-training qualification certificate
  • TET qualification certificate, where required
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate, if applicable
  • Photo identity proof
  • Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format
  • Completed online application form
  • Application fee receipt
  • Any subject-specific certificates required by the notification

How to apply

Use the official route only

isit the official UPESSC website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if required.

Open Advertisement No. 07/2026 for UP TGT Assistant Teacher Recruitment.

Read the notification and check eligibility for your chosen subject.

Open the application portal: https://apply.upessc.org/

Enter personal, educational, category and other required details accurately.

Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format.

Pay the applicable examination fee online.

Review and submit the application before the deadline.

Save the submitted application and payment receipt.

Official Application URL: https://apply.upessc.org/
Continue to official application

FAQs

Questions about this recruitment

What is the advertisement number?

07/2026.

How many vacancies are reported?

17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies.

When did applications open?

24 October 2026.

What is the application deadline?

23 November 2026, according to the reported schedule.

What is the correction deadline?

26 November 2026, according to the reported schedule.

What is the age limit?

The reported minimum is 21 years; the maximum depends on the applicable post and rules.

What is the application fee?

Reported fees are ₹1,000 for General/EWS/OBC, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for eligible persons with disabilities.

What qualifications are required?

Relevant subject degree and prescribed teacher-training qualification; TET requirements and other conditions must be checked in the official notice.

When is the written examination?

23 and 24 December 2026, according to the published schedule.

Where can I apply?

Through https://apply.upessc.org/ after checking the official notification.

Where will candidates be posted?

In eligible aided secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh, subject to selection and allotment.