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UP TGT Recruitment 2026 (Advt 07/2026) — 17,735 Assistant Teacher Posts

UPESSC has opened 17,735 Assistant Teacher (TGT) posts in government-aided secondary schools under Advt 07/2026. Apply on upessc.up.gov.in by 23 November 2026. The written examination is on 23 and 24 December 2026.

Source: official notification · UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 dated 23 October 2026, via upessc.up.gov.in · Last verified: 3 Nov 2026

Quick Facts

Organisation
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement No.
07/2026
Total vacancies
17,735
Qualification
Graduation / Postgraduation in the subject + B.Ed. + TET (upper primary, Classes 6-8)
Apply starts
24 Oct 2026
Last date
23 Nov 2026 (14 days left)
Application fee
₹1,000
Apply mode
Online only
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Important Dates

Notification published23 Oct 2026
Application start date24 Oct 2026
Last date to apply online23 Nov 2026
Last date for fee payment23 Nov 2026
Application correction windowUntil 26 November 2026
Exam / selection scheduleWritten examination on 23 and 24 December 2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS and other categories₹1,000
SC / ST₹500
PwD₹300

Age Limit

21 to 62 years, reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification and government rules.

Eligibility

  • Graduation or postgraduation in the relevant subject, with the subject combination and marks given in Section 7 of the advertisement.
  • B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution, or the prescribed teacher-training qualification.
  • Pass in the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for upper-primary level (Classes 6-8). Notification summaries report the TET certificate must be valid by 30 June 2027. Confirm the TET condition in the advertisement.
  • Age 21 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026.

Vacancy Details

16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools, across 17 subjects, in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. Vacancies may increase or decrease as per the notification.

PostVacanciesPayEligibility
Assistant Teacher (Boys' schools)16,193Level 7 — Rs 44,900 starting basicGraduation/PG in subject + B.Ed. + TET (upper primary)
Assistant Teacher (Girls' schools)1,542Level 7 — Rs 44,900 starting basicGraduation/PG in subject + B.Ed. + TET (upper primary)
Total17,735

Salary / Pay Scale

Level 7 pay scale, Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400, plus allowances as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Selection Process

  1. Written Examination (120 MCQs, 360 marks)
  2. Merit List
  3. Document Verification

Documents Required — with sizes

Photo and signature sizes for this form are in Advertisement No. 07/2026. Notification summaries differ on the exact KB limits, so follow the sizes printed in the advertisement itself, not any third-party summary.

Photograph

As per Advertisement No. 07/2026

Signature

As per Advertisement No. 07/2026

How to Apply

  1. Open the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in, and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not done it already.
  2. Open the UP TGT (Advt 07/2026) application, choose your subject, and fill in personal, educational and TET details.
  3. Upload your photo and signature in the sizes given in Advertisement No. 07/2026.
  4. Pay the application fee online by 23 November 2026 and submit the form. Corrections can be made until 26 November 2026.
  5. Save the registration number and take a printout of the submitted application.

Important Links

Official NotificationOpen on UPESSC website
Apply Onlineupessc.up.gov.in
Official Websiteupessc.up.gov.in
Prepare your photo & signatureFree tools on JobCareerUpdates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPESSC recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 23 Nov 2026. The application window opened on 24 Oct 2026. Always confirm dates in the official notification before applying.

How many vacancies are there in UPESSC?

There are 17,735 vacancies in total. The post-wise and category-wise breakup is given in the Vacancy Details section of this page, taken from the official notification.

Who can apply for UPESSC?

Graduation or postgraduation in the relevant subject, with the subject combination and marks given in Section 7 of the advertisement. B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution, or the prescribed teacher-training qualification. Pass in the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for upper-primary level (Classes 6-8). Notification summaries report the TET certificate must be valid by 30 June 2027. Confirm the TET condition in the advertisement. Age 21 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026.

What is the application fee for UPESSC?

General / OBC / EWS and other categories: ₹1,000; SC / ST: ₹500; PwD: ₹300

What is the selection process for UPESSC?

The selection process is: Written Examination (120 MCQs, 360 marks) → Merit List → Document Verification. See the Selection Process section for details.

What documents and photo/signature sizes are required?

Photo and signature sizes for this form are in Advertisement No. 07/2026. Notification summaries differ on the exact KB limits, so follow the sizes printed in the advertisement itself, not any third-party summary.

Is there an interview for UP TGT 2026?

No. Selection is through the written examination, merit list and document verification, as per notification summaries. There is no interview stage.

Updates

  • 23 Oct 2026 — Official notification published (Advt 07/2026).
  • 3 Nov 2026 — This page was verified against the official notification.

JobCareerUpdates.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj or any government body. All facts on this page are taken from the official notification linked above — always confirm the details in the official notification before applying, because boards can revise dates and vacancies through corrigenda.

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