UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 – 17735 Assistant Teacher Posts, Apply Online 24 Oct to 23 November

UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) posts in non-government aided secondary schools under the Secondary Education Department, U.P. – 16,193 posts in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools. Online OTR/application starts on 24 October 2026 and the last date is 23 November 2026. The written exam is scheduled on 23 and 24 December 2026.

UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Minimum age 21 years as on 1 July 2026. The superannuation age for the post is 62 years. Reservation and age relaxation as per U.P. Government rules.

Educational Qualification

Qualifications are subject-wise and listed in Section 7 of the advertisement. For example, for Hindi: graduation with Hindi as a subject with at least 50% marks (or post-graduation with 45%) plus Sanskrit at Intermediate / Uttar Madhyama level, a B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised course, and the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for upper primary level (Classes 6–8) conducted by U.P. or Central Government. Check the exact qualification for your subject in the official PDF.

How to Apply

1. Visit upessc.up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) from 24 October 2026.
2. Log in, choose the TGT post (Advt. 07/2026) and your subject, and fill the application.
3. Pay the fee online and submit the form by 23 November 2026.
4. Keep the fee receipt and printout safe; corrections are allowed till 26 November 2026.

Official Links

• Official Notification (Advt. 07/2026): Download PDF
• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in

Documents Required for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026

Keep these documents ready before filling the UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 form. Upload them in the size and format asked in the official notification.

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned).
• Class 10 certificate / marksheet for date of birth proof.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets as required for the post.
• Category / caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile / residence certificate, if asked in the notice.
• Valid ID proof, active mobile number and email ID.

Important Tips Before You Apply

• Read the full UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 notification carefully and check your eligibility before paying any fee.
• Fill your name, date of birth and category exactly as in your certificates.
• Do not wait for the last date – official portals often become slow near the deadline.
• Take a printout or PDF of the submitted form and fee receipt for future use.
• Always rely on the official website for any corrigendum, date change or admit card update.

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FAQs

Q. How many posts are in UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026?
A. 17,735 Assistant Teacher (TGT) posts.

Q. What is the exam date?
A. 23 and 24 December 2026.