UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
UP TGT recruitment notification PDF is the hiring notice issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) under Advertisement Number 07/2026. The commission released this notification to fill 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (Assistant Teacher) vacancies in non-government aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Online applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026 on upessc.up.gov.in. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal before submitting their form. Selection is based on a written examination scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Summary
| Recruiting commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Advt number | Advt. No. 07/2026 |
| Post name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT / Assistant Teacher) |
| Total vacancies | 17,735 posts |
| Online application start date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Written exam dates | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹500 (SC/ST), ₹300 (PH) |
| Official website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet these requirements before applying:
- Age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 62 years as on 1 July 2026
- Education: Bachelor degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university
- Training qualification: B.Ed degree or equivalent teacher training qualification
- Vacancy division: 16,193 posts for boys schools and 1,542 posts for girls schools across 17 subjects
UP TGT Vacancy 2026
The commission has announced a total of 17,735 vacancies for Assistant Teacher posts in aided secondary schools. The vacancy distribution is as follows-
| School Category | Vacancies |
| Boys’ schools | 16,193 |
| Girls’ schools | 1,542 |
| Total | 17,735 |
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit the online form:
STEP 1 – Visit upessc.up.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with your mobile number and email ID.
STEP 2 – Log in to your candidate dashboard and select Advt. No. 07/2026 for TGT recruitment.
STEP 3 – Choose your teaching subject and branch (boys or girls school).
STEP 4 – Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
STEP 5 – Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit card, or UPI.
STEP 6 – Submit the completed application form and print the confirmation page.
For subject-wise topics and question pattern, see the UP TGT PGT syllabus.
