UPESSC Syllabus 2026 - Summary
UPESSC syllabus PDF is the official examination curriculum issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, for teaching recruitment exams in Uttar Pradesh. The commission prescribes this common scheme and subject curriculum for posts including Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), and Assistant Professor.
The written test has 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks with a time limit of two hours. Each correct answer carries three marks, and one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer under the negative marking rule.
UPESSC Exam Pattern 2026 Summary
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam mode | Offline objective test (OMR sheet) |
| Total questions | 120 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 360 marks |
| Test duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Marking scheme | +3 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer |
| Official website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC Syllabus 2026
| Paper Part | Topics Covered | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: General Studies (30 questions) | Indian history, geography, Indian polity, economy, general science, ICT, environment, and Uttar Pradesh general knowledge | Degree level |
| Part 2: Concerned Subject (90 questions) | Selected teaching subject (Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit, Commerce, Biology) | Graduation for TGT, Post-graduation for PGT and Assistant Professor |
How to download UPESSC syllabus
Follow these steps to get the official syllabus from the commission portal:
STEP 1 – Open the official UPESSC portal at upessc.up.gov.in.
STEP 2 – Click on the Syllabus section on the homepage menu.
STEP 3 – Select your recruitment post such as TGT, PGT, or Assistant Professor.
STEP 4 – Choose your teaching subject to view and save the official syllabus file.
Candidates preparing for secondary school posts can check the UP TGT recruitment notification for vacancy details and eligibility, or view subject topics in the UP TGT PGT syllabus.
