Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Post Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 2607 Post
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT / Pravakta) posts in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates with a relevant Post Graduate degree and required teacher-training qualification can apply online through the UPESSC portal. The online application process started on 18 September 2026 and the last date for fee payment and application is 17 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 15 and 16 December 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
15 September 2026 |
| Online Form Apply Start Date |
18 September 2026 |
| Online Form Apply Last Date |
17 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
17 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date |
21 October 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Expected Before Exam |
| Written Exam Date |
15 & 16 December 2026 |
| Result Date |
To Be Announced |
UP PGT 2026 Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved |
₹1,500/- |
| OBC |
₹1,500/- |
| EWS |
₹1,500/- |
| SC |
₹750/- |
| ST |
₹750/- |
| PwD / Differently Abled |
₹500/- |
Age Limit Details
| Particular |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
62 Years |
| Age Calculation Date |
01 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
Eligibility |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) / Pravakta |
2,607 |
Relevant Post Graduate Degree + B.Ed. / NCTE-recognized teacher-training qualification as prescribed for the concerned subject.
|
School Type Wise Vacancy
| School Category |
Total Posts |
| Boys' Schools |
2,329 |
| Girls' Schools |
278 |
| Total |
2,607 |
Subject Wise Vacancy Details
| Post / Subject Name |
Boys School |
Girls School |
Total Posts |
| Hindi | 336 | 38 | 374 |
| English | 256 | 29 | 285 |
| Economics | 178 | 24 | 202 |
| Sociology | 75 | 9 | 84 |
| Physics | 122 | 10 | 132 |
| Chemistry | 173 | 12 | 185 |
| Mathematics | 105 | 7 | 112 |
| Commerce | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| History | 94 | 18 | 112 |
| Drawing / Painting | 57 | 12 | 69 |
| Psychology | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| Education / Pedagogy | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| Music – Vocal | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Sanskrit | 241 | 23 | 264 |
| Urdu | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Home Science | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Geography | 239 | 9 | 248 |
| Physical Education | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Military Science | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Ranjan Kala / Fine Arts | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Biology | 117 | 13 | 130 |
| Civics / Political Science | 115 | 17 | 132 |
| Logic / Tarkashastra | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Music – Instrumental | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Agriculture | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Agronomy / Crop Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total |
2,329 |
278 |
2,607 |
The recruitment covers 26 subjects. The vacancy figures may be increased or decreased by the Commission as per the official recruitment notification.
Basic Eligibility
- Post Graduate Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University / Institution.
- B.Ed. or prescribed equivalent teacher-training qualification recognized by the competent authority / NCTE, as applicable.
- The exact subject combination and educational qualification can vary according to the PGT subject.
- Candidates should verify the subject-specific qualification before submitting the application form.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category |
Total Vacancy |
| General / UR |
1,156 |
| SC |
583 |
| ST |
0 |
| OBC |
650 |
| EWS |
215 |
| Total |
2,607 |
How to Apply UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026
Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal. After OTR, login using the registered credentials and select Advertisement No. 06/2026 for PGT Recruitment 2026. Enter personal details, educational qualifications, subject preference and other required information carefully. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment method and submit the application. Before final submission, check all details carefully because incorrect information may cause problems during recruitment. After successful submission, download and save the completed application form and payment receipt for future use. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th certificate / marksheet
- Graduation marksheet and certificate
- Post Graduation marksheet and certificate
- B.Ed. / required teacher-training certificate
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Valid identity proof
- Other documents as prescribed in the official notification
Important Links
UP PGT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
| General Knowledge |
30 |
90 |
| Subject Related Questions |
90 |
270 |
| Total |
120 |
360 |
UP PGT 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post |
Pay Level |
Pay Scale |
| Post Graduate Teacher / Lecturer |
Level-8 |
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |