UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026: 17,735 Assistant Teacher Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 17,735 Assistant Teacher (TGT) vacancies in government-aided secondary schools under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Applications opened on 24 October 2026. The fee payment deadline is 23 November 2026.

Subject-wise vacancies

The recruitment covers 17 subjects. Vacancies are highest in Hindi (2,791), English (2,517), Science (2,493), Social Science (2,482) and Mathematics (2,349).

Other subjects include Sanskrit, Home Science, Physical Education, Drawing/Art, Biology, Agriculture, Commerce, Urdu, Music, Sewing and Dyeing Art.

The notification lists 16,193 posts in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools. Refer to the official advertisement for the complete subject and category breakdown.

Eligibility

Candidates need the academic qualification prescribed for their subject, along with the required teacher-training qualification and upper-primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Requirements differ by subject, so a general degree alone may not be sufficient.

The minimum age is 21 years as of 1 July 2026. The notification also lists 62 years as the superannuation age. Check the official advertisement for the full age criteria and reservation rules.

Application fee

The reported fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST candidates, and ₹300 for candidates with disabilities. Confirm the fee and category requirements in the official notice before making payment.

Exam pattern and selection

The written exam is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. It is reported to include 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks: 30 General Knowledge questions and 90 subject-specific questions. The exam duration is two hours. One mark is deducted for each incorrect or multiple-marked answer.

Selection includes the written examination and document verification.

How to apply

1. Complete One Time Registration through the official application portal.
2. Sign in and choose the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) application under Advertisement No. 07/2026.
3. Enter your personal, academic, subject and TET details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates in the specified formats.
5. Review the form, pay the applicable fee and submit it by the deadline.
6. Save copies of the application and payment receipt.

Before applying: Check all dates, vacancies, qualifications and fee details in UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026. The linked official PDF timed out when checked, so confirm the details against the full notice.

Sources: FreeJobAlert recruitment report · UPESSC official website · Application portal