- UPESSC has released the UP TGT Recruitment 2026 notification on its offcial website.
- The online registration for 17,735 posts starts today.
- Eligible candidates must apply online at upessc.up.gov.in by November 23.
UP TGT Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released a short notice on Friday announcing the official notification for UP TGT Recruitment 2026. The registration process begins today, October 24, 2026. Eligible candidates must apply online until November 23, 2026, through the official portal at upessc.up.gov.in. The posts include Assistant Teacher (TGT) in non-government-aided secondary schools, covering classes 6 to 10. Following this, the Commission will open the form correction window until November 26, 2026.
Meanwhile, UPESSC has clearly stated that candidates must complete their one-time registration (OTR) before filling out the online application form. Applicants are advised to read the detailed notification to check the eligibility, educational requirements, and other mandatory details before registering.
UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Registration Dates
The UP TGT recruitment 2026 written examination is scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026. Candidates must complete their registration process via the official portal before the deadline. Here are the important registration dates for the UP TGT recruitment 2026.
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Events | Dates |
UP TGT Notification Release Date | October 23, 2026 |
OTR/Online Application Begins | October 24, 2026 |
Last Date to Deposit Application Fee | November 23, 2026 |
Last Date for Application Correction | November 26, 2026 |
UP TGT Written Examination 2026 | December 23 and 24, 2026 |
UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the UP TGT recruitment must be at least a graduate in a relevant subject. Alongside, they must have a B.Ed and an upper TET scorecard. Full subject-wise rules are in the detailed notification.
Particulars | Requirement |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject from a recognised university |
Teaching Qualification | B.Ed., or an equivalent training degree such as L.T. or B.T., from a recognised university |
Biology | B.Sc. with Botany and Zoology as main subjects + B.Ed |
Nationality | Citizen of India |
Subject-Specific Rules | As given in the official notification |
UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The TGT selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination and merit list preparation. Here is the breakdown of the selection criteria:
1. Written Examination: There will be 120 objective questions carrying 360 marks, with a duration of two hours.
2. Merit-List Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks obtained in the written exam.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates need to produce the original educational certificates, category proofs, and identification documents for verification.
4. Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared after DV, followed by school allotment in non-government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
