UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026: 17,735 Posts, Apply 24 Oct to 23 Nov, Exam 23 to 24 Dec
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has invited applications for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and assistant teacher posts in UP government schools, 17,735 posts, as reported in the UPESSC notification (23 Oct 2026) vacancies, Uttar Pradesh. The last date to apply is 23 November 2026. Age is counted as on Minimum age 21 years. Upper age limit and relaxations are in the official notification. Details below are from the official notice: Based on Testbook's report on the UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 notification (published 23 October 2026, read 24 October 2026). Vacancy count, dates, pay and exam pattern are as Testbook reports them. The official notification at upessc.up.gov.in was not checked for this post. Verify before applying.
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Post Name
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and assistant teacher posts in UP government schools
- Total Vacancy
- 17,735 posts, as reported in the UPESSC notification (23 Oct 2026)
- Application Mode
- Online at www.upessc.up.gov.in. Application window from 24 October to 23 November 2026.
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Official Website
- upessc.up.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 23 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction window closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Written examination | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
What is open now
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has published a notification for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and assistant teacher posts in government schools across Uttar Pradesh. Online applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
This post reports the dates and rules as they appear in the Testbook report of 23–24 October 2026. The official notification is the authority, and this post notes where it still needs a check.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 23 October 2026 |
| Application starts | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction window closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Written examination | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
The fee deadline and the application deadline fall on the same day, so do not leave payment to the last hour.
Eligibility
- Qualification: graduation in the relevant subject with the marks prescribed in the notice.
- Professional qualification: B.Ed. or another professional qualification required for the subject.
- Age: minimum 21 years. The upper age limit and relaxations are set in the notification.
Teacher posts usually differ by subject, so check the subject row for your post before you apply.
Pay
Testbook reports pay level 7, Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400. Check the pay in the notification, since allowances and the exact scale are set there.
Exam pattern
Testbook reports:
- Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Marks: 360.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
If the official notice gives a different pattern, follow the notice.
Selection
The selection is a written examination, followed by document verification and other required steps, according to the report.
What to do this week
- Download the notification PDF from upessc.up.gov.in and read the eligibility and subject table.
- Check your subject row. Find the number of posts and the qualification for your subject.
- Prepare documents. Keep scans of your graduation and B.Ed. marksheets, category certificate and photo ready.
- Apply early in the window. Do not wait for the last days.
- Plan the written paper. With 120 questions in 2 hours, that is 1 minute per question on average, with no spare time for long calculations.
What this means for candidates
The post count is 17,735, but the notification splits posts by subject. Your chances depend on the posts in your subject, not the total. Read the subject table in the notification before you decide how much time to spend on preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is UPESSC TGT 2026 open now? Applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026, as reported.
How many TGT posts are there? 17,735 posts, according to the report on the notification.
When is the written exam? 23 and 24 December 2026, as reported.
Is there negative marking? Yes, 1 mark for each wrong answer, as reported.
Sources
Testbook report, "UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, 17735 Vacancies, Apply Online" (23–24 October 2026). Official notification at upessc.up.gov.in to be checked before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on Minimum age 21 years. Upper age limit and relaxations are in the official notification)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Relaxations as per the notification | Minimum 21 years. Maximum age per notification. |
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in the relevant subject with the marks prescribed in the notification, plus B.Ed. or other professional qualification required for the subject.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fee | As printed in the notification. Fee payment closes 23 November 2026. |
How to Apply
- 1Read the full notification PDF on upessc.up.gov.in before you start.
- 2Register online from 24 October 2026 and fill the application.
- 3Pay the fee by 23 November 2026. Correct the form by 26 November 2026.
- 4Keep scans of graduation, B.Ed. and category certificates ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
17,735 posts, according to Testbook's report on the UPESSC notification published 23 October 2026. Check the notification for the subject-wise split.
The written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026, per the same report.
120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks in 2 hours, with 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer, as reported by Testbook. Confirm in the official notice.
Pay level 7, reported as Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400.
Yes. Graduation in the subject plus B.Ed. or another required professional qualification, per the reported eligibility.
21 years, as reported. The maximum age and relaxations are in the notification.