UPESSC UP PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 2607 Posts, Apply by 17 Oct
Job Summary:
• Who: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• What: Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) — 2607 vacancies (Advt No 06/2026)
• When: 18 September — 17 October 2026
• Where: Uttar Pradesh
• Exam: 15–16 December 2026
• Apply: Online form | Also see UPTET 2026 for more UP teaching exams
UPESSC has released the UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 for 2607 posts across more than 25 subjects. Both male (Balak) and female (Balika) candidates can apply. The online form opens on 18 September 2026 and closes on 17 October 2026. This post covers the exam dates, application fee, age limit, eligibility, subject-wise vacancy list and the full application process.
Key Dates — UPESSC UP PGT Teacher 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 18 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 17 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Form Correction Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
| UPESSC PGT 2026 Exam Date | 15–16 December 2026 |
| Exam City Information | Before exam |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
| Answer Key | As per schedule |
| Result | As per schedule |
Do not wait for the final day. Servers usually slow down near the 17 October deadline, and the correction window closes on 21 October 2026.
Application Fees — UPESSC UP PGT 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| Divyang (PH) | ₹500 |
Pay the fee online with a debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Your registration stays incomplete until the payment is successful.
Age Limit — UPESSC PGT Teacher 2026 (as on 01/07/2026)
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 62 Years |
Age relaxation is given as per the UPESSC PGT Teacher Examination Rules under Advt No 06/2026.
Who Can Apply — UPESSC PGT Eligibility 2026
- You need a Master's degree in the subject you wish to teach.
- Subject-wise qualification details are given in the official notification, so check it before choosing your subject.
- Both men and women can apply. Posts are divided into Balak (male) and Balika (female) categories.
Exploring other state government options? Browse our UPPSC and UPSSSC pages for more Uttar Pradesh recruitment 2026 updates.
Vacancy Details — UPESSC UP PGT 2026 (Total 2607 Posts)
| Post | General | OBC | EWS | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGT Teacher (Balak / Male) | 1027 | 585 | 201 | 516 | 2329 |
| PGT Teacher (Balika / Female) | 132 | 65 | 14 | 67 | 278 |
| Total | 1159 | 650 | 215 | 583 | 2607 |
Subject-Wise Vacancy Details — UP PGT Teacher 2026
| Subject | Balak (Male) | Balika (Female) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Craft | 57 | 12 | 69 |
| Psychology | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| Education | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| Music | 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 |
| Decorative Arts | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Biology | 117 | 13 | 130 |
| Civics | 115 | 17 | 132 |
| Logic / Reasoning Science | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Instrumental Music | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Agriculture | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Agronomy | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 2329 | 278 | 2607 |
Selection Process — UPESSC PGT 2026
- Written Exam — scheduled for 15–16 December 2026.
- Answer Key — released as per schedule after the exam.
- Result / Merit List — declared as per schedule.
- Document Verification — conducted as per UPESSC rules.
The detailed exam scheme and syllabus are part of the official notification. Salary details are not mentioned in the notification, so check the official PDF for pay scale information.
How to Apply — UPESSC UP PGT Teacher Online Form 2026
- Go to the official UPESSC online application portal.
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) first, then log in with your details.
- Read the Advt No 06/2026 notification carefully before filling the form.
- Keep your documents ready — eligibility proofs, ID proof, address details and basic information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature and ID proof.
- Check the preview before submitting. Fix any mistakes by 21 October 2026.
- Pay the application fee online. The form is not complete without payment.
- Print the final submitted form and keep it safe.
Important Links
• Apply Online: UPESSC Online Form (OTR)
• Official Notification: Download the Advt No 06/2026 PDF from the UPESSC website
• Syllabus: Available inside the official notification
• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in
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