UP PGT 2026: 2,607 Vacancies Announced, Check Eligibility, Dates, Fee and Exam Pattern

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 2,607 vacancies for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and Lecturers in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.

The recruitment notification was released on September 15, 2026, under Advertisement No. 06/2026. The online application process will begin on September 18, 2026.

Candidates will have to complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their application form. The last date for fee payment and application submission is October 17, 2026, while candidates can make corrections in their forms until October 21, 2026.

The written examination is scheduled to be held on December 15 and 16, 2026.

UP PGT 2026: Key details

• Recruiting body: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
• Post: Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)/Lecturer
• Advertisement: 06/2026
• Total vacancies: 2,607
• Notification date: September 15, 2026
• Application starts: September 18, 2026
• Last date for fee payment/application: October 17, 2026
• Last date for correction: October 21, 2026
• Written examination: December 15 and 16, 2026
• Application mode: Online
• OTR: Mandatory
• Pay level: Level 8
• Pay scale: ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100

UP PGT 2026 vacancy details

The recruitment includes 2,607 posts.

Of these:

• 2,329 posts are for boys’ schools.
• 278 posts are for girls’ schools.

The vacancies are spread across 26 teaching subjects.

Subject-wise vacancies

The largest number of vacancies is in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Geography and Economics.

UP PGT 2026 important dates

Candidates should keep the recruitment schedule in mind.

The application process is based on the OTR system, so candidates need to complete their One Time Registration before applying.

Who can apply for UP PGT 2026?

The educational qualification depends on the subject for which a candidate is applying.

In general, candidates need a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification, where required.

For many subjects, the eligibility requirement includes a Master’s degree in the concerned subject and a B.Ed. degree.

However, requirements can be different for individual subjects.

For example:

• Biology: Postgraduate qualification in Botany or Zoology along with the prescribed B.Ed. requirement.
• History: Master’s degree in Ancient, Medieval or Modern History along with B.Ed.
• Hindi: Master’s degree in Hindi with the additional subject requirements mentioned in the notification.
• Physical Education: Bachelor’s degree along with M.P.Ed.
• Military Science: Master’s degree in Military Science, Defence Studies or Military Studies with B.Ed.
• Music: The notification provides separate qualifications depending on the candidate’s music specialisation.

Candidates should therefore check the qualification for their specific subject before applying.

UP PGT 2026 age limit

The minimum age for applicants is 21 years.

The maximum age is linked to the applicable service rules and is reported as 62 years.

The age is calculated as of July 1, 2026.

Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories will receive benefits according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules.

UP PGT 2026 application fee

The application fee varies by category.

• General/Unreserved, OBC and EWS: ₹1,500
• SC/ST: ₹750
• Divyang/PwBD: ₹500

Candidates should pay the fee through the online payment system specified during the application process.

How to apply for UP PGT 2026

Candidates can follow these basic steps:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in using the OTR details.
4. Select Advertisement No. 06/2026.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Select the relevant subject and other required details.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
8. Check all details carefully.
9. Pay the application fee.
10. Submit the application.
11. Download and save the confirmation page for future use.

Candidates should carefully check their information before submitting the form.

Documents required

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the application.

These may include:

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Postgraduate degree/marksheet
• B.Ed. or relevant teacher-training certificate
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Other documents mentioned in the official notification

The prescribed file formats and sizes should be checked before uploading the documents.

UP PGT 2026 exam pattern

The written examination will carry 360 marks.

Candidates will face 120 objective-type questions.

The paper is divided into two major sections:

• General Knowledge: 30 questions
• Concerned subject: 90 questions

Each correct answer carries 3 marks.

An incorrect answer or multiple selection attracts a 1-mark deduction.

The written examination is followed by an interview carrying 40 marks.

Therefore, the complete selection process carries 400 marks.

UP PGT 2026 selection process

The recruitment process consists primarily of:

Written examination → Interview → Final selection

Candidates first appear for the written examination.

Those who qualify according to the applicable selection rules can move to the next stage.

The interview carries 40 marks, while the written examination carries 360 marks. Together, these make up the 400-mark selection process.

UP PGT 2026 salary

The PGT/Lecturer posts are placed at Pay Level 8, with a reported pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100.

The actual monthly salary received by a selected candidate will depend on applicable allowances, deductions and government/service rules.

Is TET required for UP PGT 2026?

UP PGT recruitment is different from primary and upper-primary teacher recruitment.

Current reports on the notification indicate that TET is not listed as a mandatory requirement for these PGT posts, but candidates must meet the subject-specific educational qualifications and other conditions given in Advertisement No. 06/2026. Candidates should check the detailed notification for their particular subject before applying.

What candidates should do now

Candidates interested in UP PGT 2026 should start by completing their OTR, as it is mandatory before submitting the recruitment application.

They should then check:

• Their subject-wise eligibility
• Age requirement
• Category details
• Required educational qualifications
• Application fee
• Required documents
• Examination pattern

Candidates should not wait until the final day to complete the application because mistakes in personal or educational details can create problems later.

The written examination is scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2026, giving candidates time to prepare after completing the application process.

UP PGT 2026: Key takeaway

The UPESSC has announced 2,607 PGT/Lecturer vacancies across Uttar Pradesh.

Applications will begin on September 18, the fee/application deadline is October 17, corrections can be made until October 21, and the written examination is scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2026.

Candidates should read the detailed Advertisement No. 06/2026 carefully because eligibility requirements can differ from one subject to another.

Official website: UPESSC official website