UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026
Online applications are invited under Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of 2,607 Post Gr…
Online applications are invited under Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of 2,607 Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in non-government aided secondary schools (2,329 posts in Balak Vidyalaya and 278 posts in Balika Vidyalaya) across 26 subjects. Candidates holding a Master's Degree (PG) in the relevant subject with B.Ed. and aged between 21 and 62 years as of 01 July 2026 can apply online through OTR (One Time Registration) at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
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Recruitment Timeline
Notified
15 Sep 2026
Apply
18 Sep - 28 Oct 2026
Fee Payment
28 Oct 2026
Correction
31 Oct 2026
Exam
15 - 16 Dec 2026
Result
To be announced
Vacancy
2,607
Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| GEN | 1,156 |
| EWS | 215 |
| OBC | 650 |
| SC | 583 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| PwBD | ₹500 |
| Post | Qualification | Age | Relaxation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | |||
PGT Hindi | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Hindi with Sanskrit at B.A. level + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT English | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in English + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Economics | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Economics + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Sociology | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Sociology + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Physics | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Physics + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Chemistry | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Chemistry + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Mathematics | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Mathematics + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Commerce | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com) + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT History | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Ancient / Medieval / Modern History + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Art / Drawing & Painting | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Drawing & Painting / Fine Arts + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Psychology | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Psychology + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Education | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Psychology or Education (M.Ed. / M.A. Education) + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Music Vocal | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Music (Vocal) OR B.A. with Music and B.Ed. (Music specialization) from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Sanskrit | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Sanskrit + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Urdu | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Urdu + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Home Science | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Home Science or B.Sc. Home Science + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution (Balika Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Geography | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Geography + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Physical Education | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Bachelor's degree in any discipline + M.P.Ed. in Physical Education. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Military Science | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Military Science / Defence Studies + B.Ed. (Balak Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Ranjan Kala | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation High School + Diploma in Fine Arts with Drawing from recognized art school + B.Ed. (Balika Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Biology | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Botany or Zoology + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Civics / Political Science | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Political Science / Civics + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Logic / Philosophy | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Philosophy (Darshan Shastra) + B.Ed. (Balak Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Music Instrumental | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Music (Instrumental) OR B.A. with Music and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Agriculture | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. Ag) + B.Ed. (Balak Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
PGT Agronomy | Min. Qualification: Post Graduation Master's degree in Agronomy / Agriculture + B.Ed. (Balak Vidyalaya only). | 21–62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Registration | UP OTR required before applying |
| Maximum Age | 62 years (superannuation age) |
| Post | Total | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGT Hindi | 374 | 190 | 27 | 79 | 78 |
PGT English | 285 | 135 | 17 | 56 | 77 |
PGT Economics | 202 | 70 | 12 | 47 | 73 |
PGT Sociology | 84 | 32 | 3 | 21 | 28 |
PGT Physics | 132 | 68 | 12 | 30 | 22 |
PGT Chemistry | 185 | 96 | 20 | 41 | 28 |
PGT Mathematics | 112 | 57 | 11 | 26 | 18 |
PGT Commerce | 63 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 8 |
PGT History | 112 | 49 | 7 | 28 | 28 |
PGT Art / Drawing & Painting | 69 | 30 | 5 | 19 | 15 |
PGT Psychology | 50 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 9 |
PGT Education | 40 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
PGT Music Vocal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
PGT Sanskrit | 264 | 110 | 23 | 75 | 56 |
PGT Urdu | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | — |
PGT Home Science | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
PGT Geography | 248 | 108 | 14 | 76 | 50 |
PGT Physical Education | 21 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
PGT Military Science | 12 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
PGT Ranjan Kala | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
PGT Biology | 130 | 60 | 18 | 37 | 15 |
PGT Civics / Political Science | 132 | 49 | 5 | 34 | 44 |
PGT Logic / Philosophy | 12 | 6 | — | 4 | 2 |
PGT Music Instrumental | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — |
PGT Agriculture | 32 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
PGT Agronomy | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
| Zone | Total | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balak Vidyalaya (Boys / Co-Ed Schools) | 2,329 | 1,027 | 201 | 585 | 516 |
Balika Vidyalaya (Girls Schools) | 278 | 132 | 14 | 65 | 67 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| All Posts | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
1
Written Examination (OMR Based)
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 360
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| — | 30 | 90 |
| — | 90 | 270 |
2
Interview / Viva-Voce
- Marks
- 40
Shortlisted candidates based on written exam merit called for interview. Final merit out of 400 marks (360 Written + 40 Interview).
What is the last date to apply online for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 2026-10-28. The last date for application fee payment is 2026-10-28. Candidates are advised to apply early to prevent last-minute server congestion.
How many total vacancies are announced for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2607 vacancies have been notified for this recruitment.
What is the application fee for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Category-wise application fee is: General/OBC: ₹1500, SC/ST: ₹750. Fee can be submitted online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Hindi with Sanskrit at B.A. level + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.. Refer to the official notification for complete post-wise eligibility criteria.
What is the selection process for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of: Written Examination (OMR Based) > Interview / Viva-Voce.
How to apply online for UPESSC PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates should visit the official website, complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload scanned photograph and signature, pay the requisite examination fee, and print the application confirmation receipt.