Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has recently announced a recruitment drive for the position of Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) .This recruitment is set to fill 17,735 posts.
Department: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Posts: Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT)
Total posts: 17,735
Eligibility: Graduation / Postgraduation / B.Ed./Applicable Training Qualification, and TET
Age Limit: 21 years to 62 years
Apply date: 24 October 2026
Apply Fee: Rs.500 to Rs.1000/-
Salary: Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400/- (Level 7)
Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode: Online
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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 17,735
Name of post: Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT)
Boys’ Schools: 16,193
Girls’ Schools: 1,542
Subject-Wise Post
TGT Hindi: 2,791
TGT English: 2,517
TGT Science: 2,493
TGT Social Science: 2,482
TGT Mathematics: 2,349
TGT Sanskrit: 1,289
TGT Physical Education: 849
TGT Home Science: 798
TGT Art / Drawing: 775
TGT Biology: 660
TGT Agriculture: 248
TGT Commerce: 134
TGT Urdu: 103
TGT Music (Vocal): 87
TGT Ranjan Kala (Dyeing / Applied Art): 79
TGT Music (Instrumental): 60
TGT Sewing (Silai): 21
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation/Postgraduation/ B.Ed./Applicable Training Qualification, and TET
Age Limit: 21 years to 62 years
Application fee: Rs.500 to Rs.1000/-
Exam Pattern:
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| UPESSC TGT EXAM PATTERN 2026 |
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| Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
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| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
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| Total | 120 | 360 |
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| Exam Duration | 2 Hours | |
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| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
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| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
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| Correct Answer | +3 Marks |
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| Negative Marking | -1 Mark |
+------------------------+-----------------------+How to apply: Online
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting date for online application: 24 October 2026
Last date for online application: 26 November 2026
Last date for payment of fee: 23 November 2026
Phase-I: Written Examination Date: 23 and 24 December 2026
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About: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has announced recruitment for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) / Assistant Teacher posts in government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can apply online after completing the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).