UP TGT Notification 2026 Out for 17735 Posts, Download Official PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP TGT Notification 2026 for the recruitment of 17735 Trained Graduate Teachers. The posts are for non-government aided secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) before they apply. Read the full notification carefully so that you do not miss any detail.

UP TGT Notification 2026 Out

UPESSC published the official UP TGT notification on its website for 17735 TGT posts on 23 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026. The UP TGT Notification 2026 PDF explains vacancies, eligibility, the application process, fees, reservation and the exam scheme in full. The online application is open for all eligible candidates, and OTR is compulsory before applying. You can download the official PDF using the link below.

UP TGT Notification 2026: Overview

This table gives the main points of the UP TGT recruitment in one place. It will help you understand the key details before you read the full notice. Please confirm every point with the official PDF before applying.

UP TGT 2026: Important Dates

UP TGT Vacancy 2026

UPESSC has announced 17735 TGT posts for non-government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The posts are divided between boys’ schools and girls’ schools. A subject-wise UP TGT vacancy list for 2026 is also given in the official notification. The summary is shown below.

UP TGT Eligibility Criteria

UP TGT eligibility depends mainly on your graduation subject and a teaching degree. Candidates should check the subject-wise rules in the official notification before applying. The main criteria are given below.

UP TGT Application Form 2026

The UP TGT Application Form 2026 link will be available from 24 October 2026. Candidates can use the application link provided below to complete their online registration and application process. The last date to submit the application fee is 23 November 2026, while the correction window will remain open until 26 November 2026. Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline and verify all details carefully before final submission.

Link to Apply for UP TGT Application Form 2026

How to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026

The application process is simple if you keep your documents ready. Follow the steps below to apply online. Save the confirmation page at the end, as you may need it later.

• Visit the official UPESSC website.
• Complete the required One-Time Registration.
• Log in using the OTR credentials.
• Enter the required personal and educational details.
• Select the appropriate subject and institution category.
• Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
• Review all information carefully.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and keep the confirmation page for future use.

UP TGT Application Fees

The fee depends on your category, and you can pay it online through the payment gateway. Credit card, debit card and net banking are accepted. The category-wise fee is given in the table below.

UP TGT Age Limit and Relaxation

Candidates must meet the age rule as on the date set by the Commission. The upper age limit is linked to the retirement age in the recruitment rules. Reserved categories get age benefits as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The details are given below.

Documents Required to Apply Online

Keep your documents scanned and ready before you start the application. This saves time and avoids errors on the portal. UPESSC has set separate file formats and size limits for each upload, so check them carefully.

UP TGT Exam Pattern 2026

The recruitment has a written examination followed by an interview. The written paper tests general knowledge and the concerned subject through objective questions. Negative marking applies, so attempt questions with care. The full pattern is given below.

UP TGT Selection Process

Selection is based on your performance in the written exam and the interview. Your final merit depends on the total marks of both stages. Understand the marking scheme well, as wrong answers lose marks in the written paper. The stages are listed below.

• Written Examination: 360 marks, 120 MCQs, 2 hours, offline OMR mode
• Interview: 40 marks
• Final merit: based on total marks out of 400
• Document verification for shortlisted candidates

UP TGT School-Wise Eligibility Rules

The recruitment has separate vacancies for boys’ and girls’ schools. Candidates should read the institution-specific rules before choosing their preference in the form. A wrong choice can make your application invalid. The rules are given below.

• Male candidates are not eligible to apply for girls’ institutions.
• An exception has been given for visually impaired candidates applying for Music.
• Female candidates can apply for boys’ or girls’ schools.
• A female candidate applying for a subject can choose only one institution category.
• Only one application form per subject and institution category is allowed.