What is the UP TGT PGT exam?

The UP TGT PGT exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPESSC) to recruit teachers for the posts of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in various schools across Uttar Pradesh.

How many questions will be asked in the UP TGT and PGT exams?

Both the UP TGT and PGT exams will consist of 125 questions each.

What is the marking scheme for the UP TGT and PGT exams?

For the TGT exam, each question is worth 4 marks, totaling 500 marks. For the PGT exam, each question is worth 3.4 marks, totaling 425 marks.

Is there negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the UP TGT and PGT exams.

What is the time duration for the UP TGT PGT exams?

The time duration for both the TGT and PGT exams is 2 hours.

UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026 Out, Download Subject Wise PDF

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The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026. It applies to all upcoming TGT and PGT recruitment drives conducted by the Commission. The syllabus PDF includes the subject-wise topics, the revised exam pattern, and the latest marking scheme. Candidates should go through all three before building their preparation plan.

UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026 PDF

The syllabus PDF is the most reliable reference for knowing what to study and what to skip. Candidates can use it to plan their study schedule, prioritise topics, and revise before the exam. It can be saved on a phone or computer and shared easily. Eligible candidates can download the UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026 PDF from the link below.

UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026 (New Vs Old)

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has introduced several important changes to the UP TGT PGT 2026 Exam Pattern. The revised pattern shifts the focus from a subject-only examination to a more comprehensive assessment by including a General Studies section and introducing negative marking for the first time. Candidates preparing for the upcoming recruitment should carefully note these updates before starting their preparation.

Previous Exam Pattern	Revised Exam Pattern 2026	Major Changes Introduced
125 questions only from the concerned subject No General Studies section No negative marking Subject-only written examination PGT interview was part of the selection process Written exam pattern focused only on subject knowledge	90 subject-specific questions + 30 General Studies questions 30 compulsory General Studies questions added 1/3 Negative marking introduced The written exam now includes Subject + General Studies PGT interview (40 marks) continues after the written exam Balanced evaluation of subject knowledge and general awareness	30 General Studies questions have been added to the written examination. The subject-specific portion has been revised to 90 questions. The written examination will now consist of 120 objective-type questions carrying 360 marks. Negative marking has been introduced in both UP TGT and UP PGT examinations. UP PGT candidates will continue to appear for a 40-mark interview after qualifying the written examination. The General Studies section includes topics such as Current Affairs, Teaching & Research Aptitude, ICT, Environment, Indian History & Geography, and the Indian Constitution & Economy, as detailed in the official General Studies syllabus.

UPESSC UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has revised the UP TGT and UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026 along with the subject-wise syllabus. Under the new pattern, the written examination will no longer be based solely on the concerned subject. Candidates will now have to answer 90 questions from their respective subject and 30 questions from General Studies, making a total of 120 questions carrying 360 marks.

Particular	UP TGT 2026	UP PGT 2026
Mode of Examination	Offline (OMR Based)	Offline (OMR Based)
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQs)	Objective Type (MCQs)
Subject-Specific Questions	90	90
General Studies Questions	30	30
Total Questions	120	120
Marks per Question	3 Marks	3 Marks
Total Written Marks	360 Marks	360 Marks
Negative Marking	Applicable	Applicable
Interview	Not Applicable	40 Marks
Selection Process	Written Examination	Written Examination + Interview

UPESSC UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026

Aspiring candidates for the position of assistant teachers and teachers in top-tier schools eagerly anticipate applying for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh TGT PGT examination. To successfully clear this exam, it is crucial to be well-versed in the Uttar Pradesh TGT PGT syllabus and exam pattern.

UP TGT PGT English Syllabus

The UP TGT English Syllabus covers English language, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and literary works across major periods and genres. Candidates should review the syllabus for their specific post and exam before beginning preparation.

Subject	UP PGT English	UP TGT English
Language	Unseen passage for comprehension. Usage Tense Spelling Punctuation Narration Vocabulary Idioms and Phrases	Unseen passage for comprehension. Part of speech Spelling Punctuation Vocabulary Tense Narration Preposition Usage Transformation Agreement
Literature	Form of literature Figure of speech Authors and Works: William Wordsworth, John Keats, Charles Lamb, P.B.Shelly, Charles Dickens, Matheu Arnold, Alfred Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, T.S. Eliot, Kamala Das, Mulk Raj Anand, Nissim Ezekiel, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, William Shakespeare.	Form of literature Authors and Their Works: Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and John Galsworthy.

UP TGT PGT Hindi Syllabus

The UP TGT Hindi Syllabus covers Hindi grammar, vocabulary, language skills, and major literary works, authors, and literary movements. Candidates should check the syllabus for their specific post and exam before preparing.

TGT Hindi

PGT Hindi

हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास-आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल, (संत काव्य, सूफी काव्य, रामकाव्य, कृष्ण काव्य) रीतिकाल, आधुनिक काल, भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नयी कविता।
हिन्दी गद्य साहित्य का विकास-निबन्ध, नाटक उपन्यास, कहानी, हिन्दी गद्य की लघु विधाएं-जीवनी, आत्मकथा, सस्मरण रेखा चित्र, यात्रा-साहित्य, गद्यकाव्य व्यग्य।
काव्य शास्त्र – हिन्दी के रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएँ। काव्य के भेद रस-अवयव भेद, छन्द, अलंकार, शब्दालंकार, अर्थालंकार, काव्यगुण, काव्य दोष ।
भाषा विज्ञान- हिन्दी की बोलियाँ, विभाषाएं, हिन्दी की शब्द सम्प्रदा, हिन्दी की ध्वनियाँ देवनागरी लिपि मामाकरण, विकास विशेषताएं, त्रुटियाँ सुधार के प्रयत्न।
व्याकरण – लिंग वचन, कारक, सन्धि, समास, वर्तनी, वाक्य, शुद्धिकरण, शब्द रूप-पर्यायवाची, विलोम, श्रुति समभिन्नार्थक शब्द, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, मुहावरा, लोकोक्ति।
संस्कृत साहित्य: –

(क) संस्कृत के प्रमुख रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएं, कालिदास, भवभूति, गारवि, माघ, दण्डी, श्रीहर्ष।

(ख) सन्धि-स्वर एवं व्यंजन सन्धि, समास, शब्द रूप, प्रतु रूप कारक प्रयोग।

(ग) अनुवाद

हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहासः आदिकालीन साहित्य की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियां, भक्तिकाल, सन्तकाव्य, सूफीकाव्य, रामभक्ति काव्य, कृष्ण भक्ति काव्य, रीतिकाव्य धारा, रीतिबद्ध, रीतिमुक्त, रीतिसिद्ध, भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, नयी कविता।
गद्य साहित्य का विकास- निबन्ध, नाटक, कहानी, उपन्यास, आलोचना। हिन्दी की लघु विधाओं का विकासात्मक परिचय, जीवनी, संस्मरण, आत्मकथा, रेखाचित्र, यात्रा-साहित्य, गद्यकाव्य एवं व्यंग्य।
काव्य शास्त्र – अवयव, भेंद, रस, छन्द, अलंकार, काव्यगुण, काव्यदोष, शब्द शक्तियाँ।
भाषा विज्ञान- हिन्दी की उप भाषाएं, विभाषाएं, बोलियां, हिन्दी शब्द सम्पदा, हिन्दी की ध्वनियां।
व्याकरण – हिन्दी की वर्तनी, सन्धि, समास, लिंग, वचन, कारक, विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, वाक्य शुद्धि, मुहावरा लोकोक्ति।
संस्कृत-साहित्य :

(क) संस्कृत साहित्य के प्रमुख रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएं, भास, कालीदास, भारवी, माघ, दण्डी, भवभूति, श्री हर्ष मम्मट, विश्वनाथ, राजशेखर ।

(ख) व्याकरण – सन्धि, स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग समास, विभक्ति, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप, काल अनुवाद ।

UP TGT PGT Maths Syllabus

The UP TGT Maths Syllabus covers key topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics, with the exact level varying by post. Candidates should review the relevant syllabus before starting their preparation.

TGT Mathematics Syllabus	PGT Mathematics Syllabus
Commerce/Math Statistics Algebra Determinant Set theory Real analysis Trigonometric	Algebra Determinant Matrix Set theory and operations Group theory Linear Transformation and Matrix Coordinate geometry Trigonometric Calculus Integral math Differential equation Vector analysis Statics Dynamics

UP TGT Syllabus PDF (Subject Wise)

Candidates can download the subject-wise UP TGT Syllabus PDF from the link below. All candidates can check their respective subjects for the PDF.

Subject	Syllabus PDF
TGT Hindi	Download PDF
TGT Sanskrit	Download PDF
TGT Urdu	Download PDF
TGT English	Download PDF
TGT Arts	Download PDF
TGT Commerce	Download PDF
TGT Agriculture	Download PDF
TGT Science	Download PDF
TGT Social Science	Download PDF
TGT Maths	Download PDF
TGT Home Science	Download PDF
TGT Physical Education	Download PDF
TGT Music Vocal	Download PDF
TGT Music Instrumental	Download PDF

UP TGT PGT Selection Process 2026

The UPESSC UP TGT PGT Selection Process 2026 consists of multiple stages to assess candidates’ subject knowledge and overall suitability for teaching positions in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. As per the revised exam pattern, candidates must first qualify the written examination. While the UP TGT recruitment is based only on the written examination, UP PGT candidates are required to appear for an interview after qualifying the written test. The final merit list is prepared according to the applicable selection criteria announced by UPESSC.

Stage	UP TGT	UP PGT
Stage 1	Written Examination	Written Examination
Stage 2	Merit List	Interview (40 Marks)
Stage 3	Document Verification	Document Verification
Stage 4	Final Selection & Appointment	Final Merit List & Appointment