UP PGT Notification 2026 out: Check vacancy, application form, eligibility criteria, fees and more

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP PGT Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers and Lecturers in non-government aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Under Advertisement No. 06/2026, the Commission is seeking to fill 2,607 vacancies.

The notification was issued on September 15, 2026, while the online application process is scheduled to begin on September 18. Candidates must complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their applications. The deadline for application fee payment is October 17, and the correction or editing window will remain available until October 21. The written examination is scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2026.

UP PGT Notification 2026: 2,607 vacancies announced

Of the total 2,607 vacancies, 2,329 are for boys’ schools and 278 are for girls’ schools. The vacancies cover subjects including Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Sanskrit, Geography, Biology and Civics, among others.

Subject	Boys’ Schools	Girls’ Schools	Total
Hindi	336	38	374
English	256	29	285
Economics	178	24	202
Sociology	75	9	84
Physics	122	10	132
Chemistry	173	12	185
Mathematics	105	7	112
Commerce	62	16	78
History	94	18	112
Drawing/Painting	57	12	69
Psychology	40	10	50
Education/Pedagogy	28	12	40
Music Vocal	15	6	21
Sanskrit	241	23	264
Urdu	9	4	13
Home Science	0	12	12
Geography	239	9	248
Physical Education	19	2	21
Military Science	12	0	12
Ranjan Kala	0	2	2
Biology	117	13	130
Civics	115	17	132
Logic	12	0	12
Music Instrumental	29	11	40
Agriculture	32	0	32
Agronomy	4	0	4
Total	2,329	278	2,607

UP PGT 2026 important dates

Candidates should keep track of the recruitment timeline, particularly the application fee and correction deadlines.

Event	Date
Notification release	September 15, 2026
OTR/Application begins	September 18, 2026
Last date for application fee	October 17, 2026
Last date for correction/editing	October 21, 2026
Written examination	December 15 and 16, 2026

The UP PGT Notification 2026 contains details related to vacancies, qualifications, age requirements, fees, reservations, examination arrangements and other eligibility conditions. Candidates should check the notification carefully before submitting their forms.

UP PGT eligibility criteria 2026

The eligibility requirements vary according to the subject. In general, candidates are required to hold a postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject from a recognised university along with an NCTE-recognised B.Ed. degree.

Subject/Post	Educational Qualification
Hindi	Master’s degree in Hindi + B.A. with Sanskrit + B.Ed.
History	Master’s degree in Ancient, Medieval or Modern History + B.Ed.
Home Science	Master’s degree in Home Science or B.Sc. Home Science + B.Ed.
Physical Education	Bachelor’s degree + M.P.Ed.
Military Science	Master’s degree in Military Science, Defence Studies or Military Studies + B.Ed.
Drawing/Painting	High School + Diploma in Fine Arts, including Drawing/Painting, from a recognised art school + B.Ed.
Biology	Master’s degree in Botany or Zoology + B.Ed.
Music	Master’s degree in Music OR Bachelor’s degree with Music and relevant Vocal/Instrumental specialisation + B.Ed.
Other subjects	Master’s degree in the concerned subject + B.Ed.

UP PGT age limit 2026

The age of applicants will be calculated as on July 1, 2026. The minimum age requirement is 21 years, while the maximum age is linked to the superannuation age of 62 years under the applicable recruitment rules.

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

Requirement	Details
Minimum age	21 years
Maximum age	62 years
Age calculation date	July 1, 2026

UP PGT application form 2026

Candidates must first complete their One Time Registration before applying for the recruitment. After completing OTR, applicants can access the application form through the UPESSC portal.

The application fee must be submitted by October 17, 2026. Candidates can edit or correct their applications until October 21. Applicants should check their details carefully before final submission because the category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after submission.

How to apply for UP PGT Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete the required One Time Registration.
3. Log in using the OTR credentials.
4. Select Advertisement No. 06/2026.
5. Enter the required personal and educational details.
6. Choose the relevant subject and institution category.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
8. Check all details entered in the application.
9. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

UP PGT application fee 2026

The application fee differs according to the candidate category. Payment can be made online through credit card, debit card or net banking using the prescribed payment gateway.

Candidate category	Application fee
General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS & Others	Rs 1,500
SC/ST	Rs 750
Divyangjan/PwBD	Rs 500

Documents required for UP PGT application

Applicants should keep the required documents ready before beginning the online application. The prescribed formats and file-size limits include the following:

Document	Format	Requirement
Photograph	JPG/JPEG	30 KB to 300 KB, passport size
Signature	JPG/JPEG	10 KB to 200 KB, 140 × 110 px, white background
Certificates/Documents	PDF	50 KB to 500 KB

UP PGT exam pattern 2026

The recruitment examination consists of a written test followed by an interview. The written examination carries 360 marks, while the interview accounts for 40 marks, taking the total selection process to 400 marks.

The written paper will contain 120 objective questions. Of these, 30 questions will test general knowledge and 90 will be based on the concerned subject. Each correct answer will carry three marks, while an incorrect or multiple selection will result in a deduction of one mark.