UP TGT PGT 2026
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) Teacher Recruitment — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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UP TGT PGT 2026 Overview
UP TGT PGT is the premier state-level school teacher recruitment examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC / UPSESSB) to appoint Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across more than 4,500 government-aided secondary and intermediate schools across Uttar Pradesh.
UP TGT PGT 2026 has notified approximately 4,163 vacancies (3,539 TGT posts and 624 PGT posts) across subjects including Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Sanskrit, Home Science, and Commerce. The selection process for TGT is based 100% on a single written examination of 125 subject-specific questions for 500 marks without any interview round. PGT selection comprises a Written Examination (425 marks, 85%), Interview (50 marks, 10%), and Special Qualifications weightage (25 marks, 5%).
Appointed teachers receive 7th Pay Commission scales: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 basic) for TGT and Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 basic) for PGT with in-hand monthly salaries of ₹52,000–₹72,000 in UP cities, enjoying exceptional career tenure stability, pensions, and local postings.
UP TGT PGT 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 9 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsessb.org |
UP TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
TGT: Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed from a recognized University; PGT: Post Graduation (Master Degree) in relevant subject + B.Ed preferred
Age Limit
21–60 years (as on 1st January 2026)
Minimum age is 21 years; Maximum age up to superannuation (60 years); No upper age bar for UP government teachers
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your UP TGT PGT Eligibility
Official Norms: Minimum age is 21 years; Maximum age up to superannuation (60 years); No upper age bar for UP government teachers
UP TGT PGT Selection Process
TGT Selection: 100% Written Examination (125 questions, 500 marks, 2 hours; No Interview)
PGT Selection: Written Exam (425 marks, 85%) + Interview (50 marks, 10%) + Special Qualification (25 marks, 5%) = 500 Marks
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UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026
Written Examination (TGT / PGT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Specific Syllabus (100% Subject Questions) | 125 | 500 |
| Total | 125 | 500 |
UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026
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UP TGT PGT Posts — Which is Best?
UP TGT PGT offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Pay Level 7 TOP PICK | ₹52,000 – ₹65,000 | medium |
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT / Lecturer) Pay Level 8 | ₹58,000 – ₹72,000 | medium |
UP TGT PGT Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UP TGT PGT Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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UP TGT PGT 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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UP TGT PGT Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Subject In-Depth Study (Month 1–2)
- ›The entire 125-question paper consists solely of your subject — study graduate and post-graduate textbooks
- ›Memorize literary chronologies, definitions, theorems, and formulas
- ›Solve previous 15 years UP TGT PGT question papers
- ›Practice completing 125 questions within 120 minutes
Phase 2: OMR Speed Drills & Revision (Month 3)
- ›Practice bubbling OMR sheets quickly to avoid bubbling mistakes on exam day
- ›Attempt all 125 questions since there is no negative marking penalty
- ›Revise high-scoring factual topics in your subject weekly
- ›For PGT: prepare your Master thesis and subject fundamentals for the 50-mark interview
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