UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026

UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 2607 Lecturer Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has officially released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of Pravakta (Post Graduate Teacher / PGT) positions across aided non-government secondary schools in the state. A total of 2,607 vacancies have been announced, distributed across 2329 posts in boys’ schools and 278 posts in girls’ schools covering 26 distinct teaching subjects. Eligible candidates seeking a prestigious teaching career in Uttar Pradesh must complete their mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online application forms through the official portal before the final deadline of 17th October 2026. This comprehensive recruitment drive offers a significant career opportunity for qualified educators aiming to secure government-aided teaching roles within the state’s secondary education framework. The commission has meticulously planned the entire selection timeline to ensure transparency and timely execution across all participating educational institutions throughout the region.

Candidates preparing for this competitive examination must thoroughly review the official notification details, eligibility parameters, educational standards, and subject-specific vacancy distributions before initiating their online registrations. The selection process evaluates candidates through a rigorous written examination followed by an interview stage, ensuring that only the most competent applicants are selected for the lecturer vacancies. Furthermore, applicants are advised to keep all essential academic certificates, identification documents, and scanned photographs ready to streamline the application submission procedure on the portal.

Important Dates for UPESSC PGT Exam 2026

Aspirants must keep track of all crucial milestones associated with the recruitment cycle to avoid missing deadlines:

Event Description	Scheduled Date
Notification Release Date	15th September 2026
Online Registration & Application Start Date	18th September 2026
Closing Date for Online Fee Deposit	17th October 2026
Final Application Form Submission Deadline	21st October 2026
Written Examination Dates	15th & 16th December 2026

UPESSC PGT Vacancy Distribution & Subject Details

The Directorate of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh has allocated 2,607 teaching vacancies across boys’ and girls’ institutions. Below is the comprehensive subject-wise breakdown:

S.No	Subject Name	Boys Schools	Girls Schools	Total Posts
1	Hindi	336	38	374
2	English	256	29	285
3	Economics	178	24	202
4	Sociology	75	9	84
5	Physics	122	10	132
6	Chemistry	173	12	185
7	Mathematics	105	7	112
8	Commerce	62	1	63
9	History	94	18	112
10	Drawing & Painting	57	12	69
11	Psychology	40	10	50
12	Education	28	12	40
13	Music Vocal	1	5	6
14	Sanskrit	241	23	264
15	Urdu	9	4	13
16	Home Science	0	12	12
17	Geography	239	9	248
18	Physical Education	19	2	21
19	Military Science	12	0	12
20	Ranjan Kala	0	2	2
21	Biology	117	13	130
22	Civics	115	17	132
23	Logic	12	0	12
24	Music Instrumental	2	9	11
25	Agriculture	32	0	32
26	Agronomy (Shasya Vigyan)	4	0	4
Total Vacancies		2329	278	2607

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Applicants must carefully verify their age limits and educational qualifications before submitting their registration forms:

• Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old as of 1st July 2026. The maximum age for superannuation is 62 years. Age relaxations apply as per Uttar Pradesh government norms.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates are generally required to possess a Post Graduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognized Indian university, accompanied by a B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-approved institution. For specific subjects like Hindi, a Bachelor of Arts with Sanskrit is also mandated. Physical Education requires a Graduation degree along with an M.P.Ed. qualification.

Application Fee Structure

The examination fee must be paid online via credit card, debit card, or net banking during the application window:

Candidate Category	Application Fee Amount
General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS	Rs. 1,500.00
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	Rs. 750.00
Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities)	Rs. 500.00

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection methodology for PGT posts consists of a written examination carrying 360 marks and an interview worth 40 marks, culminating in a 400-mark merit evaluation.

• Written Exam Structure: Comprises 120 multiple-choice questions (30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the chosen subject) held over a 2-hour duration.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer awards 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect or multiple response (Negative Marking).
• Interview Stage: Shortlisted candidates based on written exam scores will be called for document verification and a 40-mark personal interview.

Salary Scale & Pay Matrix

Selected candidates joining as Pravakta (PGT) in aided secondary institutions will be placed in Level-8 of the pay scale, drawing monthly emoluments ranging from Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 along with standard state allowances.

Steps to Apply Online for UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026

1. Navigate to the official portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process using valid personal details.
3. Proceed to the online application link for Advertisement No. 06/2026.
4. Fill in all required educational and personal entries exclusively in English.
5. Upload scanned passport photographs, signatures, and essential PDF documents following specified dimensions.
6. Pay the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
7. Submit the final application form and print three physical copies for future requirements.

Important Links

Action Name	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
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