UP PGT Notification 2026 Out: 2607 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP PGT Notification 2026 for 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) vacancies under Advertisement No. 06/2026. The notification was released on 15 September 2026, with the online application process scheduled to begin on 18 September 2026.

The recruitment covers 2,329 vacancies in boys’ schools and 278 vacancies in girls’ schools. The written examination is scheduled for 15 and 16 December 2026.

UP PGT 2026: Highlights

UP PGT Notification 2026 PDF

UP PGT Notification 2026 has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) for 2,607 PGT/Lecturer vacancies. The notification was issued on 15 September 2026. Online applications begin 18 September 2026, with fee submission by 17 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 15–16 December 2026. Candidates should check the official PDF for eligibility, vacancies, fees, exam pattern and selection details.

UP PGT Notification 2026 PDF

How to Apply for UP PGT 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the UPESSC official website.

1. Visit the UPESSC official website.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in to the online application system.
4. Select the relevant PGT subject and category.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee.
8. Submit the final application form.
9. Download and save the application form and fee receipt.

The notification clearly states that OTR is mandatory and applications are to be submitted through the prescribed online system.

UP PGT 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should note the following dates:

• Notification released: 15 September 2026
• Online application/OTR: 18 September 2026
• Last date for fee payment: 17 October 2026
• Last date for application correction: 21 October 2026
• Written examination: 15 and 16 December 2026

UP PGT Vacancy 2026

The 2,607 vacancies are distributed across various subjects. Some of the major subject-wise vacancies include:

The complete notification lists vacancies across 26 subjects, with the total being 2,607.

UP PGT Eligibility 2026

The eligibility criteria are subject-specific. Candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject from a recognized university/institution.

For the subjects listed in the notification, prescribed qualifications also include the required B.Ed. qualification recognized by NCTE, wherever applicable. For example, the notification specifies postgraduate qualifications in Hindi, English and Economics along with the prescribed educational requirements.

Candidates should therefore carefully check the subject-wise educational qualification before submitting the application.

UP PGT Age Limit 2026

As per the notification:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 62 years
• Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

UP PGT Application Fee 2026

The category-wise examination fee is:

• General/Unreserved, OBC, EWS and other categories: ₹1,500
• SC/ST: ₹750
• Divyang candidates: ₹500

UP PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination carries 360 marks. According to the notification, candidates will face 120 objective-type questions.

Written Exam

• Total Questions: 120
• Total Marks: 360
• Duration: 2 hours
• General Knowledge: 30 questions
• Subject: 90 questions
• Correct Answer: +3 marks
• Incorrect/Multiple Answer: –1 mark

Interview

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination will be called for an interview carrying 40 marks.

Thus, the overall selection structure comprises:

Written Examination – 360 Marks + Interview – 40 Marks = 400 Marks

UP PGT 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process can be summarized as:

OTR & Application → Written Examination → Shortlisting → Interview → Final Selection

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will receive information regarding the date, time and venue through the prescribed communication channels and the Commission’s website.

UP PGT 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will receive the notified Level-8 pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100.

UP PGT 2026: Important Points

• 2,607 PGT vacancies have been notified.
• Notification was released on 15 September 2026.
• Applications begin on 18 September 2026.
• OTR is mandatory.
• Fee payment deadline is 17 October 2026.
• Application correction is available until 21 October 2026.
• Written examination is scheduled for 15–16 December 2026.
• Written exam carries 360 marks.
• Interview carries 40 marks.
• The notified pay scale is ₹47,600–₹1,51,100.
• Candidates must verify their subject-wise educational eligibility before applying.

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