Check Your Eligibility (Age)
UP PGT 2026 apply online opened on 18.09.2026 and closes on 17.10.2026. UPESSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 is for 2,607 lecturer (pravakta) posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh: 2,329 in boys’ schools and 278 in girls’ schools. The written exam is on 15 and 16 December 2026.
There is no upper age limit for this recruitment. The notice sets a minimum age of 21 on 01.07.2026 and says the post retires at 62. Listings that show 62 as the maximum age are quoting the retirement age, not a cut-off for applying.
Vacancies by subject
Hindi has the most posts, as expected. The surprise is further down the list. Sanskrit (264) and Geography (248) together have 512 posts, while Maths, Physics and Commerce combined have 307.
| Subject | Posts (of which girls’ schools) |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 374 (38) |
| English | 285 (29) |
| Sanskrit | 264 (23) |
| Geography | 248 (9) |
| Economics | 202 (24) |
| Chemistry | 185 (12) |
| Physics and Civics | 132 each (10 and 17) |
| Biology | 130 (13) |
| Maths and History | 112 each (7 and 18) |
| Sociology, Drawing, Commerce | 84, 69 and 63 |
| Psychology, Pedagogy, Agriculture, Physical Education | 50, 40, 32 and 21 |
| Subjects under 15 posts | Urdu 13, Home Science 12 (all in girls’ schools), Military Science 12, Logic 12, Instrumental Music 11, Vocal Music 6, Agronomy 4, Ranjan Kala 2 |
Important Links
| What you need | Link and its status on 19.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply online and log in | UPESSC application login. Live. Registration and fee close on 17.10.2026 |
| New registration (OTR) | One Time Registration page. Live |
| Official notification PDF | Advertisement No. 06/2026, 21 pages in Hindi. Live |
| General knowledge syllabus (30 questions) | English PDF and Hindi PDF. Live |
| Subject syllabus PDFs | UPESSC syllabus page, under Secondary Education, Post Graduate Teacher. Live. Pick the files titled as effective for exams from 2026; the same page still lists the old syllabus for each subject |
| Notices | UPESSC website. Live |
| Correction window | Open until 21.10.2026 through the same login |
| Admit card | Not released as on 19.09.2026. Exam district is shown 10 days before the exam and the centre 3 days before |
Category split and a total that does not add up
| Category rule | Posts in Advertisement 06/2026 |
|---|---|
| Boys’ schools | 2,329: general 1,027, OBC 585, SC 516, EWS 201 |
| Girls’ schools | 278: general 132, SC 67, OBC 65, EWS 14 |
| Both together | 2,607: general 1,159, OBC 650, SC 583, EWS 215 |
| ST posts | None, in any subject or school type |
| Error in the notice | The combined column prints general as 1,156, so its categories add to 2,604, not 2,607. The slip is in the Urdu row: 2 boys’ plus 3 girls’ general posts make 5, but the combined cell says 2. The subject total of 13 and the overall 2,607 are right |
Qualification, pay and fee
| Eligibility rule | What the notice requires |
|---|---|
| Most subjects | A master’s degree in the subject plus a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course |
| Hindi | MA in Hindi, a BA that included Sanskrit, and a B.Ed |
| Home Science | MA in Home Science or a B.Sc in Home Science, plus a B.Ed |
| Physical Education | Graduation plus an M.P.Ed. No B.Ed is asked for |
| Ranjan Kala | High school plus a fine arts diploma with drawing from a government-recognised art school, and a B.Ed |
| Age | At least 21 on 01.07.2026. No upper limit; retirement is at 62 |
| Pay | Level-8, Rs.47,600 to Rs.1,51,100 |
| Application fee | Rs.1,500 for general, OBC and EWS; Rs.750 for SC and ST; Rs.500 for disabled candidates |
Exam pattern and interview
Unlike the primary recruitment, this one has an interview. It carries 40 of the 400 final marks, so 10% of your rank.
| Selection rule | What the notice sets |
|---|---|
| Written paper | 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks in 2 hours: 30 on general knowledge and 90 on your subject |
| Marking | 3 marks for a right answer, 1 mark deducted for a wrong or double-marked answer |
| Interview | 40 marks, added to the written score for a 400-mark merit list |
| Tie between candidates | Written marks first, then interview marks, then postgraduate percentage, then training percentage, then the older candidate |
| Exam centre | Allotted at district headquarters. Writing the exam at any centre or subject other than the one on your admit card cancels your candidature |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for UP PGT 2026 apply online?
17.10.2026 for registration and fee payment. The correction window runs until 21.10.2026 and the written exam is on 15 and 16 December 2026.
What is the maximum age for UP PGT 2026?
There is none. Advertisement 06/2026 sets only a minimum of 21 years on 01.07.2026. The figure of 62 is the retirement age of the post.
Which subject has the most UP PGT posts?
Hindi, with 374 posts, then English with 285, Sanskrit with 264 and Geography with 248.
Are there any ST posts in UP PGT 2026?
No. The subject table has zero ST posts in every subject, in both boys' and girls' schools.
Is there an interview in UP PGT 2026?
Yes. The 360-mark written exam is followed by a 40-mark interview, and the merit list is made on 400 marks.