Overview
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) (17,735 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (otr based) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Qualification
- Prescribed Subject-Specific Graduation/Postgraduation, B.Ed. or Applicable Training Qualification, and TET
- Vacancies
- 17,735
- Advertisement No
- 07/2026
- Posted
- 23 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 23 November 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 26 November 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Age Reference Date | 1 July 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
S. No.: Subject / Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Hindi | 2,791 2: English | 2,517 3: Mathematics | 2,349 4: Commerce | 134 5: Music (Vocal) | 87 6: Sanskrit | 1,289 7: Urdu | 103 8: Home Science | 798 9: Physical Education | 849 10: Social Science | 2,482 11: Drawing / Art | 775 12: Agriculture | 248 13: Sewing | 21 14: Dyeing Art | 79 15: Science | 2,493 16: Biology | 660 17: Instrumental Music | 60 Total: 17,735
Eligibility
The notification prescribes relevant academic qualifications, an NCTE-recognized teaching qualification and a qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the upper-primary level. Subject combinations and recognized alternative qualifications vary by post.
Age Limit
The minimum age for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) is 21 years as on 1 July 2026. The advertisement also specifies the superannuation age as 62 years and states that applications from candidates older than 62 years on the reference date will not be accepted. Particulars: Age Criteria Minimum Age: 21 Years Age Reference Date: 1 July 2026 Superannuation Age: 62 Years Candidates should refer to Section 6 of the official notification for age-related conditions and reservation provisions.
Salary
Selected Assistant Teachers will receive pay under Level 7, ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400, according to the official advertisement. Salary Particulars: Details Post: Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) Pay Level: Level 7 Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400 The notification specifies the Level 7 pay range but does not provide a fixed in-hand salary. Actual take-home pay will depend on the applicable allowances and deductions.
Application Fee
The application fee depends on the candidate's category and must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. Category: Application Fee General / Unreserved, OBC, EWS and Others: Rs. 1,000 SC / ST: Rs. 500 Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Rs. 300 Fee Payment Last Date: 23 November 2026. Applicants should preserve the fee payment receipt. The notification specifies that the fee is not refundable or adjustable against another application where an incorrect application has been submitted.
Exam Pattern
The written examination comprises 120 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks with a duration of two hours. Particulars: Details Total Questions: 120 General Knowledge Questions: 30 Subject-Specific Questions: 90 Total Marks: 360 Marks per Correct Answer: 3 Negative Marking: 1 Mark per Incorrect or Multiple-Marked Answer Exam Duration: 2 Hours Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Answer Sheet: OMR The question paper will be available in Hindi and English, except for language subjects. Candidates must use a black ballpoint pen for the OMR answer sheet according to the examination instructions.
Syllabus
The written examination includes General Knowledge and the subject selected by the candidate. UPESSC states that the detailed syllabus is available on its official website at upessc.up.gov.in.
Selection Process
Written Examination and Document Verification
How to Apply
• Visit the official website https://upessc.up.gov.in/. • Open the One Time Registration (OTR) facility and complete the required registration. • Log in with the prescribed credentials after completing OTR. • Select the online application for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026, Advertisement No. 07/2026. • Enter personal details, date of birth, category and other information requested in the form. • Select the eligible subject and provide the required academic qualifications and training details. • Enter the applicable TET qualification information and other required details. • Upload the prescribed photograph and signature in JPG or JPEG format. • Upload the required educational, training and supporting certificates in PDF format. • Review the completed application and verify all mandatory entries. • Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment facility. • Complete final submission and retain three copies of the submitted application for future reference. Important: The application must be completed in English. Candidates should carefully verify their category, subcategory, date of birth, gender and other details, as the notification restricts changes after final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPESSC TGT Recruitment Notification 2026 - Apply Online 17,735 Assistant Teacher Posts?
Notification Date: 23 October 2026; Minimum Age: 21 Years as on 1 July 2026; Application Start Date: 24 October 2026; Fee Payment Last Date: 23 November 2026; Correction Last Date: 26 November 2026; Exam Date: 23 and 24 December 2026; Notification Release Date: 23 October 2026; Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date: 24 October 2026; Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 23 November 2026; Last Date for Application Correction: 26 November 2026; Written Examination Date: 23 and 24 December 2026; Age Reference Date: 1 July 2026
What is the application fee?
The application fee depends on the candidate's category and must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. Category: Application Fee General / Unreserved, OBC, EWS and Others: Rs. 1,000 SC / ST: Rs. 500 Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Rs. 300 Fee Payment Last Date: 23 November 2026. Applicants should preserve the fee payment receipt. The notification specifies that the fee is not refundable or adjustable against another application where an incorrect application has been submitted.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) is 21 years as on 1 July 2026. The advertisement also specifies the superannuation age as 62 years and states that applications from candidates older than 62 years on the reference date will not be accepted. Particulars: Age Criteria Minimum Age: 21 Years Age Reference Date: 1 July 2026 Superannuation Age: 62 Years Candidates should refer to Section 6 of the official notification for age-related conditions and reservation provisions.
What is the selection process?
Written Examination and Document Verification