UP TGT 2026 registration begins today: apply for 17,735 vacancies by November 23

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) today, October 24, 2026, began the online application process for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) vacancies in non-government aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment drive, advertised under Notification No. 07/2026, aims to fill Assistant Teacher positions.

This recruitment is part of a larger initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government to fill over 20,000 posts in aided secondary schools, which also includes vacancies for headmasters and principals. The application window for TGT posts will remain open for approximately one month, with specific deadlines for fee payment and application corrections.

Application Process and Key Dates

Prospective candidates are required to complete a mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process before proceeding with the application form. The online application portal, upessc.up.gov.in, is now active for submissions. The UPESSC has set November 23, 2026, as the final date for both application submission and fee payment. A brief window for application corrections will be available until November 26, 2026.

The written examination for the TGT posts is scheduled to take place on December 23 and 24, 2026. This timeline provides candidates with approximately two months for preparation following the application deadline.

Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility Criteria

The total of 17,735 TGT vacancies includes 16,193 posts for boys’ schools (TGT Balak) and 1,542 posts for girls’ schools (TGT Balika). The distribution of vacancies also includes categories such as General (6,704), SC (3,698), ST (13), OBC (4,438), and EWS (2,882). Candidates not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will be considered under the General category and cannot claim reservation benefits.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, with a maximum age limit of 62 years as of July 1, 2026. Educational qualifications vary by subject but generally require a relevant bachelor’s or postgraduate degree along with a B.Ed. degree. Candidates applying for upper-primary level teaching posts (Classes 6 to 8) must meet Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirements, though a relaxation window is provided, allowing eligible candidates until June 30, 2027, to obtain this qualification.

Examination Pattern and Application Fees

The selection process for TGT posts is based on a written test, followed by document verification. The written examination will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a total of 360 marks. The exam pattern includes 30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 subject-related questions. Each correct answer will be awarded +3 marks, while an incorrect answer will result in a deduction of -1 mark. Multiple selections for a single question will also incur a -1 mark penalty.

Application fees vary by category. General, Unreserved, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay ₹1,000. For SC/ST categories, the fee is ₹500, and for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), it is ₹300.

Pay Scale and Other Recruitments

The pay scale for the Trained Graduate Teacher posts is Level 7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400. The UPESSC has stated that the number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease. On top of the TGT posts, the Uttar Pradesh government has also opened applications for 1,172 headmaster and 1,475 principal posts in aided secondary schools, totaling 20,382 teaching jobs. Applications for headmaster and principal posts began on October 23, 2026, with a fee payment deadline of November 22, 2026, and an exam date of January 7, 2027.

Further reading

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• Bihar NEET UG 2026 stray round registration begins today; apply by October 21
• NIFT 2027 registration begins: apply by November 16 with normal fee
• NIFT 2027 registration begins: apply by 16 November for UG, PG courses
• Railway NTPC 2026 graduate recruitment begins today for 3,548 posts; apply by 6 November

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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