UP TGT Physical Education Exam 2026 syllabus and pattern announced by UPESSC

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially announced the syllabus and exam pattern for the UP TGT Physical Education Exam 2026. This announcement comes as the exam date approaches, with candidates across Uttar Pradesh preparing to secure teaching positions as Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in Physical Education.

The recruitment, part of the UP TGT PGT Teacher Vacancy, is overseen by the UPESSC, which was constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, 2023, notified on August 21, 2023, with its rules published on December 13, 2023. The Commission aims for a transparent and merit-based selection process, using technology for timely recruitments.

UP TGT Physical Education Exam Pattern 2026

The UP TGT Physical Education Exam 2026 will be conducted offline using an OMR sheet. The written examination comprises 120 objective-type questions, with 90 questions specifically from the concerned subject and 30 questions from General Studies. Each question carries 3 marks, leading to a total written exam score of 360 marks. Negative marking will be applicable for incorrect answers. Notably, there is no interview for UP TGT recruitment, and the final selection is based entirely on the candidate’s performance in the written examination.

Comprehensive Syllabus for Physical Education

The UP TGT Physical Education syllabus evaluates candidates on a broad range of topics including sports science, exercise physiology, coaching principles, kinesiology, and health education. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of Physical Education, ensuring a detailed assessment of aspiring teachers. The syllabus was made available on August 3, 2026, and later updated on August 4, 2026. There is no application fee to download the syllabus from the official UPESSC portal.

Commission’s Vision for Transparent Selection

The Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission emphasized the commitment to a fully transparent and merit-based selection process. The Chairman stated, “After taking charge as the Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, my topmost priority is to ensure a fully transparent and merit-based selection process in line with the government’s policies, with zero tolerance without any compromise on integrity.” This commitment extends to strengthening technology-based processes to ensure timely recruitments and fair opportunities for all eligible candidates.

The Commission’s definition of “Teacher,” as per the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, 2023 Section 2(1)(d), includes “any individual appointed so we can imparting instruction in an institution, and includes Principals, Vice-Principals, and Head Teachers.” Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the syllabus and verify the latest exam pattern in the official notification when released to enhance their preparation, focusing on conceptual clarity, rule-based learning, and fitness-based training.

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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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