UP TGT Recruitment 2026: 17,735 Posts, Eligibility Relaxation and Latest Update

UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Latest Update

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued an important eligibility clarification for the UP TGT / Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026.

The recruitment covers 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale / TGT) vacancies in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. A new notice dated November 4, 2026 provides a relaxation regarding the minimum graduation-marks condition for a specific group of candidates

Latest UP TGT Eligibility Update

According to the latest clarification, candidates who were admitted to B.Ed., B.El.Ed. or an equivalent teacher-education course before July 29, 2011 are exempt from the minimum graduation-percentage requirement specified under the revised eligibility provision.

This relaxation is specific to the eligible candidates covered by the notice. Candidates should check the official UPESSC notice and Advertisement No. 07/2026 to determine whether the provision applies to their individual qualification profile.

The latest clarification does not change the application deadline.

UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Key Details

UP TGT Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notification contains 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies. The broad distribution reported in the recruitment notification is:

• 16,193 posts in boys' schools

• 1,542 posts in girls' schools

• Total: 17,735 posts

The recruitment covers multiple subjects, including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Commerce, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Physical Education, Social Science, Art, Agriculture, Science, Biology and Music-related subjects.

Candidates should check the official advertisement for the exact subject-wise eligibility and vacancy conditions.

UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UP TGT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility is subject-specific. Candidates generally need the prescribed graduation/postgraduation qualification in the relevant subject along with the applicable teacher-training qualification and TET requirement.

The latest relaxation is important for a specified group of candidates who entered B.Ed., B.El.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education courses before July 29, 2011.

Candidates should not assume that the relaxation removes every eligibility requirement. Subject combination, teacher-training qualification, TET and other conditions in Advertisement No. 07/2026 continue to apply unless specifically relaxed by the official notice.

UP TGT Age Limit 2026

The recruitment notification specifies a minimum age of 21 years as on July 1, 2026. Candidates should refer to Advertisement No. 07/2026 for the applicable age conditions and other service-related provisions.

UP TGT Application Fee 2026

The reported application fee structure is:

Candidates should complete payment through the official application portal and preserve the payment receipt.

UP TGT Salary 2026

The notified Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) post is placed at Pay Level 7, with a pay range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 as reported for the recruitment.

Actual take-home salary depends on applicable allowances, deductions and posting conditions.

UP TGT Exam Date 2026

The written examination is scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026.

Candidates should continue their preparation according to the official syllabus and examination instructions. Any subsequent change in the examination schedule should be checked on the UPESSC website.

How to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.

2. Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR), if not already completed.

3. Log in to the UP TGT / Assistant Teacher application section.

4. Enter personal, educational and other required details.

5. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as instructed.

6. Pay the applicable fee online.

7. Review the application carefully.

8. Submit the application before the prescribed deadline.

9. Save the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

What Candidates Should Do After the Latest Eligibility Update

Candidates who were admitted to B.Ed., B.El.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education programmes before July 29, 2011 should carefully compare their qualification details with the latest UPESSC clarification.

Candidates who are not covered by this specific provision should continue to follow the original subject-wise eligibility requirements in Advertisement No. 07/2026.