Recruitment Announced for 17,735 UP TGT Posts; Applications Open Today

Applications have opened for 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies in government-aided schools across Uttar Pradesh. This includes 16,193 posts in schools for boys and 1,542 posts in schools for girls.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, has initiated the application process for 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies in government-aided schools in Uttar Pradesh. These vacancies comprise 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 posts (across 17 subjects) in girls' schools. Candidates may submit their applications through the Commission's official website within the stipulated timeframe.

Applications for the 17,735 Assistant Teacher posts begin today, October 24. Candidates can apply via the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. The deadline for the payment of the application fee is November 23, 2026, and the final date for making corrections to the application form is November 26. Additionally, the examination is scheduled to be held on December 23 and 24.

Eligibility for this Recruitment

To apply for the UP TGT recruitment, candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Requirements include a teaching qualification recognized by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) and a qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the upper primary level. Furthermore, to participate in the recruitment process, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree with at least 45% marks. Additional qualifications may also be required for certain subjects.

What is the Age Limit for TGT?

The minimum age for the Assistant Teacher position is 21 years, as of July 1, 2026. The advertisement specifies the age of superannuation as 62 years; applications from candidates exceeding this age as of the reference date will not be accepted. Additionally, age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories.

Application Fee

The application fee varies based on the candidate's category. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, EWS, and other categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,000. Candidates from the SC and ST categories must pay ₹500, while candidates with disabilities are required to pay ₹300. The deadline for fee payment is November 23, 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on the candidate's merit in a written examination, which carries a total of 360 marks. This will be followed by the verification of educational qualifications, eligibility criteria, and supporting documents. The written examination will consist of objective-type questions. A merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in the written examination. In cases where necessary, tie-breaking rules will be applied.

How to Apply

• To apply for this recruitment, candidates should first visit the official website: upessc.up.gov.in.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
• Once registered, access the online application system.
• Enter the required personal and educational details into the application form.
• Submit the requested documents in the specified format.
• Upload necessary certificates and documents in PDF format where required.
• Pay the examination fee using the available online payment options.
• Finally, carefully review the form before submitting it.