UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Recruitment for 17,735 TGT posts in Uttar Pradesh announced; online registration begins today..
There is good news for candidates aspiring to work in government schools in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official notification for the UP TGT Recruitment 2026.
This notification has been issued for the recruitment of a total of 17,735 TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) posts in the state. According to the notification, online applications for the UP TGT Recruitment 2026 have commenced today, October 24. Candidates will be able to submit their applications until November 23, 2026.
Number of Vacancies for UP TGT 2026
As per the notification, a total of 17,735 TGT posts are to be filled. This includes 16,193 vacancies in schools for boys and 1,542 vacancies in schools for girls. The breakdown includes 6,704 posts for the General category, 3,698 for SC, 13 for ST, 4,438 for OBC, and 2,882 for the EWS category.
Registration Fee
Candidates from all categories are required to pay a registration fee, which varies by category:
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000
SC/ST: ₹500
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹300
Age Limit
For the UP TGT posts, the minimum age for candidates is 21 years, and the maximum age is 62 years. The age of the candidates will be calculated as of July 1, 2026.
Salary
Candidates selected for the TGT posts will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400. UP TGT Exam Pattern
In the UP TGT examination, candidates will be asked 120 multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 360 marks. The exam will consist of 30 questions on General Science and 90 questions related to the specific subject. The duration of the examination will be two hours. For each correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The question paper will be provided in both Hindi and English.
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