UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 Out: 17,735 Teacher Posts, Pay Level 7 Salary, Fee Deadline 23 November

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 17,735 Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) vacancies in non-government aided secondary schools under the UP Secondary Education Department. The UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 was issued under Advertisement No. 07/2026 on 23 October 2026, and online registration opened on 24 October.

If you hold a graduate degree in a school subject, a B.Ed. and a teacher eligibility test certificate, this notice is for you. The date to circle is 23 November 2026, the last day to pay the application fee. The written exam follows on 23 and 24 December 2026. Here is what the official booklet says, in one place.

✍️ Written by Sajal Rathaur | 📅 October 24, 2026 | 🔎 Source: Official UPESSC Website

Key Takeaways

• Vacancies: 17,735 posts, with 16,193 in boys’ schools and 1,542 in girls’ schools.
• Application start: online registration and applications opened on 24 October 2026.
• Fee deadline: 23 November 2026 is the last date to pay the application fee.
• Correction window: closes on 26 November 2026.
• Exam dates: written examination on 23 and 24 December 2026.
• Pay scale: Level 7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400.
• OTR: One-Time Registration is mandatory before you can apply.

UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPESSC TGT Vacancy 2026: School-Wise Distribution

The commission has advertised 17,735 posts for Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) across boys’ and girls’ schools.

Vacancy numbers can increase or decrease, says the notice. Category-wise and subject-wise figures are in Table 01 of the booklet. Women candidates may apply for both school types but must pick one on the form.

Important Dates for UPESSC TGT Notification 2026

The notice lists 23 November as the last date for fee payment, not a separate form deadline. An application left incomplete by the final date, even after OTR and payment, is invalid. Treat the fee date as your working deadline and use the correction window until 26 November only to fix errors.

UPESSC TGT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 sets subject-wise qualifications, so read your subject’s entry in the booklet. Broadly:

• Age: Minimum 21 and maximum 62 years as on 1 July 2026.
• Degree: most entries ask for a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, or a master’s with at least 45%. The subject requirement differs by subject, for example in Science and Social Science.
• Training: a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised programme. Physical Education asks for B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. instead.
• Eligibility test: a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for upper primary level (Classes 6–8). A footnote requires a valid certificate of the prescribed eligibility test by 30 June 2027; check its exact wording.
• Reservation: category benefits apply only to Uttar Pradesh domiciles.

Candidates lacking the minimum qualification should not sit the exam; appearing or passing does not make them eligible.

UPESSC TGT Application Fee

Pay by credit card, debit card or net banking. Payment counts only after the bank confirms it. Fees are not refunded for erroneous applications, so keep the receipt.

UPESSC TGT Exam Pattern 2026

The UPESSC TGT Exam Date 2026 is 23 and 24 December. Answers go on an OMR sheet in black ballpoint pen. Merit comes from the written test, with ties broken by graduation percentage, then training percentage, then age. Download the UPESSC TGT Syllabus 2026 from the official website, not from unofficial lists.

UPESSC TGT Salary 2026

The notice fixes pay at Level 7, ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400. That is the pay-scale range, not the take-home figure. Actual compensation depends on applicable service rules and allowances, which the notice does not itemise. For a look at how earlier UPESSC selections reached the appointment stage, see our UP teacher appointment 2026 report.

How to Apply Online for UPESSC TGT Recruitment 2026

Applying under the UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 is a two-stage process: One-Time Registration first, then the application form.

1. Open the official UPESSC website, www.upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) in English.
3. Read the instructions and check your subject-wise eligibility.
4. Fill in personal and educational details accurately.
5. Upload your photograph and signature (JPG or JPEG, 10–100 KB) and documents (PDF, 20–200 KB).
6. Pay the applicable fee and confirm that payment succeeded.
7. Submit the form, then save the confirmation and keep copies.

We have not tested the live portal, so follow its on-screen instructions if they differ from this guide. The commission’s user manual and tutorial videos are on its website.

Important Instructions Before Submitting the Form

• Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
• Submit only one application per subject and school category. If you file more, only the last one counts.
• False or hidden information can cancel your candidature and bar you from future exams.
• Keep three printouts of the application. Shortlisted candidates must bring two self-attested sets with originals for document verification.
• The commission gives no separate advice on eligibility. Rely on the official booklet, not on unofficial claims.
• Check the official website for corrections or changes to the UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 before you submit.

Direct Link to Apply and Download Notification

Use the official UPESSC website to reach the live application portal and the Advertisement No. 07/2026 booklet. We have not independently verified a direct PDF link, so open the recruitment section on the site and download the notice from there.

Official UPESSC website: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/

Related reading: UP Super TET 2026, our guide to UPESSC’s separate Assistant Teacher recruitment (Advertisement No. 05/2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The UPESSC TGT Notification 2026 offers 17,735 Assistant Teacher posts. Check subject-wise eligibility, complete OTR, verify every detail and pay the fee by 23 November 2026. Use the 26 November window only for corrections. The written exam follows on 23 and 24 December. Apply only through the official UPESSC website.

Editorial note: This article summarises the official advertisement. Verify all dates and details on the official UPESSC website.