UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026: New Dates OUT, Admit Card for 2022 Notification
UP TGT PGT 2026 ( UP TGT PGT )
UP TGT PGT New Exam Dates Announced: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the UP TGT and UP PGT exam dates on January 20 in its official exam calendar. The Commission will conduct the UP TGT exam 2026 on June 3 and 4 (for 01/2022) notification . The Commission released its exam calendar notifying the dates for all of its exam.The Commission also notified the UP PGT Exam Dates in its calendar.
The Commission will conduct the UP PGT exam 2026 on May 9 and 10. The candidates should note that the Commission will release the UP PGT Admit card in the last week of April 2026. Earlier, the Commission postponed the UP TGT & PGT exam from December 18, 2025. The Commission notified 4,163 vacancies for the PGT post and 3,539 vacancies for TGT posts and now the Commission is also showing the post-wise vacancies on its official website - https://upsessb.pariksha.nic.in/Online_App/Notifications.aspx.
- What is UP TGT PGT Recruitment Exam?
- UP TGT PGT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026: Highlights
- UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2026
- UP TGT PGT Notification 2026 PDF
- UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026
- UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026
- UP TGT PGT Application Form
- UP TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria
- UP TGT PGT Selection Process
- UP TGT PGT Salary
- UP TGT PGT Vacancy
- UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is UP TGT PGT Recruitment Exam?
The UP TGT and PGT exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the Graduate and Post-Graduate Teachers respectively. The UP TGT PGT exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools.There will be a written exam and the candidates will be required to breach their catgory cutoff for the exam to clear it.
Candidates need to fulfil the UP TGT PGT eligibility criteria to apply for the recruitment process. Candidates who are planning to appear for the UP TGT 2026 and UP PGT 2026 exams should visit this page to get the latest updates on the exam date, eligibility criteria, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, answer key, result, qualifying marks, and others. The UP TGT PGT syllabus is provided here.
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Commonly asked questions
The UP PGT exam 2026 for the notification number will be conducted on May 9 and May 10 at the designated exam centres across the state.
The candidates should note that the UP TGT 2026 exam (notification number 01/20222) will be conducted on June 3 and 4 across the state.
The UP TGT PGT admit card 2026 will be released around 10 days before the exam. The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad will release the admit cards to all the candidates.
The UP PGT exam will be conducted in May 2026.
The UP TGT PGT exam was postponed by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) in December. Now the Commission has released the new exam dates/ Please have a look at the schedule of UPSESSB TGT and PGT exams below:
Exam Name | New Exam Date |
|---|---|
UP TGT | 3-Jun-2026 & 4-Jun-2026 |
UP PGT | 9-May-2026 & 10-May-2026 |
UP TGT PGT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP TGT PGT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Jun ' 22 | UP TGT PGT Notification |
| 09 Jun ' 22 - 16 Jul ' 22 | UP TGT PGT Application |
UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026: Highlights
Have a look at the UP TGT PGT exam highlights below in terms of number of vacancies, exam mode, selection process, exam frequency and others.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
UP Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) |
| Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) |
| Post name
|
|
| Exam Level |
State level |
| Job location |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification
|
|
| Vacancies |
|
| UP PGT Exam Date |
10-May-2026 11-May-2026 |
| UP TGT Exam Date |
03-Jun-2026 04-Jun-2026 |
| Category |
Government Jobs |
| Age-Limit |
21-60 years |
| Selection stage |
Written Exam |
| Exam frequency |
Not fixed |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours |
| Total Questions |
125 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
|
| Marking Scheme |
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| Exam Language |
Hindi and English |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
0532-2466851, +91-8468007598 |
| Official Website |
The candidates should note that the exam dates were released officially on the official website but the Commission can change the exam dates due to administrative reasons.
Commonly asked questions
The UP TGT syllabus has the subjects shared here - Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Commerce, Agriculture, Art, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Social Science and Music. Candidates need to choose the UP TGT subject while filling out the online application form.
The UP PGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers in the OMR sheets using the ballpoint pen. The UP TGT paper pattern involves the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP PGT exam pattern below:
- UP PGT exam duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 425 marks
- Marking scheme: +3.4 marks for each correct answer
- Negative marking: No negative marking for wrong answer
- Language of exam: Hindi and English
The UP TGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Have a look at the detailed UP TGT exam pattern below-
- UP TGT exam duration- 2 hours
- Marks- 500 marks
- Marking scheme- +4 marks for each correct answer
- Negative marking- No
- Language of exam- Hindi and English
UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2026
Candidates who submitted their applications for the exam will be issued the UP TGT admit card and UP PGT admit card. The UP TGT PGT admit card 2025 will be released by the UPSESSB on the official website - upsessb.org or upsessb.pariksha.nic.in. The UPSESSB TGT, PGT admit card will be issued around 10 days before the exam. Have a look at the steps to download the admit card for the UP PGT TGT 2025 exam:
- Visit the official Website- upsessb.org or upsessb.pariksha.nic.in.
- Click on the admit card link.
- Enter the login credentials including roll number and password.
- Download the UP TGT PGT admit card.
- Take a printout of the admit card.
Commonly asked questions
The official website to download the UP TGT PGT admit card is the website of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad, that is, upsessb.pariksha.nic.in. Candidates need to visit the official UPSESSB website to download their UP PGT TGT admit cards. Moreover, the direct download link of the admit card will be provided here as well - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/up-tgt-pgt-exam-admit-card
No, the UP PGT admit card 2025 has not been released as of now. The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) is expected to release the UP admit card for PGT post anytime now. Candidates can download their UP PGT hall tickets using the required login details when released.
Candidates should reach the UP TGT PGT exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on their respective admit cards. The UP TGT PGT admit card informs candidates about their exam timings along with the reporting time and GATE closing time. Candidates should reach the UP TGT or UP PGT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. This will give candidates enough time to complete the entry formalities such as verification of ID proof, biometric verification, admit card and other security checks.
UP TGT PGT Notification 2026 PDF
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad released the official UP TGT notification and UP PGT notification on June 9, 2022. The UPSESSB invited online UP TGT PGT applications for a total of 4163 vacancies of UP TGT and UP PGT teachers. Candidates can download the official UP TGT, PGT notification PDF below.
Commonly asked questions
The UP TGT PGT Application form may be released after August 2026. The Commission will notify the dates on its official website.
The UP TGT PGT application form was available online from June 9 to July 16, 2022. UP PGT TGT online form 2022-23 was released on the official website- upsessb.pariksha.nic.in and upsessb.org. The candidates were able to apply online for the UP TGT PGT teacher exam by registering on the official website.
Candidates can apply for the UP TGT PGT exam using:
- Visit upsessb.pariksha.nic.in.
- Click on TGT/ PGT exam link.
- Click on ‘Apply’ button against the TGT or PGT exam.
- Click on ‘Registration’ button against the post you want to apply for.
- Read the instructions carefully, accept the declaration and submit.
- Fill out the registration form.
- Fill the online UP TGT PGT application form.
- Upload the scanned documents.
- Pay the UP TGT PGT application fee.
- Submit and save the confirmation page.
UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026
The UPSESSB holds the written exam for the recruitment of UP TGT PGT teachers. The UP TGT PGT exam pattern is shared below based on the latest notification. Have a look at the UP TGT exam pattern 2026 and UP PGT exam pattern 2026 below:
| Particular |
UP TGT Exam Pattern |
UP PGT Exam Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Written (Offline) |
Written (Offline) |
| Total Questions |
125 questions |
125 questions |
| Total Marks |
500 marks |
425 marks |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours |
2 hours |
| Type of Questions |
Objective- type multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
Objective- type multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking for wrong answer |
+3.4 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking for wrong answer |
Commonly asked questions
No, there is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam. The UP TGT exam carries a total of 500 marks and UP PGT carries 425 marks. In UP TGT exam, a total of 125 questions are asked of 4 marks each. In UP PGT exam, 125 questions are asked of 3.4 marks each. There is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam for wrong answers or unattempted questions in the exam.
The UP TGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Have a look at the detailed UP TGT exam pattern below-
- UP TGT exam duration- 2 hours
- Marks- 500 marks
- Marking scheme- +4 marks for each correct answer
- Negative marking- No
- Language of exam- Hindi and English
The UP PGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers in the OMR sheets using the ballpoint pen. The UP TGT paper pattern involves the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP PGT exam pattern below:
- UP PGT exam duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 425 marks
- Marking scheme: +3.4 marks for each correct answer
- Negative marking: No negative marking for wrong answer
- Language of exam: Hindi and English
UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026
UP TGT PGT syllabus was prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad. The UP PGT syllabus and UP TGT syllabus differ for all the subjects. Download the UP TGT syllabus PDF and UP PGT syllabus PDF below:
The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus.
Commonly asked questions
The UPSESSB has prescribed the UP TGT syllabus for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools. The UP TGT syllabus PDF was released on the official website along with the official notification. The UP TGT syllabus differs for all the subjects- Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Commerce, Agriculture, Art, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Social Science and Music. Candidates can check and download the details UP TGT syllabus here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/up-tgt-pgt-exam-syllabus
The UP TGT syllabus has the subjects shared here - Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Commerce, Agriculture, Art, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Social Science and Music. Candidates need to choose the UP TGT subject while filling out the online application form.
The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad will conduct the UP PGT exam on May 9 and 10, 2026. Candidates who applied for the UP PGT Bharti 2022 session will have to appear for the exam to get shortlisted for recruitment. The exam will be held offline in the written mode.
UP TGT PGT Application Form
The UP PGT TGT application form was available online from June 9, 2022 to July 16, 2022. Candidates were required to fill out the UP TGT online form and UP PGT form to appear for the exam. Candidates could apply for the exam using
- Visit upsessb.pariksha.nic.in.
- Click on TGT/ PGT exam link.
- Click on ‘Apply’ button against the TGT or PGT exam.
- Click on ‘Registration’ button against the post you want to apply for.
- Read the instructions carefully, accept the declaration and submit.
- Fill out registration form.
- Fill the online UP TGT PGT application form.
- Upload the scanned documents.
- Pay the UP TGT PGT application fee.
- Submit the form.
UP TGT PGT Application Fee
Have a look at the UP TGT PGT application fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC |
INR 750 |
| EWS |
INR 650 |
| SC |
INR 450 |
| ST |
INR 250 |
Commonly asked questions
The UP PGT exam is conducted for several papers, such as
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Political Science
- History
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Home Science
- Arts
- Commerce
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Pedagogy
- Biology
- Physics
UP TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria
Commonly asked questions
Candidates aspiring to become PGT teacher in Uttar Pradesh schooks need to have a BEd Degree, compulsorily. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in the respective subject from a recognised university along with BEd Degree/ MEd Degree/ PhD/ Part in National Sports Championship. Candidates who fulfill the laid down UP PGT eligibility criteria are eligble to apply for the exam.
UP TGT PGT Selection Process
UP TGT PGT Salary
UP TGT PGT Vacancy
UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Commonly asked questions
No, there is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam. The UP TGT exam carries a total of 500 marks and UP PGT carries 425 marks. In UP TGT exam, a total of 125 questions are asked of 4 marks each. In UP PGT exam, 125 questions are asked of 3.4 marks each. There is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam for wrong answers or unattempted questions in the exam.
UP TGT PGT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
The UP PGT exam 2026 for the notification number will be conducted on May 9 and May 10 at the designated exam centres across the state.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
The candidates should note that the UP TGT 2026 exam (notification number 01/20222) will be conducted on June 3 and 4 across the state.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will release the UP TGT PGT Application Form 2026 in May. The Commission will provide 30 days to fill it online.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UP TGT PGT answer key PDF will be available online only on its website. The Commission will not release it offline. The candidates will be required to download it from the portal.
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UP TGT PGT final answer key will be released with the declaration of final result. The Commission will prepare it after considering the objection recieved from the candidates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will release the answer key online only. The candidates will be able to download their subject answer key just by clicking on its link given here.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will mention the Objection fee in the official notification. The candidates should note that there can be no fee for such objections.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The candidates should note that the Commission will mention the Subject Name, SET Number and correct answers. It will also mention the number of questions removed from the paper.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will give around 4 to 7 days to send the objections against the incorrect answers. The candidates will be required to send the fee for sending such objections.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UP TGT PGT Answer Key will be released for each subject separately. The Commission will release the tentative answer key PDF for each TGT and PGT subject.
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Contributor-Level 6
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