Is B.Ed compulsory for UP PGT?

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.

What is the syllabus of UP TGT exam?

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

Is there negative marking in UP TGT PGT exam?

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.

What are the subjects in UP TGT?

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.

Is the UP TGT PGT Answer Keys released separately for all subjects?

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.

How much time will be allotted for sending objection against the UP TGT PGT Answer Key 2026?

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.

Is the UP TGT PGT exam postponed?

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

When will UP TGT PGT Application Form 2026 be released?

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will release the UP TGT PGT Application form 2026 in May. The Commission will soon notify the dates in exam calendar.

What will be the last date to apply online for the UP TGT PGT Exam 2026?

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.

Is the UP PGT admit card 2025 released?

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.

What is the official website of UP TGT PGT admit card?

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

UP TGT PGT Exam Date 2026 (OUT): New Exam Dates & Schedule Here

Updated on Jan 5, 2026 00:26 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The UP TGT PGT 2026 dates will be released soon at upessc.up.gov.in. The Commission postponed the exam on November 18, 2025. The Commission will release the new UP TGT PGT dates in its exam calendar. The Commission will notify the application and exam dates on its official website - upessc.up.gov.in. The candidates are suggested to follow this page to get the latest updated about the UP TGT PGT 2026 dates.

Earlier, the UP TGT PGT exam was shceduled on December 18 and 19, 2025. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will release the UP PGT TGT admit card 2025 around ten days before the exam. The UP TGT PGT Bharti exam will be held under the 01/2022 (TGT) and 02/2022 (PGT) notifications. The UP TGT exam date and UP PGT exam date highlight the important events of the exam, including the release of the application form, admit card, declaration of result, etc.

Table of contents

UP TGT PGT Exam Events 2026
UP TGT PGT Answer Key Dates 2026
UP TGT PGT Application Dates 2026
UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2026 Dates
UP TGT PGT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
UP TGT PGT Exam Date 2026 FAQs

UP TGT PGT Exam Events 2026

The UP TGT PGT notification was released on June 9, 2022, at upsessb.pariksha.nic.in and upsessb.org. UP TGT PGT Registration 2026 was carried out online from June 9 to July 16, 2022. The UP TGT PGT recruitment is conducted by the UPSESSB for the positions of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools. Candidates must be between 21 to 60 years of age to apply, which is the basic UP TGT PGT eligibility that one must fulfil. Have a look at the important UP TGT PGT 2025 exam events below.

UP TGT PGT notification: The UP TGT PGT exam event begins with the release of the official notification on the official website of the exam. The UP PGT TGT notification is released as a PDF file containing the important details of the exam.
UP TGT PGT application form: The UP TGT PGT application form is released along with the issue of the notification. The UP PGT TGT registration and application are invited through online mode from eligible candidates.
UP TGT PGT admit card: The UP TGT PGT admit card is released around a week before the exam date. Candidates are required to download the UP PGT TGT admit card and carry it to the exam centre.

Also Read: UP TGT PGT Syllabus

Watch UP TGT admit card 2025 download process video

UP TGT PGT exam: The UP TGT PGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The UP TGT exam carried 500 marks, and the UP PGT exam carried 425 marks.
UP TGT PGT answer key: The UP TGT PGT answer key is released on the official website after the conduct of the exam. Candidates are asked to raise objections to the answer key.
UP TGT PGT result: The UP TGT PGT result is declared after the completion of the assessment process. The UP PGT TGT result is released as a scorecard containing the marks obtained by candidates in the exam.

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UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern

UP TGT PGT Answer Key Dates 2026

The Uttar Pradash Education Service Selection Commission will conduct the UP TGT PGT exam offline at the designated exam centres. The Commission will release the tentative UP TGT PGT Answer Key within a week from the exam and ask the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers. The candidates will get arounf one week to send the objections. After considering the objections. the Commission will release the final answer key.

UP TGT PGT Application Dates 2026

The UPESSC will release the UP TGT PGT applications 2026 in April. The candidates should note that the online registration form will be available for one month only. The candidates will be required to fill the form online only at upessc.up.gov.in.

UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2026 Dates

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will release the admit card around ten days before the exam date. The candidates will be required to download it. The candidates should note that the UP TGT PGT admit card will be the authorisation letter to appear in the exam.