UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 2607 Posts from September 18; Check Eligibility & Other Details Here

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2026, 10:53 IST

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026: The UPESSC has released the official notification for a total of 2607 vacant Lecturer posts. The candidates can start applying from 18 September onwards at upessc.up.gov.in. Check this article to download the notification, know the eligibility criteria, and other details.

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 2607 Posts from September 18; Check Eligibility & Other Details Here
UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 2607 Posts from September 18; Check Eligibility & Other Details Here

Key Points

  • Applications for PGT Lecturer posts open Sep 18, 2026, and close Oct 17, 2026.
  • UPESSC announced 2607 PGT Lecturer vacancies for the 2026 recruitment drive.
  • The PGT Lecturer recruitment exams are scheduled for Dec 15 & 16, 2026.

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the notification for the PGT Lecturer recruitment in the non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh. The application process will start from 18 September and last till 17 October 2026. The candidates who are planning to apply can check the detailed notification for all the recruitment related details. 

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 Highlights

The UPESSC has announced a total of 2607 vacant Lecturer posts (2329 in Boys schools and 278 in Girls schools). Interested candidates can check the highlights in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

Post Name

PGT Lecturer

No. of Vacancies

2607

Advertisement No.

06/2026

Notification Release Date

15 September 2026

Application Dates

18 September to 17 October 2026

Application Mode

Online

Exam Date

15 & 16 December 2026

Official Website

upessc.up.gov.in

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026 PDF

The candidates who are planning to apply for the PGT Teacher recruitment 2026 should download the official notification and read it carefully before applying. The notification carries all the important information related to recruitment which the candidates should know before applying.

UP PGT Teacher Notification 2026

Notification PDF

UP PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who wish to apply for the PGT Teacher posts should meet the eligibility criteria which includes the educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

S.No.

Subject

Educational Qualifications

1.

Hindi

  • Postgraduate degree in Hindi and BA with Sanskrit from a recognized university. AND

  • B.Ed. degree from an NCTE recognized course.

2.

English

  • Postgraduate degree in English from a recognized university. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

3.

Economics

  • Postgraduate degree in Economics. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

4.

Sociology

  • Postgraduate degree in Sociology. AND 

  • B.Ed. degree.

5.

Physics

  • Postgraduate degree in Physics. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

6.

Chemistry

  • Postgraduate degree in Chemistry. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

7.

Mathematics

  • Postgraduate degree in Mathematics. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

8.

Commerce

  • Postgraduate degree in Commerce. AND

  • B.Ed. degree.

9.

History

  • Postgraduate degree with Ancient/Medieval/Modern History.

  • B.Ed. degree.

10.

Drawing (Chitrakala)

  • Postgraduate degree in Drawing and Painting from a legally established recognized university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

11.

Psychology

  • Postgraduate degree in Psychology from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

12.

Education

  • Postgraduate degree in Psychology or Education from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

13.

Vocal Music

  • Postgraduate degree in Music OR Bachelor's degree with Music (Vocal) and specialization in Music from a legally established university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

14.

Sanskrit

  • Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit from a legally established recognized university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

15.

Urdu

  • Postgraduate degree in Urdu from a legally established recognized university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

16.

Home Science

  • Postgraduate degree in Home Science OR B.Sc. Home Science from a legally established university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

17.

Geography

  • Postgraduate degree in Geography from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

18.

Physical Education

  • Graduate from a legally established university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • M.P.Ed. in Physical Education.

19.

Military Science

  • Postgraduate degree in Military Science or Defence Studies or Military Studies from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

20.

Fine Arts (Ranjan Kala)

  • High School and Diploma in Fine Arts including drawing from any art school recognized by the Government of India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

21.

Biology

  • Postgraduate degree in Botany or Zoology from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

22.

Civics

  • Postgraduate degree in Political Science/Civics from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

23.

Logic

  • Postgraduate degree in Philosophy from a legally established recognized university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

24.

Instrumental Music

  • Postgraduate degree in Music OR Bachelor's degree with Music (Instrumental) and specialization in Music from a legally established university/deemed university or institute in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

25.

Agriculture

  • Postgraduate degree in Agriculture from a legally established recognized university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

26.

Agronomy

  • Postgraduate degree in Agriculture from a legally established university/deemed university in India.

  • B.Ed. degree in a course recognized by NCTE.

UP PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates can deposit the examination fee by selecting one of the following options available on the portal: Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Category

Application Fee

General / Unreserved / Other Backward Class / Economically Weaker Section & Others

Rs.1,500/-

Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe

Rs.750/-

Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

Rs.500/-

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First Published: Sep 16, 2026, 10:53 IST

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