UP TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Age Limit, Qualification & Other Requirements

UP TGT PGT Eligibility 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) conducts recruitment for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts. Candidates aspiring to appear for these exams must fulfill the respective UP TGT and PGT eligibility criteria 2025, which include educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality requirements. The eligibility differs for each post and subject. This article provides the complete details for both TGT and PGT eligibility.

May 8, 2025, 12:57 IST
Check UP TGT PGT Eligibility 2025 including age limit, qualification, attempts, and nationality
Check UP TGT PGT Eligibility 2025 including age limit, qualification, attempts, and nationality

UP TGT PGT Eligibility 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) has laid down the eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to apply for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in government schools. It is crucial for applicants to fulfill the prescribed conditions regarding age, educational qualifications, and nationality to be considered eligible. Candidates must be at least 21 years old as of 1st July 2025. For TGT posts, a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed. is required, while for PGT posts, a Master’s/Ph.D. in the relevant subject along with B.Ed. or M.Ed. is mandatory. This article provides a comprehensive overview of UP TGT and PGT eligibility 2025, including age limit, subject-wise educational qualifications, nationality, and other important details as per the official notification.

UP TGT Eligibility 2025

Candidates preparing for the UP TGT and PGT exams in 2025 must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria set by UPSESSB. These include age limits, educational qualifications, and nationality requirements, which vary by subject and post level.

UP TGT Age Limit 2025

There is no official upper age limit mentioned for UP TGT recruitment. However, candidates must be at least 21 years old as of 1st July 2025 to be eligible.

UP TGT Educational Qualification 2025

The basic qualification required is a Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject and a B.Ed. degree from a recognized institution. However, the qualification criteria vary depending on the subject, as detailed below:

General Subjects (Except Physical Education, Arts, and Music)

Requirement

Details

Graduation

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Professional Degree

B.Ed. from a recognized institution

Arts

Requirement

Details

Specialized Training

Art Masters Training Certificate from Rajkiya Kala Shilp Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow

Educational Qualification

Intermediate with Technical Art from UP Board OR High School with Technical Art

Additional Qualifications (any one of the following)

- B.A. in Drawing/Painting

- Diploma in Fine Arts (Kala Bhawan, Shantiniketan)

- Certificate (State Drawing and Handicraft Center, Allahabad)

- Final Drawing Teachership Certificate (Kolkata)

- Teachers Senior Certificate (Mayo School, Lahore)

- Intermediate Grade Drawing Exam (Bombay)

- 3rd Grade Arts School Exam (Bombay)

Physical Education

Requirement

Details

Qualification

C.P.Ed. Certificate or equivalent qualification

Music & Musical Instruments

Accepted Qualifications

Institution

Sangeet Visharad

Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow

Sangeet Prabhakar

Prayag Sangeet Samiti

Sangeet Visharad

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai

Final Exam

Madho Sangeet Vidyalaya, Gwalior

Final Exam

Shankar Gandharva Vidyalaya

Senior Diploma in Music

Allahabad University

B.T. Diploma

Prayag Sangeet Samiti

LTM Diploma

Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow

Bharatiya Sangeet Diploma

UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad

UP PGT Eligibility 2025

The UP PGT Eligibility Criteria 2025 outline essential qualifications and age limits for candidates aspiring to teach at the postgraduate level in Uttar Pradesh government schools. These criteria include subject-wise academic qualifications, professional degrees, and age requirements defined by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB).

UP PGT Age Limit 2025

The UP PGT Age Limit 2025 is an important criterion that candidates must meet to be eligible for the recruitment process. The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board has specified both minimum and maximum age limits applicable as of 1st July 2025.

Criteria

Details

Minimum Age

21 years

Maximum Age

60 years (as of 1st July 2025)

UP PGT Educational Qualification 2025

Candidates must hold a Master’s/Ph.D. in the relevant subject and possess a B.Ed or M.Ed degree. Additionally, higher secondary qualification holds 5% weightage in the final selection.

General Educational Requirements

Requirement

Details

Academic

Master’s/Ph.D. in relevant subject

Professional

B.Ed or M.Ed

Preference

Higher Secondary (5% weightage)

Subject-wise Qualification Details

Post/Subject

Required Qualification

Agriculture

M.Sc in Agriculture

English

Master’s in English

Hindi

M.A in Hindi + Sanskrit in B.A. or related qualifications

Biology

M.Sc in Botany/Zoology or PG Diploma

Business

M.Com in Commerce

Urdu

M.A in Urdu

Mathematics

M.A/M.Sc in Mathematics OR Hons. Degree with 3-year course

Civics

M.A in Political Science or Hons. Degree

Arts

Intermediate with Arts Training + BA in Drawing/Painting or equivalent

Psychology

M.A in Psychology + M.Ed

Home Science

M.Sc or M.A in Home Science/Economics/Arts

Education

M.A in Education or M.Ed + B.Ed

Chemistry

M.Sc or Hons. in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Political Science

M.A in Political Science or equivalent

Economics

M.Com or B.Com + M.Com in Economics or B.A Hons (3-year)

Sociology

M.A in Sociology or equivalent

Physics

M.Sc or PG Diploma in subject

Geography

M.A/M.Sc in Geography or Hons. Degree (3-year)

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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