UP TGT Notification 2026 OUT: Apply Online for 17735 Vacancies, Check Eligibility & Direct Link Here

UP TGT Notification 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official notification for UP TGT Recruitment 2026 on October 23, 2026. Through this recruitment a total of 17,735 Assistant Teacher also known as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) vacancies would be filled in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the commission’s official website after completing One Time Registration (OTR) process that will start from October 24, 2026. The selection will be based on a written examination that will be conducted from December 23 to 24, 2026.

UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

UPESSC has published the detailed notification under Advertisement No. 07/2026. The PDF contains information about the subject wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, the selection process and examination guidelines. Candidates must read the official notification once before submitting their application forms. Check the direct link to download the UP TGT Recruitment 2026 notification in the table below.

UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check the important details of the recruitment drive in the table below.

UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the relevant eligibility criteria as stated in the official notification. Check the detailed criteria below.

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree with the prescribed subject combination and marks along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from an NCTE recognised programme. 

2. Age Limit ( As of July 1, 2026)

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old as of July 1, 2026. 

• The upper age limit is 62 years subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

UP TGT Vacancy 2026

The commission has announced a total of 17,735 vacancies for Assistant Teacher posts in aided secondary schools. The vacancy distribution is as follows-

The notification states that the vacancy count can change. Subject wise and category wise vacancy details are available in the official advertisement.

Steps to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the online application process when it gets started-

• Visit the official website at upessc.up.gov.in.

• Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process.

• Log in to the application portal and select the UP TGT Recruitment 2026 application.

• Enter the personal, educational and other details 

• Upload the relevant document such as your photograph, signature and other supporting documents.

• Pay the exam fees online.

• Check the application form once and then submit the form before the deadline.

• Download and save the form for future references

UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application fees as per their category. The fees can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card and Net Banking. Check the detailed fees structure below