UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 – 17,735 Posts, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17,735 Posts

Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Advt No. 07/2026 : Short Details of Notification

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3. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

The prescribed age limit is as follows:

The notification specifically states that the minimum age is 21 years and the superannuation age for the post is 62 years.
Candidates should also carefully check the category-specific provisions applicable to them before submitting the application.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification states that the vacancy figure may increase or decrease.

4. Vacancy Details

UPESSC has announced 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies.

The vacancy information is based on the requisition supplied by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. The number of vacancies may be revised.

5. Category-wise Vacancy

The notification provides subject-wise and category-wise vacancy information for boys’ schools, girls’ schools and their combined total.

Subject-wise Category Vacancy

The complete vacancy table in the notification covers both boys’ and girls’ schools, with the combined total shown above.

6. Educational Qualification

The educational qualification differs according to the subject selected.
Generally, candidates must possess the prescribed subject-related graduation/post-graduation qualification, along with the required B.Ed./recognised education qualification and TET qualification, wherever specified.

For example:

• Hindi candidates require the prescribed Hindi-related graduation/post-graduation qualification.
• English candidates require the prescribed English-related qualification.
• Mathematics candidates require Mathematics at the prescribed level.
• Science candidates require the prescribed combination involving Physics and Chemistry.
• Biology candidates require the prescribed Zoology and Botany combination.
• Social Science candidates require the prescribed combination of subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.
• Commerce candidates require the prescribed Commerce qualification.
• Physical Education candidates require the prescribed graduation and B.P.Ed./B.P.E. qualification.
• Agriculture candidates require Agriculture/Horticulture-related qualification.
• Other specialist subjects have their own subject-specific eligibility conditions.

The notification provides separate qualification requirements for each of the 17 subjects.
Note: A valid certificate proving the prescribed educational qualification must be available by 30 June 2027, as specified in the notification.

7. Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the application and later document verification:

Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents along with the prescribed self-attested copies during document verification.

8. Exam Pattern

The UPESSC Assistant Teacher written examination is objective and OMR-based.

The notification clearly states that 30 questions will be based on General Knowledge and 90 questions will come from the concerned subject. Each correct answer carries three marks, while one mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple-marked answer.

9. Complete Syllabus

Official Syllabus Position

The notification confirms that the syllabus for the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) written examination is available on the UPESSC official website and can be viewed/downloaded separately. The recruitment notification itself does not reproduce the complete detailed topic list.
Therefore, candidates should use the official subject syllabus for final preparation.

Common General Knowledge / General Studies Preparation

For preparation purposes, current web research on Uttar Pradesh teacher examinations indicates that the General Studies component should be approached through areas such as:

• Indian History
• Indian National Movement
• Indian Constitution and Polity
• Indian Geography
• Indian Economy
• General Science
• Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Important national and international events
• Awards and honours
• Sports
• Government schemes
• Important institutions and organizations
• Basic mathematics/general awareness where included in the prescribed syllabus

This web-researched preparation guidance should be treated as study guidance, while the UPESSC’s separately published subject syllabus remains the authoritative syllabus. Related Uttar Pradesh teacher-syllabus resources also emphasize General Studies/current affairs and subject-specific preparation.

Concerned Subject Syllabus

The examination contains 90 questions from the concerned subject, so candidates should select their preparation material according to the subject for which they have applied.

Hindi

Focus on:

• Hindi grammar
• Hindi language development
• Literature history
• Poetry
• Prose
• Major authors and works
• Literary movements
• Figures of speech
• Chhand
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Important literary terminology

Web-researched UP teacher syllabus resources similarly identify Hindi grammar, literature, poetry, prose and major writers as important preparation areas.

English

Major preparation areas include:

• Parts of speech
• Articles
• Prepositions
• Conjunctions
• Tenses
• Sentence structure
• Direct and indirect speech
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Prefixes and suffixes
• Phonetics
• Figures of speech
• Reading comprehension
• Unseen passages and poems
• English literature and important writers

Mathematics

Preparation should cover:

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Coordinate geometry
• Calculus
• Vector analysis
• Statistics/data handling
• Mathematical concepts and problem solving

Science

Prepare the major areas of:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Physical concepts
• Mechanics
• Heat
• Waves
• Electricity and magnetism
• Optics
• Modern physics
• Atomic structure
• Organic chemistry
• Basic biochemistry

Biology

Important preparation areas include:

• Cell biology
• Genetics
• Taxonomy
• Ecology
• Plant physiology
• Animal biology
• Microbiology
• Respiration
• Digestion
• Biochemistry
• Molecular biology
• Environmental biology

Social Science

Prepare the four major areas:

• History: Ancient and medieval Indian history, Modern India, Indian national movement, Social and political movements, Major historical personalities
• Geography: Physical geography, Indian geography, Economic geography, Resources, Climate, Human geography
• Political Science: Constitution, Parliament, Indian administration, Foreign policy, Political systems, Panchayati Raj
• Economics: Demand and supply, Money and banking, Inflation, Public finance, Fiscal policy, International trade, Consumer behaviour, Indian economy

For Commerce, Home Science, Agriculture, Physical Education, Arts, Music, Sanskrit, Urdu, Sewing, Dyeing/Rang Kala and Music Instrumental, candidates should follow the separate subject syllabus published by UPESSC rather than relying on a generic syllabus.

10. Study Time Table / Preparation Strategy

The examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. Since the notification was issued on 23 October 2026, candidates have roughly two months for focused preparation.

Recommended Daily Study Plan – 7 Hours

60-Day Preparation Plan

Last 7 Days Strategy

Avoid excessive study on the final night.

11. Suggested Books / Study Resources

These are preparation suggestions, not official UPESSC recommendations.

General Knowledge

• Lucent’s General Knowledge: Useful for static GK, history, geography, polity, science and other general awareness topics.
• Arihant General Knowledge: Useful as a supplementary GK reference for competitive examinations.

Current Affairs

Use a reliable monthly current-affairs compilation and revise approximately the latest 6–8 months before the examination.

Focus particularly on:

• Uttar Pradesh current affairs
• National events
• Government schemes
• Awards
• Sports
• Important appointments
• Science and technology
• Important reports and indices

Hindi

Recommended resources:

• Lucent Samanya Hindi
• Arihant Samanya Hindi
• Standard graduation-level Hindi literature books according to the selected syllabus.

English

Recommended resources:

• Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
• High School English Grammar & Composition – Wren & Martin
• Standard graduation-level English literature texts for literature preparation.

Mathematics

Recommended resources:

• R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics
• NCERT Mathematics Class 9–12
• Standard graduation-level mathematics books for advanced subject preparation.

Science

Recommended resources:

• NCERT Science Class 9–10
• NCERT Physics/Chemistry Class 11–12
• NCERT Biology Class 11–12
• For the subject paper, candidates should supplement NCERT with their graduation-level books.

Biology

Recommended resources:

• NCERT Biology Class 11–12
• Standard B.Sc.-level Botany and Zoology textbooks
• Genetics, ecology and molecular biology reference books as required by the official syllabus.

Social Science

Recommended resources:

• NCERT History
• NCERT Geography
• NCERT Political Science
• NCERT Economics
• Graduation-level books corresponding to the selected subject areas.

Commerce

Use:

• NCERT/standard introductory Accountancy and Business Studies resources
• Graduation-level Commerce textbooks
• Subject-specific reference material prescribed in the official syllabus.

Agriculture

Use:

• ICAR/standard Agriculture textbooks
• B.Sc. Agriculture-level reference books
• Crop production, horticulture, soil science and agricultural economics resources according to the syllabus.

Home Science

Use:

• NCERT Home Science resources
• Graduation-level Home Science textbooks
• Standard references for nutrition, textiles, human development and family resource management.

Physical Education

Use:

• NCERT Physical Education
• B.P.Ed./B.P.E. standard textbooks
• Sports science, anatomy, physiology and training-related references.

Sanskrit / Urdu

Use:

• Standard graduation-level language and literature textbooks
• Grammar books
• University-level literature texts
• Previous examination questions for practice.

Arts / Drawing / Music / Sewing / Rang Kala

Candidates should primarily use their graduation/diploma-level subject books and practical-theory texts, because these specialist subjects have their own syllabus and eligibility requirements.

12. Salary / Pay Scale

The Assistant Teacher post carries Level-7 pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.

The pay scale is specified in the notification.

13. Job Location

Selected candidates will be appointed against Assistant Teacher posts in aided schools in Uttar Pradesh.
School allocation/appointment-related work will be handled by the authorized authority, including the Director of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.

14. Selection Process

The selection process is based primarily on the written examination followed by document verification.

Selection Stages:

• Online Application / OTR
• Written Examination
• Merit List
• Document Verification
• Final Selection / Appointment subject to fulfillment of all conditions

The written examination consists of 120 questions for 360 marks. The merit list is prepared on the basis of the written examination. In case of a tie, graduation percentage, training qualification percentage and age are considered according to the notification.
Shortlisted candidates will receive information regarding document verification through SMS, email, newspaper and the Commission’s website.

15. Experience

Not Mentioned in Notification.
The notification primarily specifies the prescribed educational qualifications, training qualification and TET requirements for the concerned subject.

16. How to Apply

Eligible candidates should complete the application through the UPESSC online system.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in to the application portal.
4. Select the appropriate Assistant Teacher subject/post.
5. Enter personal and educational information.
6. Upload the required photograph and signature.
7. Upload certificates/documents in the prescribed PDF format.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Check all details carefully.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Save and print the final application.
12. Keep three copies of the submitted application for future requirements.

The application must be completed in English. The notification also specifies image and document upload size requirements.

17. Important Instructions

• OTR is mandatory before submitting the application.
• Submit only one valid application for the relevant subject/category combination.
• If multiple applications are submitted, the final application will be treated as valid and earlier applications will be cancelled.
• The application should be checked carefully before final submission.
• The application cannot be freely changed after final submission except through the prescribed correction facility.
• Photograph and signature must follow the prescribed size and format.
• Documents must be uploaded in PDF format within the specified size limits.
• Candidates should retain three printed copies of the submitted application.
• Candidates should preserve the fee receipt.
• The examination centre allotted by the Commission must be used.
• Candidates must carry a black ball-point pen for the OMR sheet.
• Eraser, blade, whitener and other prohibited materials should not be used on the OMR sheet.
• Multiple answers for one question will attract the applicable negative marking.
• Candidates should verify their eligibility before appearing in the examination.
• Appearing in the examination does not by itself guarantee final selection.
• Original documents will be checked during document verification.

These instructions are based on the notification’s application and examination provisions.

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