📚 UP TGT / PGT Exam 2026 – New Dates & Details (Official Calendar)
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the exam calendar for various teacher recruitment exams, including TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) for 2026. These exams are key for recruitment of teachers in schools across Uttar Pradesh.
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📅 UP TGT & PGT Exam Dates 2026
| Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| UP PGT Exam 2026 | 09 & 10 May 2026 |
| UP TGT Exam 2026 | 03 & 04 June 2026 |
| UP TET 2026 (Teacher Eligibility Test) | 02–04 July 2026 |
✔️ These dates are part of the UPESSC exam calendar released for teacher recruitment and eligibility tests.
📌 What These Exams Are
🧑🏫 UP PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
- For teaching Class 11–12 subjects in Uttar Pradesh schools.
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree and B.Ed. are eligible.
👩🏫 UP TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
- For teaching Class 6–10 subjects.
- Candidates with a graduation degree and B.Ed. are eligible.
🏫 UPTET (Teacher Eligibility Test)
- Mandatory eligibility test for teaching jobs (Classes 1–8).
- Candidates must clear this to become a teacher.
🏛️ Exam Pattern Recap
- Questions: 125 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes).
- Maximum Marks: * TGT: 500 Marks ($+4$ per correct answer).
- PGT: 425 Marks ($+3.4$ per correct answer; balance marks are for Interview/Special Qualifications).
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in either the TGT or PGT exams.
Important Note: The Assistant Professor exam (Advt. 51), which was previously canceled in 2025 due to a paper leak investigation, will now be conducted under strict security protocols with jammers and CCTV surveillance in April 2026.
📝 Status of Online Form
✔️ The UP TGT / PGT recruitment online application was conducted earlier (for vacancies under Advt. No.01/2022 & 02/2022), and these exam dates are part of that recruitment process.
✔️ Candidates should check official UPESSC website (upessc.up.gov.in) for admit card release dates and exact exam center details.
🧠 UP TGT / PGT Eligibility (Quick Overview)
🎓 UP PGT Eligibility
- PG Degree in relevant subject + B.Ed. from a recognized university.
- Must meet age and other criteria as per the notification.
🎓 UP TGT Eligibility
- Graduation with relevant subject + B.Ed. qualification.
- Age & other conditions as per official recruitment rules.
(Exact eligibility details can vary by subject and vacancy — always refer to the official notification PDF on the UPESSC website.)
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📌 Admit Card & Result
✔️ Admit cards for PGT and TGT are generally released 10–15 days before the exam.
✔️ After the exam, answer keys and results will be published on the UPESSC official portal.
Information Included: The hall ticket will contain your specific exam center address, shift timings, and mandatory instructions.
📍 Official Website
👉 UPESSC Portal: https://upessc.up.gov.in
(Visit the notifications section for official PDF & updates.)
🧠 Summary – UP TGT/PGT 2026
| Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| UP PGT | 09–10 May 2026 |
| UP TGT | 03–04 June 2026 |
| UPTET | 02–04 July 2026 |
📍 Important Tips for Candidates
✔️ Download admit card as soon as it is published.
✔️ Check exam pattern and syllabus subject-wise.
✔️ Experts suggest starting revision at least 2 months before the exam.
Based on the official 2022 notification (Advt Nos. 01/2022 and 02/2022), here is the detailed breakdown of subject-wise vacancies and syllabus highlights for the UP TGT and PGT recruitment.
📊 UP TGT (Advt 01/2022) Subject-Wise Vacancies
A total of 3,539 vacancies were announced for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts.
| Subject | Male College (Balak) | Female College (Balika) | Total |
| English | 511 | 46 | 557 |
| Hindi | 509 | 48 | 557 |
| Mathematics | 508 | 25 | 533 |
| Social Science | 337 | 46 | 383 |
| Sanskrit | 264 | 27 | 291 |
| Science | 499 | 41 | 540 |
| Physical Education | 157 | 13 | 170 |
| Art (Drawing) | 132 | 16 | 148 |
| Home Science | 139 | 40 | 179 |
| Biology | 49 | 1 | 50 |
| Commerce | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Others (Music/Agriculture/Urdu) | 70 | 23 | 93 |
🎓 UP PGT (Advt 02/2022) Subject-Wise Vacancies
A total of 624 vacancies were announced for the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts.
| Subject | Male College (Balak) | Female College (Balika) | Total |
| Hindi | 81 | 4 | 85 |
| English | 62 | 14 | 76 |
| Geography | 51 | 1 | 52 |
| Economics | 54 | 6 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 39 | 2 | 41 |
| Physics | 38 | 2 | 40 |
| Biology | 47 | 3 | 50 |
| Civics (Political Science) | 30 | 5 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Sanskrit | 40 | 12 | 52 |
| History | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Sociology | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Psychology / Education | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Art / Home Science / Agriculture | 34 | 10 | 44 |
📖 Detailed Syllabus Highlights
The exam focuses strictly on Subject Specific Knowledge. There are no General Awareness or Reasoning sections in the UP TGT/PGT exam.
1. TGT Mathematics
- Algebra: Theory of Equations, Arithmetic, Geometric, and Harmonic Progressions.
- Calculus: Differential and Integral Calculus, Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability.
- Geometry: Coordinate Geometry (2D and 3D), Vector Algebra.
- Statistics & Dynamics: Forces, Equilibrium, Velocity, and Acceleration.
2. TGT Social Science
- History: Ancient India (Indus Valley to Guptas), Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughals), and the Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Physical Geography, Human Geography, and detailed Geography of India.
- Civics: Political Theory, Indian Constitution, and Local Government.
- Economics: National Income, Demand & Supply, and Indian Economic Problems.
3. PGT Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics (Post-Graduate level).
- Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry including Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics.
- Biology: Cytology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Animal Anatomy, and Taxonomy.
💡 Key Selection Facts
- Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in either TGT or PGT.
- Selection Process: * TGT: 100% weightage on written exam (500 Marks).
- PGT: Written Exam (425 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks) + Special Weightage (25 Marks for PhD/M.Ed/B.Ed).
- B.Ed Requirement: B.Ed is mandatory for TGT but is an additional weightage qualification for PGT.
