{"id":125,"date":"2026-01-21T05:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T05:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2026-01-21T05:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T05:32:38","slug":"up-tgt-pgt-exam-date-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/up-tgt-pgt-exam-date-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UP TGT \/ PGT Exam Date 2026 Out \u2013 New Schedule, Admit Card &amp; Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>UP TGT \/ PGT Exam 2026 \u2013 New Dates &amp; Details (Official Calendar)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)<\/strong> has released the <strong>exam calendar<\/strong> for various teacher recruitment exams, including <strong>TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)<\/strong> and <strong>PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)<\/strong> for <strong>2026<\/strong>. These exams are key for recruitment of teachers in schools across Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>up-tgt-pgt-exam-date-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wmp8giwmp8giwmp8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wmp8giwmp8giwmp8.png 1024w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wmp8giwmp8giwmp8-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wmp8giwmp8giwmp8-768x682.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>UP TGT &amp; PGT Exam Dates 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>UP PGT Exam 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>09 &amp; 10 May 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UP TGT Exam 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>03 &amp; 04 June 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UP TET 2026<\/strong> (Teacher Eligibility Test)<\/td><td><strong>02\u201304 July 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f These dates are part of the <strong>UPESSC exam calendar<\/strong> released for teacher recruitment and eligibility tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>What These Exams Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb <strong>UP PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For teaching <strong>Class 11\u201312<\/strong> subjects in Uttar Pradesh schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates with a postgraduate degree and B.Ed. are eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udfeb <strong>UP TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For teaching <strong>Class 6\u201310<\/strong> subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates with a graduation degree and B.Ed. are eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfeb <strong>UPTET (Teacher Eligibility Test)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandatory eligibility test for teaching jobs (Classes 1\u20138).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must clear this to become a teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Exam Pattern Recap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Questions:<\/strong> 125 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 Hours (120 minutes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Marks:<\/strong> * <strong>TGT:<\/strong> 500 Marks ($+4$ per correct answer).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PGT:<\/strong> 425 Marks ($+3.4$ per correct answer; balance marks are for Interview\/Special Qualifications).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> There is <strong>no negative marking<\/strong> in either the TGT or PGT exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Status of Online Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f The <strong>UP TGT \/ PGT recruitment online application<\/strong> was conducted earlier (for vacancies under Advt. No.01\/2022 &amp; 02\/2022), and these exam dates are part of that recruitment process.<br>\u2714\ufe0f Candidates should check <strong>official UPESSC website<\/strong> (upessc.up.gov.in) for <strong>admit card release dates<\/strong> and exact <strong>exam center details<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>UP TGT \/ PGT Eligibility (Quick Overview)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>UP PGT Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PG Degree<\/strong> in relevant subject + <strong>B.Ed.<\/strong> from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet age and other criteria as per the notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>UP TGT Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graduation<\/strong> with relevant subject + <strong>B.Ed.<\/strong> qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age &amp; other conditions as per official recruitment rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Exact eligibility details can vary by subject and vacancy \u2014 always refer to the official notification PDF on the UPESSC website.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>up-tgt-pgt-exam-date-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_luga9yluga9yluga.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_luga9yluga9yluga.png 1024w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_luga9yluga9yluga-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_luga9yluga9yluga-768x705.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Admit Card &amp; Result<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Admit cards<\/strong> for PGT and TGT are generally released <strong>10\u201315 days before<\/strong> the exam.<br>\u2714\ufe0f After the exam, <strong>answer keys and results<\/strong> will be published on the <strong>UPESSC official portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information Included:<\/strong> The hall ticket will contain your specific exam center address, shift timings, and mandatory instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>UPESSC Portal:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/upessc.up.gov.in<\/a><br>(Visit the notifications section for official PDF &amp; updates.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Summary \u2013 UP TGT\/PGT 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam<\/th><th>Exam Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>UP PGT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>09\u201310 May 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UP TGT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>03\u201304 June 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UPTET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>02\u201304 July 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Important Tips for Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Download <strong>admit card<\/strong> as soon as it is published.<br>\u2714\ufe0f Check <strong>exam pattern and syllabus<\/strong> subject-wise.<br>\u2714\ufe0f Experts suggest starting revision at least <strong>2 months<\/strong> before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca UP TGT (Advt 01\/2022) Subject-Wise Vacancies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>3,539 vacancies<\/strong> were announced for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male College (Balak)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Female College (Balika)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td>511<\/td><td>46<\/td><td><strong>557<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hindi<\/strong><\/td><td>509<\/td><td>48<\/td><td><strong>557<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>508<\/td><td>25<\/td><td><strong>533<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Social Science<\/strong><\/td><td>337<\/td><td>46<\/td><td><strong>383<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sanskrit<\/strong><\/td><td>264<\/td><td>27<\/td><td><strong>291<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Science<\/strong><\/td><td>499<\/td><td>41<\/td><td><strong>540<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physical Education<\/strong><\/td><td>157<\/td><td>13<\/td><td><strong>170<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Art (Drawing)<\/strong><\/td><td>132<\/td><td>16<\/td><td><strong>148<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Home Science<\/strong><\/td><td>139<\/td><td>40<\/td><td><strong>179<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/td><td>49<\/td><td>1<\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/td><td>38<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><strong>38<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Others (Music\/Agriculture\/Urdu)<\/strong><\/td><td>70<\/td><td>23<\/td><td><strong>93<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 UP PGT (Advt 02\/2022) Subject-Wise Vacancies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>624 vacancies<\/strong> were announced for the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male College (Balak)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Female College (Balika)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hindi<\/strong><\/td><td>81<\/td><td>4<\/td><td><strong>85<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td>62<\/td><td>14<\/td><td><strong>76<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/td><td>51<\/td><td>1<\/td><td><strong>52<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Economics<\/strong><\/td><td>54<\/td><td>6<\/td><td><strong>60<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/td><td>39<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><strong>41<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/td><td>38<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><strong>40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/td><td>47<\/td><td>3<\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Civics (Political Science)<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>5<\/td><td><strong>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>22<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><strong>22<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sanskrit<\/strong><\/td><td>40<\/td><td>12<\/td><td><strong>52<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>History<\/strong><\/td><td>14<\/td><td>7<\/td><td><strong>21<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sociology<\/strong><\/td><td>22<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><strong>24<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychology \/ Education<\/strong><\/td><td>15<\/td><td>7<\/td><td><strong>22<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Art \/ Home Science \/ Agriculture<\/strong><\/td><td>34<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><strong>44<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd6 Detailed Syllabus Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam focuses strictly on <strong>Subject Specific Knowledge<\/strong>. There are no General Awareness or Reasoning sections in the UP TGT\/PGT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. TGT Mathematics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Algebra:<\/strong> Theory of Equations, Arithmetic, Geometric, and Harmonic Progressions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculus:<\/strong> Differential and Integral Calculus, Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geometry:<\/strong> Coordinate Geometry (2D and 3D), Vector Algebra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statistics &amp; Dynamics:<\/strong> Forces, Equilibrium, Velocity, and Acceleration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. TGT Social Science<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> Ancient India (Indus Valley to Guptas), Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughals), and the Indian National Movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geography:<\/strong> Physical Geography, Human Geography, and detailed Geography of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civics:<\/strong> Political Theory, Indian Constitution, and Local Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economics:<\/strong> National Income, Demand &amp; Supply, and Indian Economic Problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. PGT Science (Physics\/Chemistry\/Biology)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physics:<\/strong> Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics (Post-Graduate level).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemistry:<\/strong> Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry including Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biology:<\/strong> Cytology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Animal Anatomy, and Taxonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Key Selection Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> There is <strong>NO negative marking<\/strong> in either TGT or PGT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection Process:<\/strong> * <strong>TGT:<\/strong> 100% weightage on written exam (500 Marks).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PGT:<\/strong> Written Exam (425 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks) + Special Weightage (25 Marks for PhD\/M.Ed\/B.Ed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B.Ed Requirement:<\/strong> B.Ed is <strong>mandatory for TGT<\/strong> but is an <strong>additional weightage qualification for PGT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcda UP TGT \/ PGT Exam 2026 \u2013 New Dates &amp; 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. 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