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UP TGT Exam Date 2026 - Check UPESSC Assistant Teacher Written Exam Schedule PDF
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Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released UP TGT Exam Date 2026. The exam is on 23 and 24 December 2026. Check the exam schedule and your centre details on the official website (upessc.up.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
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Notice details
| Name of post | UP TGT Exam Date 2026 - Check UPESSC Assistant Teacher Written Exam Schedule PDF |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement no. | 07/2026 |
| Job location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Total vacancies | 17,735 posts |
| Last date to apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Notification (Advt. No. 07/2026) Released23 October 2026
- OTR and Online Application Start Date24 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply and Deposit Application Fee23 November 2026
- Last Date for Application Correction26 November 2026
- UP TGT Written Exam Date23 and 24 December 2026
Total Post
17,735 Posts
What is the UP TGT exam date 2026?
- The UP TGT written examination will be held on 23 December 2026 and 24 December 2026. Shift timings, subject-wise allocation of the two days and exam centre details are Not Yet Announced and will be available on the official UPESSC website once released.
UP TGT Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| General Knowledge Questions | 30 |
| Subject-Specific Questions | 90 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Correct Answer | +3 Marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 Mark |
| Marking More Than One Option | -1 Mark |
- The written exam is an objective-type test covering General Knowledge and the subject applied for. Candidates should confirm the final instructions in the official notification before the exam.
UP TGT Vacancy 2026
| Category | Boys' Schools | Girls' Schools | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 6,057 | 647 | 6,704 |
| SC | 3,394 | 304 | 3,698 |
| ST | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| OBC | 4,069 | 369 | 4,438 |
| EWS | 2,660 | 222 | 2,882 |
| Total | 16,193 | 1,542 | 17,735 |
- UPESSC has announced 17,735 TGT vacancies, including 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 posts in girls' schools. Hindi has the most vacancies with 2,791 posts, followed by English with 2,517 posts and Science with 2,493 posts. The category-wise distribution is given below.
UP TGT School-Wise Application Rules
- Male candidates are not eligible for girls' institutions, subject to the exception stated in the notification for visually impaired candidates in Music.
- Female candidates can apply to boys' or girls' schools, but must choose one school category for a subject.
- Only one application is accepted for each subject and school category.
- If more than one application is submitted for the same subject and category, the last submitted one is valid and the others are cancelled.
What Happens After the UP TGT Exam Date Announcement?
- Exam city information
- UP TGT admit card 2026
- Written exam on 23 and 24 December 2026
- Provisional answer key and objection window
- Result and merit list
- Document verification
- The next steps follow this order. Dates for each are Not Yet Announced.
More Details
- UP TGT Exam Date 2026 and Important Dates
How to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official application portal at apply.upessc.org.
- Complete OTR if you have not registered already.
- Log in and open the Assistant Teacher (TGT) application form for Advt. No. 07/2026.
- Enter personal, educational and category details.
- Select your subject and school category.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee for your category.
- Review the form, submit it and save a copy.
- Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form. The steps are:
Important Links
| Official Website (upessc.up.gov.in) | Click Here upessc.up.gov.in |
|---|---|
| UPESSC Official Website (upessc.up.gov.in) | Click Here upessc.up.gov.in |
| UP TGT Exam Date 2026 | Click Here upessc.up.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Teacher, TGT) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17,735 (16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools) |
| School Type | Non-government aided secondary schools, Classes 6 to 10 |
| UP TGT Exam Date 2026 | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online, after One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Pay Level | Level 7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) |
| Particulars | Link |