The exam is objective-type with 120 questions carrying 360 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. Online applications are open from 24 October 2026 to 23 November 2026.
UP TGT Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| 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) |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UP TGT Exam Date 2026 and Important Dates
UPESSC has confirmed the written examination for 23 and 24 December 2026. The application window, fee deadline and correction deadline are also fixed, as shown below. Dates for the admit card, exam city details, answer key and result have not been announced yet.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt. No. 07/2026) Released | 23 October 2026 |
| OTR and Online Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Deposit Application Fee | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 26 November 2026 |
| UP TGT Written Exam Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
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
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.
| 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 |
UP TGT Vacancy 2026
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.
| 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 |
How to Apply for UP TGT Recruitment 2026
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form. The steps are:
- 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.
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?
The next steps follow this order. Dates for each are Not Yet Announced.
- 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
UP TGT Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| UP TGT Exam Date 2026 | Check Exam Schedule PDF |
