UP TGT Recruitment 2026 for 17735 Assistant Teacher Posts
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has opened UP TGT Recruitment 2026 for 17,735 Assistant Teacher (UP TGT) posts. The recruitment offers eligible teaching aspirants an opportunity to enter a selection process comprising a written examination, an interview and document verification.
The application process is online, with separate deadlines for submission, fee payment and correction. Candidates need to assess their academic qualifications, teacher-eligibility credentials and age together before applying, because these requirements operate as distinct eligibility conditions.
UP TGT Recruitment 2026: Application Schedule, Eligibility and Selection
UPESSC is the recruiting commission for this Assistant Teacher recruitment cycle. The key operational distinction is between completing the original application and using the later correction window: candidates should not treat the correction deadline as an extension of the submission or payment deadline.
Application Timeline and Correction Window
Online applications started on 24 October 2026, and both application submission and fee payment close on 23 November 2026. The correction deadline falls three days later, giving candidates a separate opportunity to address application errors after the main application period ends.
Candidates should complete submission and payment within their respective deadlines, then review their application details before the correction window closes. The examination follows in December, so application rectification and examination preparation need to be managed as separate tasks.
| Event | Date or Timing |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 November 2026 |
| Last date for correction | 26 November 2026 |
| Written examination | 23–24 December 2026 |
| Admit card | Before the examination |
A specific admit-card release date and a result date have not been specified. Candidates should distinguish the announced examination schedule from these release dates rather than assume that all stages already have fixed dates.
Educational Qualifications and TET Requirement
Eligibility combines a minimum academic score with a professional teaching qualification and a teacher-eligibility requirement. Holding a bachelor's degree alone does not satisfy the stated criteria; candidates must meet all three educational conditions below.
- A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.
- A B.Ed. degree.
- A pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) at upper-primary level.
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Age Limit and Reference Date
The prescribed age range is 21 to 62 years, calculated as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must assess their age against this fixed reference date, rather than the date on which they submit the application or appear for the examination.
Age relaxation applies as per UPESSC regulations. The specific relaxation amounts and category-wise conditions are not specified here, so applicants seeking relaxation should consult the official notification for the applicable provisions.
Category-Wise Application Fees
The application fee varies by applicant category, with separate amounts for General, EWS and OBC candidates, SC and ST candidates, and PH candidates. Applicants should identify the applicable category before making payment so that the fee corresponds to their application details.
| Applicant Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | ₹ 1,000 |
| SC, ST | ₹ 500 |
| PH | ₹ 300 |
Selection Process and Assessment Details
The selection sequence begins with a written examination, followed by an Interview (Viva-Voce) and document verification. These are distinct stages: the process includes both examination-based assessment and an interview before the verification stage.
- Written Exam
- Interview (Viva-Voce)
- Document Verification
The available recruitment details do not specify the written examination pattern, marking scheme, negative-marking rules or the relative weight of the examination and interview. Candidates should therefore avoid assuming a particular paper structure or selection-weightage formula when planning their preparation.
How to Complete the Online Application
Applications must be submitted online through the UPESSC application system. Before beginning, candidates should compare their qualifications and age with the stated conditions, then check the entries carefully to reduce the need for later corrections.
- Visit the UPESSC official website to access the recruitment application process.
- Use the online application portal to complete and submit the application within the application period.
- Complete the applicable category-wise fee payment within the payment period.
- Review the submitted details and address any application errors within the correction window.