UP TGT (UPESSC) 2026 notice, explained

The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.

In short

Age	21–62 years on 01-07-2026
Education	A bachelor’s degree in a set subject
Final-year students	Cannot apply (p.3, para 2.9 (but the TET proof may be held by 30.06.2027, p.8 note))

Who can apply

Age limit (counted on 01-07-2026)

Education

• Hindi, English, Mathematics, Commerce, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Science, Biology, Agriculture, Sewing, Art, Ranjan Kala, Music (vocal/instrumental), Social Science - Assistant Teacher, High School (classes 6-10): Bachelor's degree with the subject (named subjects/combinations per post) with at least 50% marks, or a master's degree with at least 45%, PLUS B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course, PLUS a pass in the teacher eligibility test for upper primary (classes 6-8) held by the UP or Central Government. Hindi also needs Sanskrit at Intermediate or Uttar Madhyama; Science needs Physics and Chemistry; Biology needs Zoology and Botany; Social Science any two of History, Geography, Political Science, Economics; Music also via Sangeet Visharad/Prabhakar (p.6-8, para 7, table rows 1-17)
• Physical Education - Assistant Teacher: Graduation with at least 50% (or PG with 45%) plus B.P.Ed or B.P.E. from an NCTE-recognised course, plus upper-primary TET (p.7, para 7, row 9)

Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.3, para 2.9 (but the TET proof may be held by 30.06.2027, p.8 note))

Other conditions

• Teacher Eligibility Test for upper primary (classes 6-8) held by the UP or Central Government is required; the note says candidates must hold valid proof of passing it for the post by 30.06.2027 (p.8, note below the qualification table)
• Reserved-category benefits only for UP natives; reserved candidates from other states count as General; women's caste certificate must be from the father's side (p.10, para 11.3; p.5, para 6(vi)(b) for EWS)
• Men are not eligible for posts in girls' institutions (except blind candidates for Music); women may apply for boys' or girls' schools but must choose one per subject (p.11, para 12.6-12.7)
• Not eligible if married with more than one living spouse (unless exempted by the Governor) (p.11, para 12.2)
• Employed candidates need an NOC from the employer at document verification (p.11, para 12.1)

Documents

To upload with the form

• Passport-size photo (JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB) (p.3, para 2.13)
• Signature on white background (JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB) (p.3, para 2.13)
• Certificates/documents asked for in the form (PDF, 20-200 KB) (p.3, para 2.14)
• One Time Registration (OTR) before applying (p.2, para 2.2)

Plus 16 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list

Photo and signature sizes, with resizers

Source: UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026: Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) Selection Examination 2026 (23.10.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.

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