The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026, dated 15 September 2026, inviting online applications for 2,607 vacancies of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT/Lecturer) in Government-Aided Secondary Schools across Uttar Pradesh. This is one of the most sought-after teaching careers in the state, offering senior classroom responsibility for Classes 11 and 12, a solid pay scale, and long-term job security. This article covers the complete recruitment details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, exam centre process, salary, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 06/2026, dated 15.09.2026 |
| Post | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT/Lecturer) |
| School Type | Government-Aided Secondary Schools, Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 2,607 |
| Mode of Application | Online, via the UPESSC portal, following mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 18 September 2026 |
| Online application close | 17 October 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 |
| Written examination | Date to be announced separately |
3. Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 2,607, split by school cadre:
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Boys School Cadre | 2,329 |
| Girls School Cadre | 278 |
| Total | 2,607 |
Vacancies are notified across various subjects, with the detailed subject-wise and district-wise vacancy distribution to be released along with the full notification PDF. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact number of seats available in their subject before applying.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A Master’s Degree in the relevant subject, along with a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree.
Legal clarity on B.Ed eligibility: Based on current judicial rulings, B.Ed-qualified candidates are confirmed eligible for both TGT and PGT posts in Uttar Pradesh. (Note: B.Ed candidates are not eligible for Primary Teacher/PRT posts, which require a BTC/D.El.Ed qualification instead — but this restriction does not apply to the PGT post covered in this notification.)
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 62 years
Candidates above 62 years of age as on 1 July 2026 are not eligible, and the notification specifically states that applications from such candidates will not be accepted. This unusually high upper age limit is notably broader than most fresh-recruitment teaching posts, making this notification accessible to a wide range of experienced, postgraduate-qualified candidates.
Registration Requirement
Before submitting the application form, candidates must complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) process on the UPESSC portal. Without a valid OTR, the application form cannot be submitted.
5. Selection Process & Exam Centre Details
Selection is based on a written examination, conducted by UPESSC. Here’s how the exam centre process works:
- Candidates will be allotted an examination centre by the Commission.
- District information is expected to be made available approximately 10 days before the examination.
- Specific examination centre details are provided through the admit card, released approximately 3 days before the examination.
- The written exam is conducted across multiple designated cities, with the exact centre mentioned on each candidate’s individual hall ticket.
Admit card notification: Candidates will be informed about the admit card release through SMS, email, newspaper announcements, and the official UPESSC website/portal.
6. Salary & Pay Structure
Candidates appointed as Post Graduate Teachers under this recruitment will receive salary under Pay Level 8 of the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government pay matrix, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits admissible to state government teaching staff.
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website: upessc.up.gov.in
- Locate the notification for “Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. 06/2026.”
- Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already registered on the UPESSC portal.
- Log in and fill in the online application form with your personal, educational (Master’s Degree and B.Ed), and other required details.
- Upload the necessary documents and photographs as specified in the official notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee online, if required (refer to the official notification for the exact fee structure by category).
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 17 October 2026, and download/print a copy for your records.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
2,607 vacancies — 2,329 for the Boys school cadre and 278 for the Girls school cadre.
17 October 2026. The application window opens on 18 September 2026.
A Master’s Degree in the relevant subject, along with a B.Ed degree, and age between 21 and 62 years as on 1 July 2026.
This notification sets an unusually broad upper age limit compared to typical fresh-recruitment teaching posts, making it accessible to a wide pool of experienced, postgraduate-qualified candidates. Candidates above 62 years as on 1 July 2026 are explicitly not eligible.
Yes. Candidates must complete OTR on the UPESSC portal before they can submit the application form.
Yes. Based on current judicial rulings, B.Ed-qualified candidates are eligible for PGT (and TGT) posts in Uttar Pradesh.
Pay Level 8 of the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government pay matrix, plus DA, HRA, and other standard allowances.
The exact exam date will be announced separately. District-level information is expected around 10 days before the exam, with the specific centre confirmed via the admit card about 3 days before the exam.
Through SMS, email, newspaper announcements, and the official UPESSC website/portal.
No. This notification (Advertisement No. 06/2026) is specifically for 2,607 PGT posts. UPESSC has separately released other notifications — for Assistant Teacher (PRT) and Assistant Professor posts — under different advertisement numbers, with their own distinct vacancy counts, dates, and eligibility criteria.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification – UP PGT Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 06/2026) | Download PDF |
| Official UPESSC Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm the exact subject-wise and district-wise vacancy details, application fee, and selection process. Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) well before applying, and rely only on the official UPESSC website for admit card and exam date updates.
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