The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the Lecturer (PGT – Pravakta) Selection Exam 2026. A total of 2,607 PGT posts will be filled in government-aided (non-government) secondary schools under the Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh — 2,329 in boys’ schools and 278 in girls’ schools, across 26 subjects.
Online applications open on 18 September 2026 and close on 17 October 2026. The written exam is scheduled for 15–16 December 2026. Candidates with a post-graduate degree in the relevant subject and a B.Ed are eligible for most subjects. This page summarises the official notification: dates, fees, age, subject-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, interview and how to apply.
UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement number | 06/2026 |
| Post | Lecturer (Pravakta / PGT) in government-aided secondary schools |
| Department | Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag (Secondary Education), Uttar Pradesh |
| Total vacancies | 2,607 (Boys’ schools 2,329 + Girls’ schools 278) |
| Subjects | 26 |
| Pay scale | Level 8 — ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 |
| Selection | Written exam (360 marks) + Interview (40 marks) |
| Application mode | Online only, through One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Official website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 15 September 2026 |
| OTR / online application starts | 18 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Last date for correction in the form | 21 October 2026 |
| Written exam | 15 and 16 December 2026 |
| Exam district information | 10 days before the exam |
| Exam centre / admit card | 3 days before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹500 |
Pay online by credit card, debit card or net banking through the payment gateway on the portal, and keep the fee receipt. An application is valid only if the form is completed by the last date after OTR and payment.
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Total (Boys’ + Girls’ Schools)
| Category | Boys’ schools | Girls’ schools | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1,027 | 132 | 1,159* |
| SC | 516 | 67 | 583 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 585 | 65 | 650 |
| EWS | 201 | 14 | 215 |
| Total | 2,329 | 278 | 2,607 |
*The combined column in the notification prints 1,156 General posts, but the boys’ (1,027) and girls’ (132) figures add up to 1,159 — the difference comes from the Urdu row (2 + 3 General posts, printed as 2). The overall total of 2,607 matches in every table.
Subject-wise Vacancies
| Subject | Boys’ schools | Girls’ schools | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 336 | 38 | 374 |
| English | 256 | 29 | 285 |
| Sanskrit | 241 | 23 | 264 |
| Geography | 239 | 9 | 248 |
| Economics | 178 | 24 | 202 |
| Chemistry | 173 | 12 | 185 |
| Physics | 122 | 10 | 132 |
| Civics (Political Science) | 115 | 17 | 132 |
| Biology | 117 | 13 | 130 |
| Mathematics | 105 | 7 | 112 |
| History | 94 | 18 | 112 |
| Sociology | 75 | 9 | 84 |
| Drawing (Chitrakala) | 57 | 12 | 69 |
| Commerce | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Psychology | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| Education (Shiksha Shastra) | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| Agriculture | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Physical Education | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Urdu | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Home Science | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Military Science | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Logic (Tarkshastra) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Music – Instrumental | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Music – Vocal | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Crop Science (Shasya Vigyan) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Art (Ranjan Kala) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 2,329 | 278 | 2,607 |
There are no ST-reserved posts in this advertisement. Horizontal reservation (ex-servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, persons with disabilities) applies as per rules, and PwD posts are earmarked for the sub-categories listed by the Secondary Education Directorate. The commission notes that the number of vacancies may change.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years as on 1 July 2026.
- Upper limit: the superannuation (retirement) age for the post is 62 years. Applications from candidates older than 62 on 1 July 2026, or without a date of birth, will not be accepted.
- Only the date of birth in the High School (Class 10) certificate is accepted.
Salary
PGT (Lecturer) posts are in Pay Level 8: ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month, plus allowances as per state government rules.
Eligibility — Subject-wise Qualification
For most subjects, you need a post-graduate (Master’s) degree in the subject from a recognised university or deemed university in India and a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course. Subjects with different or additional conditions:
| Subject | Required qualification |
|---|---|
| Hindi | M.A. in Hindi, plus a B.A. that included Sanskrit, and B.Ed |
| English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Psychology, Sanskrit, Urdu, Geography | Post-graduate degree in that subject and B.Ed |
| History | Post-graduate degree in Ancient, Medieval or Modern History and B.Ed |
| Civics | Post-graduate degree in Political Science and B.Ed |
| Biology | Post-graduate degree in Botany or Zoology and B.Ed |
| Education (Shiksha Shastra) | Post-graduate degree in Psychology or Education and B.Ed |
| Logic (Tarkshastra) | Post-graduate degree in Philosophy and B.Ed |
| Military Science | Post-graduate degree in Military Science, Defence Studies or Military Studies and B.Ed |
| Drawing (Chitrakala) | Post-graduate degree in Drawing and Painting and B.Ed |
| Art (Ranjan Kala) | High School plus a diploma in Fine Arts with painting from an art school recognised by the Government of India, and B.Ed |
| Home Science | Post-graduate degree in Home Science, or B.Sc. in Home Science, and B.Ed |
| Music – Vocal / Instrumental | Post-graduate degree in Music, or a graduate degree with Music (vocal or instrumental) and specialisation in music, and B.Ed |
| Physical Education | Graduate degree and M.P.Ed |
| Agriculture and Crop Science | Post-graduate degree in Agriculture and B.Ed |
All qualifications must be held by the last date of application. Reservation benefits are only for reserved-category candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh; others are treated as General.
Important Rules for Boys’ and Girls’ Schools
- Women can apply for both boys’ and girls’ schools, but must choose only one category (boys or girls) per subject.
- Male candidates are not eligible for teaching posts in girls’ institutions — except visually impaired candidates for Music.
- A visually impaired candidate is not ineligible for appointment as a Music teacher.
- Only one application per subject and category is valid; if more than one is submitted, the last one counts.
Exam Pattern and Selection
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 120 objective questions, 360 marks, 2 hours |
| Question split | 30 questions on General Knowledge + 90 questions on the subject |
| Marking | +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong or multiple answer |
| Language | Hindi and English; language-subject questions are in that language (e.g. Sanskrit in Sanskrit, Urdu in Urdu) |
| Interview | 40 marks |
| Final merit | Out of 400 marks (written 360 + interview 40) |
Tie-break order: written exam marks, then interview marks, then post-graduation percentage, then training qualification percentage; if all are equal, the older candidate ranks higher. The syllabus is available on the UPESSC website. Use only a black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet.
Interview and Documents
Candidates shortlisted on written marks will be informed of the interview date at least 10 days in advance by SMS, email and the website, and must download the interview letter from the website. Bring self-attested copies (two sets) and originals of:
- Online application form (two copies)
- High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
- Graduation mark sheets (all years) and degree
- B.Ed mark sheet and degree (M.P.Ed for Physical Education)
- Post-graduation mark sheets (both years) and degree
- No-objection certificate from the employer (serving candidates)
- Ex-serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Caste / EWS / freedom-fighter-dependent certificate on the UP Government format (UP reserved categories only)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Affidavit in the prescribed format and character certificates
How to Apply for UPESSC PGT 2026
- Go to www.upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete the compulsory One Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill in the application form in English, choosing your subject and the school category (boys or girls). Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
- Upload a passport-size photo (30–300 KB) and signature on a white background (10–200 KB, 140×110 pixels) as JPG/JPEG. Documents must be PDFs of 50–500 KB.
- Pay the fee online and submit before 17 October 2026.
- Keep three printed copies of the submitted form — two are needed at the interview.
Helpline
| For | Contact |
|---|---|
| Application / technical issues | 08448573939 (9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Mon–Sat), [email protected] |
| Commission support | 0532-2466851 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon–Sat), [email protected] |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online / OTR | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Official notification (Advt. 06/2026) and syllabus | Available on the UPESSC website |
| UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026) | Read our full post |
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