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UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 – 2607 Lecturer Posts

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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Uttar Pradesh Teaching · Full-time
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2,607 Total Vacancies
17 Oct 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹47,600 - ₹151,100 Salary / Month
₹1,500 Application Fee
21 - 62 yrs Age Limit
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About This Recruitment

UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 for recruitment to 2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh.

Total Posts

2,607

Application Start
18 September 2026
Last Date
17 October 2026
Exam Date
15–16 December 2026

Recruitment Overview

UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 is conducted for Pravakta/Lecturer posts in government-aided secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment covers teaching subjects for boys’ and girls’ institutions.

Advertisement Number 06/2026
Recruiting Organisation UPESSC, Prayagraj
Post Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer)
Total Vacancies 2,607
Boys’ Institutions 2,329
Girls’ Institutions 278
Application Mode Online through OTR
Job Location Uttar Pradesh
Important: Candidates must read the detailed Advertisement No. 06/2026 before applying. Subject-wise qualification, fee, age and reservation conditions must be checked against the official notification.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification Subject-specific eligibility applies
Qualification Note: Candidates must fulfil the subject-wise educational qualifications prescribed in Advertisement No. 06/2026.
  • Relevant postgraduate degree in the concerned subject from a recognised university.
  • Prescribed teaching qualification such as B.Ed., wherever applicable.
  • Subject-specific qualification conditions must be satisfied.
  • Degrees and certificates must be from recognised institutions.
  • Candidates must carefully check the detailed subject-wise eligibility before applying.

The exact qualification requirements may vary by subject. Candidates should rely on the detailed official advertisement for the final eligibility decision.

Age Limit

Age Limit As on 01 July 2026
Particular Age
Minimum Age 21 years
Maximum Age / Applicable Service Limit 62 years
Age Relaxation
  • Applicable age relaxation shall be provided according to the relevant government rules.
  • Category-specific and service-related conditions must be checked in the official advertisement.
  • The prescribed reference date is 01 July 2026.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details Total: 2,607 Posts
Institution Type Vacancies
Boys’ Institutions 2,329
Girls’ Institutions 278
Total 2,607

The recruitment covers multiple teaching subjects. Candidates should check the subject-wise vacancy table in the detailed official notification before selecting their subject.

Application Fee

Application Fee Category-wise fee
Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹1,500
SC / ST ₹750
PwBD ₹500
The final applicable fee, payment charges and category exemptions must be verified from the detailed official advertisement before payment.

Exam Pattern

Written Examination Pattern 360 marks
Questions

120

Maximum Marks

360

Duration

2 Hours

Negative Marking

-1

Section Questions Marks
General Knowledge 30 90
Subject Knowledge 90 270
Total 120 360
  • Each correct answer carries 3 marks.
  • One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • The written examination is followed by an interview.
  • The detailed examination instructions must be checked in the official advertisement.

Selection Process

Selection Process Written Examination + Interview
Stage 1
Written Examination

Objective examination carrying 360 marks.

Stage 2
Interview

Interview carrying 40 marks as prescribed.

Stage 3
Document Verification

Verification of eligibility and original documents.

The written examination and interview together carry 400 marks. Final selection is subject to the conditions prescribed by UPESSC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026

A total of 2,607 Pravakta/PGT vacancies are announced.

Online applications are scheduled to begin on 18 September 2026.

The reported last date for application and fee payment is 17 October 2026.

The written examination consists of 120 questions carrying 360 marks, followed by an interview carrying 40 marks.

Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration before submitting the recruitment application.

The reported pay scale is Level 8: ₹47,600–₹1,51,100.

Important Instructions

Important Instructions Read before applying
Read the official advertisement carefully before submitting the form.
  • 1. OTR is required: Candidates must complete One Time Registration before applying.
  • 2. Subject selection: Candidates should select only the subject for which they satisfy the prescribed qualification.
  • 3. Documents: Keep original educational, category and other supporting documents ready.
  • 4. Application details: Check personal information, qualification details and uploaded documents before final submission.
  • 5. Correction window: Use the correction facility within the notified period, if required.
  • 6. Official website: Follow UPESSC notices for admit card, examination instructions, results and subsequent stages.

Salary Details

Salary and Pay Scale Pay Matrix Level 8

₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100

Pay Matrix Level 8, along with applicable government allowances and service benefits.

  • Pay level: Level 8.
  • Basic pay range: ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100.
  • Other benefits and allowances are governed by applicable service rules.

Subject Wise Vacancy

Subject-Wise Vacancy Details Boys’ and Girls’ Institutions
S. No. Subject Boys Girls Total
1Hindi37438412
2English25629285
3Economics17824202
4Sociology75984
5Physics12210132
6Chemistry17312185
7Mathematics1057112
8Commerce62163
9History9418112
10Drawing571269
11Psychology401050
12Education281240
13Music Vocal156
14Sanskrit24123264
15Urdu9413
16Home Science01212
17Geography2399248
18Physical Education19221
19Military Science12012
20Fine Arts / Drawing and Painting022
21Biology11713130
22Civics / Political Science11517132
23Logic / Philosophy12012
24Music Instrumental2911
25Agriculture32032
26Agronomy / Plant Science404
Total 2,329 278 2,607
Subject-wise figures should be cross-checked with the detailed official Advertisement No. 06/2026 before publication or candidate use.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Relevant postgraduate qualification with prescribed teaching qualification as per Advertisement No. 06/2026

  • Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR).
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed subject-wise educational qualification.
  • Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age and other eligibility conditions.
  • Eligibility requirements must be verified from the detailed official advertisement.
  • Selection includes written examination and interview.

Age and applicable relaxation shall be governed by the detailed Advertisement No. 06/2026 and applicable Uttar Pradesh rules.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date 15 September 2026

Advertisement No. 06/2026

Online Application Start Date 18 September 2026

OTR-based online application

Last Date for Fee Payment and Application 17 October 2026

Last date as reported for Advertisement No. 06/2026

Last Date for Correction/Modification 21 October 2026

Application correction deadline

Written Examination – Day 1 15 December 2026

Written examination

Written Examination – Day 2 16 December 2026

Written examination

Admit Card

To be announced

Result

To be announced

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