UP PGT Recruitment 2026: 2,607 Lecturer Posts, Apply Online From September 18

UP PGT Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

UPESSC has announced 2,607 vacancies, comprising 2,329 posts in boys’ schools and 278 posts in girls’ schools. The recruitment covers multiple teaching subjects. Candidates should check the official subject-wise vacancy table before selecting a subject in the application.

Subjects Covered

The advertised subjects include Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Sanskrit, Geography, Biology and Civics, along with other subjects listed by UPESSC. Subject availability and the exact vacancy count must be checked against the official vacancy table.

Important Dates

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

Eligibility for PGT/Lecturer recruitment is subject-specific. Candidates must possess the postgraduate and teacher-training qualifications prescribed for the subject they select under Advertisement No. 06/2026. A qualification that is valid for one subject should not automatically be assumed to be valid for another.

Applicants should carefully compare their degree, postgraduate subject, teacher-training qualification and any other prescribed conditions with the detailed UPESSC notification before applying.

Age Limit

The minimum and maximum age, cut-off date and category-wise relaxation must be verified from Advertisement No. 06/2026. Candidates should not use age conditions from earlier PGT recruitment notifications as a substitute for the current rules.

Application Fee

The applicable fee depends on the candidate category and the conditions in the current notification. Candidates should verify the exact fee and any exemption or concession on the official application page before payment.

Selection Process

The recruitment includes the written examination and subsequent stages prescribed by UPESSC. The written examination is scheduled for 15 and 16 December 2026. Candidates should follow the official notification for the examination pattern, qualifying requirements, merit rules and document-verification procedure.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the UPESSC application portal at apply.upessc.org.
2. Complete the required OTR/profile registration.
3. Select Advertisement No. 06/2026.
4. Choose the subject for which you meet the prescribed qualification.
5. Enter personal and academic details carefully.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and documents requested by the portal.
7. Pay the applicable fee.
8. Review the complete application, submit it and save the confirmation/payment receipt.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Identity proof
• 10th/12th certificates and mark sheets
• Graduation and postgraduate degree certificates and mark sheets
• Prescribed teacher-training qualification documents
• Category/EWS/PwD certificates, where applicable
• Recent photograph and signature
• Payment confirmation, where applicable

Important Points Before Applying

• Verify the subject-wise vacancy before applying.
• Match your postgraduate subject and professional qualification with the prescribed requirement.
• Use only the current Advertisement No. 06/2026 for age, fee and eligibility conditions.
• Complete the application well before the deadline.
• Save the submitted application for future correspondence and verification.

Official Links

UPESSC Application Portal: apply.upessc.org
UPESSC Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many UP PGT vacancies are available?

UPESSC has announced 2,607 vacancies under Advertisement No. 06/2026.

How are the vacancies divided?

There are 2,329 posts in boys’ schools and 278 posts in girls’ schools.

When does the application process start?

Online applications start on 18 September 2026.

What is the last date?

The last date for application/fee is 17 October 2026, with correction available up to 21 October 2026.

When is the written examination?

The written examination is scheduled for 15–16 December 2026, subject to the official UPESSC schedule.