UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for direct recruitment to 2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts in government-aided secondary schools under the Secondary Education Directorate, Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment covers 26 subjects. The online application process is scheduled from 18 September 2026 to 17 October 2026.
UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Post | Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,607 |
| Subjects | 26 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 18 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 15–16 December 2026 |
| Age | 21–62 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to notification conditions |
Vacancy Details
The total of 2,607 posts comprises 2,329 vacancies in boys’ schools and 278 vacancies in girls’ schools. Subject-wise and category-wise distribution should be checked in the official UPESSC notification before submitting the form.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject together with the required B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-training qualification, wherever prescribed. Eligibility is subject-specific, so applicants must match their postgraduate subject and professional qualification with the relevant PGT/Lecturer subject in Advertisement No. 06/2026.
Age Limit
The reported age requirement is 21 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to the detailed notification and applicable relaxation rules. Candidates should verify the exact calculation and relaxation provisions for their category before applying.
Important Dates
- Notification: September 2026
- Application/OTR process begins: 18 September 2026
- Last date to apply/pay prescribed fee: 17 October 2026
- Written examination: 15 and 16 December 2026
Selection Process
The recruitment includes the written examination prescribed by UPESSC, followed by the subsequent stages applicable under the recruitment rules. Candidates should keep original educational, category and identity documents ready for later verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete the required One Time Registration/registration process.
- Open Advertisement No. 06/2026 for Pravakta/PGT recruitment.
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination/application fee.
- Submit the application and save the final acknowledgement for future reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent photograph and signature
- Valid identity proof
- Postgraduate degree/marksheets
- B.Ed. or equivalent qualification certificate, where applicable
- Category/domicile certificates, where applicable
- Other documents specifically requested in the notification
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced?
2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts.
When can candidates apply?
The application process is scheduled to begin on 18 September 2026.
What is the last date?
17 October 2026.
When is the examination?
15–16 December 2026, according to the published recruitment schedule.
Official Website
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
Disclaimer: CareerSphere provides recruitment information for guidance. Candidates must verify subject-wise vacancies, eligibility, fee, dates and all other conditions from the official UPESSC notification before applying.
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