Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree (Master's Degree) in the concerned subject from a recognized University established by law in India, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree recognized by NCTE. For specific vocational/practical subjects (e.g., Drawing & Painting, Music Vocal/Instrumental, Physical Education), relevant recognized post-graduate or specialized diploma qualifications are applicable as per UP Secondary Education Service Rules.
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UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2607 Post Graduate Teacher (Lecturer / Pravakta) Posts
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Sep. 16, 2026Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)PravaktaLecturer
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
2,607
Pay Scale
Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
Age Limit
Minimum 21 Years to Maximum 62 Years (as on 01-07-2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 18, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 17, 2026
4
Exam Date
Dec 15, 2026
Application Window18 Sep – 17 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date15 Dec 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years as on 01-07-2026. The maximum superannuation age is 62 years. Reservation relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PwD candidates are applicable for permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh as per state government rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
OMR-based Written Examination
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Interview / Personality Test
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Document Verification
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Selection is based on merit determined out of a total of 400 marks: 360 marks for the OMR-based written examination (120 objective questions: 30 General Knowledge and 90 subject-specific questions of 3 marks each, with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers) and 40 marks for the personal interview. Final merit ranking is formulated on combined written exam + interview performance, followed by document verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 1
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
None / N/A
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 2
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
None / N/A
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year | Category / Post Stream | Cutoff / Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| — | General | — |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Selected candidates are appointed as Lecturers / PGT teachers in Government-Aided Inter Colleges (Asashkiya Sahayata Prapt Vidyalaya) across Uttar Pradesh. Responsibilities include teaching Classes 11 and 12, conducting laboratory practicals, framing internal pre-board papers, and evaluating board answer scripts for UPMSP (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad). Working hours typically follow school schedules (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM summer / 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM winter) with manageable administrative duties.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Postings are across government-aided intermediate schools in rural, semi-urban, and urban districts across Uttar Pradesh. Institutional allocation is finalized based on candidate merit rank, reservation quota, and school choices submitted to the Directorate of Secondary Education (Prayagraj). Service conditions and inter-institutional transfers are governed under the UP Intermediate Education Act, 1921 and UP Education Service Commission regulations.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
PGT Lecturers start at Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100). With seniority and satisfactory service, teachers are promoted to Vice-Principal and officiating Principal. Regular appointments to Principal positions (Pay Level-10 / Level-12) occur through departmental promotion committees or direct selection examinations conducted by UPESSC.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) on www.upessc.up.gov.in is required before filling the online application form.
- Female candidates can apply for either Balak (Boys) or Balika (Girls) schools, but must choose only ONE cadre per subject. Male candidates can apply only for Balak schools.
- Strict upload specifications: Scanned signature on white background (JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB, 140x110 px), photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-300 KB, 300-600 DPI), and certificates in PDF format (50-500 KB).
- Applicants must retain three hard copies of the submitted application form; two self-attested sets with all original documents must be produced during the interview stage.
- Negative marking of 1 mark is deducted for every wrong or multiple answer in the 120-question written test (3 marks per correct question, -1/3rd penalty).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved / General (Balak Schools)1027
- OBC (Balak Schools)585
- SC (Balak Schools)516
- EWS (Balak Schools)201
- Unreserved / General (Balika Schools)132
- OBC (Balika Schools)65
- SC (Balika Schools)67
- EWS (Balika Schools)14
- Total Combined (Balak + Balika)2607
Total Vacancies2,607
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) with entry basic pay of ₹47,600/- per month, plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other medical and educational benefits as admissible to UP State Government aided school teachers.
Pay Band-2, Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100) plus applicable DA, HRA, and allowances under UP State Government Rules.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of UPESSC at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in with OTR credentials and select Advertisement No. 06/2026 (PGT Examination 2026).
- Fill in academic qualifications, select the school cadre (Balak or Balika School) and relevant subject.
- Upload scanned photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 300 KB, 300-600 DPI) and signature on white background (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 200 KB, 140x110 resolution).
- Upload educational certificates and reservation documents in PDF format (50 KB to 500 KB).
- Pay the application fee (₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹750 for SC/ST; ₹500 for PwD) online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
- Submit the completed application form, download, and retain three printouts (two sets of which must be presented along with original documents during the interview/document verification stage).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
General / OBC / EWS / Others: ₹1,500/-
SC / ST: ₹750/-
Divyangjan (PwD): ₹500/-
Payment can be made online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking via the official UPESSC portal payment gateway.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
OMR-based Written Examination
OfflineMerit Scored
Interview / Personality Test
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is based on merit determined out of a total of 400 marks: 360 marks for the OMR-based written examination (120 objective questions: 30 General Knowledge and 90 subject-specific questions of 3 marks each, with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers) and 40 marks for the personal interview. Final merit ranking is formulated on combined written exam + interview performance, followed by document verification.
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Candidates must hold a Post Graduate degree (Master's Degree) in the relevant subject from a recognized university along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree recognized by NCTE. Specific technical or vocational disciplines like Drawing, Music, or Physical Education have subject-specific alternative qualifications as detailed in the official circular.
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