Applications open · closes 17 October 2026
UP PGT 2026 — 2,607 Lecturer Posts in Aided Secondary Schools
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is recruiting 2,607 Pravakta (Postgraduate Teacher) posts in aided non-government secondary schools under Advertisement No. 06/2026.
Applications close on 17 October 2026 and the examination is already fixed for 15 and 16 December 2026.
Important dates
| Commission | UPESSC, Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 06/2026 |
| Notification released | 15 September 2026 |
| Applications opened | 18 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Correction window | Until 21 October 2026 |
| Examination | 15 and 16 December 2026 |
| Application mode | Online, OTR-based |
| Official portal | upessc.up.gov.in |
Vacancy split
| Category of school | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Balak — boys' schools | 2,329 |
| Balika — girls' schools | 278 |
| Total | 2,607 |
Posts are further distributed subject by subject. The figure that matters to you is the count in your own subject within your category, not the headline total — a popular subject can have a handful of seats inside a 2,607-post recruitment.
The age band is unusually wide. 21 to 62 years, far broader than almost any other government recruitment. Aided school teaching posts do not carry the tight upper limits that SSC and railway recruitment do, which makes this a realistic route for experienced candidates who have aged out of central exams.
Eligibility
- A master's degree in the relevant subject.
- B.Ed or the equivalent teacher training qualification.
- A Ph.D or M.Ed in the concerned subject is accepted where the notification specifies it.
- Teaching eligibility as required for the post — check the clause for your subject.
Subject-to-degree matching is verified strictly at the document stage. Your master's subject must correspond to the post you applied for; a related discipline is usually not accepted.
Pay
The pay band runs from approximately ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100, placing PGT posts around Pay Level 8 territory. That is comparable to a Level 8 central government post, reached through a state recruitment with a far smaller candidate pool. Use the salary calculator to see how a pay band converts to take-home.
Selection
An objective written examination on 15 and 16 December 2026, followed by document verification. Subject knowledge carries the weight here — general teaching methodology alone does not get you through a Pravakta paper.
With the exam in mid-December and applications closing 17 October, there are roughly eight weeks between the two. That is enough to revise a subject you already know well and not enough to learn one you do not.
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration on the UPESSC portal if you have not already. This is a separate step and the portal is heavily loaded near deadlines.
- Open the Advertisement 06/2026 link and select your subject and school category.
- Fill personal, educational and subject details, then upload photograph, signature and documents to specification.
- Pay the fee by 17 October.
- Use the correction window before 21 October if anything needs fixing.
Official links
| UPESSC portal — apply and notification | upessc.up.gov.in |
| How teaching recruitment works | Read the guide |
| Document checklist | Read here |
Questions
What is the last date for UP PGT 2026?
17 October 2026 for both the form and the fee. The correction window stays open until 21 October.
How many vacancies are there?
2,607 — 2,329 in boys' schools and 278 in girls' schools, distributed subject by subject.
What is the age limit?
21 to 62 years, which is considerably wider than most government recruitment.
When is the exam?
15 and 16 December 2026.
Is a B.Ed required?
Yes, alongside a master's degree in the relevant subject. Check the exact wording for your subject in the notification.
Source. Compiled from UPESSC Advertisement No. 06/2026, cross-checked on 7 October 2026. The 2,607 total, the 2,329 and 278 split, the 18 September to 17 October window, the 21 October correction date and the 15–16 December exam dates are consistent across sources.
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