UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: UP PGT Teacher Online Form for 2607 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• Advertisement Number: 06/2026
• Post Name: Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer), aided secondary schools
• Total Vacancies: 2607 (2329 boys' schools, 278 girls' schools)
• Application Mode: Online, through One Time Registration (OTR)
• Last Date to Pay Fee: 17 October 2026

Important Dates

Candidates should note that once the online application is finally submitted, details such as category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed. Only factual errors can be corrected through the correction window that closes on 21 October 2026.

Application Fee

The fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card or net banking through the payment gateway available on the application portal. Payment is treated as valid only after confirmation is received from the bank, and candidates should keep the fee receipt safely. If the One Time Registration and fee payment are not followed by a completed application within the deadline, the application will not be considered valid.

Vacancy Details (Subject-wise)

The Directorate of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj has provided a total of 2607 Pravakta posts across 26 subjects, of which 2329 posts are in boys' schools and 278 posts are in girls' schools. The subject-wise combined break-up (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Total) is given below.

The notification also confirms that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Category-wise horizontal reservation, applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government norms, will apply within these figures.

Eligibility Criteria

For most of the 26 subjects, the standard qualification is a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject from a university established by law in India (or a deemed university), along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree from an NCTE-recognised institution. A few subjects carry different requirements, as shown below.

Candidates must hold the required qualifications by the last date fixed for acceptance of applications. Those who do not meet the minimum prescribed qualification for a subject are advised not to apply, as they alone will be responsible for any resulting rejection.

Age Limit

The minimum age for the Pravakta post is 21 years as on 01 July 2026, and the maximum age (superannuation age for the post) is 62 years. Applications will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned, or if the candidate has already crossed 62 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as per applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-8, carrying a pay scale of Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 per month, along with other allowances admissible under the aided secondary school pay structure of Uttar Pradesh.

Selection Process

Selection to the Pravakta post is made on a merit list prepared out of 400 total marks, comprising 360 marks for the written examination (based on 120 objective-type questions) and 40 marks for the interview. In case of a tie in overall merit, preference is given first to marks in the written exam, then interview marks, then percentage of marks in the postgraduate degree, and finally percentage in the B.Ed qualification; if all of these are equal, the older candidate is placed higher.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, of which 30 questions will be from General Knowledge and 90 questions will be based on the concerned subject. The exam duration is 2 hours. Each question carries 3 marks for a correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option. The detailed syllabus for the written exam is available on the UPESSC website.

How To Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) posts only through the online mode, using the OTR-based application system. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted. The broad steps are given below.

1. Step 1: Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Step 2: Complete One Time Registration (OTR), which is mandatory before applying for the Pravakta post.
3. Step 3: Log in with the OTR credentials and fill in the Pravakta (PGT) online application form carefully, since details like category and date of birth cannot be changed after final submission.
4. Step 4: Upload a scanned signature (10 KB to 200 KB, white background, JPG/JPEG) and a passport-size photograph (30 KB to 300 KB) in the specified format.
5. Step 5: Upload the required certificates and documents in PDF format, each between 50 KB and 500 KB in size.
6. Step 6: Pay the application fee online through credit card, debit card or net banking.
7. Step 7: Submit the completed application form and save at least three printed copies for future use.

Documents Required at Interview

Candidates shortlisted for interview on the basis of written exam marks must carry two self-attested copies each of the following, along with the original documents for verification.

• Printed copy of the online application form
• High School mark sheet and certificate
• Intermediate mark sheet and certificate
• Graduation first, second and third year mark sheets and degree
• B.Ed mark sheet and degree
• Postgraduate first and second year mark sheets and degree
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in service)
• Discharge certificate (for ex-servicemen category)
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/dependent of freedom fighter, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Affidavit as per the prescribed format
• Character certificate from the last educational institution
• Character certificates from two respectable persons
• Affidavit regarding pending or decided court cases, if any

General Rules

• The commission does not give separate advice on eligibility, so candidates should study the advertisement carefully before applying.
• The High School or equivalent certificate is the only valid proof of date of birth.
• Registration and the application form must be filled only in English.
• Scribe facility is available for Divyang candidates as per government orders, subject to registration with the commission at least one week before the written exam.
• Male candidates are not eligible for a teaching post in girls' institutions, except that a blind candidate applying for the Music subject is exempted from this restriction.
• No travelling allowance is payable for appearing in the written exam or the interview.
• Only one application is valid per subject and per category (boys'/girls' schools); if more than one is submitted due to error, the last submitted application will be treated as final.
• The commission's decision on a candidate's eligibility will be final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026?

UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 is the online recruitment drive by the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog to fill 2607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts in state-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh, under Advertisement Number 06/2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced under UPESSC Advertisement Number 06/2026?

A total of 2607 Pravakta vacancies have been announced, including 2329 posts in boys' schools and 278 posts in girls' schools, spread across 26 subjects.

Q3. What is the last date to submit the UP PGT online form 2026?

The last date to pay the online application fee is 17 October 2026, and the online application can be corrected until 21 October 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for UP PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs 1500 for General, OBC, EWS and other candidates, Rs 750 for SC/ST candidates, and Rs 500 for Divyang candidates.

Q5. What is the age limit for UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) posts?

The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026, and the maximum age for the post is 62 years.

Q6. What is the selection process for the UP PGT teacher post?

Selection is based on a merit list out of 400 marks, comprising 360 marks for the written examination and 40 marks for the interview.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for the UPESSC PGT written exam 2026?

The written exam has 120 multiple-choice questions for 2 hours, with 30 questions from General Knowledge and 90 questions from the concerned subject, carrying 3 marks for each correct answer and a penalty of 1 mark for a wrong or multiple answer.

Q8. What is the pay scale for the UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) post?

Selected candidates will get Pay Level-8, with a pay scale ranging from Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 per month.

Source

This article is based on the official advertisement (Advertisement Number 06/2026, Letter Number 2592/22(2026)/Adhiyachan(Vigyapan)/2026-27 dated 15 September 2026) issued by the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog, Prayagraj, available on the commission's official website.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is compiled from the official UPESSC notification for reader convenience. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, fee and eligibility, from the official UPESSC website before applying, as the commission's advertisement remains the final authority.