UP TGT PGT 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
UP TGT PGT 2026 Overview
UP TGT PGT recruitment by Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board fills Trained Graduate Teacher and Post Graduate Teacher posts in UP government schools.
UP TGT PGT 2026 has approximately 4,163 vacancies across subjects. Selection is through written examination. TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) qualification is mandatory.
UP government teachers earn Pay Level 6–7 with in-hand salary of ₹40,000–₹60,000/month plus state government benefits and pension.
UP TGT PGT 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsessb.org |
UP TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
TGT: Graduation + B.Ed + UP TET. PGT: Post-graduation + B.Ed
Age Limit
21–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +5 years, SC/ST: +5 years (UP rules)
Nationality
Indian Citizen
UP TGT PGT Selection Process
Written Test — Subject + General Hindi + General Awareness
Document Verification
Medical Examination
UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2026
Written Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
| General English & Hindi | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 170 | 170 |
UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete UP TGT PGT topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
UP TGT PGT Posts — Which is Best?
UP TGT PGT offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Selection Board As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
UP TGT PGT Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UP TGT PGT Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →UP TGT PGT 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
UP TGT PGT Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management