UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 2,607 Posts| Check Eligibility and Other Details

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the recruitment of 2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies are available across 26 subjects. Online registration and applications will start on 18 September 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 17 October 2026.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

• Vacancies are available in 26 subjects, including Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, History, Sanskrit, Geography, Biology, Civics, Agriculture and others.
• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease according to the Commission’s notification.

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification

• For most subjects, candidates need:
  • A postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university or eligible institution in India.
  • A B.Ed. (Shiksha Snatak) degree from an NCTE-recognised programme.
• Some subjects have different qualification rules.
• Physical Education: Graduation degree and M.P.Ed. are required.
• Painting Arts: High School qualification, a government-recognised Diploma in Fine Arts, and B.Ed. are required.
• Music subjects also have separate qualification requirements.
• Candidates must have the required qualification by the closing date of applications.

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Age Limit

• The candidate must not be more than 62 years old on 1 July 2026.
• The date of birth mentioned in the High School or equivalent certificate will be used for age verification.
• Candidates must be citizens of India.

Application Fee

• The fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
• Payment is treated as valid after confirmation from the bank.
• Candidates should keep the fee receipt safely.

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

• The selection process has two main stages:
  • Written Examination – 360 marks
  • Interview – 40 marks
• The final merit list will be prepared from the combined 400 marks.

Written Exam Pattern

• Candidates must use a black ball-point pen on the OMR sheet.
• The written examination syllabus is available on the official UPESSC website.

Interview and Merit

• Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will be called for a 40-mark interview.
• Interview information will be given through the Commission’s stated communication channels and website.
• Interview attendance is compulsory for shortlisted candidates.
• No travel or daily allowance is paid for the interview.
• In case of a tie, written exam marks, interview marks, postgraduate marks, training qualification marks and age are considered in the stated order.

How to Apply Online for the UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026

• Visit upessc.up.gov.in.

• Complete the mandatory OTR registration.
• Fill in the application form in English.
• Check personal and category details carefully.
• Upload the photograph and signature in the required format.
• Upload certificates/documents in PDF format.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Submit the final application.
• Keep at least three printed copies of the submitted application.
• Candidates can apply for only one subject and one school type combination in an application.
• After final submission, category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed.

Important Instructions

• Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.

• Female candidates can apply for boys’ or girls’ school posts, but must select only one school type per application.
• Male candidates are generally not eligible for girls’ institutions, except for the Music subject as stated in the notification.
• Candidates in current employment may need to provide an NOC at the interview.
• Selected candidates must provide the required medical fitness certificate before final appointment.
• Eligible Divyangjan candidates can get scribe support and extra time according to the applicable rules.
• False information, incorrect documents or failure to follow application instructions can lead to rejection.
• The Commission has provided separate contact details for technical, payment and other application-related problems.

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Important Links

• Notification PDF: UPESSC Advertisement No. 06/2026
• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in
• Candidates should use the official UPESSC website for the application and notification.

UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Q1. How many posts are available in UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts are available across 26 subjects. There are 2,329 posts in boys’ schools and 278 in girls’ schools.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The online application fee payment deadline is 17 October 2026. The correction window will close on 21 October 2026.

Q3. What qualification is required?

For most subjects, candidates need a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised programme. Some subjects have separate qualification rules, so candidates should check the official notification for their subject.