UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2,607 Posts

Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before proceeding to fill the application. Once an application is finally submitted, changes to category, sub-category, date of birth, or gender are not permitted, so candidates should verify all details carefully before submission.

A total of 2,607 posts are on offer across 26 subjects, split between boys' schools and girls' schools. The Commission has noted that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Within the total, category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) vacancy distribution is: General 1,156; SC 583; ST 0; OBC 650; EWS 215 (combined boys' and girls' schools). The detailed subject-wise and category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) breakup for each of the 26 subjects is published in Table-1 of the official notification; candidates should verify the exact category-wise figures for their subject from the official notification PDF, since this level of fine detail carries a higher risk of transcription variance in a summary article.

For most of the 26 subjects, the essential qualification is a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a university/deemed university established by law in India, together with a B.Ed (Shiksha Snatak) degree from an NCTE-recognised programme. A few subjects have a distinct qualification pattern: Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification by the closing date for accepting applications. Applicants must be citizens of India. Vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, subject-wise and gender-wise (boys'/girls' schools), is set out in Table-1 of the notification, following the U.P. Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1994, and the U.P. Public Services (Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2020. Horizontal reservation applies as per rules for categories including Ex-servic

As stated in the notification, an application will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned, or if the candidate's age exceeds 62 years as on 1 July 2026. The date of birth entered on the High School (or equivalent) certificate is the only document accepted for age verification; no other record is valid for this purpose. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.

Fee can be paid only via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking through the online payment gateway available on the portal, immediately after registration. Payment is valid only once confirmed by the bank; candidates should retain the fee payment receipt.

Selection to Pravakta posts in aided schools (boys'/girls') is made out of a total of 400 marks , comprising a 360-mark written examination (based on 120 objective-type questions) and a 40-mark interview , on the basis of a merit list prepared from the combined score. The written examination syllabus is available on the Commission's website (upessc.up.gov.in) and can be viewed/downloaded before applying. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination marks will be called for an interview of 40 marks. Interview date, time, and venue will be communicated at least 10 days in advance via SMS, email, newspaper, and the Commission's website; the interview call letter must be downloaded from the website. Attendance at the interview is compulsory for shortlisted candidates, and no daily allowance or travel allowance is paid for attending the interview. The final merit list is prepare

The Commission does not provide individual advice on eligibility; candidates should study the notification carefully and apply only when satisfied that they meet all the conditions. Uploading a photo/signature that does not meet the prescribed specifications, or not accepting the declaration, will result in rejection of the application. Female candidates are eligible to apply for posts in both boys' and girls' schools, but must choose only one school-type per application; only one application per subject and school-type combination is valid. Male candidates are generally not eligible for appointment to posts in girls' institutions, except for the Music subject, where this restriction does not apply. Blind candidates are generally not eligible for teaching posts, except for the Music subject, where visual impairment does not disqualify a candidate. Candidates must be free from any physica