UPESSC Lecturer PGT Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UP Education Service Selection Commission, UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for direct recruitment of 2,607 PGT / Lecturer posts in government-aided (ashaskiya sahayata prapt) secondary schools under the Secondary Education Directorate, Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can apply online at upessc.up.gov.in from 18 September 2026, with the fee payment window closing 17 October 2026.
UPESSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), headquartered at 23 Elenganj, Prayagraj, conducts direct recruitment to Pravakta (PGT / Lecturer) posts in government-aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh, on requisition from the Secondary Education Directorate, Prayagraj. This recruitment, under Advertisement No. 06/2026, covers 2,607 posts across 26 subjects, split between boys’ schools (2,329 posts) and girls’ schools (278 posts).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 06/2026 |
| Post Name | Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,607 |
| Number of Subjects | 26 |
| Job Location | Government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration / OTR based) |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Online Application Fee Payment Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Online Application Correction Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 15 and 16 December 2026 |
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.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| Divyangjan (PwD) | ₹500 |
Age Limit
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age (superannuation age) | 62 years |
UPESSC Lecturer PGT Vacancy 2026
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.
| Sr. No. | Subject | Boys’ Schools | Girls’ Schools | Combined Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 336 | 38 | 374 |
| 2 | English | 256 | 29 | 285 |
| 3 | Economics | 178 | 24 | 202 |
| 4 | Sociology | 75 | 9 | 84 |
| 5 | Physics | 122 | 10 | 132 |
| 6 | Chemistry | 173 | 12 | 185 |
| 7 | Mathematics | 105 | 7 | 112 |
| 8 | Commerce | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| 9 | History | 94 | 18 | 112 |
| 10 | Drawing/Painting (Chitrakala) | 57 | 12 | 69 |
| 11 | Psychology | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| 12 | Education (Shikshashastra) | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| 13 | Music – Vocal (Sangeet Gayan) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | Sanskrit | 241 | 23 | 264 |
| 15 | Urdu | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 16 | Home Science (Grih Vigyan) | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Geography | 239 | 9 | 248 |
| 18 | Physical Education (Sharirik Shiksha) | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 19 | Military Science (Sainya Vigyan) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 20 | Painting Arts (Ranjan Kala) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | Biology (Jeev Vigyan) | 117 | 13 | 130 |
| 22 | Civics (Nagrik Shastra) | 115 | 17 | 132 |
| 23 | Philosophy/Logic (Tarkshastra) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 24 | Music – Instrumental (Sangeet Vadan) | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 25 | Agriculture (Krishi) | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 26 | Agronomy (Shasya Vigyan) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 2,329 | 278 | 2,607 | |
UPESSC Lecturer PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
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:
| Subject Group | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Most subjects (Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Psychology, Education, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Geography, Military Science, Biology, Civics, Philosophy, Agriculture, Agronomy, etc.) | Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a university/deemed university/institution established by law in India, AND a B.Ed (Shiksha Snatak) degree from an NCTE-recognised programme. |
| Music – Vocal / Music – Instrumental (Sangeet Gayan/Vadan) | Postgraduate degree in Music, or a Bachelor’s degree in Music with specialisation (vocal/instrumental) plus relevant qualifications, from a university/deemed university/institution established by law in India, along with a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised programme. |
| Physical Education (Sharirik Shiksha) | Graduate degree from a university/deemed university/institution established by law in India, AND M.P.Ed (Master’s in Physical Education). |
| Painting Arts (Ranjan Kala) | High School plus a Diploma in Fine Arts (including drawing) from a government-recognised art institution, AND a B.Ed (Shiksha Snatak) degree from an NCTE-recognised programme. |
Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification by the closing date for accepting applications. and also Read Official Notification before Apply Online.
How to Apply for UPESSC Lecturer PGT Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only, through the OTR (One Time Registration) Based Online Application System at upessc.up.gov.in. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted. The broad process is:
- One Time Registration (OTR): All candidates must complete OTR before they can proceed to fill the application. User manuals (Hindi and English) and tutorial videos are available on the Commission’s website.
- Fill the application: Registration and the application form must be filled in the English language. Enter all details carefully, since category, sub-category, date of birth, and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
- Upload photo and signature: Signature must be scanned on a white background and uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, sized 10 KB–200 KB, with a resolution of 140×110 pixels. Passport-size photo must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, sized 30 KB–300 KB, with a resolution between 300 and 600 pixels.
- Upload certificates: All certificates/documents must be uploaded in PDF format, sized between 50 KB and 500 KB.
- Pay the fee: Pay the applicable fee as per the Fee section above, via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit and retain copies: After final submission, retain at least three printed copies of the application for future use — two of which, along with the required documents, must be produced in two separate sets at the time of interview.
Candidates may apply for only one subject and one school-type (boys’ or girls’) combination per application; multiple applications for the same subject/school-type will result in only the last (final) application being accepted, and the rest will be rejected.
UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| Form Apply Process | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| UP Assistant Teacher Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| For More Info | Apply Online |
