UPESSC Pravakta (PGT) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2,607 Posts 27 minutes ago

UPESSC Pravakta Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

UPESSC Pravakta Vacancy 2026

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UP PGT Bharti 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UPESSC is given below.

Lecturer (PGT) - Hindi

• No. of Vacancies: 374

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Hindi from a recognized University/Deemed University in India with Sanskrit as a subject at graduation level, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - English

• No. of Vacancies: 285

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in English from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Economics

• No. of Vacancies: 202

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Economics from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Sociology

• No. of Vacancies: 84

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Sociology from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Physics

• No. of Vacancies: 132

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Physics from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Chemistry

• No. of Vacancies: 185

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Chemistry from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Mathematics

• No. of Vacancies: 112

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Mathematics from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Commerce

• No. of Vacancies: 63

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Commerce from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - History

• No. of Vacancies: 112

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Ancient/Medieval/Modern History from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Fine Arts

• No. of Vacancies: 69

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Drawing and Painting (Fine Arts) from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Psychology

• No. of Vacancies: 50

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Psychology from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Education Science

• No. of Vacancies: 40

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Psychology or Education Science from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Music (Vocal)

• No. of Vacancies: 6

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Music or Bachelor's degree with Music (Vocal) and specialization in Music from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Sanskrit

• No. of Vacancies: 264

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Urdu

• No. of Vacancies: 13

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Urdu from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Home Science

• No. of Vacancies: 12

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Home Science from a recognized University/Institution in India, or B.Sc. Home Science from a recognized University, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Geography

• No. of Vacancies: 248

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Geography from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Physical Education

• No. of Vacancies: 21

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institution in India, and M.P.Ed. in Physical Education.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Military Science

• No. of Vacancies: 12

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Military Science or Defence Studies from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Craft Art (Ranjan Kala)

• No. of Vacancies: 2

• Qualification: Diploma in Fine Arts (including drawing) from a High School and a recognized Art College approved by Government of India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Biology

• No. of Vacancies: 130

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Botany or Zoology from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Civics

• No. of Vacancies: 132

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Political Science from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Logic

• No. of Vacancies: 12

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Philosophy from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Music (Instrumental)

• No. of Vacancies: 11

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Music or Bachelor's degree with Music (Instrumental) and specialization in Music from a recognized University/Institution in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Agriculture

• No. of Vacancies: 32

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Agriculture Science from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Lecturer (PGT) - Agronomy (Shasya Vigyan)

• No. of Vacancies: 4

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Agriculture Science from a recognized University/Deemed University in India, and B.Ed. from NCTE recognized program.

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 July 2026; Maximum 62 years

• Pay Scale: Level-8: ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

UPESSC Pravakta Eligibility Criteria

UPESSC Pravakta Qualification

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.

UPESSC Pravakta Nationality

Applicants must be citizens of India.

UPESSC Pravakta Reservation Details

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-servicemen and dependents of freedom fighters, and specified categories of physically disabled candidates (as notified by the government for the Pravakta post). Non-domicile (outside Uttar Pradesh) candidates claiming a reserved category are not eligible for reservation benefits and are treated as General category candidates.

UPESSC Pravakta Age Limit

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.

UPESSC Pravakta Salary

UPESSC Pravakta Application Fee

Here is the complete information about UP PGT Bharti 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

UPESSC Pravakta Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of UP PGT Bharti 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• Written Examination: 360 marks – 120 objective type (MCQ) questions; 30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the relevant subject. Duration: 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks; 1 mark deducted for wrong/multiple answers (Negative Marking).

• Interview/Viva Voce: 40 marks.

• Total Merit: 400 marks (Written 360 + Interview 40).

• Tie-breaking criteria (in order): Written exam marks → Interview marks → Post Graduate percentage → B.Ed./Training qualification percentage → Age (older candidate ranked higher).

• Candidates must appear at the allotted exam centre only. Change of centre is not permitted.

• OMR Answer Sheet to be filled with black ball-point pen only.

• Shortlisted candidates for interview will be informed via SMS, email, and the official website at least 10 days in advance.

How to Apply for UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for UP PGT Bharti 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official website: www.upessc.up.gov.in

2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) which is mandatory before applying.

3. Fill in the online application form in English language.

4. Upload passport size photo (30KB-300KB, 300-600 pixel resolution) and signature (10KB-200KB, 140×110 pixel, JPG/JPEG format).

5. Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format (50KB-500KB).

6. Pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

7. Submit the application form and keep three printed copies for future reference.

8. Two copies of the application must be submitted at the Commission office at the time of interview along with required documents.

UPESSC Pravakta Important Instructions

• 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 physical defect that could hinder the efficient discharge of duties; before final appointment, selected candidates must produce a fitness certificate from a government hospital or primary health centre medical officer.

• Scribe (Shrutlekhak) facility is available to Divyangjan candidates as per government orders dated 4 December 2019 and 8 September 2022; eligible candidates must register with full details at the Commission office at least one week before the written examination, and will receive 20 minutes of extra time per hour. No travel allowance is paid to the scribe.

• OMR answer sheets must be filled only with a black ball-point pen; use of any other coloured pen, correction fluid ("whitener"), eraser, or similar material will invalidate the OMR sheet.

• Candidates in current employment must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.

• Candidates who are married and have more than one living spouse (or who have married a person who already has a living spouse) will not be considered eligible, unless specifically exempted by the Governor.

• For any online application difficulty, candidates can contact: Technical Support (application issues) at 08448573939 (Monday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM) or Support@upessc.org; Bank Payment Support via ICICI Bank (8879370946 / 8657723283) or Union Bank (9137551970); or UPESSC Commission Support at 0532-2466851 (Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM) or upesscprayagraj@gmail.com.

UPESSC Pravakta Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here