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UP TGT recruitment: 17,735 posts notified, applications from 24 Oct
The Story in Brief
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts. This is the first such large-scale TGT recruitment since 2022, when the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Seva Chayan Board (UPSESSB) had advertised 3,539 posts.
Of the 17,735 posts, 16,193 are for boys' schools and 1,542 for girls' schools. Online applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026. The examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026. Candidates must complete a One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
Applicants must not be older than 62 years as of 1 July 2026. Application fees are Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST and candidates with disabilities.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This recruitment of 17,735 TGT posts, five times the 2022 figure, signals a significant expansion in Uttar Pradesh's secondary teaching workforce after a four-year gap. The bulk of vacancies are in boys' schools, which account for over 91% of the posts. Candidates must complete OTR before applying, and the age ceiling of 62 years as of 1 July 2026 sets a clear eligibility boundary. The key deadlines are the 23 November fee deadline and the 23 to 24 December examination dates.
Source: prabhatkhabar.com
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