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UP TGT Recruitment 2026 Begins For 17,735 Posts; Check Eligibility
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What Happened?
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has opened applications for 17,735 Trained Graduate Teacher posts. Registration started on October 24, with exams scheduled for December.
Key points
- Registration for UP TGT posts began on October 24, 2026.
- The last date for application fee payment is November 23, 2026.
- Candidates can correct their applications until November 26, 2026.
- The written examination is scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026.
- There are 17,735 vacancies, including 16,193 in boys' schools and 1,542 in girls' schools.
- Hindi has the highest vacancies at 2,791, followed by English with 2,517.
Key insights
- The recruitment process may increase competition among candidates for teaching positions.
- Successful candidates will receive a salary ranging from Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400.
- The examination format emphasizes subject knowledge, which may influence preparation strategies.
Why it matters
This recruitment provides significant job opportunities for teachers in Uttar Pradesh.
Source
Times Now
