The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 2607 vacancies for the Lecturer (PGT) cadre in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment notice has been issued under Advertisement No. 06/2026 on 15 September 2026, giving eligible candidates an opportunity to apply for the advertised teaching posts.
Candidates intending to apply must first complete their One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal. The online registration/application process is scheduled to commence on 18 September 2026, while the last date for depositing the application fee is 17 October 2026. The correction facility will remain open until 21 October 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 15 and 16 December 2026.
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Recruitment | UP PGT Recruitment 2026 |
| Post | Lecturer (PGT) |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Total Posts | 2607 |
| Cadre | Lecturer Cadre |
| Department | Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh |
| School Type | Aided Secondary Schools |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| OTR / Application Start | 18 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 15–16 December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 15 September 2026 |
| OTR / Online Application Begins | 18 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 21 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 15 & 16 December 2026 |
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | Rs 1500/- |
| SC/ST | Rs 750/- |
| Pwd | Rs 500/- |
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer / PGT | 2607 | Check Notification |
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Age Limit: 21-62 years as on 01.07.26
- The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Applicants should arrange the documents required for OTR and online application, including:
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Postgraduate qualification documents
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- Domicile/residence document, where required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Valid identity proof
- OTR registration details
- Other documents specified in the detailed notification
How to Apply for UP PGT Recruitment 2026
Candidates should visit the official UPESSC portal and complete their One Time Registration (OTR) before proceeding with the recruitment application. The online application facility for Advertisement No. 06/2026 is scheduled to open on 18 September 2026.
After completing OTR, applicants should carefully read the detailed instructions, select the appropriate PGT post/subject, enter their personal and academic information, upload the required documents and complete the fee payment. The application should be submitted within the prescribed timeline. After submission, candidates should save a copy of the completed form and payment details for future use.
UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Short Notification | Notification |
| UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPESSC Official Website | UPESSC |

