UPESSC UP PGT Recruitment 2026: Application Correction Open for 2607 Posts, Exam Date, Eligibility & Selection Process

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued an urgent administrative notification regarding the competitive recruitment of 2,607 Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / Pravakta) across non-government aided secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Following the closure of primary registration on 17 October 2026, the commission officially activated the Online Application Edit / Correction Window on 19 October 2026 (05:58 PM), allowing registered candidates to rectify procedural errors, update educational records, and verify cadre preferences.

According to the official schedule ratified under the unified Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, the written competitive examination for UPESSC PGT 2026 will be held on 15 and 16 December 2026. Candidates who have paid their prescribed examination fee have until 21 October 2026 to make corrections on the official portal. This comprehensive guide details the correction parameters, post-wise eligibility criteria, revised pay structure under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), syllabus blueprint, and official document verification rules.

1. UP PGT Recruitment 2026: Official Highlights

The unified commission (UPESSC), headquartered at Prayagraj, now manages recruitment processes previously overseen by the erstwhile UPSESSB. Prospective candidates can review the key parameters of this recruitment drive below:

2. Critical Dates & Selection Timetable

Applicants must adhere to the official schedule to avoid application disqualification. The correction facility operates under a strict deadline with no provision for extensions:

3. Category-Wise Application & Correction Fee Structure

The application fee is non-refundable and varies by reservation category under Uttar Pradesh government rules. Modifying existing entries during the correction window is permitted only for fully fee-paid candidates.

Payment Channels: Online transactions were processed through State Bank of India (SBI) Multi-Option Payment System (MOPS), including Internet Banking, UPI, Visa/Mastercard/RuPay Debit/Credit cards. Correction fees, if applicable for category conversion (e.g., Reserved to Unreserved), must be remitted electronically before the edit window terminates.

4. Post-Wise Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria

The recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers in intermediate institutions is governed by the Intermediate Education Act of 1921 alongside newly promulgated UPESSC selection guidelines. Unlike the TGT cadre, the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is not mandatory for PGT posts, though advanced educational credentials carry preferential weightage.

Note on Domicile & Reservation: Candidates claiming reservation under SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, or Divyangjan quotas must possess a valid certificate issued by an authorized competent authority (Tehsildar/SDM) in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates from other states are categorized under the Unreserved (General) pool.

5. Cadre-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The total sanctioned pool of 2,607 PGT vacancies is separated into two institutional classifications: Balak Sanstha (Boys/Co-educational Institutions) and Balika Sanstha (Girls-only Institutions). Male candidates are eligible exclusively for Balak Sansthan, whereas female candidates were permitted to opt for either Balak or Balika cadres during initial application.