1. Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the Pravakta (PGT / Lecturer) Selection Examination, 2026, inviting online applications for 2,607 posts of Pravakta (PGT) in Non-Government Aided Schools under the Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh. Of these, 2,329 posts are in Boys’ schools and 278 posts are in Girls’ schools, spread across 26 teaching subjects. Candidates must apply online only, through UPESSC’s OTR (One Time Registration) based application system.

This information is taken from page 1 and page 2 of the official notification.

2. Vacancy Details

Subject-wise break-up of the 2,607 Pravakta (PGT) posts (Boys’ + Girls’ schools combined):

Category-wise, the total 2,607 posts break down as: General 1,156, SC 583, ST 0, OBC 650, and EWS 215 (2,329 posts for Boys’ schools: General 1,027, SC 516, ST 0, OBC 585, EWS 201; 278 posts for Girls’ schools: General 132, SC 67, ST 0, OBC 65, EWS 14).

This information is taken from page 13 of the official notification (Table-1).The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

This information is taken from page 4 of the official notification.

3. Eligibility Criteria

For most of the 26 subjects, the required qualification is a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject from a university established by law in India or a deemed university, together with a B.Ed. degree in a course recognised by the NCTE. Eligible subjects include: Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Painting, Psychology, Education, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Geography, Military Science, Biology, Civics, Logic/Philosophy, and Agriculture/Crop Science.

Exceptions to the standard pattern:

• Physical Education: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution, along with an M.P.Ed. (Master’s in Physical Education) — no B.Ed. is required for this subject.
• Vocal Music / Instrumental Music: A postgraduate degree in Music, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Music (vocal/instrumental) with specialisation in music, along with a B.Ed.
• Ranjan Kala (Fine Arts): A Diploma in Fine Arts (including drawing) from a High School-level art institution recognised by the Government of India, along with a B.Ed.

This information is taken from page 5, page 6 and page 7 of the official notification.

4. Age Limit

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.

This information is taken from page 2 and page 5 of the official notification.

5. Pay Scale

This information is taken from page 5 of the official notification.

6. Application Fee

The fee can be paid online through Credit Card / Debit Card or Net Banking, using the payment gateway available on the portal soon after registration.

This information is taken from page 4 of the official notification.

7. Selection Process

Selection will be made through a merit list prepared out of 400 total marks — 360 marks from a written examination of 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions (30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the concerned subject), plus 40 marks for an Interview. The written exam duration is 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while a wrong or multiple-marked answer attracts a deduction of 1 mark (negative marking). The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English), except for language-subject papers which are set only in that language (e.g. Hindi paper in Hindi, Sanskrit paper in Sanskrit, Urdu paper in Urdu).

If the merit of more than one candidate is equal, preference is given first by higher marks in the written exam, then by interview marks, then by higher percentage in postgraduation, and finally by higher percentage in the B.Ed. training qualification; if all these are equal, the candidate with higher age is placed higher.

This information is taken from page 7 of the official notification.

8. How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online only, through the OTR (One Time Registration) based application system on the Commission’s official website, www.upessc.up.gov.in. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying. The registration and application form must compulsorily be filled in English. Once the application is finally submitted, no change in category, sub-category, date of birth, or gender will be permitted.

This information is taken from page 2 of the official notification.

9. Important Dates

This information is taken from page 2 of the official notification.

10. Important Links

The full official notification (Advertisement No. 06/2026), syllabus, and the online application link are available on the Commission’s official website above.

This information is taken from the official notification.