UP TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) exam is one of the most reputed state level teacher recruitment exams of Uttar Pradesh. This examination is conducted for recruitment of meritorious and suitable teachers for class 9th and 10th (High School) in the non-government aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh.
Exam Conducting Authority Vacancy Details
This recruitment exam is conducted and managed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). The commission has announced the recruitment process and updates for a total of 17,740 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in different academic subjects for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
The details of compulsory graduation and professional qualification for Trained Graduate Teachers of classes 9 and 10 are as under:
Subject Eligibility Criteria
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B.A. (Hindi) and Intermediate (with Sanskrit) along with B.Ed. or equivalent OR 2. B.A. in Hindi and Sanskrit Subjects, B.Ed or equivalent.
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B.A. or B.Sc. (Mathematics) with B.Ed. or equivalent degree is compulsory.
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Home Science 1. B.A./B.Sc. Home Science / Home Economics / Domestic Science / Household Art with B.Ed. OR 2. B.Ed. with T.C. from Home Science College Allahabad or Diploma from Lady Irwin College Delhi.
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English 1. B. A. (English Literature) with B. Ed. OR 2. B. Ed. with 3 year graduation course in English language from a university recognized by UGC.
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Sanskrit 1. B.A. with Sanskrit subject and L.T. / B.T. / B.Ed. or equivalent OR 2. Shastri or Acharya degree from Varanasi Sanskrit University with L.T. / B.T. / B.Ed. or equivalent
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Commerce B.Com. with B.Ed. (trained)
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Agriculture B.Sc. Ag. with B. Ed.
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Art 1. B.Ed. / trained with Art Masters Training Certificate from Government Arts College Lucknow OR 2. B.Ed. / trained with Intermediate exam with Technical Art OR 3. B.Ed. / trained with High School + (B.A. in Drawing/Painting or Fine Art Diploma/Certificate from Shantiniketan) with Technical Art. (Note: Female candidates are not required to meet the Technical Art requirement.
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Physical Education Intermediate certificate (UP Board) or equivalent with C.P.Ed. certificate / B.P.Ed. or equivalent graduate degree with B.Ed. / professional physical education training
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Science B.Sc. with subjects Physics and Chemistry and B.Ed. or equivalent (trained).
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B.Sc. in Biology with Zoology and Botany and B.Ed. or equivalent (trained).
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Social Science (SST) B.A. with B.Ed. (trained) and should have studied any two of the following 4 subjects at graduation level: (1) History (2) Political Science (3) Geography (4) Economics.
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Music (Vocal & Instrumental) 1. B.A. degree in Music or Visharad/Diploma from Bhatkhande Music Institute / Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Allahabad) with B.Ed. OR 2. B.Ed. / trained with passing the Music exam of the Secondary Education Council UP or an equivalent recognized
UP TGT General Studies Syllabus
The detailed unit-wise syllabus for the compulsory ‘General Studies’ section comprising of 30 questions in the written examination is given below:
Unit Topic Sub-topics / Details
Unit 1 Current Affairs (i) National and International Current Events (ii) Personalities in News (iii) Sports
Unit 2 Indian History, Polity, Economy & Geography (i) Indian History and Indian National Movement (ii) Indian Constitution, Polity and legal & constitutional developments related to education system (iii) Indian Economy (iv) General Geography and Population of India
Unit 3 General Science, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (i) General Science, technology in modern context and environment (ii) Human health and hygiene: vitamins, minerals, diseases, deficiency diseases, hormones, enzymes (iii) Computer and Internet terminology (iv) Applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (v) New developments in Educational Technology
How to Download UPESSC UP TGT Official Syllabus PDF
The steps to download the subject wise syllabus from the official web portal are:
\Step 1 Visit the official website: Open your browser and visit upessc.up.gov.in official portal.
Step 2 Find the Syllabus tab: Click on the “Syllabus” section on the home page navigation bar.
Step 3 Click on post and subject: Click on ‘UP TGT Revised Syllabus’ with your Subject code.
Step 4Save document: Download the official PDF file for the full subject list and exam rules.