UP TGT Eligibility 2026: TET Rule, Qualification, Age

UP TGT eligibility 2026 in brief

Degree: graduation in the subject with at least 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree with at least 45%.
Training: B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course (B.P.Ed or B.P.E. for physical education).
TET: pass in the upper primary (classes 6 to 8) teacher eligibility test of the UP Government or the Government of India. This is new for 2026.
Age: at least 21 on 1 July 2026; not over 62 on that date.

Each of the 17 subjects of UPESSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 has its own qualification, set out in para 7 of the advertisement. Three conditions are common to all: a degree with the required marks, a teacher training degree and an upper primary TET pass. The advertisement adds that the Commission does not advise candidates individually on eligibility, so read the official text before applying.

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Subject-wise educational qualification

Subject	Degree requirement (50% in graduation or 45% in postgraduation)
Hindi	Graduation with Hindi as a subject, and Intermediate with Sanskrit as a subject (or Uttar Madhyama of the UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad)
English	Graduation with English literature
Mathematics	Graduation with Mathematics as a subject
Science	Graduation with Physics and Chemistry (or a postgraduate degree in either)
Biology	Graduation with Zoology and Botany (or a postgraduate degree in either)
Social Science	Graduation with any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics (or a postgraduate degree in one of those two subjects)
Sanskrit	Graduation with Sanskrit as a subject
Urdu	Graduation with Urdu as a subject
Commerce	Graduation in Commerce
Home Science	Graduation with Home Science as a subject
Physical Education	Any graduation; the training qualification must be B.P.Ed or B.P.E. instead of B.Ed
Art	Graduation with Art as a subject, or graduation in Fine Arts
Ranjan Kala (Painting)	Graduation plus a diploma in fine or commercial art including Ranjan Kala from a Government of India recognised art school (such as Madras, Calcutta, Lucknow, Bombay or Shantiniketan)
Music (Vocal / Instrumental)	Graduation with Music as a subject, or any graduation together with Sangeet Visharad (Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya) or Sangeet Prabhakar (Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad)
Agriculture	Graduation in Agriculture or Horticulture
Sewing	Graduation in Fashion Designing

In every subject the candidate also needs a B.Ed (B.P.Ed/B.P.E. for physical education) and the upper primary TET. Simplified from para 7; check the full wording in the advertisement.

TET is now compulsory for UP TGT

In earlier TGT advertisements, graduation and a B.Ed were enough. Advertisement No. 07/2026 adds a third condition for every subject: a pass in the teacher eligibility test for the upper primary level (classes 6 to 8) conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India. UPTET (upper primary level) and CTET Paper II are the usual examples. The TET certificate is also on the list of documents for verification (para 14.5).

The advertisement also notes (para 7, note): “अभ्यर्थी के पास दिनांक 30-06-2027 तक सम्बन्धित पद हेतु निर्धारित शैक्षिक पात्रता परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण करने का वैध प्रमाण-पत्र होना अनिवार्य होगा।” Read this with para 2.9, which says all essential qualifications must be held by the last date of application. If your case is unclear, contact the Commission at 0532-2466851.

Age limit

Condition	Rule (para 6 and 2.7)
Minimum age	21 years on 1 July 2026
Upper limit	Applications are not accepted if the candidate is older than 62 on 1 July 2026
Retirement age of the post	62 years
Proof of age	Only the date of birth on the High School (or equivalent) certificate

Reservation rules

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS is vertical and subject-wise, and is only for candidates whose original domicile is Uttar Pradesh. Others apply as General.
EWS reservation is 10% under the UP Act of 2020. The EWS certificate must be the one issued for the year before the year of application, in the UP Government format.
For women candidates, only a caste certificate issued from the father’s side is valid.
A candidate who claims more than one reserved category gets only the one benefit that helps most.
Horizontal reservation (women, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, dependants of freedom fighters) follows the rules; the advertisement lists the disability sub-categories identified for the post.

Other conditions

Candidates in service need an NOC from their employer.
A person with more than one living spouse, or who has married a person with a living spouse, is not eligible unless exempted by the Governor.
Pending or past court cases must be declared.
Being on the select list does not by itself give a right to appointment; appointment depends on document verification.

हिंदी में मुख्य बातें

यूपी टीजीटी 2026 के लिए संबंधित विषय में न्यूनतम 50% अंकों के साथ स्नातक या 45% अंकों के साथ परास्नातक, एनसीटीई मान्य बी.एड. (शारीरिक शिक्षा के लिए बी.पी.एड./बी.पी.ई.) आवश्यक है।
इस बार उच्च प्राथमिक स्तर (कक्षा 6 से 8) की शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा (TET) उत्तीर्ण होना भी अनिवार्य है।
हिन्दी विषय के लिए इण्टरमीडिएट में संस्कृत या उत्तर मध्यमा उत्तीर्ण होना जरूरी है; सामाजिक विज्ञान के लिए स्नातक में इतिहास, भूगोल, राजनीति विज्ञान और अर्थशास्त्र में से कोई दो विषय।
न्यूनतम आयु 1 जुलाई 2026 को 21 वर्ष; 62 वर्ष से अधिक आयु होने पर आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं होगा।

Frequently asked questions

Is TET required for UP TGT 2026?

Yes. Every subject requires a pass in the upper primary (classes 6 to 8) teacher eligibility test held by the UP Government or the Government of India, in addition to graduation and a B.Ed.

Is B.Ed compulsory for UP TGT 2026?

Yes, a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course is required for all subjects except physical education, which needs a B.P.Ed or B.P.E.

What is the minimum percentage for UP TGT 2026?

At least 50% marks in graduation, or at least 45% in postgraduation, in the subject concerned.

What is the age limit for UP TGT 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years on 1 July 2026. Applications are not accepted from candidates older than 62 on that date.

Can a candidate from another state apply for UP TGT 2026?

Yes, but reserved category benefits are only for candidates whose original domicile is Uttar Pradesh. Others are treated as General.

What is needed for UP TGT Hindi?

Graduation with Hindi (50%) or a postgraduate degree (45%), plus Intermediate with Sanskrit or the Uttar Madhyama of the UP Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad, a B.Ed and the upper primary TET.

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