UP TGT previous year papers at a glance
- Official UPESSC question booklets of the 2016 and 2021 TGT exams, subject by subject.
- The 2021 papers had 125 questions, 500 marks and 2 hours, with no negative marking.
- The 2026 exam has a new pattern (120 questions, 360 marks, −1 for a wrong answer) and a new syllabus, so use old papers for level and topics.
UPESSC publishes the TGT question booklets of earlier exams on its question booklet page. The table below links unchanged copies of each official file hosted on GSMitra. Answer keys are not part of these booklets.
Get UP TGT 2026 updates on Telegram. Exam district, admit card, answer key and result alerts are posted on the GSMitra Telegram channel as soon as UPESSC releases them.
Download UP TGT question papers (PDF)
| Subject | 2021 paper | 2016 paper |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| English | 2021 PDF | – |
| Mathematics | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Science | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Biology | 2021 PDF | – |
| Social Science | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Sanskrit | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Urdu | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Commerce | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Home Science | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Physical Education | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Art | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Agriculture | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Sewing | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Music Vocal | 2021 PDF | 2016 PDF |
| Music Instrumental | – | 2016 PDF |
| Bangla | – | 2016 PDF |
What changes in 2026
| Feature | 2021 paper | 2026 exam |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 125 | 120 (30 GK + 90 subject) |
| Marks | 500 | 360 |
| Time | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None | −1 per wrong answer |
| Syllabus | Old syllabus | New syllabus effective from 2026 |
How to use these papers for UP TGT 2026
- Start with the 2021 paper of your subject, in one sitting with a 2-hour timer.
- Check the answers from standard textbooks and mark each question by unit of the 2026 syllabus.
- Score yourself the 2026 way, +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one, to see what negative marking would have cost you.
- Then do the 2016 paper and list the topics that come up in both years.
- Skip old current affairs questions; use them only to see the type of question.
Practise general knowledge and subject questions in timed sets with the GSMitra MCQ Test Builder. UP TGT 2026 deducts 1 mark for every wrong answer, so timed practice with negative marking is the best way to learn when to skip a question.
हिंदी में मुख्य बातें
- इस पेज पर यूपी टीजीटी 2016 और 2021 के विषयवार प्रश्न पत्र (आयोग की आधिकारिक प्रश्न-पुस्तिकाएं) पीडीएफ में उपलब्ध हैं।
- 2021 के प्रश्न पत्र में 125 प्रश्न, 500 अंक और 2 घंटे थे; ऋणात्मक अंकन नहीं था।
- 2026 में पैटर्न और पाठ्यक्रम दोनों नए हैं, इसलिए पुराने प्रश्न पत्रों से प्रश्नों का स्तर और विषय समझें।
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download UP TGT previous year question papers?
This page links unchanged copies of the official UPESSC question booklets of the 2016 and 2021 TGT exams for each subject. The originals are on upessc.up.gov.in under Question Booklet.
Do the UP TGT previous year papers include answer keys?
No. The files are the question booklets only. Check answers from standard textbooks.
How many questions were there in the UP TGT 2021 paper?
125 questions for 500 marks in 2 hours, with no negative marking. The 2026 exam has 120 questions for 360 marks with negative marking.
Are old UP TGT papers useful for 2026?
Yes, for the level and the recurring topics of each subject. The 2026 syllabus is new, so check each old question against the 2026 syllabus.
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All UP TGT 2026 pages on GSMitra
- UP TGT 2026: complete guide
- Online form, fee and last date
- Subject-wise vacancy (17,735 posts)
- Eligibility, TET rule and age limit
- Syllabus 2026 (subject-wise PDF)
- Exam pattern and marking scheme
- How to prepare in 50 days
- Salary and pay level
- Cut-off (TGT 2022, subject-wise)
Sources: UPESSC detailed advertisement No. 07/2026 dated 23 October 2026 (PDF) and notice No. 3107 of the same date (PDF), both on upessc.up.gov.in. Question booklets: UPESSC question booklet page.
Prepared by the GSMitra Editorial Team. Last updated 3 November 2026.