Lecturer (PGT), Government-aided Secondary Schools
Lecturer (post-graduate teacher) in Uttar Pradesh government-aided secondary schools for boys and girls. Most subjects need a master's degree in the subject and a B.Ed.
UPESSC Lecturer (PGT) Recruitment 2026 - Government-aided Secondary Schools
Apply by 17 Oct 2026 · 2,607 vacancies · UPESSC
What the 2026 notice required
From UPESSC Lecturer (PGT) Recruitment 2026 - Government-aided Secondary Schools · checked against the official document on 12 Oct 2026. The next notice may change these rules.
- Qualification
- Graduation
Qualifications differ by subject (section 7 of the advertisement): • Most subjects: master's degree in the subject plus B.Ed recognised by NCTE. • Physical Education: graduate degree plus M.P.Ed. • Home Science: master's degree in Home Science, or B.Sc in Home Science, plus B.Ed. • Fine Arts (Ranjan Kala): High School plus an art diploma with painting from a government-recognised art school, plus B.Ed. • Music (vocal / instrumental): master's degree in music, or a graduate degree with music plus a special music qualification, plus B.Ed. The eligibility checker uses graduation as the lowest common level; check your own subject before applying.
- Age limit
- Up to 62 years for the general category on 1 Jan 2026
- Age relaxations
- Age is counted on 1 July 2026: at least 21 years, and the application is not accepted if you are over 62 years (the retirement age of the post). The advertisement gives no other upper age limit.
- Pay
- Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100 (Level 8)
- Other conditions
- The 10% EWS reservation is not available to candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh.
Selection stages
As stated in the 2026 notice.
- 1
Written exam
120 objective multiple-choice questions (30 general knowledge, 90 on the subject), 360 marks, 2 hours. 3 marks for each right answer and 1 mark taken off for each wrong answer. Exam dates: 15 and 16 December 2026.
- 2
Interview
Interview of 40 marks. The final merit list is made from the total of 400 marks (written exam 360 + interview 40).
How to apply and prepare
Built from the official notice, so it changes when the notice does.
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Apply by 17 Oct 2026
UPESSC Lecturer (PGT) Recruitment 2026 - Government-aided Secondary Schools is taking applications now.
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Check your qualification
The 2026 notice asked for at least: Graduation. The full wording is in the notice summary above.
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Prepare for each stage
The 2026 notice had 2 stages: Written exam, then Interview.
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Read the official document
It is the final word on every rule, fee and date. This page only summarises it.
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Check your eligibility
Answer a few questions to see if you meet this notice's age, qualification and domicile rules.