Uttar Pradesh Announces Major Recruitment Drive for Over 20,000 Educator Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission has launched a comprehensive recruitment drive to fill 20,382 vacant educator and principal positions in government-aided secondary schools across the region. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative aims to boost employment opportunities for young professionals while strengthening the overall academic framework in secondary education institutions throughout the state.

The vast majority of the openings are designated for Trained Graduate Teachers, with 17,735 TGT positions officially advertised. This breakdown includes 16,193 posts assigned to boys' schools and 1,542 posts allocated for girls' schools. Candidates selected through the TGT recruitment examination will receive a pay scale under Level-7, ranging from 44,900 rupees to 1,42,400 rupees.

In addition to the TGT openings, the commission has opened applications for 1,172 headmaster positions at high school institutions, comprising 1,037 posts in boys' schools and 135 in girls' schools. Furthermore, 1,475 principal vacancies have been announced for intermediate-level colleges, which include 1,318 posts for boys' schools and 157 for girls' schools.

Online registration and application procedures vary slightly depending on the specific role. The application window for the TGT posts officially opens on October 24, 2026, with fee submissions closing on November 23 and application corrections permitted until November 26, 2026. The TGT written examination is currently scheduled to take place on December 23 and 24, 2026.

For the headmaster and principal roles, online registrations and application processes commenced on October 23, 2026. The deadline to submit application fees for these administrative roles is set for November 22, with correction windows closing on November 26, 2026. Examinations for both headmasters and principals are scheduled to be conducted on January 7, 2027.

To streamline the submission process, the commission has mandated a One-Time Registration procedure that all applicants must complete prior to filing their forms. Application fees for the TGT examination vary by category, set at 1,000 rupees for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, 500 rupees for SC and ST applicants, and 300 rupees for individuals with disabilities.

Prospective candidates applying for the TGT positions must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 50 percent marks, or a master's degree with at least 45 percent marks, alongside a completed Bachelor of Education degree. Additionally, applicants must have successfully cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test for classes 6 through 8. Age requirements stipulate a minimum age of 21 and a maximum age of 62 as of July 1, 2026, with upper age relaxations applicable to reserved category applicants.

Aspirants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the detailed notifications, eligibility guidelines, and examination schedules available on the official website of the commission at upessc.up.gov.in before submitting their materials.