Quick Summary: UP TGT Eligibility 2026 requires Assistant Teacher candidates (Graduate Pay Scale) to hold a relevant Graduation/Post-Graduation degree, B.Ed, and Upper Primary TET for most subjects. Specific criteria apply to Physical Education, Music, and Ranjan Kala. Age limits and detailed subject-wise academic qualifications are crucial for applying to Advertisement No. 07/2026.
UP TGT Eligibility 2026
The UP TGT Eligibility 2026 has been specified for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) recruitment under Advertisement No. 07/2026.
Candidates must satisfy the qualification prescribed for the subject they are applying for.
For most UP TGT subjects, eligibility consists of:
Relevant Graduation/Post-Graduation + B.Ed + Upper Primary TET
However, subjects such as Physical Education, Music and Ranjan Kala have additional or different qualification requirements.
UP TGT Eligibility 2026 – Basic Requirements
Requirement | Eligibility |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 21 Years |
Age Date | 1 July 2026 |
Academic Qualification | Subject-specific Graduation/PG |
Professional Qualification | B.Ed for most subjects |
B.Ed Recognition | NCTE-recognised course |
TET | Upper Primary Level Classes 6–8 |
TET Certificate Requirement | Must be held by 30 June 2027 |
Candidates who are more than 62 years old on 1 July 2026 are not eligible to submit the application.
UP TGT Subject-Wise Eligibility 2026
Subject | Required Academic Qualification |
|---|---|
Hindi | Graduation with Hindi and 50%, OR PG with 45%; Sanskrit at Intermediate level or Uttar Madhyama also required |
English | Graduation with English Literature + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Mathematics | Graduation with Mathematics + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Commerce | Graduation in Commerce + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Sanskrit | Graduation with Sanskrit + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Urdu | Graduation with Urdu + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Home Science | Graduation with Home Science + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Social Science | Graduation with any two of History, Geography, Political Science and Economics + 50%, OR PG with 45% in one eligible graduation subject |
Agriculture | Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Sewing | Graduation in Fashion Designing + 50%, OR PG with 45% |
Science | Graduation with both Physics and Chemistry + 50%, OR PG with 45% in Physics or Chemistry |
Biology | Graduation with both Zoology and Botany + 50%, OR PG with 45% in Zoology or Botany |
For the subjects above, candidates must also possess the prescribed B.Ed qualification and Upper Primary TET, subject to the notification conditions.
UP TGT Physical Education Eligibility
For Physical Education, candidates need:
Graduation with minimum 50% marks OR Post-Graduation with minimum 45% marks
plus
B.P.Ed or B.P.E from an NCTE-recognised course
and the prescribed Upper Primary TET qualification.
UP TGT Drawing / Fine Arts Eligibility
Candidates can qualify through:
Graduation in Arts with 50% marks OR PG with 45% marks
OR
Graduation in Fine Arts with 50% marks OR PG with 45% marks
along with the prescribed B.Ed and TET requirements.
UP TGT Music Eligibility
For both Music Vocal and Music Instrumental, candidates can qualify through:
Graduation with Music + 50% marks OR PG + 45% marks
An alternative route is also available through:
Sangeet Visharad from Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
or
Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
along with the prescribed Graduation/PG qualification.
The required B.Ed and TET conditions also apply.
UP TGT Ranjan Kala Eligibility
Candidates need:
Graduation with minimum 50% marks OR PG with minimum 45% marks
plus a recognised diploma in Ranjan Kala with Fine Arts or Commercial Arts from a recognised art school.
The prescribed B.Ed and TET requirements also apply.
Is B.Ed Compulsory for UP TGT 2026?
For most subjects:
Yes, B.Ed is required.
The B.Ed must be from an NCTE-recognised course.
Physical Education has a separate professional qualification requirement of B.P.Ed/B.P.E.
Is TET Required for UP TGT 2026?
Yes.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test requirement for:
Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8
The notification further states that the candidate must possess the valid prescribed eligibility-test certificate by:
30 June 2027
UP TGT Eligibility 2026 – Important Points
Minimum age is 21 years as on 1 July 2026.
Academic qualification depends on the selected subject.
Graduation generally requires minimum 50% marks.
The alternative PG route generally requires minimum 45% marks.
Most subjects require NCTE-recognised B.Ed.
Upper Primary TET (Classes 6–8) is required.
The prescribed eligibility-test certificate must be available by 30 June 2027.
Science requires Physics + Chemistry at Graduation level.
Biology requires Zoology + Botany at Graduation level.
Social Science requires any two subjects from History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.
For official notices and candidate registration related to Uttar Pradesh teacher recruitment, visit the Official Examination Portal.
Key Takeaways & Important Facts
The UP TGT 2026 recruitment for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) is specified under Advertisement No. 07/2026.
For most UP TGT subjects, general eligibility requires a relevant Graduation/Post-Graduation degree, a B.Ed, and an Upper Primary TET certificate.
Candidates must satisfy subject-specific qualification criteria, with distinct requirements for subjects like Physical Education, Music, and Ranjan Kala.
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