UP PGT 2026: Last Date Today, Apply for 2607 Posts Now, Direct Link Here

The UP PGT 2026 online application closes today, October 17, 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has invited applications for 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in aided non-government secondary schools under Advertisement No. 06/2026.

Candidates who have not yet applied must submit the form on the UPESSC website and pay the fee today. Reports say the portal accepts applications until 11:59 PM. As the portal usually slows down on closing days, applying early in the day is safer.

UP PGT 2026 Important Dates, Application Fee and Vacancy

The 2,607 posts are split into 2,329 for boys’ schools and 278 for girls’ schools. Applications began on September 18, and the fee and the form share the same last date, so both must be completed today.

Candidates should note the dates and fee for their category before they pay.

How to Apply for UP PGT 2026 Online Before the Last Date?

The application is made online and is based on the UPESSC One Time Registration (OTR). Candidates who already have an OTR can log in with it, and new candidates must register first.

1. Visit the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Open the PGT recruitment link for Advertisement No. 06/2026.
3. Log in with your OTR details, or complete the registration if you are a new user.
4. Choose the subject you want to apply for and fill in the personal and educational details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and other documents in the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
7. Submit the form and save the final printout. Reports advise keeping three hard copies for document verification.

UP PGT 2026 Eligibility and Age Limit

Candidates need a master’s degree in the relevant subject. Reports also mention a B.Ed degree for PGT posts, so candidates should check the subject-wise requirement in the notification before they apply.

The minimum age is 21 years as on July 1, 2026. Reports give the upper limit as 62 years, which is the retirement age for the post, and category-wise relaxation applies as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Documents Required for UP PGT 2026 Online Application

Candidates should keep these documents ready before they open the form, since an upload error on the last day can cost the application:

• OTR details or registration number
• Recent photograph and signature in the size given in the notice
• Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth
• Postgraduate and B.Ed mark sheets, where applicable
• Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, EWS or Divyang candidates
• Fee payment details

The exact list and file size limits are given in the official notification, so candidates should confirm them there.

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