The Uttar Pradesh education service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official exam calendar for 2026, ending months of uncertainty for thousands of teaching aspirants. This year’s schedule covers the UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) as well as recruitment exams for Assistant professor, PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) and TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) positions.
📅 Here Are the New Official Dates (2026)
🗓️ UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET 2026)
- 📌 July 2, 3 & 4, 2026 (Three days, offline mode)
This exam is mandatory for candidates aspiring to become primary and upper-primary teachers in government and aided schools across Uttar Pradesh.
👩🏫 Assistant professor Recruitment Exam
- 📌 April 18 & 19, 2026
This exam was delayed due to previous irregularities and has now been rescheduled with enhanced security measures.
📘 PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Exam
- 📌 May 9 & 10, 2026
This exam is for recruiting postgraduate teachers in higher secondary schools.
📚 TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) Exam
- 📌 June 3 & 4, 2026
TGT recruits teachers for classes 6–10 in secondary schools.
📌 Why This Announcement Matters
✔️ Official Calendar Released: UPESSC has published the full 2026 exam schedule on its website, bringing clarity after repeated postponements.
✔️ Years of Delays Ended: UP TET hasn’t been held since 2022, leaving many aspirants waiting — now the long gap will finally end with a July exam.
✔️ All Key Exams Covered: Assistant professor, PGT, TGT, and UP TET are all set with fixed dates you can prepare for.
🗂️ Quick Overview: Exam Flow & What’s Next
Exam
Scheduled Dates
Assistant Professor
18–19 april 2026
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
09–10 May 2026
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
03–04 june 2026
UP TET (Teacher Eligibility Test)
02–04 July 2026
📌 Detailed timetables, exam centers, and admit card release dates will be published separately on the UPESSC official portal.
📝 Important Preparation Tips for Aspirants
🎯 Download the Official Calendar: Visit the official UPESSC website — upessc.up.gov.in — and save the 2026 exam schedule PDF.
📘 Know Your Syllabus: Each exam (TET, TGT, PGT) has a well‑defined syllabus — start early on basics & practice papers.
📅 Mark Admit Card Dates: Admit cards are usually released a week or two before each exam — check notifications regularly.
📍 Stay Updated: Keep an eye on announcements for exam centers, reporting timings, and changes (if any).
📢 Final Take
Millions of aspiring teachers in Uttar Pradesh now have a clear roadmap for 2026 — from eligibility testing (UP TET) to recruitment exams for TGT, PGT, and Assistant Professor. With official dates out, it’s time to intensify preparation and plan study schedules wisely.
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