UPESSC Unveils 2026 Examination Schedule for Teaching Posts
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), headquartered in Prayagraj, has officially released the examination calendar for various recruitment drives scheduled for 2026. As per the latest official notification, the commission will conduct examinations for Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and the UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) on predetermined dates throughout the year.
Detailed Breakdown of Exam Dates
According to the newly released schedule, the Assistant Professor recruitment examination (Advertisement Number 51) is slated for the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2026. Following this, the PGT recruitment exam (Advertisement Number 02/2022) will take place on May 9 and 10, 2026.
The TGT recruitment examination (Advertisement Number 01/2022) has been scheduled for June 3 and 4, 2026. Additionally, the UP TET 2026 examination will be conducted over three days, starting from July 2 and continuing through July 4, 2026.
Complete Examination Timeline
- Assistant Professor (Advertisement No. 51): April 18-19, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
- PGT / Lecturer (Advertisement No. 02/2022): May 9-10, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
- TGT / Assistant Teacher (Advertisement No. 01/2022): June 3-4, 2026 (Wednesday and Thursday)
- UP TET 2026: July 2-4, 2026 (Thursday through Saturday)
Clarification on Postponed Assistant Professor Exam
The commission has provided important context regarding the Assistant Professor recruitment. The examination for Advertisement Number 51, which was originally scheduled for April 16-17, 2025, had been deferred until September 5, 2025. Under the new timeline, this examination will now be conducted according to the revised 2026 schedule. The commission has assured candidates that all necessary measures will be implemented to ensure the integrity and transparency of the examination process.
In a significant update for applicants, the commission has also announced that detailed information regarding applications and the examination for the Microbiology subject under the Assistant Professor recruitment (Advertisement Number 51) will be published separately on the official website.
UP TET 2026 Notification Details
The commission has confirmed that a comprehensive schedule and application procedure for the UP TET 2026 will be released shortly through a separate official notification. Candidates preparing for this eligibility test are advised to stay updated through official channels.
Furthermore, the commission has advised all applicants to regularly monitor the official website for the latest information regarding examination centers, shift timings, admit cards, and other essential guidelines. This will ensure that candidates remain well-informed about any updates or changes leading up to their respective examination dates.
With this comprehensive calendar now in place, thousands of aspiring educators across the state can plan their preparation strategies accordingly. The release of these dates brings much-needed clarity to candidates who have been awaiting confirmation of their examination schedules, allowing them to focus their efforts on thorough preparation for these competitive assessments.
