UP PGT Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Exam Schedule at upessc.up.gov.in

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has confirmed the UP PGT exam date 2026. The written examination for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT/Pravakta) posts will be held on 15 and 16 December 2026 under Advertisement No. 06/2026, which covers 2,607 vacancies in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. The online application window has closed, and the next steps are the district intimation slip and the admit card.

UP PGT Exam Date 2026 - Overview

UP PGT 2026 Important Dates

The table below lists every date linked to the UP PGT recruitment cycle. Items that the commission has not yet published are marked clearly.

When Will the UP PGT Admit Card 2026 Be Released?

The UP PGT admit card 2026 will be available on the official UPESSC website 3 days before the exam, which means candidates should expect to download it in the second week of December 2026. The commission is also set to release the district intimation slip 10 days before the exam so that candidates can plan travel in advance. The slip shows the exam district, while the admit card carries the final centre address and reporting details.

How to Download the UP PGT Admit Card

1. Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Open the admit card or candidate login link for the UP PGT exam once it is activated.
3. Log in with your OTR credentials.
4. Check the exam date, subject, roll number and centre details on the screen.
5. Download the admit card and take a clear printout.

UP PGT Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPESSC has invited applications for 2,607 PGT (Pravakta) posts in aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates applied online through the commission's One Time Registration (OTR) system. The online application started on 18 September 2026, and the last date for registration and fee payment was 17 October 2026.

UP PGT Vacancy 2026

The total number of vacancies under Advertisement No. 06/2026 is 2,607. Vacancies are distributed subject-wise and category-wise in the official notification, and candidates should refer to the notification PDF for the exact subject and category breakup for their subject.

Documents to Keep Ready for the Exam Day (Indicative)

The commission has not published an official exam-day checklist in this update, so the list below is indicative. Candidates should follow the instructions printed on their admit card.

• Printed admit card
• A valid original photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN card, voter ID, passport or driving licence
• Passport-size photograph if asked on the admit card
• Blue or black ball point pen

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Download the admit card only from the official UPESSC website.
• Check the exam district on the intimation slip as soon as it is released.
• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time written on the admit card.
• Do not carry electronic devices or study material into the exam hall unless the commission permits it.
• Keep checking the official website for any change in the schedule or centre list.

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