The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) conducts recruitment drives for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) in government schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Here’s an overview of the UP TGT recruitment process based on the latest information:
1. Exam dates and notification
- Upcoming Notification: The UP TGT 2025 notification is expected to be released soon, with over 38,000 vacancies anticipated.
- Previous Recruitment (2022 Cycle): The 2022 notification announced 3,539 vacancies for TGT positions and the examination (Advt. No. 01/2022) is scheduled for July 21st and 22nd, 2025.
- Admit Card: The admit card for the TGT 2022 examination was expected around July 12th, 2025.
2. Eligibility criteria
- Age Limit: The minimum age for applicants is 21 years as of July 1st, 2025. There’s no specified upper age limit.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed or equivalent training certificate.
- For specific subjects, additional requirements may apply (e.g., C.P.Ed. for Physical Education, or specific arts/music degrees).
- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of India.
3. Application process
- Online Application: The application process is typically conducted online through the official UPSESSB website (upsessb.pariksha.nic.in).
- Steps to Apply: The general steps involve registration, filling the application form, uploading documents, paying the fee, and finally submitting the form.
- Application Fee: The fee varies based on the candidate’s category (e.g., General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, etc.).
4. Selection process
- Written Exam: Candidates undergo a written examination that tests their subject knowledge, general aptitude, and includes sections on General Knowledge, General English, and Teaching Aptitude.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the written exam proceed to document verification to ensure the authenticity of their educational certificates, ID proofs, and other relevant documents.
5. Salary and benefits
- Pay Scale: Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 7 with a pay scale ranging from INR 44,900 to INR 1,42,400.
- Grade Pay: The grade pay for UP TGT teachers is INR 4,600.
- Monthly Salary: The in-hand monthly salary is estimated to be between INR 50,000 and INR 62,000, approximately, as per the 7th Pay Commission.
- Perks and Allowances: UP TGT teachers also receive various perks and benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical facilities, paid leave, and more.
6. Syllabus and exam pattern
- Exam Mode: The examination is conducted offline.
- Exam Duration: The exam duration is 2 hours.
- Questions: There are 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in the exam.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Subjects: The exam covers General Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and the candidate’s chosen subject (e.g., Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Arts, etc.).
- Syllabus Details: The detailed syllabus can be accessed on the official UPSESSB website or by checking previous years’ papers.
In conclusion, the UP TGT recruitment offers a significant opportunity for aspiring teachers in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest information on the UPSESSB website and prepare thoroughly for the examination based on the eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern.