UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 – 2,607 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 06/2026 for 2,607 Pravakta (PGT/Lecturer) posts in government-aided secondary schools across the state. According to the published information, the posts are spread across 26 subjects, and the online application window closes on 17 October 2026, so eligible candidates should complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the official website without waiting for the last day.

The 2,607 vacancies include 2,329 posts in boys’ schools and 278 posts in girls’ schools. Candidates who are also tracking UP teaching recruitments may want to read our UPESSC Assistant Teacher (PRT) Recruitment 2026 article, the UP PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026 guide, and the OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 article. Before applying, candidates should read the official notification carefully and verify eligibility, fee and dates on upessc.up.gov.in.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

All candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form. According to the published information, once the application is finally submitted, changes to category, sub-category, date of birth or gender are not permitted, so every detail should be checked before final submission.

UPESSC Pravakta Vacancy 2026 – Subject-wise Posts

The 2,607 Pravakta posts are distributed across 26 subjects. The commission has stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Category-wise distribution (boys’ and girls’ schools combined) is General 1,156, SC 583, ST 0, OBC 650 and EWS 215, according to the published information.

The remaining subjects include Sociology, Education, Music (vocal and instrumental), Urdu, Home Science, Physical Education, Military Science, Painting Arts, Philosophy, Agriculture and Agronomy. Candidates should verify the exact subject-wise and category-wise break-up for their subject from Table-1 of the official notification.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be citizens of India and must hold the required qualification on or before the closing date of the application window. According to the published information, the essential qualifications differ by subject group:

Reservation benefits are governed by the applicable U.P. reservation acts, and candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh who claim a reserved category are treated as General category candidates. Female candidates may apply for posts in both boys’ and girls’ schools, but only one school type per application. Male candidates are generally not eligible for posts in girls’ institutions, except in the Music subject.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

According to the published information, an application will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned or if the candidate’s age exceeds 62 years as on 1 July 2026. The date of birth recorded on the High School (or equivalent) certificate is the only document accepted for age verification.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee can be paid only through credit card, debit card or net banking on the online portal, immediately after registration. Candidates should keep the fee payment receipt safe.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is made out of a total of 400 marks, combining a written examination of 360 marks and an interview of 40 marks, on the basis of a merit list prepared from the combined score.

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written marks are called for the interview; the interview date, time and venue are communicated at least 10 days in advance through SMS, email, newspaper and the commission’s website. In case of a tie in the final merit, the written marks are compared first, then interview marks, then the postgraduate percentage, then the training qualification percentage, and finally the older candidate is ranked higher.

UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 Salary

How to Apply for UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only through the OTR-based online application system at upessc.up.gov.in. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.

1. Visit the official website upessc.up.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Log in and open the application form for Pravakta (PGT) under Advertisement No. 06/2026.
3. Fill the registration and application form in the English language, and select one subject and one school type (boys’ or girls’) per application.
4. Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed size and format.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through credit card, debit card or net banking.
6. Review every entry carefully, then submit the form finally.
7. Keep at least three printed copies of the application; two sets, along with the required documents, are produced at the time of the interview.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Postgraduate degree certificate and marksheets of the relevant subject.
• B.Ed (or equivalent subject-specific qualification) certificate from an NCTE-recognised programme.
• High School certificate for date-of-birth proof.
• Caste / category certificate, if applicable.
• Passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
• Printed copy of the submitted application and the fee payment receipt.

Important Links

• Apply Online for UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 – official UPESSC website
• Download Notification / Advertisement No. 06/2026 – official UPESSC website
• Official Website (upessc.up.gov.in)

Disclaimer: A2Z Sarkari Exam is a private, unofficial information portal. The UPESSC Pravakta Recruitment 2026 details above are based on the published information for Advertisement No. 06/2026. Candidates must verify the eligibility, fee and dates from the official website, upessc.up.gov.in, before applying.