UPESSC Announces TGT Exam Dates and City Slips for 2026 Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has announced the city slips and examination dates for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) recruitment exam set for June 2026. With over 868,000 candidates registered, the exam will take place in two shifts across 614 centers in 36 districts. The detailed subject-wise schedule has been released, and candidates can download their admit cards starting May 30, 2026. Stay informed about this significant recruitment opportunity in the education sector.

By Ambika Singh May 25, 2026, 10:13 IST

UPESSC Releases City Slips for TGT Exam

UPESSC: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has unveiled the city slips for the upcoming Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) recruitment examination scheduled for 2026. As per the official notification, the TGT written examination, associated with Advertisement No. 01/2022, is set to take place on June 3 and June 4, 2026. This examination will occur in two shifts across 614 centers located in 36 districts throughout the state.

Record Number of Candidates Registered

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A remarkable 16.16 lakh candidates have registered for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), indicating a strong interest in the teaching profession.

The Commission reports that a total of 868,531 candidates have applied for the TGT recruitment. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the first from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and the second from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Examination Locations Across 36 Districts

Examination to be held in 36 districts
The TGT examination will take place in various districts, including:

Agra
Mathura
Aligarh
Hathras
Ayodhya
Sultanpur
Azamgarh
Mau
Ballia
Bareilly
Basti
Sant Kabir Nagar
Banda
Chitrakoot
Bahraich
Gonda
Deoria
Gorakhpur
Jalaun
Jhansi
Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Nagar
Lucknow
Rae Bareli
Ghaziabad
Meerut
Bhadohi
Mirzapur
Moradabad
Rampur
Pratapgarh
Prayagraj
Muzaffarnagar
Saharanpur
Jaunpur
Varanasi

Subject-wise Examination Schedule

Subject-wise examination schedule released.
On June 3, 2026, the first shift will cover the subjects of Social Science, Physical Education, Science, and Urdu. The second shift will include Hindi, Mathematics, Agriculture, and Vocal Music.

On June 4, 2026, the first shift will feature examinations for English, Home Science, Biology, and Instrumental Music, while the second shift will focus on Sanskrit, Commerce, and Art.

Admit Card Availability

Admit cards to be available for download starting May 30
The Commission has announced that detailed information regarding examination districts will be accessible on its official website from May 23, 2026. Candidates can check their examination centers by visiting the site.

Additionally, admit cards will be available for download starting May 30, 2026. It is important to note that candidates must possess a valid admit card to participate in the examination.