The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 7,466 Assistant Teacher positions under the Trained Graduate Grade (TGT) Examination 2025. This opportunity, detailed in Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2025, is aimed at filling teaching vacancies in government schools across Uttar Pradesh for both male and female branches. If you’re an aspiring educator, this is your chance to secure a stable and rewarding career in the education sector. Here’s everything you need to know about the recruitment, including eligibility, application process, and key dates.
Overview of UPPSC TGT Recruitment 2025
The UPPSC Assistant Teacher (TGT) Recruitment 2025 is one of the largest teaching recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh, offering 7,466 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted posts. The vacancies are divided as follows:
- Male Branch: 4,860 posts
- Female Branch: 2,525 posts
- Handicapped Welfare Department: 81 posts
These positions span various subjects, including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer, Art, Music, Agriculture, Home Science, Urdu, Biology, Sanskrit, Commerce, Physical Education, and Special Education categories (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Locomotor Disability/CP).
Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7, Grade Pay ₹4,600)
Job Location: Government schools across Uttar Pradesh
Recruitment Organization: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Advertisement No.: A-5/E-1/2025
Download UPPSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 Notification pdf
Important Dates
To ensure you don’t miss out, mark these key dates:
- Notification Release Date: July 28, 2025
- Application Start Date: July 28, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: August 28, 2025
- Last Date for Application Correction/Modification: September 4, 2025
- Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for November or December 2025 (based on posts found on X)
Candidates must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) at least 72 hours before applying online.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, Female, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports categories. Check the official notification for details.
Educational Qualifications
All candidates must hold a B.Ed. degree recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), along with a subject-specific graduation degree. Below is a breakdown of qualifications by subject:
- Academic Subjects (Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Urdu, Sanskrit, Commerce, Biology, Home Science, Agriculture): Graduation in the relevant subject + B.Ed.
- Computer:
- B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, or
- Graduation in Computer Science/Applications, or
- Graduation + ‘A’ Level from NIELIT, or
- B.Tech (CS) + MCA
- Plus B.Ed.
- Physical Education: Graduation in any discipline + B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. (NCTE-recognized)
- Music:
- Graduation with Music as a subject, or
- Sangeet Visharad (Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya), or
- Sangeet Prabhakar (Prayag Sangeet Samiti)
- Plus B.Ed.
- Arts (Fine Arts): Graduation with Art as a subject or BFA + B.Ed.
For subject-wise vacancy details, refer to the official notification on the UPPSC website.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for the UPPSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025:
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Visit https://otr.pariksha.nic.in and complete the OTR at least 72 hours before applying.
- Obtain your OTR number, which is mandatory for the application process.
- Online Application:
- Go to the official UPPSC website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Log in using your OTR credentials.
- Complete the application in three parts:
- Part 1: Enter personal and qualification details.
- Part 2: Upload a recent photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Part 3: Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Application Fee:
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹125 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen: ₹65 (₹40 Exam Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- PwD: ₹25 (Processing Fee only)
- Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Save and Print:
- After submission, download and print the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Note: No hard copies are required at the preliminary stage.
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPPSC Assistant Teacher (TGT) Recruitment 2025 consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Objective-type exam with 150 questions (300 marks).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Purpose: To shortlist candidates for the main exam.
- Main Written Examination:
- Descriptive exam with 20 questions (200 marks).
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Final selection will be based solely on the marks obtained in the main exam.
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification.
Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Male Branch (4,860 Posts)
- Hindi: 568
- English: 540
- Mathematics: 556
- Science: 764
- Social Science: 561
- Biology: 185
- Art: 383
- Sanskrit: 90
- Music: 52
- Urdu: 102
- Home Science: 206
- Commerce: 35
- Physical Education: 203
- Agriculture: 14
- Computer: 601
Female Branch (2,525 Posts)
- Hindi: 119
- English: 113
- Mathematics: 537
- Science: 573
- Social Science: 140
- Biology: 29
- Art: 195
- Sanskrit: 92
- Music: 13
- Urdu: 18
- Home Science: 163
- Commerce: 23
- Physical Education: 55
- Computer: 455
Reservation: Vacancies are distributed across UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. Check the official notification for detailed category-wise distribution.
Tips for Applicants
- Start Early: Complete your OTR registration as soon as possible to avoid last-minute issues.
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your qualifications match the subject-specific requirements before applying.
- Prepare Documents: Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and educational certificates ready.
- Review the Notification: Download the official notification (available in English and Hindi) from https://uppsc.up.nic.in for detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern.
- Stay Updated: Follow the UPPSC website or join their official Telegram/WhatsApp channels for updates on exam dates and admit cards.