UP TGT PGT 2026 Recruitment: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, & Curricula Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) / UPSESSB is gearing up to conduct the highly anticipated UP TGT and PGT Examination 2026. With over 20,340 teaching vacancies expected across various subjects, aspirants aiming for a secure career in government education need a strategic preparation plan. For complete details regarding the notification and vacancy distribution, you can check the UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 (20340 + Vacancies Expected)- Click to Check.

Understanding the selection criteria, marking scheme, structural pattern, and specific curricula is essential for clearing this competitive hurdle. Below is a detailed breakdown of what to expect for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

UP TGT PGT 2026 Recruitment Overview

The recruitment framework differs slightly between Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) positions. Candidates can review the high-level summary below:

UP TGT & PGT Exam Pattern & Structure

Both exams test candidates via objective-format questions administered offline (pen and paper). However, total marks, mark distributions per correct answer, and evaluation stages differ.

Marks Weightage Breakdown

Final merit generation factors vary for TGT and PGT tracks. Review the allocation of marks below:

Core Subject Curricula and Topic Checklists

To maximize scores, candidates must align their study schedules with the exact subject-wise syllabi provided below.

UP TGT Syllabus for English

Section 1 Language

• Unseen Passage for Comprehension
• Parts of Speech, Spellings, Punctuations, Vocabulary, Tenses, Narration, Prepositions, Agreement and Transformation of Sentences

Section 2 Literature

• Forms of Literature
• Authors and their Contributions: William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, John Keats, John Galsworthy, George Orwell

UP TGT Mathematics Syllabus

• Commercial Mathematics - Work time and Speed time, Simple interest, Compound interest, Banking and taxation.
• Statistics - Frequency distribution, Pictorial representation of Statistical data, Measurement of Central tendency, Measurement of deviation, Statistics of birth/death, Index
• Algebra - Surds, Polynomials and factors of second-degree polynomials, HCF of polynomials, Linear equation of two unknown variables, etc
• Probability - Theory of addition and Multiplication
• Set Theory - Rules of Set algebra, Equivalence Relation, Mapping, Composition of mapping, Inverse mapping, Peano's Postulates and principle of mathematical induction etc
• Real Analysis - Axioms of real numbers, Countability of Sets, metric spaces, Neighbourhood, open and closed sets, Derived Set, Dense set etc
• Trigonometry - Circular measurement and Trigonometrical ratios of special angles, Trigonometrical ratios of sum, difference, factors and multiples
• Complex Numbers - Addition and multiplication of Complex Numbers, De Moivre's Theorem and its applications, Height and distance, Exponential

UP TGT Hindi Syllabus

• हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास- आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल, (संत काव्य, सूफी काव्य, रामकाव्य, कृष्ण काव्य) रीतिकाल, आधुनिक काल, भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नयी कविता।
• काव्य के भेद - रस के अवयव, भेद, छन्द, अलंकार, शब्दालंकार, अर्थालंकार, काव्यगुण, काव्य दोष। हिन्दी की बोलियाँ, भाषाएँ, हिन्दी की शब्द सम्पदा, हिन्दी की ध्वनियाँ, देवनागरी लिपि, मानकीकरण, विकास विशेषताएँ, त्रुटियाँ, सुधार के प्रयत्न। व्याकरण, लिंग, वचन, कारक, सन्धि, समास, वर्तनी, वाक्य शुद्धिकरण, शब्द रूप पर्यायवाची, विलोम, श्रुति समभिन्नार्थक शब्द, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, मुहावरा, लोकोक्ति।
• हिन्दी गद्य साहित्य का विकास- निबन्ध, नाटक उपन्यास, कहानी, हिन्दी गद्य की लघु विधाएं-जीवनी, आत्मकथा, सस्मरण रेखा चित्र, यात्रा-साहित्य, गद्यकाव्य व्यग्य।
• संस्कृत साहित्य: – (क) संस्कृत के प्रमुख रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएं, कालिदास, भवभूति, गारवि, माघ, दण्डी, श्रीहर्ष। (ख) सन्धि-स्वर एवं व्यंजन सन्धि, समास, शब्द रूप, प्रतु रूप कारक प्रयोग। (ग) अनुवाद

UP PGT English Syllabus

Language

• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Vocabulary
• Tense
• Unseen passage for comprehension
• Part of speech
• Narration
• Preposition Usage
• Transformation
• Agreement

Literature

• Form of literature
• Books and Authors: Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, John Galsworthy.

UP PGT Mathematics Syllabus

• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Integral math
• Differential equation
• Vector analysis
• Statics
• DynamicsAlgebra
• Set theory and Operations
• Group theory
• Linear Transformation and Matrix
• Coordinate geometry
• Determinant
• Matrix

UP PGT Hindi Syllabus

• गद्य साहित्य का विकास- निबन्ध, नाटक, कहानी, उपन्यास, आलोचना। हिन्दी की लघु विधाओं का विकासात्मक परिचय, जीवनी, संस्मरण, आत्मकथा, रेखाचित्र, यात्रा-साहित्य, गद्यकाव्य एवं व्यंग्य।
• काव्य शास्त्र – अवयव, भेंद, रस, छन्द, अलंकार, काव्यगुण, काव्यदोष, शब्द शक्तियाँ।
• हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहासः आदिकालीन साहित्य की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियां, भक्तिकाल, सन्तकाव्य, सूफीकाव्य, रामभक्ति काव्य, कृष्ण भक्ति काव्य, रीतिकाव्य धारा, रीतिबद्ध, रीतिमुक्त, रीतिसिद्ध, भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, नयी कविता।
• भाषा विज्ञान- हिन्दी की उप भाषाएं, विभाषाएं, बोलियां, हिन्दी शब्द सम्पदा, हिन्दी की ध्वनियां।
• व्याकरण – हिन्दी की वर्तनी, सन्धि, समास, लिंग, वचन, कारक, विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, वाक्य शुद्धि, मुहावरा लोकोक्ति।
• संस्कृत-साहित्य : (क) संस्कृत साहित्य के प्रमुख रचनाकार एवं उनकी रचनाएं, भास, कालीदास, भारवी, माघ, दण्डी, भवभूति, श्री हर्ष मम्मट, विश्वनाथ, राजशेखर। (ख) व्याकरण – सन्धि, स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग समास, विभक्ति, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप, काल अनुवाद।

UP TGT & PGT Syllabus PDF Downloads

Candidates can access detailed subject syllabi directly through the tables and links below:

Next Steps for Candidates

Once you have reviewed the syllabus and downloaded the respective PDF guides, focus on structuring a consistent revision schedule. Keep track of official announcements regarding admit card releases, verify your exam center locations well in advance, and plan your travel logistics to avoid last-minute complications on the offline exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any negative marking in UP TGT Exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking scheme applicable in the UP TGT Exam.

Q2. What is the mode of UP TGT Exam?

Ans. The UP TGT Exam will be conducted strictly in offline (pen and paper) mode.

Q3. How many total questions are asked in the UP PGT examination?

Ans. Both UP TGT and PGT examinations consist of a total of 125 objective-type questions to be completed in a duration of 2 hours.

Q4. What is the selection process for UP PGT posts?

Ans. The selection process for PGT includes a Written Test, Interview, and Documentation.