The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) has released the latest updates for UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2025. This article provides comprehensive details on new exam dates, admit card release, vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and more for candidates aspiring to become Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools.
Revised UP TGT PGT Exam Dates 2025
The UPSESSB has postponed the exam dates due to administrative reasons, providing candidates with additional preparation time. The new schedule is as follows:
| Exam | Date | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| UP TGT | July 21-22, 2025 | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| UP PGT | June 20-21, 2025 | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
These dates apply to the 2022 recruitment cycle, with exams conducted across 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should regularly check the official website, upsessb.pariksha.nic.in, for any further updates.
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UP TGT PGT 2025 Admit Card Release and How to Download Process
The UP TGT PGT admit card 2025 is expected to be released approximately 10-15 days before the exam. For TGT, this could be around July 5-10, 2025, and for PGT, around June 5-10, 2025. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the exam center and contains details like the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center, date, and time.
Steps to Download Admit Card:
- Visit the official UPSESSB website: upsessb.pariksha.nic.in.
- Click on the “UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2025” link.
- Enter your registration number and password/date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Verify all details and contact UPSESSB for discrepancies.
Candidates must carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID) along with the admit card to the exam center.
UP TGT PGT Vacancy 2025
A total of 4,163 vacancies have been announced:
- TGT Vacancies: 3,539
- PGT Vacancies: 624
UP TGT Vacancy 2025 (Post-wise)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| TGT Science | 540 |
| TGT Sanskrit | 557 |
| TGT Home Science | 291 |
| TGT Social Science | 179 |
| TGT Maths | 533 |
| TGT Art | 148 |
| TGT English | 557 |
| TGT Agriculture | 47 |
| TGT Physical Education | 170 |
| TGT Commerce | 38 |
| TGT Urdu | 13 |
| TGT Music Instrument | 10 |
| TGT Music Vocal | 23 |
| TGT Biology | 50 |
UP PGT Vacancy 2025 (Post-wise)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PGT Civics | 35 |
| PGT Chemistry | 39 |
| PGT Physics | 40 |
| PGT Biology | 50 |
| PGT Geography | 52 |
| PGT Maths | 22 |
| PGT English | 76 |
| PGT Sociology | 24 |
| PGT Economics | 60 |
| PGT History | 21 |
| PGT Hindi | 85 |
| PGT Agriculture | 12 |
| PGT Education | 10 |
| PGT Psychology | 12 |
| PGT Sanskrit | 52 |
| PGT Art | 14 |
| PGT Commerce | 14 |
| PGT Home Science | 6 |
UP TGT PGT 2025 Syllabus PDF and Exam Pattern
Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is key to effective preparation. The UP TGT and PGT exams are conducted offline and consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The syllabus varies by subject and post.
UP TGT Syllabus
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, history, geography, Indian polity.
- General English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
- Teaching Aptitude: Pedagogy, classroom management, teaching methodologies.
- Subject-Specific Topics: Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, etc.
UP PGT Syllabus
- Subject-Specific Topics: Advanced concepts in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, etc.
- General Knowledge and Reasoning: Similar to TGT but with higher difficulty.
- Teaching Aptitude: Focus on advanced teaching strategies.
Exam Pattern
- TGT: 500 marks, 125 MCQs, 2 hours, no negative marking.
- PGT: 425 marks (written exam, 85%), 50 marks (interview, 10%), 25 marks (special qualifications, 5%), no negative marking.
Candidates can download the detailed syllabus PDFs from the UPSESSB website. Focus on subject-specific topics and practice with previous years’ question papers for better preparation.
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UP TGT PGT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- TGT: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed., age 21-60 years.
- PGT: Master’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed., age 21-60 years.
- Age relaxation is provided as per government norms.
FAQs
Q1. When will the UP TGT PGT 2025 exam be conducted?
The UP TGT exam is scheduled for July 21-22, 2025, and the UP PGT exam for June 20-21, 2025.
Q2. How can I download the UP TGT PGT admit card?
Visit upsessb.pariksha.nic.in, click the admit card link, enter your registration number and password, and download the admit card.
Q3. What is the total number of vacancies for UP TGT PGT 2025?
There are 4,163 vacancies: 3,539 for TGT and 624 for PGT.
Q4. Where can I find the detailed syllabus for UP TGT PGT 2025?
The syllabus is available on the official UPSESSB website and covers all relevant subjects for TGT and PGT posts.