Name of Post: UP PGT Syllabus 2026 (Advt No. 06/2026)
Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 05:32 PM
Short Information: Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj will conduct the written examination for 2607 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT / Pravakta) posts on 15–16 December 2026. The written paper carries 360 marks — 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions (30 General Studies + 90 concerned subject), with +3 marks for every correct answer and −1 mark for every wrong answer. This page provides the UP PGT Syllabus 2026 exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus details.
UP PGT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (General Knowledge) | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
- Question Type: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with 4 options each, OMR-based.
- Exam Duration: 2 hours.
- Marking Scheme: +3 marks for every correct answer; −1 mark deducted for every wrong or multiple-marked answer (negative marking applies).
- Interview: 40 marks. Final merit = Written (360) + Interview (40) = 400 marks.
UP PGT Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise Details
Part 1: General Studies / General Knowledge (30 Questions)
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography of India and Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Current Affairs – national, international and Uttar Pradesh-specific
- Uttar Pradesh general knowledge – history, culture, geography and administration
Part 2: Concerned Subject (90 Questions)
The subject paper is based on the postgraduate-level curriculum of the concerned subject. Key areas for the major subjects are given below; the complete detailed syllabus for each subject is published in the official syllabus PDF on the UPESSC website.
- Hindi: Hindi sahitya ka itihas, kavya-shastra, bhasha-vigyan, vyakaran, pramukh rachnaon aur rachnakaron ka adhyayan.
- English: History of English literature, literary criticism and theory, British/American/Indian writing in English, grammar and linguistics.
- Sanskrit: Vaidik sahitya, classical Sanskrit literature, vyakarana (Panini), darshana and kavya-shastra.
- Urdu: Urdu adab ki tareekh, classical and modern poetry and prose, grammar and rhetoric.
- Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, differential equations, real and complex analysis, linear algebra, probability and statistics, numerical methods.
- Physics: Mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and statistical physics, quantum mechanics, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics, optics.
- Chemistry: Physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, coordination compounds, spectroscopy basics.
- Biology: Cell biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, ecology, evolution, biotechnology basics.
- History: Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history, world history, historiography, UP-specific historical developments.
- Geography: Physical, human and economic geography of India and the world, cartography, environment and UP geography.
- Civics / Political Science: Indian Constitution, political theory, Indian government and politics, international relations, public administration.
- Economics: Micro and macroeconomics, Indian economy, public finance, money and banking, economic planning.
- Sociology: Sociological theory, research methods, Indian society, social institutions and social change.
- Psychology: General psychology, developmental and educational psychology, psychological testing, guidance and counselling.
- Commerce: Accounting, business organisation and management, business economics, marketing, banking and finance.
- Agriculture: Agronomy, soil science, horticulture, animal husbandry, agricultural economics and extension.
- Home Science: Nutrition, human development, family resource management, textiles and clothing.
- Physical Education: Sports science, anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, rules of major games and sports.
- Art (Drawing & Painting): History of Indian art, fundamentals of design, painting techniques and art education.
- Music: Hindustani classical music – theory, history, ragas, talas and contribution of eminent musicians.
How to Download UP PGT Syllabus 2026 PDF
- Visit the official UPESSC website www.upessc.up.gov.in.
- Open the Syllabus / Downloads section on the homepage.
- Select the PGT (Advt No. 06/2026) syllabus for your subject.
- Download and save the official syllabus PDF for exam preparation.
Important Links
| Download Syllabus PDF (Official) | Click Here |
| UP PGT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. What is the exam pattern of UP PGT 2026?
A. The written exam has 120 objective-type MCQs (30 General Studies + 90 concerned subject) for 360 marks, with a 2-hour duration on OMR sheets.
Q. Is there negative marking in UP PGT 2026?
A. Yes. 3 marks are awarded for every correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong or multiple-marked answer.
Q. What is the UP PGT 2026 selection process?
A. Selection is through a 360-mark written examination followed by a 40-mark interview; final merit is out of 400 marks.
Q. Where can I download the official UP PGT Syllabus 2026 PDF?
A. The official subject-wise syllabus PDF is available on the UPESSC website (www.upessc.up.gov.in) in the Syllabus / Downloads section.
Q. What subjects are covered in the UP PGT 2026 syllabus?
A. The paper has two parts — General Studies (30 questions) and the concerned subject (90 questions) at postgraduate level, covering subjects like Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Civics, Economics and others.