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UP TGT PGT Eligibility 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) conducts recruitment for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts. To be eligible, candidates must meet specific age, education, and nationality requirements. These criteria vary based on the subject and level of the post. Read below for the complete breakdown of eligibility for both TGT and PGT posts.
Overview: UP TGT and PGT Eligibility 2025
| Criteria | TGT | PGT |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as of 1st July 2025) | 21 years (as of 1st July 2025) |
| Maximum Age | No limit mentioned | 60 years (as of 1st July 2025) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation + B.Ed in relevant subject | Master’s/Ph.D. in relevant subject + B.Ed or M.Ed |
| Nationality | Indian | Indian |
UP TGT Eligibility 2025
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years as of 1st July 2025
- No upper age limit specified by UPSESSB
Educational Qualification
- General Subjects:
- Academic: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject
- Professional: B.Ed from a recognized institution
Subject-Specific Qualifications
- Arts:
- Intermediate with Technical Art from UP Board or equivalent
- Specialized training (Art Masters Certificate or equivalent)
- Additional acceptable qualifications:
- B.A. in Drawing/Painting
- Diploma/Certificate in Fine Arts from recognized institutes like Kala Bhawan, Shantiniketan, etc.
- Physical Education:
- Certificate in Physical Education (C.P.Ed) or equivalent
- Music & Musical Instruments:
Acceptable qualifications from institutions such as:- Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
- Madho Sangeet Vidyalaya, Shankar Gandharva Vidyalaya
- Allahabad University, UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad
UP PGT Eligibility 2025
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 60 years (as of 1st July 2025)
Educational Qualification
- Academic: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in the relevant subject
- Professional: B.Ed or M.Ed from a recognized university
- Preference: 5% weightage for higher secondary marks
Subject-wise Qualifications
| Subject | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | M.Sc in Agriculture |
| English | Master’s in English |
| Hindi | M.A in Hindi + Sanskrit in B.A. |
| Biology | M.Sc in Botany/Zoology or PG Diploma |
| Business | M.Com in Commerce |
| Urdu | M.A in Urdu |
| Mathematics | M.A/M.Sc in Mathematics or Honours Degree |
| Civics | M.A in Political Science |
| Arts | Intermediate with Arts Training + BA in Drawing/Painting |
| Psychology | M.A in Psychology + M.Ed |
| Home Science | M.Sc or M.A in Home Science/Economics/Arts |
| Education | M.A in Education or M.Ed + B.Ed |
| Chemistry | M.Sc or Honours in Chemistry/Biochemistry |
| Political Science | M.A in Political Science |
| Economics | M.Com or B.Com + M.Com in Economics or B.A Honours |
| Sociology | M.A in Sociology |
| Physics | M.Sc or PG Diploma |
| Geography | M.A/M.Sc in Geography or Honours Degree |
