UP TGT New Rules 2026: Preparations have accelerated for a massive recruitment drive of 17,740 teacher in aided secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. A new update has been issued regarding this recruitment, several major  changes have been made to this recruitment rules. For the UP TGT recruitment passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) has been made mandatory. Apart from this, several other changes have also been made. Let us know what ruled have chaged regarding this big recruitment drive.

Eligibility and Conditions
Now, to appear in the UP TGT recruitment exam, passing paper passing Paper-2 of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) has been made mandatory. Apart  from this, a minimum of 50 percent marks in graduation is required for the UP TGT recruitment exam, and 45 percent marks have been sought in Post Graduation. Along with this having a B.Ed. degree is also mandatory.

Major Relief to Shikshamitras
In the recruitment for 11,508 posts of assistant teacher, special relief has been given to the shikshamitras working in the state. While the age limit for general candidates is fixed between 21 and 40 years, the maximum age limit for shikshamitras has been relaxed and increased to 60 years.

Demand for Old Rules Was Being Made
Before the implementation of new rules candidates were continuously, demanding to retain the old rules itself. Thousands of candidates have received a setback due to the mandating of TET and the condition of 50 percent marks in graduation, and they are expressing their protest on social media.