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Changes made to TGT-PGT recruitment rules in UP; exam syllabus also revised..
Indiaemploymentnews | July 27, 2026 8:41 PM CST

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced significant changes to the recruitment process for TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) posts in aided secondary schools. Under the new system, qualification requirements for certain subjects have been revised, and the examination syllabus has been altered. The most notable change is the reintroduction of Biology as a subject for TGT recruitment. Meanwhile, a postgraduate degree in the specific subject has now been made mandatory for certain PGT posts. The government states that the objective of these changes is to make the recruitment process more transparent and to ensure the appointment of subject-matter experts in schools.

**Reintroduction of Biology in TGT Recruitment**
The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented new rules for TGT recruitment in aided secondary schools. According to an order issued by Special Secretary Krishna Kumar Gupta, Biology has been reinstated as a subject for TGT recruitment. This provision will apply to the state's 4,512 aided secondary schools. This move will once again provide an opportunity for candidates with a background in Biology to apply. The government believes this will help enhance science education.

**Subject-Specific Postgraduate Qualification Mandatory for PGT**
Under the new system, eligibility criteria for certain PGT posts have been made clearer and stricter. Candidates applying for the PGT Geography post must now possess a postgraduate degree specifically in Geography. Similarly, for the post of Lecturer (Civics), only candidates with a postgraduate degree in Political Science will be eligible to apply. No changes have been made to the existing qualification rules for other subjects.

**New Syllabus and Revised Rules Implemented**
The revised rules have been formally implemented following the Governor's approval. New directives have been issued to all concerned officials, including the Director of Secondary Education and the Chairman of the Board of Secondary Education. Separate categories and distinct eligibility criteria have been established for Science and Biology teachers at the high school level. These new guidelines will supersede previously issued orders. The government asserts that these changes will increase the transparency of the recruitment process, facilitate the selection of qualified subject experts, and improve the quality of education.

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