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Key Facts: UPSESSB TGT/PGT Exam
125 MCQs
UPSESSB TGT and PGT written papers each have 125 objective questions
UPSESSB exam pattern (widely published; confirm live bulletin)
2 hours
Written exam duration for both TGT and PGT
UPSESSB exam pattern
TGT +4 / 500
TGT awards 4 marks per correct answer for a 500-mark written paper
UPSESSB TGT exam pattern
PGT +3.4 / 425
PGT written paper is 425 marks at 3.4 marks per correct answer
UPSESSB PGT exam pattern
No negative marking
Incorrect answers do not deduct marks in the written paper
UPSESSB exam pattern
Offline OMR
Exam is conducted as a pen-and-paper OMR test
UPSESSB exam pattern
₹450/₹650 EWS
EWS application fee in the 2022 cycle: ₹450 (TGT) / ₹650 (PGT); Gen/OBC ₹750 (confirm live fee)
UP TGT/PGT application fee tables (2022 cycle; TGT vs PGT EWS differ)
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UPSESSB TGT/PGT written tests are 125-MCQ offline papers in 2 hours with no negative marking (TGT 500 marks at +4; PGT 425 marks at +3.4). Concerned subject carries maximum weightage, with GK, English and quantitative aptitude. Application fees in the 2022 cycle were ₹750 (Gen/OBC), ₹450 EWS for TGT / ₹650 EWS for PGT, ₹450 SC and ₹250 ST. This free 100-question bank provides original shared practice across GS, pedagogy and representative subjects.
Sample UPSESSB TGT/PGT Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your UPSESSB TGT/PGT exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with equality before the law?
2The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
3Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
4The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
5Which river is regarded as the principal lifeline of Uttar Pradesh's Gangetic plain?
6India's Five-Year Plans were formulated by which institution?
7Which gas is the primary anthropogenic greenhouse gas from fossil-fuel combustion?
8The central office of the Reserve Bank of India is located in:
9Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal at Agra?
10Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
About the UPSESSB TGT/PGT Exam
The UPSESSB TGT and PGT exams recruit Trained Graduate Teachers and Post Graduate Teachers for government secondary and higher-secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Both written papers are 125-question offline OMR tests lasting 2 hours with no negative marking. TGT awards +4 marks per correct answer (500 total); PGT awards +3.4 marks per correct answer (425 written marks) and also weighs interview and special qualifications. The paper is dominated by the concerned subject applied for, supported by General Awareness (including UP GK), English and Quantitative Aptitude, with teaching methodology/pedagogy embedded in subject papers. This free shared practice bank covers common GS/pedagogy plus representative multi-subject content for secondary-teacher aspirants.
Assessment
Written offline OMR test: 125 MCQs in 2 hours for both TGT and PGT. TGT written paper is scored out of 500 (+4 per correct). PGT written paper is scored out of 425 (+3.4 per correct). No negative marking. Syllabus emphasises the concerned subject (highest weightage) with General Awareness, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. PGT selection also includes interview and special-qualification weightage.
Time Limit
2 hours (120 minutes)
Passing Score
Merit-based. TGT merit from written exam (subject to eligibility). PGT merit from written exam + interview + special qualifications. No fixed written-only qualifying percentage is published.
Exam Fee
Gen/OBC ₹750; EWS ₹450 (TGT) / ₹650 (PGT); SC ₹450; ST ₹250 (Advt. 01/2022 & 02/2022 cycle as widely published). Confirm any revised fee in the live notification. (Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB / UPESSC))
UPSESSB TGT/PGT Exam Content Outline
General Awareness / UP GK
Indian history, polity, constitution, geography, economy, general science, current affairs and Uttar Pradesh-specific GK.
English Language
Grammar (tenses, articles, voices, narration), vocabulary, comprehension, idioms, agreement and error spotting.
Quantitative Aptitude
Percentages, ratio, averages, profit & loss, time-work, speed-distance, algebra, mensuration and data basics.
Teaching Pedagogy / Education
Learning theories, adolescent development, assessment, inclusive education, NEP 2020/NCF themes and classroom methods for secondary teachers.
Concerned Subject (representative)
Shared bank sampling graduation/PG-level themes across Maths, Science, Social Science and language content typical of TGT/PGT concerned-subject papers, including subject pedagogy.
How to Pass the UPSESSB TGT/PGT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Merit-based. TGT merit from written exam (subject to eligibility). PGT merit from written exam + interview + special qualifications. No fixed written-only qualifying percentage is published.
- Assessment: Written offline OMR test: 125 MCQs in 2 hours for both TGT and PGT. TGT written paper is scored out of 500 (+4 per correct). PGT written paper is scored out of 425 (+3.4 per correct). No negative marking. Syllabus emphasises the concerned subject (highest weightage) with General Awareness, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. PGT selection also includes interview and special-qualification weightage.
- Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Exam fee: Gen/OBC ₹750; EWS ₹450 (TGT) / ₹650 (PGT); SC ₹450; ST ₹250 (Advt. 01/2022 & 02/2022 cycle as widely published). Confirm any revised fee in the live notification.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in the UPSESSB TGT/PGT written exam?
Both TGT and PGT written papers have 125 objective multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 2 hours.
What is the marking scheme for UP TGT and UP PGT?
TGT awards +4 marks per correct answer (500 total). PGT awards +3.4 marks per correct answer (425 written marks). There is no negative marking.
Is the UPSESSB TGT/PGT exam online or offline?
It is an offline pen-and-paper OMR-based written test.
What subjects are covered in the syllabus?
The written paper emphasises the concerned teaching subject (highest weightage) along with General Awareness, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. Teaching methodology/pedagogy is linked to the subject paper.
What is the application fee for UP TGT/PGT?
In the Advt. 01/2022 (TGT) and 02/2022 (PGT) cycle, fees were commonly listed as Gen/OBC ₹750; EWS ₹450 for TGT and ₹650 for PGT; SC ₹450; ST ₹250. Always confirm the live notification.
How does PGT selection differ from TGT?
TGT merit is based primarily on the written exam (subject to eligibility). PGT merit typically combines the written exam with interview and special-qualification weightage.