UP PGT Cut Off 2026; Check UPESSC Advt. No. 02/2022 Subject-Wise & Category-Wise Final Cutoff Marks (Boys & Girls)

The UP PGT Cut Off 2026 has been officially released by the U.P. Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, for Advertisement No. 02/2022 PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Examination.

This final cutoff list reveals the minimum qualifying marks that candidates needed to secure a teaching post across 17+ subjects, including Civics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, English, History, Sanskrit, and more, separately for Boys and Girls categories. Since UP PGT cutoff is announced category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, Ex-Army Personnel, Physically Handicapped, and Dependent of Freedom Fighter) and subject-wise, understanding where your marks stand can be confusing

— this article breaks down the complete official cutoff data in an easy table format, along with the factors that influenced this year’s cutoff, how it compares to previous trends, and what qualified candidates should do next.

UP PGT Cut Off 2026 – Overview

Final Category-Wise & Subject-Wise Cutoff Marks Released for Boys & Girls
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Particulars Details
Conducting Body U.P. Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Examination Name PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Examination
Advertisement Number 02/2022
Cutoff Type Released Final Category-Wise Cutoff (Boys & Girls, Separate Lists)
Total Subjects Covered 17 Subjects (Boys) & 14 Subjects (Girls)
Categories Covered UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, Ex-Army Personnel, Physically Handicapped, Dependent of Freedom Fighter
Total Marks (Exam) Out of 500 (Approx., based on written exam marking scheme)
Official Website upsessc.gov.in

What is UP PGT Cutoff & Why It Matters

The UP PGT Cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must secure in a given subject and category to be considered for a Post Graduate Teacher post in Uttar Pradesh’s government-aided intermediate colleges. Since UPESSC releases this cutoff separately for every subject, category, and gender (Boys/Girls), the same subject can have a very different cutoff for different groups.

For example, in Advertisement No. 02/2022, the History subject recorded one of the highest UR cutoffs (459.53 marks), while Geography (Girls category) recorded a comparatively lower cutoff (307.73 marks) — showing how much subject-wise demand and vacancy count can influence the final number. Checking your category and subject-specific cutoff carefully is the only reliable way to know if you have qualified.

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How the Cutoff is Decided — Key Factors

  • Total number of vacancies announced for each subject — fewer vacancies generally push the cutoff higher
  • Number of applicants who appeared for that particular subject’s written exam
  • Difficulty level of the question paper for that specific subject
  • Category-wise reservation percentage as per UP Government norms
  • Overall performance trend of candidates in that exam cycle compared to previous years

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How to Check UP PGT Cut Off 2026 Online

  • Visit the official UPESSC website — upsessc.gov.in
  • Go to the “Notifications” / “Result” section on the homepage
  • Click on the link titled “Advertisement No. 02/2022 PGT Examination Cutoff List”
  • Two separate PDFs will be available — one for Boys Category and one for Girls Category
  • Open the PDF matching your gender category
  • Locate your applied subject using the Sr. No./Subject Code column
  • Match the cutoff marks under your specific category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Ex-Army/PH/Freedom Fighter Dependent)
  • Compare it with your own scorecard/result marks to check your qualification status

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UP PGT Cut Off 2026 — Boys Category (Subject-Wise & Category-Wise)

Advertisement No. 02/2022 | All marks are out of the total written exam marks | “–” indicates cutoff not applicable/not declared for that subject-category combination

Subject UR EWS OBC SC ST Ex-Army PH FF Dependent
Civics 417.47 410.53 409.87 394.27 391.80 385.53
Chemistry 379.07 363.60 365.67 176.67 340.60
Physics 380.93 372.80 367.67 336.00 297.00 362.47
Biology 409.20 401.67 399.67 383.93 273.33 378.53
Geography 358.00 348.67 342.93 328.73 191.00 297.53 293.80
Maths 417.07 416.00 406.80 376.47 325.53
English 440.67 434.33 435.80 428.47 406.20 413.47 412.80
Sociology 388.33 382.40 386.00 373.33 374.20
Economics 408.27 399.33 398.60 377.13 336.27 370.53 364.27
History 459.53 453.13 455.73
Hindi 404.93 399.20 399.00 388.07 316.07 363.80
Agriculture 420.27 416.07 414.60
Education 413.20 383.20
Psychology 410.80
Sanskrit 447.00 441.47 438.73 419.60 305.07 420.27
Art 378.00 360.93
Commerce 417.33 412.00 411.87 408.27

UP PGT Cut Off 2026 — Girls Category (Subject-Wise & Category-Wise)

Advertisement No. 02/2022 | All marks are out of the total written exam marks | “–” indicates cutoff not applicable/not declared for that subject-category combination

Subject UR EWS OBC SC ST
Civics 406.13 377.40
Physics 358.47 318.20
Biology 398.00 392.87
Geography 307.73
English 437.73 434.13 432.07
Sociology 367.40 357.93
Economics 408.93 401.47 391.93
History 451.20 449.27
Hindi 393.67
Education 413.47 370.47
Psychology 424.27 410.93 385.07
Sanskrit 445.87 438.40 403.73
Art 367.13 356.13
Home Science 324.95 314.70
Note: Girls Category cutoff list does not include Maths, Sociology (ST), Agriculture, and Commerce subjects, as these were either not applicable, had no female candidates in the qualifying range, or were not part of the released Girls category list for this advertisement. Also note Ex-Army Personnel, Physically Handicapped, and Freedom Fighter Dependent categories are not applicable in the Girls list.

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Highest & Lowest Cutoff Subjects — Quick Insights

Insight Detail
Highest UR Cutoff (Boys) History — 459.53 Marks
Highest UR Cutoff (Girls) History — 451.20 Marks
Lowest UR Cutoff (Boys) Geography — 358.00 Marks
Lowest UR Cutoff (Girls) Geography — 307.73 Marks
Most Competitive Subject Overall History & English (Consistently High Across All Categories)
Relatively Easier-to-Qualify Subjects Geography, Home Science, Chemistry (ST Category)

UP PGT Selection Process — What Comes After Cutoff

  • Step 1: Written Examination conducted by UPESSC for all applied subjects
  • Step 2: Category-wise & Subject-wise Cutoff Marks released, as shown above
  • Step 3: Candidates scoring at or above the cutoff for their category are shortlisted
  • Step 4: Document Verification (DV) of shortlisted candidates — educational certificates, category certificates, identity proof
  • Step 5: Final Merit List preparation based on written exam marks (subject to DV clearance)
  • Step 6: Counselling / College Allotment for final posting in respective government-aided institutions

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Documents Required at Document Verification Stage

  • Original Mark Sheets & Certificates of Post-Graduate Degree (relevant subject)
  • B.Ed. or equivalent Teacher Training Certificate
  • 10th & 12th Mark Sheets (Date of Birth Proof)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH/Freedom Fighter Dependent, as applicable, in prescribed UP Government format)
  • Domicile/Residence Certificate, if required
  • Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card)
  • Recent Passport-Size Photographs
  • Character Certificate from last attended institution

Important Points to Remember About UP PGT Cutoff

  • Cutoff marks are subject-specific — a candidate qualifying in English UR category does not automatically qualify in another subject
  • The Boys and Girls category cutoffs are released as separate lists and can differ significantly for the same subject
  • A “–” entry in the cutoff table means either no vacancy, no eligible candidate, or the category was not applicable for that particular subject in this advertisement cycle
  • Qualifying the cutoff does not guarantee a final selection — candidates must still clear Document Verification successfully
  • Category-wise cutoff is generally in the order: General/UR ≥ EWS ≈ OBC > SC > ST, though exceptions can occur depending on subject-wise applicant pool

Tips for Candidates Who Did Not Qualify This Cycle

  • Analyze your subject-wise marks against this cutoff list to understand exactly how much of a gap remains
  • Keep an eye on future PGT/TGT advertisements from UPESSC — vacancy count and cutoff can vary significantly between cycles
  • Consider strengthening subject-specific preparation, especially for consistently high-cutoff subjects like History and English
  • Explore other state-level or central-level teaching exams (like CTET, other State TETs, KVS, NVS) to widen your opportunities while re-attempting UP PGT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — UP PGT Cut Off 2026

Q1. Under which advertisement was this UP PGT cutoff released?
This cutoff belongs to Advertisement No. 02/2022 PGT Examination, conducted by UPESSC, Prayagraj.

Q2. Is the UP PGT cutoff the same for Boys and Girls?
No, UPESSC releases separate cutoff lists for Boys and Girls categories, and the marks can differ significantly for the same subject.

Q3. Which subject had the highest cutoff in UP PGT 2026?
History recorded the highest UR category cutoff in both Boys (459.53) and Girls (451.20) lists.

Q4. What does “–” mean in the cutoff table?
It indicates that the cutoff was not applicable, not declared, or no eligible candidate existed for that specific subject-category combination.

Q5. Does qualifying the cutoff guarantee a teaching job?
No, qualifying the cutoff only shortlists you for Document Verification. Final selection depends on successful DV and merit list ranking.

Q6. Where can I download the official UP PGT Cut Off 2026 PDF?
From the official UPESSC website at upsessc.gov.in, under the Notifications/Result section.

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