2025 UP Lower Primary Teacher Eligibility Standards: Age Requirements, Relaxations, and Educational Prerequisites
UPPSC Announces Eligibility Criteria for LT Grade Teacher Recruitment 2025
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the detailed eligibility criteria for the LT Grade Assistant Teacher (TGT) Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 7,466 vacancies in government secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old as of July 1, 2025. Those born between July 2, 1985, and July 1, 2004, are eligible. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen) as per UPPSC and Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Educational Qualifications
The educational qualifications vary depending on the teaching subject. For example:
- Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science candidates require a graduation in their respective subjects along with a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution.
- Sanskrit, Urdu, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Computer Science candidates have specific qualifications. For instance, Music applicants may alternatively hold Sangeet Visharad or Prabhakar.
- In the case of Computer Science, a B.Ed degree is optional, and candidates may possess a BE/B.Tech (CS/IT) or B.Sc./BCA/M.Sc./MCA in CS/IT or NIELIT ‘A’ Level (with graduation).
An integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed or equivalent degree recognized by NCTE may also be acceptable.
Nationality
The recruitment is open only to Indian citizens.
Documentation Requirements
Candidates must provide valid certificates for category reservations, proof of educational qualifications from recognized institutions, and one-time registration on the UPPSC website before applying. Other relevant documents for age proof, identity, and category certificates as per UPPSC guidelines are necessary for document verification during the selection process.
Selection Process
Candidates are selected through a written examination followed by document verification.
In summary, applicants to the UP LT Grade Teacher post must meet the age criteria, hold a relevant graduation degree along with B.Ed from recognized institutions as per their teaching subject, be Indian nationals, and submit all valid supporting documents during the application and verification stages.
Candidates seeking to apply for the LT Grade Assistant Teacher (TGT) Recruitment 2025 by UPPSC must engage in continuous education and self-development, as they require a graduation in their respective teaching subjects along with a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution. During their learning process, they should also pay attention to the specific qualifications for subjects like Sanskrit, Urdu, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Computer Science.
