The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination on its website, upessc.up.gov.in. Candidates who took the exam can now access the answer key to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores prior to the final results.
Exam Details and Answer Key Release
The UP TGT written examination was conducted on June 3 and 4, 2026, in offline mode across various centers in Uttar Pradesh. Along with the provisional answer key, the Commission has outlined the objection process. Candidates who identify discrepancies in the answer key can submit objections within the stipulated timeframe, accompanied by supporting evidence. All objections will be reviewed before the final answer key is published.
The final answer key will be used to prepare the results. This recruitment drive aims to fill 4,181 teaching vacancies under the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) categories in government-aided secondary schools across the state.
Marking Scheme for UP TGT 2026
Candidates can calculate their probable scores using the official marking scheme provided below:
- Total questions: 125
- Marks for each correct answer: 4
- Negative marking: No
- Marks for unanswered questions: 0
- Maximum marks: 500
To estimate their score, candidates need to multiply the number of correct answers by four. For example, a candidate with 100 correct responses can expect a score of 400 marks.
How to Download the UP TGT Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
- Open the Notifications or Advertisement section on the homepage.
- Click on the UP TGT Answer Key 2026 link.
- Select the relevant subject.
- The answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download and save it for future reference.
Direct Link to Raise Objections
To submit objections against the answer key, candidates can use the direct link provided on the official website. Ensure you have supporting documents ready before filing objections.
