UP PGT Answer Key 2026 Released: Download PDF, Response Sheet, and Objection Link
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) — Education Department, Uttar Pradesh
📅 Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 09 May 2026 |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 624 |
| Qualification | Post Graduate Degree in relevant subject with B.Ed |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Interview |
📝 Detailed Notification Information
UP PGT Answer Key 2026 Released
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), formerly known as UPSESSB, has officially released the UP PGT Answer Key 2026. Candidates who participated in the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment exam held on May 9th and 10th, 2026, can now access their provisional answer keys and response sheets online. This recruitment drive (Advt. No. 02/2022) is aimed at filling 624 vacancies in various government-aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
UP PGT 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of the following timeline to ensure they don't miss the opportunity to challenge any discrepancies:
- Exam Date: 09-10 May 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: 12 May 2026
- Last Date to Submit Objections: 18 May 2026
- Final Answer Key/Result Date: To be announced
How to Download UP PGT Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to view and download your response sheet from the official portal:
- Visit the official website of UPESSC at upessc.up.gov.in.
- On the homepage, look for the "Candidate Services" or "Important Notices" section.
- Click on the link titled "UP PGT 2026 Provisional Answer Key and Objection Portal".
- You will be redirected to a login page. Enter your Registration Number and Password (or Date of Birth).
- After logging in, your answer key and recorded responses will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the PDF and cross-verify your answers with the commission's keys.
Raising Objections Against UP PGT Answer Key
If any candidate finds an error in the provisional answer key, they have the right to challenge it. The objection window is open until May 18, 2026. To raise an objection:
- Access the challenge link through the official candidate login.
- Select the specific question ID you wish to challenge.
- Upload scanned copies of authentic reference material (textbooks, official records) to support your claim.
- Pay the required objection fee, if specified on the portal.
- Submit the objection and take a printout of the confirmation page.
UP PGT Marking Scheme and Score Calculation
To estimate your score before the final results, use the marking criteria followed by UPESSC:
- Total Marks: Varied by subject.
- Marks per Correct Answer: 3.4 marks.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Unattempted Questions: 0 marks.
Formula: (Total Number of Correct Answers) × 3.4 = Your Estimated Score.
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