Here is an important update for candidates applying for TGT Recruitment 2026 in Aided Secondary Schools of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have obtained Shastri degree from Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi can also get an opportunity to apply for this recruitment. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has sent a letter to the government in this regard seeking a change in the qualification. Now the commission is waiting for the government’s approval. If permitted, Shastri degree holder candidates can also apply for TGT recruitment. Currently the application process for the recruitment is going on.
Demand to treat Shastri’s degree as graduation
Candidates who have obtained Shastri degree in Sanskrit subject have requested to be given an opportunity to apply for TGT recruitment. He says that Shastri’s degree is equivalent to graduation. Despite this, the Department of Secondary Education has not considered them eligible to apply while determining the eligibility for TGT Recruitment 2026. In this regard, the candidates made representations to the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Considering their demand, the commission has sent a letter to the government. A request has been made by the commission to revise the qualification. Shastri degree holders can also apply after getting approval from the government.
Got an opportunity in 2022 recruitment
Candidates say that candidates who have obtained Shastri degree were given an opportunity to apply for TGT Recruitment 2022. In such a situation it is not appropriate to keep them out this time. Sampuranand Sanskrit University Vice Chancellor Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma has also sent a letter to the Selection Commission and Additional Chief Secretary, Secondary Education Department regarding this. Shastri’s degree has been considered equivalent to graduation and demanded to give a chance to the candidates.
TGT Recruitment at 17,735 Posts
After four years, 17,735 TGT posts have been recruited in state aided secondary schools. Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has started the online application process from 24 October 2026. Candidates can apply till 23 November 2026. The recruitment exam is proposed on 23rd and 24th December 2026. In such a situation, Shastri degree candidates are now waiting for the decision of the government.
