TGT Syllabus 2026 PDF (UP TGT, DSSSB, KVS): Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
The TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) syllabus 2026 covers Subject-Specific Graduation/NCERT topics (100–125 questions) plus General Awareness, Reasoning, Language & Teaching Pedagogy. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in the concerned subject and B.Ed. are eligible to apply across UP TGT, DSSSB TGT, KVS, NVS, and BPSC TRE.
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1. TGT & PGT Exam Pattern 2026 (UP TGT, DSSSB, KVS, NVS & BPSC TRE)
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Postgraduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment exams are conducted by State & Central boards including UPESSC (UP TGT/PGT), DSSSB (Delhi TGT/PGT), KVS, NVS, EMRS, and BPSC TRE. Below is the official exam pattern comparison across major boards:
| Recruiting Board | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP TGT (UPESSC) | 125 MCQs (Subject Specific + GK) | 500 Marks (4 Marks each) | 2 Hours | No Negative Marking |
| DSSSB TGT | 200 MCQs (100 Part-A + 100 Subject) | 200 Marks | 2 Hours | 0.25 Marks per wrong answer |
| KVS / NVS / EMRS TGT | 150–180 MCQs (Gen + Pedagogy + Subject) | 150–180 Marks | 2.5 – 3 Hours | As per official notification |
| BPSC TRE (TGT Class 9–10) | 150 MCQs (Language + GS + Subject) | 150 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Min | No Negative Marking |
2. TGT Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Detailed Topics
Every TGT aspirant must prepare two core components: Part A (General Awareness, Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude/Pedagogy, Hindi & English) and Part B (Concerned Subject — Class 9 to 12 & Graduation Level):
- TGT Hindi Syllabus: हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास (आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल, रीतिकाल, आधुनिक काल), गद्य विधाएं (उपन्यास, कहानी, नाटक, निबंध, आलोचना), काव्यशास्त्र (रस, छंद, अलंकार), भाषा विज्ञान, हिंदी व्याकरण (संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे) एवं प्रमुख संस्कृत रचनाकार (कालिदास, भवभूति, बाणभट्ट, दण्डी)।
- TGT English Syllabus: Unseen Passages, Parts of Speech, Tenses, Direct/Indirect Narration, Active/Passive Voice, Transformation, Figures of Speech, Literary Forms & Movements, and Major Authors (William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, John Galsworthy).
- TGT Mathematics Syllabus: Algebra (Theory of Equations, Matrices, Determinants, Groups), Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations), Coordinate Geometry (2D & 3D), Trigonometry, Vector Analysis, Statics & Dynamics, Statistics & Probability.
- TGT Science (Physics & Chemistry) Syllabus: Mechanics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves & Oscillations, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Modern Physics, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry.
- TGT Biology Syllabus: Taxonomy, Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, Plant Physiology, Cytology & Genetics, Ecology, Non-Chordata & Chordata, Human Physiology, Embryology & Evolution.
- TGT Social Science (SST) Syllabus (Any 2 of 4):
- History: Indus Valley, Vedic Period, Maurya & Gupta Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Indian Freedom Struggle (1857–1947).
- Geography: Physical Geography (Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere), Economic Geography, Indian Geography (Rivers, Climate, Soil, Agriculture, Minerals).
- Political Science (Civics): Political Theory, Thinkers (Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Gandhi, Ambedkar), Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Judiciary & International Relations.
- Economics: Microeconomics & Macroeconomics, National Income, Money & Banking, Public Finance, Indian Economy, Five-Year Plans & Trade.
3. How to Crack TGT / PGT Exam in 1st Attempt (60-Day Strategy)
- Master NCERTs + Standard Subject Texts (Days 1–25): Over 75% of TGT subject questions come directly from Class 9–12 NCERT concepts combined with standard graduation-level definitions and author/theorem facts.
- Solve 10 Years of TGT Past Year Papers (Days 26–45): In UP TGT, DSSSB TGT, and KVS TGT, 35% to 45% of subject MCQs are repeated or directly adapted from previous year papers.
- Daily Revision with Our 15-Page TGT Selection E-Book (Days 46–60): Revise high-weightage subject tables, pedagogy one-liners, and 35 Most-Repeated Solved PYQs every morning.
