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UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts

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The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the selection of Assistant Teachers in urban primary schools under the Basic Education Department and aided primary schools under the Secondary Education Department. The notification announces 12,405 vacancies across the two categories. Eligible Indian citizens must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their applications through the commission's official website.

General16 Sept 202615 Oct 2026(Last Date)
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1. UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts – Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the selection of Assistant Teachers in urban primary schools under the Basic Education Department and aided primary schools under the Secondary Education Department. The notification announces 12,405 vacancies across the two categories. Eligible Indian citizens must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their applications through the commission's official website.

2. Quick Details

Quick Details
FieldDetails
OrganizationUttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Notice Date15 September 2026
Application Start Date16 September 2026
Fee Payment Deadline15 October 2026
Correction Deadline19 October 2026
Examination Date3–4 December 2026
Application ModeOnline, through OTR
Salary₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level 6)
Total Vacancies12,405
PostAssistant Teacher
StateUttar Pradesh
Selection ProcessWritten Examination and Document Verification
Official WebsiteUPESSC

3. Vacancy details

Vacancy details
PostVacancies
Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban11,508
Assistant Teacher, Attached Primary, Boys' Aided Schools473
Assistant Teacher, Attached Primary, Girls' Aided Schools424
Total12,405

4. Eligibility and qualification

Eligibility and qualification
FieldDetails
Assistant Teacher, Attached PrimaryCandidates require graduation, an NCTE-recognized BTC or D.El.Ed. qualification and a qualifying TET for Classes 1–5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh or central government

5. Age limit

Age limit
PostAge Requirement
Urban Primary Assistant Teacher21–40 years
Aided Primary Assistant TeacherMinimum 21 years; retirement age 62 years
Reference date: 1 July 2026. Age relaxations for the Urban Primary Assistant Teacher post include 5 years for eligible UP SC/ST/OBC candidates and 15 years for eligible UP candidates with disabilities, subject to the notification's conditions.

6. Application Fee

Application Fee
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS / Other₹1,000
SC / ST₹500
Persons with Disabilities₹300
Payment is available through credit card, debit card, or net banking.

7. Selection process and exam pattern

## Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection process and exam pattern
ParticularDetails
Selection ProcessWritten Examination Merit List followed by Document Verification
Questions120
Maximum Marks360
Duration2 Hours
Correct Answer+3 Marks
Wrong Answer−1 Mark
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
LanguageHindi and English
NormalizationApplicable if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts
Tie-BreakingGraduation Marks → Teacher-Training Marks → Age
The detailed syllabus is available separately on the Commission's website.

8. How to apply

Visit the official UPESSC website
Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).
Open the application for Advertisement No. 05/2026 and enter the required details.
Select the required school-type preferences.
Upload your photograph, signature and applicable supporting documents.
Pay the prescribed examination fee and complete final submission.
Save the payment receipt and retain three copies of the completed application.
Applicants must fill in their registration and application details in English. After final submission, changes to important details such as category, date of birth and gender are restricted. The commission also requires candidates to retain copies for subsequent document verification.
  1. Visit the official UPESSC website
  2. Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Open the application for Advertisement No. 05/2026 and enter the required details.
  4. Select the required school-type preferences.
  5. Upload your photograph, signature and applicable supporting documents.
  6. Pay the prescribed examination fee and complete final submission.
  7. Save the payment receipt and retain three copies of the completed application.
Applicants must fill in their registration and application details in English. After final submission, changes to important details such as category, date of birth and gender are restricted. The commission also requires candidates to retain copies for subsequent document verification.

9. Important instructions

The notification requires candidates to possess the mandatory qualifications by the application deadline. UP reservation benefits are subject to domicile and relevant certificate conditions. Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification with original documents and two sets of self-attested copies, including the relevant educational, training and TET certificates.

11. Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12,405 advertised vacancies: 11,508 in urban primary schools and 897 in aided primary schools.

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