UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released a notification (Advertisement No. 05/2026) on the official website for Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools and Assistant Teacher Related Primary posts in aided schools. This recruitment is for 12405 positions. The application form has started on 16 September 2026, and candidates can pay the application fee until 15 October 2026. The minimum age is 21 years & the maximum age is 40 years for the urban post as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 provided below. To get new Job Notifications first, join our Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Key Details of Notification
Important Dates & Deadlines |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date to pay online application fee | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date for correction in the online application | 19 October 2026 |
| Written exam date | 03 and 04 December 2026 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Our Quick Take
- UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 offers 12405 tentative posts: 11508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools and 897 Assistant Teacher Related Primary posts in aided schools. The no. of posts may increase or decrease.
- Eligibility: Graduate degree with BTC or D.El.Ed and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
- Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years old as on 01 July 2026 (urban post), with age relaxation for reserved categories.
- There is one written exam of 360 marks (120 MCQ in 2 hours) for both posts. Merit list is made on the exam marks, then comes document verification.
- Fee is Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS, Rs. 500 for SC/ ST and Rs. 300 for Divyangjan.
- Apply on the official UPESSC website after One Time Registration (OTR). Only one application is allowed and school preference is compulsory for both types of schools.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
Application Fee |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC/ ST | Rs. 500 |
| Divyangjan | Rs. 300 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
Age Limit & Relaxation |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Age counted as on | 01 July 2026 |
| Minimum age (both posts) | 21 years |
| Maximum age (Assistant Teacher, Urban) | 40 years |
| Maximum age (Assistant Teacher Related Primary, Aided) | 62 years |
| Category (Urban post) | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years | 45 years |
| Divyang candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years | 55 years |
| Shiksha Mitra | Up to 60 years | 60 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Army service plus 3 years | 40 years plus army service plus 3 years |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban | 4746 | 3069 | 1116 | 2379 | 198 | 11508 |
| Assistant Teacher Related Primary (Aided) | 378 | 164 | 7 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
| Grand Total | 5124 | 3233 | 1123 | 2727 | 198 | 12405 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Post & Qualification Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban (Basic Education Department) | 11508 | Graduate degree from a recognised university, plus BTC, D.El.Ed or another listed teacher training course, plus a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) held by the State or Central Government. |
| Assistant Teacher Related Primary, Aided Schools (Secondary Education Department) | 897 | Graduate degree from a recognised university or institute, plus BTC or D.El.Ed from an NCTE recognised course, plus a pass in the TET for classes 1 to 5. |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Exam | One exam for both posts. 120 MCQ questions, 360 marks, 2 hours. The paper is in Hindi and English. |
| 2. Marking | 3 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark cut for each wrong or multiple answer. Answers are marked on an OMR sheet with a black ball point pen. |
| 3. Merit List | Merit is made on the exam marks. If marks are equal, the higher graduation percentage is placed first, then the training qualification percentage, then the older candidate. |
| 4. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are informed by SMS, email and the website. They must bring an oath form (Appendix 6) and two sets of self attested documents. |
| 5. School Allotment | Schools are allotted as per merit and school preference. |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Salary
Pay Scale |
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Teacher Related Primary (Aided) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | How To Fill Online Form
- Go to the official website https://www.upessc.up.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR). You cannot apply without it.
- Login and open the application form for the Assistant Teacher posts. Fill your category, sub category, date of birth and gender with care.
- Fill your school preference for both types of schools. This is compulsory.
- Upload your photograph, signature and certificates in the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online by 15 October 2026, then check the form and submit it. Errors can be corrected only until 19 October 2026.
- Take three printouts of the submitted application. Two are needed at document verification.
Documents You Should Keep Ready |
- Passport size photograph in JPG/JPEG format, 30 to 300 KB
- Signature on a white background in JPG/JPEG format, 10 to 200 KB
- High School certificate (for date of birth), Intermediate and graduation marksheets, and the degree
- BTC/ D.El.Ed (or other listed training) certificate and TET certificate
- Category certificate and Divyang certificate, only for Uttar Pradesh reserved category candidates
- No Objection Certificate from the employer, if you are in service
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UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Important Instructions
- Candidates should read the official notification before applying.
- Submit only one application. If you submit more than one, only the last one is accepted and the rest are cancelled.
- After the final submit, no change in category, sub category, date of birth or gender is allowed. The application is not complete until the fee is paid.
- Reservation is only for reserved category candidates who are original residents of Uttar Pradesh. Others are treated as General.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 | Important Question
| Question: What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026? Answer: The last date to pay the online application fee is 15 October 2026. Corrections in the form are allowed until 19 October 2026. |
| Question: How many posts are there in this recruitment? Answer: There are 12405 posts in total. Of these, 11508 are urban posts and 897 are aided school posts. The numbers are tentative and can change. |
| Question: What is the qualification needed? Answer: You need a Graduate degree, BTC or D.El.Ed and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test. |
| Question: Is there negative marking in the exam? Answer: Yes. Each correct answer gives 3 marks and each wrong or multiple answer cuts 1 mark. |
| Question: When is the written exam? Answer: The written exam is on 03 and 04 December 2026. |
