The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026. The recruitment covers 12,405 vacancies across two types of Assistant Teacher posts.
A total of 11,508 Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) vacancies are available under the Basic Education Department, while 897 Assistant Teacher Attached Primary vacancies are available in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department.
The online application process starts on 16 September 2026. Candidates must complete the required online process and fee payment by 15 October 2026, while the correction window remains open until 19 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
15 September 2026
OTR / Application Start
16 September 2026
Last Date for Application Fee
15 October 2026
Correction Last Date
19 October 2026
Written Exam
3 & 4 December 2026
The notification specifically lists 15 October as the last date for depositing the online application fee and 19 October as the last date for making corrections.
The Basic Education Department has reported 11,508 Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) vacancies across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
District
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
Agra
127
31
85
66
6
315
Aligarh
199
49
132
103
9
492
Bareilly
358
88
239
186
17
888
Ghaziabad
163
40
109
85
8
405
Kanpur Nagar
305
75
204
159
15
758
Lucknow
180
44
119
93
8
444
Meerut
256
63
171
133
12
635
Saharanpur
182
44
120
94
8
448
Varanasi
153
37
102
79
7
378
All 75 Districts Total
4,746
1,116
3,069
2,379
198
11,508
Category-wise total across all 75 districts: UR – 4,746, EWS – 1,116, OBC – 3,069, SC – 2,379, and ST – 198.
The complete district-wise vacancy breakup for all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh is provided in Table-1 of the official advertisement.
The horizontal reservation included within the district-wise totals consists of 429 posts for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), 97 posts for Dependents of Freedom Fighters, and 540 posts for Ex-Servicemen.
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PwBD Reservation / Suitability
For the Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) post, the notification identifies the post as suitable for PwBD candidates under VI, LI, HI and Thalassemia categories.
For Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary, the notification identifies suitability for a wider range of PwBD categories, including O.A, O.L, B, B.A, L.V, D, H.H, L.C, D.W, A.A.V, A.S.D, S.L.D, I.D, M.I, B.L, B.L.A, B.H and M.D.Y.
Source: UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026, vacancy tables. The district-wise table is provided in the official advertisement.
Candidates should check the post-specific educational qualification, TET requirement and age limit before applying. The eligibility conditions are different for the Urban Assistant Teacher and Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary posts.
Graduation from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government, along with any one prescribed teacher-training qualification such as Basic Teacher Certificate (B.T.C.), Two-Year B.T.C. (Urdu), Special B.T.C., Two-Year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, 4-year B.El.Ed., or Two-Year Diploma in Elementary Education under NCTE Regulations, 2002. The candidate must also have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or Government of India. The notification also states that the B.T.C. course is currently conducted as D.El.Ed.
Graduation from a legally established or Government-recognised university/institution and B.T.C. or D.L.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and successful qualification in TET for Classes 1 to 5, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India.
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UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
Post
Age Limit
Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban
Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years
Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary
Minimum 21 years; the superannuation age for this post is 62 years
Candidates with postgraduate qualifications may also explore the UPESSC PGT Recruitment 2026 which offers 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher vacancies across multiple subjects in Uttar Pradesh.
Age Relaxation for Urban Assistant Teacher
The notification specifies the following relaxations for the Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban post:
Category
Age Relaxation
UP SC/ST/OBC candidates
5 years relaxation in the maximum age limit
UP PwBD candidates
15 years relaxation in the maximum age limit
Ex-Servicemen
3 years relaxation in addition to the period of military service
Shiksha Mitra (Education Volunteer)
Maximum age limit extended up to 60 years
Important Note on Date of Birth
The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate will be treated as valid for determining age. Candidates should ensure that the date entered in the application matches their educational records.
Important: The age-relaxation table above applies specifically to the Urban Assistant Teacher post, as stated in the notification.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Salary 2026
Both Assistant Teacher posts carry Level-6 pay.
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Assistant Teacher Primary Urban
Level 6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Assistant Teacher Attached Primary
Level 6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
The notification specifies a minimum pay of ₹35,400 and maximum pay of ₹1,12,400 for both posts.
Note: This is the prescribed pay scale, not an in-hand salary figure.
The selection is based on the written examination and merit.
The written examination will carry 360 marks and contain 120 objective-type questions. The exam duration is 2 hours.
Exam Pattern
Particular
Details
Exam Type
Written Examination
Questions
120
Maximum Marks
360
Question Type
Multiple Choice
Duration
2 Hours
Marks for Correct Answer
3
Negative Marking
1 mark
Languages
Hindi & English
There will be negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong/multiple answer.
Merit Preparation
The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination. If candidates have equal marks, the notification provides tie-breaking rules involving graduation percentage, training qualification percentage and age.
If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the Commission may apply normalization as prescribed in the notification.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Exam Date 2026
The written examination is scheduled for:
3 December 2026 and 4 December 2026
The exact exam centre and related information will be provided through the admit card and Commission updates.
Candidates must appear only at the centre allotted to them. The notification states that changing the allotted examination centre is not permitted.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Application Fee 2026
Category
Examination Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹1,000
SC / ST
₹500
PwD
₹300
The notification specifies ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and other listed categories, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for Divyang candidates.
How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online through the UPESSC OTR-based application system. Follow these steps:
Complete OTR: Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
Open the Application Portal: Visit the official UPESSC application portal: UPESSC Apply Online
Fill the Application Form: Log in and enter your personal, educational, category and other required details carefully.
Select Post/Preference: Select the applicable post and preference options as required during the application process.
Upload Documents: Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the Examination Fee: Pay the applicable examination fee and keep the payment receipt for your records.
Review and Submit: Check the complete application carefully before final submission. After submission, changes to details such as category, sub-category, date of birth and gender are not permitted.
Save the Application: Download and keep the submitted application form, fee receipt and other relevant records safely for future reference.
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Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready where applicable:
High School marksheet and certificate
Intermediate marksheet and certificate
Graduation marksheets and degree
BTC / D.El.Ed / other prescribed training certificate
TET certificate
Category certificate
EWS certificate, where applicable
PwD certificate, where applicable
Freedom Fighter dependent certificate, where applicable
Ex-serviceman documents, where applicable
No Objection Certificate for serving candidates
Recent photograph
Signature
Shortlisted candidates will need to produce original documents during document verification along with the required self-attested copies.
Important Instructions for Applicants
OTR is mandatory before applying.
Applications are accepted online only.
Check all eligibility conditions before submitting the form.
Enter personal and category information carefully.
Required preference for the two school types must be provided during application.
The submitted application information cannot be freely changed after the prescribed correction period.
Keep copies of the submitted application and fee receipt.
Upload documents in the prescribed format and size.
Candidates must meet the required qualifications by the applicable deadline.
Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification with original documents.
The Commission can cancel candidature if information is found to be false, incorrect or concealed.
यूपीईएसएससी असिस्टेंट टीचर भर्ती 2026 – 12,405 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग (UPESSC) ने असिस्टेंट टीचर चयन परीक्षा 2026 के लिए 12,405 पदों पर भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है। इनमें प्राथमिक (शहरी) असिस्टेंट टीचर के 11,508 पद और संबद्ध प्राइमरी विद्यालयों के 897 पद शामिल हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 16 सितंबर से शुरू हुए हैं और आवेदन शुल्क जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि 15 अक्टूबर 2026 है। परीक्षा 3 और 4 दिसंबर 2026 को आयोजित की जाएगी।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
शहरी असिस्टेंट टीचर पद के लिए स्नातक डिग्री के साथ निर्धारित शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण योग्यता जैसे B.T.C./D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed. या अन्य अधिसूचना में निर्धारित योग्यताओं में से आवश्यक योग्यता और TET उत्तीर्ण होना जरूरी है। संबद्ध प्राइमरी पद के लिए स्नातक, NCTE मान्यता प्राप्त B.T.C./D.El.Ed. और कक्षा 1 से 5 के लिए TET उत्तीर्ण होना आवश्यक है।
वेतन और चयन
दोनों पदों के लिए लेवल-6 के तहत ₹35,400 से ₹1,12,400 का वेतनमान निर्धारित है। चयन 360 अंकों की लिखित परीक्षा की मेरिट के आधार पर किया जाएगा। परीक्षा में 120 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न होंगे, प्रत्येक सही उत्तर के लिए 3 अंक और गलत या एक से अधिक उत्तर के लिए 1 अंक की निगेटिव मार्किंग होगी।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
उम्मीदवारों को पहले One Time Registration (OTR) पूरा करना होगा और इसके बाद UPESSC के ऑनलाइन पोर्टल से आवेदन करना होगा। आवेदन में व्यक्तिगत, शैक्षणिक और श्रेणी संबंधी जानकारी भरकर आवश्यक दस्तावेज अपलोड करें, निर्धारित शुल्क जमा करें और आवेदन अंतिम रूप से सबमिट करें। अंतिम सबमिशन से पहले सभी विवरण जांच लें, क्योंकि सबमिट करने के बाद कुछ विवरणों में संशोधन की अनुमति नहीं होगी।
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available in UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are 12,405 vacancies in total: 11,508 Assistant Teacher Primary Urban posts and 897 Assistant Teacher Attached Primary posts.
2. What is the UPESSC Assistant Teacher last date?
The last date for depositing the online application fee is 15 October 2026.
3. When will the UPESSC Assistant Teacher exam be held?
The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
4. What is the UPESSC Assistant Teacher salary?
The pay scale is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, Level 6.
5. Is OTR mandatory for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment?
Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the application.
6. What is the minimum age for UPESSC Assistant Teacher?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 July 2026.
7. What is the maximum age for Assistant Teacher Primary Urban?
The prescribed maximum age is 40 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
8. What is the examination fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and other specified categories, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for Divyang candidates.
9. How many Assistant Teacher Primary Urban vacancies are there?
There are 11,508 vacancies for Assistant Teacher Primary Urban posts.
10. How many Assistant Teacher Attached Primary vacancies are there?
There are 897 vacancies, including 473 for boys’ schools and 424 for girls’ schools.
11. What is the written exam pattern?
The exam has 120 objective questions, carries 360 marks, and has a 2-hour duration.
12. Is there negative marking?
Yes. 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer, while a correct answer carries 3 marks.
13. What qualification is required for Assistant Teacher Primary Urban?
The notification requires graduation along with prescribed teacher-training qualifications and the applicable TET qualification.
14. Is TET required for the Assistant Teacher recruitment?
Yes. The notification prescribes a qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the relevant Assistant Teacher posts.
15. Where can I apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply through the official online application portal: apply.upessc.org
Final Note
The UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 is a large-scale recruitment drive covering 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies across urban primary schools and aided primary schools. Candidates should carefully check the prescribed graduation, teacher-training and TET requirements before submitting the application.
The most important dates are 16 September 2026 for the application start, 15 October 2026 for the fee deadline, 19 October 2026 for corrections and 3–4 December 2026 for the written examination.
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