The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now submit their online applications and examination fee until 28 October 2026.
This is one of the biggest teacher recruitments in Uttar Pradesh this year. Through Advertisement No. 05/2026, the commission is filling 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts in primary schools across the state. The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Primary) |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Application Mode | Online only (OTR-based) |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Extended) | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction (Extended) | 31 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
The correction window is open only for genuine errors. Category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission, so fill the form carefully.
Vacancy Details
The 12,405 vacancies are split across two post types:
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban) — Basic Education Department | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary — Non-Government Aided Schools | 897 |
The Urban posts are spread district-wise across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Category-wise, they include 4,746 UR, 1,116 EWS, 3,069 OBC, 2,379 SC and 198 ST posts. Horizontal reservation covers 429 PwBD posts, 97 posts for dependents of freedom fighters and 540 ex-servicemen posts.
The 897 Sambaddh Primary posts are in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department — 473 in boys’ schools and 424 in girls’ schools.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | ₹300 |
The fee must be paid online through credit card, debit card or net banking on the portal. Keep the fee receipt safe — the fee is confirmed only after the bank’s confirmation is received.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
For Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban), the age limit is 21 to 40 years. For Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary, the minimum age is 21 years (the superannuation age for this post is 62 years).
Age relaxation in the maximum age limit:
- SC, ST and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh — 5 years
- PwBD candidates of Uttar Pradesh — 15 years
- Ex-servicemen — 3 years, in addition to their length of army service
- Shiksha Mitra — up to 60 years
Only the date of birth recorded on the high school certificate is accepted as proof of age.
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban): Graduate degree from a university established by law in India (or an equivalent government-recognised degree), plus a recognised teacher-training qualification — B.T.C., Biennial B.T.C. (Urdu), Special B.T.C., a 2-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a 4-year B.El.Ed. degree, or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002. Candidates must also have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the state government or the Government of India. Note that the B.T.C. course is now run under the name D.El.Ed.
Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Aided Schools): Graduate degree from a university or deemed university established by law or recognised by the Government in India, plus B.T.C. or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and a qualifying TET score for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India.
Candidates must hold the essential qualifications by the last date of application.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is based on a written examination of 360 marks, comprising 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions to be answered in 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong or multiple answer. The question paper is bilingual — in Hindi and English.
If the exam is held in multiple shifts, scores are normalised to keep the comparison fair, and only normalised scores are used for selection. In case of a tie, preference goes first to the higher graduation percentage, then to the higher training-qualification percentage, and finally to the older candidate.
Selected Assistant Teachers are appointed in Pay Level 6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — this is mandatory, and OTR done on any other or older portal is not valid.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway using credit card, debit card or net banking.
- Fill in the application form in English, indicating your preference between the two school types (Urban or Sambaddh Primary). This preference cannot be changed after the deadline.
- Upload a scanned signature and passport-size photograph in the prescribed size and format, along with certificates in PDF format.
- Review every detail, submit the form, and keep printed copies for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application and fee payment has been extended to 28 October 2026. The correction window stays open until 31 October 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPESSC Advt. No. 05/2026?
There are 12,405 vacancies in total — 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts under the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (Sambaddh Primary) posts in aided schools.
Q3. What is the qualification for UPESSC Assistant Teacher 2026?
Candidates need a graduation degree, a recognised teacher-training qualification such as B.T.C. or D.El.Ed. (or equivalent under NCTE norms), and a qualifying TET score for primary classes.
Q4. When is the UPESSC Assistant Teacher written exam?
The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. Admit cards and exam city details will be announced on the official website before the exam.
