UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12,405 Posts

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 is now open for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 on 15 September 2026, and the online application process started on 16 September 2026. Candidates should complete One Time Registration (OTR) and read the official notification before submitting the form.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

The Commission may revise the vacancy count according to requirements. Candidates should use the official notification for district-wise and reservation-wise details applicable to their chosen stream.

Important Dates

The advertisement was issued on 15 September 2026 and online registration/application begins on 16 September 2026. The last date for application/fee payment is 15 October 2026 and the correction facility closes on 19 October 2026. Candidates should check the latest official UPESSC notice for the final written-examination date because conflicting reproductions of the notification are circulating online.

Eligibility

For the Urban Assistant Teacher posts, candidates need a recognised bachelor's degree along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification. Accepted training routes stated in the recruitment information include BTC, two-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, an RCI-approved two-year Diploma in Special Education, four-year B.El.Ed., or a recognised two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as applicable. Candidates must also have passed the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or Government of India.

For Assistant Teacher posts attached to aided primary schools, candidates need a bachelor's degree with the prescribed BTC/D.El.Ed. qualification from an NCTE-recognised course and the applicable Class 1–5 TET. Applicants must verify the exact qualification combination in Advertisement No. 05/2026 before applying.

Age Limit

For Urban Assistant Teacher posts, the stated age range is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Applicable Uttar Pradesh category relaxations include five years for eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates, up to 15 years for eligible persons with disabilities, and the prescribed ex-servicemen relaxation. Special provisions apply to eligible Shiksha Mitras. The attached-primary stream has separate service rules, so applicants should check the official advertisement carefully.

Application Fee

Pay the fee only through the payment method shown on the official UPESSC application portal and retain the receipt.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection is based on the written examination merit list, followed by document verification as prescribed. The notified written-test structure has 120 objective questions for 360 marks with a duration of two hours. Each correct answer carries three marks and one mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer. If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the Commission may apply its prescribed normalisation procedure.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their OTR details, recent photograph and signature, High School and Intermediate certificates, graduation records, teacher-training certificates, TET certificate, category/EWS/PwD certificates where applicable, identity proof and any NOC required for serving employees. Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents and the prescribed self-attested copies during verification.

How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already done so.
3. Log in and open Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Assistant Teacher recruitment.
4. Select the appropriate Assistant Teacher stream and enter the required personal, educational and eligibility information.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the formats specified on the portal.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
7. Review every entry before final submission.
8. Submit the application and save the completed form and payment receipt.

Official Links

Apply Now / Official Website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/

Official Notification: Open Advertisement No. 05/2026 on the UPESSC recruitment portal. A stable direct PDF URL could not be independently retrieved during publication, so no guessed PDF link has been added.

Important Instructions

Do not rely only on screenshots or third-party summaries. Verify your eligibility, reservation claim, uploaded documents and fee directly against Advertisement No. 05/2026. Complete OTR before applying. Submit the form well before the deadline and keep copies of the final application and fee receipt.

FAQs

How many vacancies are available?

There are 12,405 notified Assistant Teacher vacancies: 11,508 Urban Primary posts and 897 attached-primary posts.

When did applications start?

The online application process started on 16 September 2026.

What is the last date?

The application/fee deadline is 15 October 2026. The correction deadline is 19 October 2026.

Is OTR compulsory?

Yes. Candidates must complete UPESSC One Time Registration before submitting the recruitment application.

What is the salary?

The notified pay is Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, subject to the applicable government rules and allowances.

What is the selection method?

Selection is based on written-examination merit and the subsequent verification process prescribed by UPESSC.

Where should candidates apply?

Applications should be submitted through the official UPESSC portal only.

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