UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12,405 Posts
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam Name | UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12405 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary Scale | ₹35400 - ₹112400 (Approx.) |
| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Correction Window Start | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 03 Dec 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special D.El.Ed and Paper-1 TET Passed (State TET or CTET). For Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools): Bachelor’s Degree + BTC / D.El.Ed + Paper-1 TET Passed (State TET or CTET). |
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
OBC Candidates: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
EWS Candidates: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
SC Candidates: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
ST Candidates: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
PwBD Candidates: 21-40 Years (Primary Urban) / 21-62 Years (Attached Primary)
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| Age Relaxation Info | Age Relaxation Extra as per UPESSC UP PRT Recruitment Rules. |
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian |
| Eligibility Notes | Age limit as on 01/07/2026. For Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary), maximum age is superannuation age 62 years. |
| General / UR | 1000 |
| OBC | 1000 |
| EWS | 1000 |
| SC | 500 |
| ST | 500 |
| PwBD | 300 |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) | 11508 | Bachelor’s Degree + BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special D.El.Ed + Paper-1 TET Passed (State TET or CTET). |
| Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools) | 897 | Bachelor’s Degree + BTC / D.El.Ed + Paper-1 TET Passed (State TET or CTET). |
- Step 1: Written Examination (360 Marks Objective Test)
- Step 2: Merit List Preparation
- Step 3: Document Verification
- Step 4: Medical Examination
- Step 1: Visit the official portal of UPESSC at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
- Step 2: Complete mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if not already registered.
- Step 3: Login using credentials and select “Advertisement No. 05/2026”.
- Step 4: Fill in personal, academic, and TET qualification details carefully.
- Step 5: Fill in mandatory school preference options for both types of schools.
- Step 6: Upload scanned photograph (30–300 KB, 300–600 pixels) and signature (10–200 KB, 140×110 pixels) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Step 7: Upload supporting certificates and documents in PDF format (50–500 KB).
- Step 8: Pay required application fee online through Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
- Step 9: Submit the form on or before 15 October 2026 and print out 3 hard copies for future reference.
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The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially issued a detailed recruitment advertisement for the post of Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) and Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools). This recruitment drive, notified under Advertisement Number 05/2026, aims to fill a total of 12,405 vacancies across Uttar Pradesh. It presents a large-scale opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in primary education within the state's government-aided and urban primary schools.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026. The application correction window will remain open until 19 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 03 and 04 December 2026, and admit cards will be made available before the exam. Interested applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying, as incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected during scrutiny.
The educational qualification for these posts requires a Bachelor's Degree along with BTC, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or Special D.El.Ed, and candidates must have passed Paper-1 TET (State TET or CTET). For Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools), the required qualification is a Bachelor's Degree with BTC or D.El.Ed and Paper-1 TET. The pay scale for these positions falls under Level-6, with a salary range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, offering financial stability and growth.
The age limit for Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) is 21 to 40 years, while for Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary), the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is the superannuation age of 62 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per UPESSC UP PRT Recruitment Rules. The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for UR, General, OBC, and EWS candidates, Rs. 500 for SC and ST candidates, and Rs. 300 for PWD candidates. Fees can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
The selection process consists of a written examination worth 360 marks, followed by merit list preparation, document verification, and a medical examination. The written exam will consist of 120 objective multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). Each correct answer awards 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple answer, meaning negative marking is applicable. The exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi mediums. The merit list will be prepared based on written examination marks, with graduation or training percentage used as a tie-breaker. Normalization will be applicable if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
To apply, candidates must visit the official UPESSC portal and complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if not already registered. After logging in, applicants should select Advertisement No. 05/2026 and carefully fill in their personal, academic, and TET qualification details. Candidates are required to fill in mandatory school preference options for both types of schools. Scanned photographs (30–300 KB, 300–600 pixels) and signatures (10–200 KB, 140×110 pixels) must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, while supporting certificates and documents should be uploaded in PDF format (50–500 KB). After paying the application fee online, the form must be submitted on or before 15 October 2026, and candidates should print at least three hard copies for future reference.
This recruitment is a significant opportunity for teaching aspirants in Uttar Pradesh, offering a substantial number of vacancies and a transparent selection process. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and stay updated with the official website for any changes in dates or additional instructions.
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