The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has opened the online application process for Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Applications have been open since 16 September 2026 for a total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies in primary and government-aided primary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
The recruitment includes 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools under the Basic Education Department and an additional 897 Assistant Teacher posts attached to the primary sections of government-aided schools under the Secondary Education Department. The written examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026.
Candidates are required to complete One Time Registration before submitting the online application. The last date for depositing the application fee is 15 October 2026, while corrections in submitted applications can be made until 19 October 2026.
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UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 03 and 04 Dec 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online through OTR |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
The notification creates one of the largest teacher recruitment opportunities announced in Uttar Pradesh this year. However, the 12,405 vacancies are divided between two categories of schools, and candidates should check the eligibility requirements for the post they intend to apply for.
Applicants are also required to indicate their preference for the two types of schools during the application process. The notification states that this preference cannot be changed after the prescribed deadline.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers two sets of Assistant Teacher vacancies.
| Post/School Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban Primary Schools | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, Government-Aided Primary Schools | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Of the 897 posts in government-aided primary schools, 473 vacancies are in boys’ schools, and 424 are in girls’ schools.
For the 11,508 urban primary school posts, UPESSC has also released a district-wise breakdown of vacancies. Some of the larger vacancy allocations include Bareilly with 888 posts, Kanpur Nagar with 758 posts, Meerut with 635 posts, Aligarh with 492 posts, Saharanpur with 448 posts, Lucknow with 444 posts, and Ghaziabad with 405 posts.
The Commission has stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Registration/Application Begins | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Deposit Application Fee | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 19 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 03 and 04 Dec 2026 |
Candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline and avoid waiting for the final days, particularly because One Time Registration is mandatory before an application can be submitted.
Eligibility Criteria
The educational requirements differ slightly between the two categories of Assistant Teacher posts.
Assistant Teacher in Urban Primary Schools
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from a university established by law or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.
They must also hold a recognized teacher-training qualification. The notification includes qualifications such as BTC, two-year BTC Urdu, Special BTC, a two-year Diploma in Special Education approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, and a four-year B.El.Ed or another recognized two-year elementary education diploma.
Candidates must also have qualified for the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India, as applicable.
The notification notes that the BTC course is currently conducted under the name D.El.Ed.
Assistant Teacher in Government-Aided Primary Schools
Candidates applying for this category must have:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
- BTC or D.L.Ed qualification from an NCTE-recognized course.
- Qualification in the Teacher Eligibility Test for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India.
Candidates should verify that they possess all prescribed qualifications by the relevant application deadline.
Age Limit
For Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools, candidates must be at least 21 and no more than 40 years old as on 01 July 2026.
For Assistant Teacher posts attached to government-aided primary schools, the minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026. The notification separately states that the superannuation age for this post is 62 years.
Age relaxation for the urban primary school category includes:
- 5 years for eligible SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh.
- 15 years for eligible persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Relaxation for veterans as prescribed in the notification.
- Upper age limit up to 60 years in the case of eligible Shiksha Mitras.
Reservation and relaxation benefits are subject to the conditions prescribed for Uttar Pradesh candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and Others | ₹1,000 |
| SC/ST | ₹500 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹300 |
The fee can be paid through the online payment options provided on the application portal. Candidates should preserve the fee receipt after successful payment.
Salary
Both Assistant Teacher categories carry Pay Level 6.
The notified pay scale is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Actual monthly salary will depend on applicable government rules, allowances, and deductions.
Selection Process
Selection will primarily be based on performance in the written examination, followed by the prescribed verification process.
The written test will carry 360 marks and consist of 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions.
| Particular | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 3 |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ |
| Question Paper Language | Hindi and English |
Candidates will receive 3 marks for every correct answer. One mark will be deducted for an incorrect or multiple answers.
If the examination is conducted in more than one shift because of a large number of applicants, the Commission may apply normalization in accordance with its prescribed procedure.
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, preference will be given to those with the higher graduation percentage.
If the graduation percentage is also equal, the percentage obtained in the teacher-training qualification will be considered.
If the written examination marks, graduation percentage, and training qualification percentage are all equal, the older candidate will be placed higher in merit.
Examination Center and Admit Card
The examination centers will be arranged at district headquarters depending on administrative requirements.
The notification states that information regarding the examination center district will be made available around 10 days before the examination.
The specific examination center details will be available through the admit card approximately three days before the examination.
Candidates will be required to download their admit card from the Commission’s portal using their registration number, mobile number, and date of birth.
How to Apply for UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application process online through the UPESSC portal.
- Complete One Time Registration if not already registered.
- Open the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 application under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Enter the required personal, educational, and eligibility details.
- Select the applicable school/post preferences.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Upload supporting documents in the required format where applicable.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Save and print copies of the final submitted form for future use.
The Commission has specifically advised candidates to retain copies of the submitted application, as these may be required later during document verification.
Photograph and Document Upload Requirements
The scanned signature should be uploaded in JPG or JPEG format and should meet the size and resolution conditions prescribed in the notification.
Uploaded certificates and supporting documents should be in PDF format and generally within the specified file-size limits.
Candidates should ensure that the uploaded documents are clear and readable. Incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information can result in cancellation of candidature.
Application Correction
Applicants will have an opportunity to correct permitted errors in their applications until 19 October 2026.
However, candidates should carefully review all information before the final submission, as certain details and preferences may not be changed after the prescribed stage.
If a candidate submits more than one application for the same recruitment, the notification states that the last submitted application will be considered, and the remaining applications will be treated as canceled.
