UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Vacancies Announced

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the selection of Assistant Teachers in Primary Schools. The recruitment covers 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools under the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in aided primary schools, making 12,405 vacancies in total.

The online application process begins on September 16, 2026, while the written examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

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UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Candidates must apply through the OTR-based online application system. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

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UPESSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The notification specifically mentions September 15, 2026, as the publication date; September 16 as the start of OTR/application; October 15 as the fee/application deadline; and October 19 as the final date for corrections.

UPESSC Primary Teacher Application Fee 2026

Candidates have to pay the examination fee according to their category:

The fee can be paid through the online payment gateway using a credit card, debit card, or net banking. Candidates should retain the fee receipt after successful payment.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Age Limit 2026

For Assistant Teacher, Urban Primary Schools, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years, calculated as on July 1, 2026.

For Assistant Teacher in aided primary schools, the minimum age is also 21 years, while the superannuation age is 62 years.

Age Relaxation for Urban Primary Assistant Teacher

UP Primary Teacher Vacancy 2026 – Vacancy Details

Urban Primary Schools – 11,508 Posts

The district-wise vacancy table in the notification contains 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts. The reservation breakup is 4,746 UR, 1,116 EWS, 3,069 OBC, 2,379 SC and 198 ST.

Some major district-wise vacancies include:

Aided Primary Schools – 897 Posts

The aided primary school recruitment consists of 473 posts for boys' schools and 424 posts for girls' schools.

UPESSC Primary Teacher Eligibility 2026

Assistant Teacher – Urban Primary Schools

Candidates must have:

• A Graduation degree from a legally established university or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• A recognized teacher-training qualification such as BTC, two-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, two-year Diploma in Special Education approved by RCI, or four-year B.El.Ed.
• A two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) under the applicable NCTE regulations is also covered.
• Must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or the Government of India.

The notification also notes that BTC is currently being conducted under the name D.El.Ed.

Assistant Teacher – Aided Primary Schools

Candidates must possess:

1. Graduation degree from a recognized university/institution.
2. BTC/B.T.C. or D.El.Ed. qualification from an NCTE-recognized course.
3. Qualification in the TET for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Selection Process 2026

The selection will be based on a written examination and the subsequent selection/document verification process prescribed by the Commission.

The written examination will carry 360 marks and contain 120 objective-type questions. The examination duration is 2 hours.

Exam Pattern

Each question has four options, with one most appropriate answer. 3 marks are awarded for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect/multiple answer.

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the Commission may apply normalization for comparative evaluation, and normalized marks will be considered for selection.

UPESSC Primary Teacher Salary 2026

Both advertised Assistant Teacher posts carry Pay Level-6.

How to Apply for UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the application through the OTR-based online system by following these steps:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in to the online application portal.
4. Select the Assistant Teacher recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
5. Enter the required personal and educational details.
6. Select the required school preferences for both types of schools.
7. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Upload the required certificates/documents.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee.
10. Check all details carefully.
11. Submit the application before October 15, 2026.
12. Save and print three copies of the submitted application for future use.

The Commission states that candidates must fill in the preference option for selection in both types of schools, and changes after the final date will not be permitted.

The photograph, signature, and documents must also meet the prescribed size and format requirements.

Important Links

The Commission will provide information regarding the examination centre and admit card through the official website, SMS, email, and other notified channels. Candidates must appear only at the centre allotted to them.

FAQs – UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?

There are 12,405 vacancies in total — 11,508 Urban Primary Assistant Teacher posts and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in aided primary schools.

2. What is the last date for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application and fee payment is October 15, 2026. The application correction window remains open until October 19, 2026.

3. What is the UPESSC Primary Teacher exam date 2026?

The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 3 and 4, 2026.

4. What is the eligibility for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?

Candidates generally need a graduation degree, prescribed teacher-training qualification such as BTC/D.El.Ed., and TET qualification for Classes 1 to 5, subject to the specific post requirements in the notification.

5. What is the UPESSC Primary Teacher salary in 2026?

The Assistant Teacher posts mentioned in the notification carry Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.