Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the recruitment of 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts — 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts under the Basic Shiksha Vibhag and 897 Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary posts in aided non-government schools under the Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag. Graduates holding a D.El.Ed/BTC qualification and a valid TET certificate can apply online from 16.09.2026, and the written selection examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) and Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 15.09.2026 |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 (Urban Primary 11,508 + Sambadh Primary 897 — Boys 473, Girls 424) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree + BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or equivalent training qualification + TET pass |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 01.07.2026 (Urban post); minimum 21 years for the Sambadh Primary post Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (360 marks, 120 MCQs) → Merit List → Document Verification |
| Pay Scale | Level 6 — about Rs. 35,400 per month at start, rising to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at upessc.up.gov.in after completing One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Official Notification | Download Detailed Notification PDF | Short Notice PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 15.09.2026 |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | 16.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee | 15.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Application | 19.10.2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 03 and 04 December 2026 |
| Admit Card — Exam District Information | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card — Exam Centre Information | 3 days before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS / Others | Rs. 1,000 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 500 |
| Divyangjan (PwBD) | Rs. 300 |
Payment mode: Online only — credit card, debit card or net banking through the payment gateway available on the UPESSC portal. Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other application.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise breakup of the 12,405 vacancies:
| Post Name | Department | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) | Basic Shiksha Vibhag | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary — Boys Schools | Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag (Aided Schools) | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary — Girls Schools | Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag (Aided Schools) | 424 |
| Total | — | 12,405 |
Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary (897 posts) — category-wise breakup:
| School Type | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Schools | 196 | 189 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 473 |
| Girls Schools | 182 | 159 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 424 |
| Total | 378 | 348 | 0 | 164 | 7 | 897 |
Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) — 11,508 posts, district-wise and category-wise breakup:
| District | Total Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | 315 | 127 | 31 | 85 | 66 | 6 | 12 |
| Aligarh | 492 | 199 | 49 | 132 | 103 | 9 | 19 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | 29 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Amethi (C.S.M. Nagar) | 28 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Amroha | 230 | 93 | 23 | 62 | 48 | 4 | 9 |
| Auraiya | 39 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 52 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Azamgarh | 122 | 51 | 12 | 32 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| Badaun | 196 | 81 | 19 | 52 | 41 | 3 | 7 |
| Baghpat | 35 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Bahraich | 140 | 58 | 14 | 37 | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Ballia | 121 | 50 | 12 | 32 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| Balrampur | 52 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Banda | 52 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Barabanki | 44 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Bareilly | 888 | 358 | 88 | 239 | 186 | 17 | 35 |
| Basti | 131 | 54 | 13 | 35 | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Bijnor | 59 | 26 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Bulandshahr | 245 | 100 | 24 | 66 | 51 | 4 | 9 |
| Chandauli | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Chitrakoot | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deoria | 131 | 54 | 13 | 35 | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Etah | 151 | 62 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Etawah | 125 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad) | 315 | 127 | 31 | 85 | 66 | 6 | 12 |
| Fatehpur | 95 | 41 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| Firozabad | 245 | 100 | 24 | 66 | 51 | 4 | 9 |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghaziabad | 405 | 163 | 40 | 109 | 85 | 8 | 16 |
| Ghazipur | 54 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Gonda | 66 | 29 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Gorakhpur | 166 | 69 | 16 | 44 | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Hamirpur | 105 | 43 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) | 108 | 45 | 10 | 29 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| Hardoi | 166 | 69 | 16 | 44 | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Hathras | 113 | 47 | 11 | 30 | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| Jalaun | 232 | 95 | 23 | 62 | 48 | 4 | 9 |
| Jaunpur | 151 | 62 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Jhansi | 30 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Kannauj | 48 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Kanpur Dehat | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 758 | 305 | 75 | 204 | 159 | 15 | 30 |
| Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) | 128 | 54 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Kaushambi | 75 | 32 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Kushinagar | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 154 | 63 | 15 | 41 | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Lalitpur | 68 | 29 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Lucknow | 444 | 180 | 44 | 119 | 93 | 8 | 17 |
| Maharajganj | 19 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahoba | 56 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Mainpuri | 64 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Mathura | 255 | 104 | 25 | 68 | 53 | 5 | 10 |
| Mau | 54 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Meerut | 635 | 256 | 63 | 171 | 133 | 12 | 25 |
| Mirzapur | 168 | 69 | 16 | 45 | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Moradabad | 127 | 53 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 186 | 76 | 18 | 50 | 39 | 3 | 7 |
| Pilibhit | 166 | 69 | 16 | 44 | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Pratapgarh | 107 | 45 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| Prayagraj | 32 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Raebareli | 91 | 38 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| Rampur | 129 | 54 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Saharanpur | 448 | 182 | 44 | 120 | 94 | 8 | 17 |
| Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) | 66 | 29 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 62 | 27 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Sant Ravidas Nagar | 79 | 34 | 7 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| Shahjahanpur | 123 | 51 | 12 | 33 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| Shamli (Prabuddha Nagar) | 161 | 66 | 16 | 43 | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Shravasti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Siddharth Nagar | 152 | 62 | 15 | 41 | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Sitapur | 111 | 46 | 11 | 29 | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| Sonbhadra | 20 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sultanpur | 42 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Unnao | 128 | 54 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Varanasi | 378 | 153 | 37 | 102 | 79 | 7 | 15 |
| Total | 11,508 | 4,746 | 1,116 | 3,069 | 2,379 | 198 | 429 |
Horizontal reservation within the 11,508 Urban posts: Visually Impaired 83, Locomotor Disability 83, Hearing Impaired 83, Thalassemia 83, VI/LI/HI/Thalassemia (as per merit) 97, Dependents of Freedom Fighters 198 and Ex-Servicemen 540. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification — Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, plus BTC / D.El.Ed / two-year BTC (Urdu) / Vishisht BTC / a two-year diploma in Special Education approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India / a four-year B.El.Ed degree / a two-year diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002, and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or the Government of India. Note: the BTC course is currently run under the name D.El.Ed. |
| Educational Qualification — Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised or deemed university, plus B.T.C. or D.El.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course, plus a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Class 01 to Class 05 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India. |
| Age Limit — Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) | Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01.07.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Limit — Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary | Minimum 21 years as on 01.07.2026. The superannuation age for the post is 62 years. |
| Domicile | Candidates who are not original residents of Uttar Pradesh are not entitled to reserved-category relaxations and will be treated as General category. EWS reservation is available only to residents of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India. |
| Language of Application | The registration and application form must be filled in English. |
Age relaxation (upper age limit) for the Assistant Teacher, Urban post:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Scheduled Tribe of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Divyangjan (PwBD) of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years in addition to the period of service rendered in the Army |
| Shiksha Mitra | Upper age limit relaxed up to 60 years |
A candidate claiming more than one reserved category will be given only one relaxation — whichever is more beneficial.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Written Examination (03 and 04 December 2026) | A single written examination of 360 marks based on 120 objective multiple-choice questions, duration 2 hours. Each question carries four options and only one must be marked, using a black ball point pen on the OMR sheet. Marking scheme: +3 marks for every correct answer and −1 mark (negative marking) for a wrong answer or multiple answers. The question paper will be in both Hindi and English. The detailed syllabus is available on the Commission’s website. |
| Normalisation (if applicable) | If the examination is held in a single shift, raw marks are used for selection. If the number of applications is very large and the exam is held in more than one shift, a normalisation process will be applied as per Government Order No. 6/2024/148/General/47/Ka-4-2024 dated 19.06.2024 and the Commission’s notice dated 26.02.2026, and only the normalised scores will be valid for selection. |
| Stage 2 — Merit List | Selection is made from the merit list of the written examination. Tie-breaker order: first the percentage of marks in the graduate degree; if still equal, the percentage in the training qualification; if the written exam, graduation and training percentages are all equal, the older candidate is placed higher. |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification. Intimation of the date, time and venue is given at least 10 days in advance by SMS, e-mail, newspaper and on the Commission’s website. Attendance is compulsory and no change of date is permitted. No travelling or daily allowance is payable. |
| Preference Option | Candidates must compulsorily fill their preference between the two types of schools at the time of applying. No change of preference is allowed after the last date. |
| Final Allotment | Allotment of schools to selected candidates is done by the Secretary, U.P. Basic Shiksha Parishad, Prayagraj / Director, Madhyamik Shiksha, U.P. |
The cut-off marks and candidates’ obtained marks will be published on the Commission’s website after the selection process is completed. No travelling allowance is payable for appearing in the examination.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level — Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) | Level 6 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale — Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) | Rs. 35,400 (minimum) to Rs. 1,12,400 (maximum) per month |
| Pay Level — Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary | Level 6 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale — Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary | Rs. 35,400 (minimum) to Rs. 1,12,400 (maximum) per month |
| Other Allowances | Not specified in notification — allowances are payable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules applicable to the post |
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website upessc.up.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) — this is compulsory, and no application can be filled without it.
- Read the detailed advertisement, the User Manual (available in Hindi and English) and the tutorial videos on the website before starting the form.
- Log in and fill the online application form in English, entering category, sub-category, date of birth and gender correctly — these cannot be changed after final submission.
- Upload the scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 200 KB, 140 x 110 pixels, on a white background) and the passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 300 KB, resolution between 300 and 600). All certificates must be uploaded in PDF format between 50 KB and 500 KB.
- Fill the compulsory preference option between the two types of schools, pay the examination fee online, submit the form before 15.10.2026, and save at least three printouts for future use.
Note: Applications sent by any other mode will not be accepted. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last submitted application will be accepted and all others will be treated as cancelled. Failure to upload a photo and clear signature of the prescribed size, or failure to accept the declaration, will result in the application being rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | JPG or JPEG, 30 KB to 300 KB, pixel resolution between 300 and 600 Resize your photo and signature → |
| Scanned signature | JPG or JPEG, 10 KB to 200 KB, 140 x 110 pixels, scanned on a white background |
| High School certificate and mark sheet | Self-attested, two copies at document verification. Only the date of birth printed on this certificate is accepted — no other record is valid for date of birth. |
| Intermediate certificate and mark sheet | Self-attested, two copies at document verification |
| Graduation mark sheets (first, second and third year) and degree | Self-attested, two copies at document verification |
| BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special Education diploma mark sheet and certificate | Self-attested, two copies at document verification |
| Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) certificate | Issued by the State Government or the Government of India, self-attested, two copies |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Two self-attested copies — only for candidates already in service |
| Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Freedom Fighter dependent) | On the prescribed U.P. Government format (Annexures 1, 2, 3 and 4), only for reserved-category candidates of Uttar Pradesh, two self-attested copies |
| Divyangta (PwBD) certificate | On the prescribed format at Annexure 5, two self-attested copies |
| Affidavit (Shapath Patra) | On the prescribed format at Annexure 6, two copies, to be given on the date of document verification |
| Character certificate | From the last educational institution, plus character certificates from two respectable persons, two self-attested copies each |
| Court case affidavit | An affidavit stating whether any case is pending in a court of law and whether the candidate has been convicted |
| All uploaded certificates | PDF format, each between 50 KB and 500 KB |
Important Links
| Link | Go To |
|---|---|
| Download Detailed Advertisement (PDF) | Download Detailed Notification PDF |
| Download Short Notice / Vigyapti (PDF) | Download Short Notice PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not skip the One Time Registration (OTR) — the application form cannot be opened without completing it first.
- Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed once the form is finally submitted, so check every entry before hitting submit.
- Filling the school preference option is compulsory and it cannot be changed after the last date — decide before you submit, not afterwards.
- Upload the photograph and signature in exactly the prescribed size and pixel dimensions; a wrong-size upload or an unaccepted declaration gets the application rejected outright.
- The date of birth on your High School certificate is the only one accepted — no other document will be considered for age.
- Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh do not get reserved-category relaxation and are treated as General, so do not claim a relaxation you are not entitled to.
- Remember the negative marking of −1 for every wrong answer — blind guessing costs marks in a 360-mark paper.
- The fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another application, so complete the form correctly the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the examination fee is 15.10.2026, with a correction window open until 19.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 12,405 vacancies in total — 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts and 897 Assistant Teacher Sambadh Primary posts.
What is the educational qualification required?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, plus a BTC/D.El.Ed or equivalent teacher training qualification, and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
For the Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) post the age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 01.07.2026; for the Sambadh Primary post the minimum age is 21 years as on the same date.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC, EWS and other candidates, Rs. 500 for SC and ST candidates, and Rs. 300 for Divyangjan candidates.
When will the written examination be held?
The selection examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026.
What is the exam pattern and is there negative marking?
The paper has 120 objective multiple-choice questions for 360 marks in 2 hours, with +3 marks for a correct answer and −1 mark deducted for a wrong or multiple answer.
What salary will a selected Assistant Teacher receive?
Both posts are at Level 6 of the pay matrix, with pay from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
