UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12,405 Posts| Check Now

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the Assistant Teacher Chayan Pariksha 2026. A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts are available. This includes 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher posts and 897 Sambaddh Primary Assistant Teacher posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026. The written exam is tentatively planned for 3 and 4 December 2026.

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview

• The 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher posts are available across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• The 897 Sambaddh Primary posts include 473 posts in boys’ schools and 424 posts in girls’ schools.

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification

• Urban Assistant Teacher:
  • Candidates need a recognized graduation degree.
  • They must also have a recognized teacher-training qualification such as B.T.C., D.El.Ed., Special B.T.C., recognized special education diploma, B.El.Ed., or another qualification listed in the notification.
  • Candidates must have qualified the required TET conducted by the State Government or Government of India.
• Sambaddh Primary Assistant Teacher:
  • Candidates need a recognized graduation degree.
  • They must have B.T.C./D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course.
  • They must have qualified TET for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India.

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Age Limit

1. Urban Assistant Teacher: 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026.
2. UP SC, ST and OBC candidates can get 5 years of upper-age relaxation.
3. UP PwBD candidates can get 15 years of upper-age relaxation.
4. Other relaxation rules apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen and Shiksha Mitra candidates as stated in the notification.
5. For Sambaddh Primary, the minimum age is 21 years, and the superannuation age is 62 years.
6. Date of birth will be accepted from the High School or equivalent certificate.

Application Fee

• The fee can be paid online through credit card, debit card or net banking.
• Candidates should keep the payment receipt safely.
• Completing OTR and paying the fee alone is not enough. The complete application must be submitted before the deadline.

Salary Details

• Both Assistant Teacher categories carry Level-6 pay.
• Pay scale: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Selection Process and Exam Pattern

• Selection will be based on a written examination.
• Total marks: 360.
• Total questions: 120 objective-type questions.
• Exam duration: 2 hours.
• Correct answer: 3 marks.
• Wrong or multiple answer: 1 mark deducted.
• The question paper will be available in Hindi and English.
• If the exam is held in multiple shifts, normalization will be applied according to the Commission’s applicable rules.
• The merit list will use the applicable normalized scores.

How to Apply Online for the UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official UPESSC website.

• Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR).
• Pay the required application fee online.
• Fill out the application form carefully in English.
• Select the required preference between the Urban and Sambaddh Primary options.
• Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
• Check all information before final submission.
• Submit the application before 15 October 2026.
• Keep printed copies of the submitted application for future use.
• The correction facility is available up to 19 October 2026.
• After final submission, certain details such as category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must have the required qualification by the prescribed last date.
• Reserved-category benefits are subject to the conditions and certificate formats given in the Official notification.

• Candidates who are not eligible for UP reserved-category benefits will be treated as General for the applicable relaxation.
• Candidates should use the prescribed photo, signature and certificate formats.
• False information or declaration can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• PwBD candidates may get scribe support and extra examination time as per the prescribed rules.
• Candidates should check the official website regularly for admit card and examination information.
• The complete official advertisement should be read before applying.

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Important Links

• Apply Online: upessc.up.gov.in
• Notification: Click Here
• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Q1. How many posts are available in UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?

There are 12,405 posts. These include 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher posts and 897 Sambaddh Primary Assistant Teacher posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online fee payment and application is 15 October 2026. Candidates can make permitted corrections until 19 October 2026.

Q3. What qualification is required?

Candidates generally need graduation, a recognised teacher-training qualification such as B.T.C./D.El.Ed. or an eligible equivalent qualification, and the required TET qualification for Classes 1 to 5.