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UPESSC Assistant Teacher / Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Uttar Pradesh Teaching · Full-time
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15 Oct 2026 Last Date to Apply
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About This Recruitment

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Assistant Teacher recruitment in urban primary schools and attached primary sections of non-government-aided secondary schools.

Total Vacancies

12,405

Application Start
16 September 2026
Last Date
15 October 2026
Exam Date
3–4 December 2026

Recruitment Overview

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for primary teaching posts under the Basic Education Department and attached primary sections under the Secondary Education Department.

Advertisement Number 05/2026
Recruiting Organisation UPESSC, Prayagraj
Post Assistant Teacher / Primary Teacher
Total Vacancies 12,405
Application Mode Online
State Uttar Pradesh
OTR Mandatory before application
Important: Candidates must read the detailed official advertisement and information brochure for the exact educational qualification, TET requirements, age limit, fee and selection conditions.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification and Eligibility Subject to detailed Advertisement No. 05/2026
Qualification verification required: The detailed information brochure should be consulted for the exact educational qualification, teacher eligibility test requirements, training qualifications and category-specific conditions.
  • One Time Registration (OTR) is required before applying.
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed academic qualification.
  • Applicable teacher eligibility requirements must be fulfilled.
  • Qualifications must be recognised by the competent authority.
  • Candidates must meet all conditions mentioned in the detailed advertisement.

Do not submit the application based only on the short recruitment notice. Verify the complete eligibility requirements from the official UPESSC information brochure.

Age Limit

Age Limit As prescribed in the detailed official advertisement
The exact minimum age, maximum age, reference date and category-wise age relaxation should be verified from the detailed Advertisement No. 05/2026.
  • Age eligibility is governed by the conditions in the official advertisement.
  • Category-wise relaxation shall apply wherever prescribed.
  • Applicants must verify their eligibility before final submission.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details Total: 12,405 Posts
S. No. Post / Recruitment Category Department / Institution Type Vacancies
1 Assistant Teacher, Urban Basic Education Department 11,508
2 Assistant Teacher, Attached Primary Non-Government-Aided Secondary Schools
Boys’ and Girls’ Institutions
897
Total 12,405
The attached primary category includes vacancies in boys’ and girls’ institutions. Refer to the detailed official advertisement for the complete distribution and applicable conditions.

Application Fee

Application Fee Verify category-wise fee in the detailed notification
The exact category-wise application fee has not been inserted without verification from the detailed official information brochure.

Candidates should check the applicable fee, payment gateway charges, last date of payment and refund provisions on the official UPESSC portal.

Exam Pattern

Written Examination Examination scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026
Exam Mode
Written Exam
Exam Date
3–4 Dec 2026
Detailed Pattern
See Official Notice
The detailed information brochure should be consulted for the number of questions, marks, duration, negative marking, syllabus and qualifying conditions.

Selection Process

Selection Process As prescribed in Advertisement No. 05/2026
Stage 1
OTR and Application

Complete OTR and submit the online application form.

Stage 2
Written Examination

Appear in the examination on the notified dates.

Stage 3
Further Verification

Complete document verification and subsequent formalities as prescribed.

The detailed official advertisement will govern the final selection procedure and subsequent appointment conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026

A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies are announced.

Advertisement No. 05/2026.

The online application process begins on 16 September 2026.

The reported last date for fee payment and application is 15 October 2026.

Yes. One Time Registration is mandatory before applying.

The examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. Candidates should verify the final schedule from UPESSC notices.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions Online application through the UPESSC portal
OTR is mandatory. Candidates must complete One Time Registration before applying for the recruitment.
  1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
  2. Complete the One Time Registration process.
  3. Log in using the registered credentials.
  4. Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
  5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee.
  7. Review the application before final submission.
  8. Save or print the final submitted application for future reference.
Verify all details before final submission. Use the correction facility within the notified correction period wherever permitted.

Important Instructions

Important Instructions for Candidates Read before applying
  • 1. OTR: One Time Registration must be completed before submitting the application.
  • 2. Eligibility: Read the detailed advertisement for academic qualifications, teacher eligibility requirements and age conditions.
  • 3. Correct information: Enter personal, educational and category information accurately.
  • 4. Documents: Upload documents in the prescribed format and size.
  • 5. Correction window: Corrections must be completed within the notified correction period.
  • 6. Official updates: Check the official UPESSC website for admit card, examination, result and further recruitment notices.

Institution Wise Vacancy

Institution-Wise Vacancy Details Attached Primary Assistant Teacher Posts
Institution Type Vacancies
Boys’ Institutions 473
Girls’ Institutions 424
Total Attached Primary Posts 897

The remaining 11,508 vacancies are Assistant Teacher, Urban posts under the Basic Education Department.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Post-specific educational and teacher eligibility qualifications as prescribed in Advertisement No. 05/2026

  • One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying.
  • Candidates must fulfil the educational and teacher eligibility requirements prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
  • Candidates must satisfy the applicable age and reservation conditions.
  • Candidates must submit the application through the official UPESSC portal.
  • Candidates must carefully verify their eligibility before final submission.

Age limit and relaxation are subject to the detailed official Advertisement No. 05/2026.

Important Dates

Advertisement Release Date 15 September 2026

Advertisement No. 05/2026

Online Application Start Date 16 September 2026

OTR-based application

Last Date for Application Fee Payment 15 October 2026

As reported for Advertisement No. 05/2026

Last Date for Application Submission 15 October 2026

Check detailed official instructions

Application Correction Last Date 19 October 2026

Correction/modification window

Written Examination – Day 1 3 December 2026

Written examination

Written Examination – Day 2 4 December 2026

Written examination

Admit Card

To be announced

Result

To be announced

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