About This Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026. The recruitment covers 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts under the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher Associated Primary posts in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department, making 12,405 vacancies in total. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. The examination is OMR-based and consists of 120 objective questions carrying 360 marks, with 3 marks for a correct answer and 1 mark deducted for a wrong or multiple answer.

Quick Facts

Total Vacancies Assistant Teacher

12,405 vacancies.

Total	12405
Aided Primary	897
Urban Primary	11508

Application Start OTR / Online

16 September 2026

Date	2026-09-16

Last Date Fee / Application

15 October 2026

Date	2026-10-15

Written Examination Assistant Teacher

3 and 4 December 2026

End Date	2026-12-04
Start Date	2026-12-03

Pay Level Level-6

₹35,400–₹1,12,400

Level	Level-6
Maximum	112400
Minimum	35400

Advertisement Number

05/2026

Advertisement Date

15 September 2026

Date	2026-09-15

Eligibility

Passing Teacher Eligibility Test for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of India is required.

Level	Classes 1–5
Required	Yes

Conducting Authority: Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of India

Educational Qualification

Urban Primary Assistant Teacher – Qualification

Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India or recognized equivalent degree, together with the prescribed Government-recognized teacher-training qualification and TET qualification for Classes 1–5.

TET	Classes 1–5
Degree	Bachelor’s degree

Training:

BTC
Two-year BTC (Urdu)
Special BTC
Two-year Diploma in Special Education approved by RCI
Four-year B.El.Ed.
Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education under applicable NCTE regulations

Associated Primary Assistant Teacher – Qualification

Bachelor’s degree plus BTC/D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized course and TET for Classes 1–5 conducted by Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India.

TET	Classes 1–5
Degree	Bachelor’s degree

Training: BTC / D.El.Ed. from NCTE-recognized course

Age Limit

Age Limit – Urban Assistant Teacher

21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026.

Maximum	40
Minimum	21
Cutoff Date	2026-07-01

Age Limit – Associated Primary

Minimum age 21 years. The aided-school post has separate service/superannuation provisions, including the applicable 62-year superannuation age.

Minimum	21
Cutoff Date	2026-07-01
Superannuation Age	62

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government and UPESSC rules. The notification contains special provisions for reserved categories, Divyangjan, ex-servicemen and Shikshamitra candidates.

OBC	As prescribed
PwBD	As prescribed
SC ST	As prescribed
ExServicemen	As prescribed
Shikshamitra	Special provisions as prescribed

Vacancy Details

Assistant Teacher – Primary, Urban Basic Education Department

11,508 vacancies.

SC	2379
ST	198
UR	4746
EWS	1116
OBC	3069
Vacancies	11508
Department	Basic Education Department

Assistant Teacher – Associated Primary, Boys Schools Non-Government Aided Schools

473 vacancies.

SC	189
ST	0
UR	196
EWS	4
OBC	84
Vacancies	473
Department	Secondary Education Department
School Type	Aided Boys Schools

Assistant Teacher – Associated Primary, Girls Schools Non-Government Aided Schools

424 vacancies.

SC	159
ST	0
UR	182
EWS	3
OBC	80
Vacancies	424
Department	Secondary Education Department
School Type	Aided Girls Schools

Overall Vacancy Summary

Urban Assistant Teacher: 11,508. Associated Primary: 897. Grand total: 12,405.

Grand Total	12405
Urban Primary	11508
Associated Primary	897

Urban Primary District-wise Vacancy Complete district-wise reservation table

75 districts; total 11,508 posts. Category order: UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST.

Application Fee

General/UR/OBC/EWS ₹1,000; SC/ST ₹500; Divyangjan ₹300.

SC	500
ST	500
EWS	1000
OBC	1000
PwBD	300
General	1000
Currency	INR
Payment Mode	Online

How to Apply

Application Mode

Online through OTR-based UPESSC application system.

Mode	Online
Otr Required	Yes

One Time Registration (OTR)

OTR is mandatory before submitting the Assistant Teacher application.

Portal	https://apply.upessc.org/
Mandatory	Yes

Photograph Requirement

Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and size specified by the UPESSC application system.

Format	JPG/JPEG

Size Note: Follow current UPESSC upload specification

Signature Requirement

Candidate signature must be uploaded in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and size specified by the UPESSC application system.

Format	JPG/JPEG

Size Note: Follow current UPESSC upload specification

Exam Pattern

OMR-based objective examination: 120 MCQs, 360 marks, 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks. One mark is deducted for an incorrect answer or more than one option being marked.

Mode	OMR
Marks	360
Language	Hindi and English
Questions	120
Duration Minutes	120
Negative Marking	-1
Marks Per Correct	3

Syllabus

The Primary Teacher examination covers 10 subject areas. The complete question distribution is 120 questions for 360 marks.

Total Marks	360
Total Questions	120
Duration Minutes	120

Selection Process

Recruiting Organization

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj

Location	Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

Recruitment

Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026

Exam: Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026

Stage 1 – Online Application / OTR

Candidate must complete One Time Registration and submit the application for Advertisement No. 05/2026.

Stage	1
Otr Required	Yes

Stage 2 – Written Examination

Candidates appear in the 120-question, 360-mark OMR-based written examination.

Marks	360
Stage	2
Questions	120
Duration Minutes	120

Stage 3 – Merit List

Merit is prepared on the basis of the prescribed written-examination selection rules. The notification provides tie-breaking provisions involving academic/training marks and age.

Stage	3

Basis: Written examination and applicable merit rules

Stage 4 – Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, training, TET, identity, category and other prescribed documents.

Stage	4

Stage 5 – Final Selection / Appointment

Appointment is subject to final merit, document verification and fulfillment of all applicable recruitment and service conditions.

Stage	5

Salary / Pay Scale

Level-6

₹35,400–₹1,12,400

Currency	INR
Frequency	Monthly
Pay Level	Level-6
Basic Maximum	112400
Basic Minimum	35400

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies: 11,508 Urban Primary posts and 897 Associated Primary posts in aided schools.

Answer	12,405
Question	How many vacancies are there?

Yes. The prescribed TET for Classes 1–5 conducted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of India is required.

Answer	Yes
Question	Is TET mandatory?

Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration before applying.

Answer	Yes
Question	Is OTR mandatory?

The written examination has 120 objective questions for 360 marks and is conducted for 2 hours.

Marks	360
Questions	120
Duration Minutes	120

Yes. One mark is deducted for an incorrect answer or when more than one option is marked.

Negative Marking	-1

The Assistant Teacher posts carry Pay Matrix Level-6 of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Maximum	112400
Minimum	35400
Pay Level	Level-6

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with the prescribed teacher-training qualification and TET qualification. Post-specific conditions apply.

Must have passed Teacher Eligibility Test for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of India.
Indian citizen as prescribed by the notification
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05/2026
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Urban Assistant Teacher: 21–40 years as on 01.07.2026. Associated Primary posts have separate service/superannuation provisions. Applicable relaxation is as per UP Government and UPESSC rules.

Important Dates

Notification Date

15 September 2026

OTR / Application Start

16 September 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

15 October 2026

Last Date for Application / Modification

19 October 2026

Written Examination

3 and 4 December 2026

Exam District Information

Expected to be made available approximately 10 days before the examination as per the recruitment instructions.

Exam Centre Information

Detailed examination-centre information is expected approximately 3 days before the examination.

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Key Dates

Notification Date 15 September 2026
OTR / Application Start 16 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 15 October 2026
Last Date for Application / Modification 19 October 2026
Written Examination 3 and 4 December 2026
Exam District Information Expected to be made available approximately 10 days before the examination as per the recruitment instructions.
Exam Centre Information Detailed examination-centre information is expected approximately 3 days before the examination.

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