UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 12405 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 is underway under Advertisement No. 05/2026 of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj. A total of 12405 Assistant Teacher posts are on offer in primary schools across Uttar Pradesh.

In a fresh notice dated 28 October 2026, the Commission has extended the last date for Sambaddh Primary applicants to 4 November 2026 and added two new eligible qualifications, following an Allahabad High Court order. This article covers the vacancy breakup, the extended schedule, eligibility, age limit, fee and exam pattern. Candidates should verify the latest notice on the official UPESSC website before applying.

Overview

Candidates preparing for the UP teacher eligibility route can also check the Super TET syllabus and exam pattern and teacher aspirants can read the UPPSC RO ARO recruitment update on this site.

Important Dates

Note the distinction in the latest notices: the 28 October 2026 extension is worded for Sambaddh Primary candidates applying with the two newly added qualifications. Candidates for the Urban post should confirm their dates on the official portal, since the earlier notice set 28 October and 31 October for that post.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise, the Urban vacancies comprise UR 4746, EWS 1116, OBC 3069, SC 2379 and ST 198 across all 75 districts. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease, and the full district-wise breakup is given in the official advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

For the Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban post, candidates need a graduate degree from a university established by law in India, plus a government-recognised training qualification such as BTC, Special BTC, a biennial Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a four-year B.El.Ed degree, or a biennial Diploma in Elementary Education under NCTE Regulations 2002, along with a qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) score from the State Government or the Government of India. For the Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary post, candidates need a graduate degree, BTC or D.El.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course, and a TET qualification for Classes 1 to 5. Under the 28 October 2026 notice, two further qualifications are now eligible for the Sambaddh Primary post: the RCI-approved two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) and the four-year B.El.Ed degree. The extension follows an Allahabad High Court order dated 24 October 2026 and a Secondary Education Department letter dated 27 October 2026.

Age Limit

Only the date of birth recorded on the High School (or equivalent) certificate is accepted as valid proof of age.

Application Fee

The fee is payable online through credit card, debit card or net banking on the application portal. Candidates who complete One Time Registration and fee payment but do not complete the application form by the final date will not have a valid application.

Exam Pattern and Selection Process

Selection for both posts is based on a merit list prepared from a written examination of 360 marks, comprising 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions to be answered in 2 hours. Each question carries 4 options with only one correct answer, marked on an OMR sheet with a black ball-point pen. The marking scheme awards 3 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for each wrong or multiple answer. The question paper is bilingual, in Hindi and English. If the exam is held in multiple shifts, a normalisation process is applied so that only normalised scores are used for selection. In case of equal merit, preference is given first to the higher graduation percentage, then to the higher training qualification percentage, and finally to the older candidate.

Salary

Both posts are placed in Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, plus allowances as per government rules.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), which is mandatory before filling the application.
3. Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
4. Fill in the application form carefully and completely, in English only, and indicate your preference between the two post options (Urban or Sambaddh Primary). This preference cannot be changed after the deadline.
5. Upload a scanned signature on a white background and a scanned passport-size photograph in the prescribed size and format, along with all required certificates in PDF format.
6. Review every detail before final submission. After final submission, changes to category, sub-category, date of birth or gender are not permitted.
7. Submit the application and retain three printed copies for future reference. Two of these copies, along with the required documents, must be submitted at the time of document verification.

Documents to Keep Ready

• High School certificate or equivalent (proof of date of birth)
• Graduation degree and marksheet
• Teacher training qualification certificate (BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special Education diploma)
• TET qualification certificate
• Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate in the UP Government-prescribed format, if applicable
• Scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if employed, to be submitted at document verification if demanded

Important Links

• Official Website – upessc.up.gov.in
• Apply Online – apply.upessc.org

The official notification PDF and the 28 October 2026 extension notice are available on the official UPESSC website linked above.

FAQs

The details above are based on the information published for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026 and the extension notice dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify the latest updates on the official website upessc.up.gov.in before applying.