UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts, Eligibility, Fee & Apply Online
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the official notification for the Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teache...
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The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the official notification for the Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teacher Associated Primary Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies have been announced, including 11,508 Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) posts and 897 Assistant Teacher Associated Primary posts. The online application process will start from 16th September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official UPESSC online application portal after completing the required One Time Registration (OTR). The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 03rd and 04th December 2026. UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Check the complete recruitment details including advertisement information, vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, application fee, selection process, important links, application procedure, document upload requirements, and preparation resources before applying for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 including organization name, post details, total vacancies, salary structure, qualification requirements, and age limit.
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Designation | Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Salary | ₹35,400 - ₹112,376 |
| Qualifications | Bachelor's degree / BTC or D.El.Ed. / Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) |
| Age Limit | 21 - 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 dates including notification, application start date, last date, admit card, answer key, examination schedule, and result declaration.
| Notification Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | 03 & 04 December 2026 |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
Check the post-wise vacancy distribution announced by UPESSC under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teacher Associated Primary posts.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher Associated Primary | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise educational qualification, TET requirement, age limit, and other eligibility conditions prescribed by UPESSC for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) | Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification such as BTC/D.El.Ed., Special BTC, a two-year Diploma in Special Education approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, four-year B.El.Ed., or another qualification specified in the official notification. Candidates must also have qualified the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or Government of India. |
| Assistant Teacher Associated Primary | Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university/institution, BTC or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized course, and must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 01 to 05 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India. |
| Age Limit – Primary (Urban) | Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 40 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation for eligible categories. |
| Age Limit – Associated Primary | Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 62 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to the conditions and relaxations mentioned in the official notification. |
| TET Requirement | Candidates must fulfill the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test requirement applicable to the post for which they are applying. |
Application Fee
Check the category-wise examination fee and available payment method for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS | ₹ 1,000/- |
| SC / ST Category | ₹ 500/- |
| Divyang Category | ₹ 300/- |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment through the online payment methods provided by the Commission.
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Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the written examination and subsequent selection procedures prescribed by UPESSC for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
- Written Examination
- Merit List / Selection on the basis of prescribed examination marks
- Document Verification
- Final Selection as per applicable rules
Important Links
Find all important UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 links including the official notification, online application, admit card, answer key, and result updates.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 online application.
- Visit the official UPESSC website
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Login to the UPESSC recruitment application portal
- Select the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 application
- Fill in the personal, educational, category, and other required details carefully
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents
- Pay the applicable examination fee using the available online payment method
- Submit the final application form and download a copy for future reference
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