- UPESSC has announced recruitment for 12,405 Primary Assistant Teacher posts across Uttar Pradesh.
- Vacancies are divided into 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher posts (Basic Education Department) and 897 Sambaddh Primary Assistant Teacher posts (Secondary Education Department).
- The recruitment covers 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh for Urban posts and non-government aided schools for Sambaddh Primary posts.
- The written exam is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
- Applications must be submitted through the official UPESSC portal: www.upessc.up.gov.in.
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UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC)
Total Vacancies
12,405
Job Location
Primary/Aided schools across Uttar Pradesh (urban areas and non-government aided schools)
Apply Start
16 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
28 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC) (UPESSC) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), D.El.Ed. (d.el.ed.), BTC (btc), Teaching Qualification (teaching-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 12,405 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6, 7th CPC pay matrix) |
| Age Limits | 21 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000/- • SC/ST: ₹500/- • PwBD (Divyangjan): ₹300/- |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
• Graduate degree from a recognized university in India,
• A recognized teaching qualification: B.T.C./D.El.Ed. or equivalent (e.g., Special B.T.C., 4-year B.El.Ed., or NCTE-recognized Diploma in Special Education),
• Must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the UP Government or Government of India.
- Age Limit (as of 01.07.2026):
• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years.
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary: Minimum 21 years (superannuation age: 62 years).
- Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST/OBC candidates: 5 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• PwBD candidates: 15 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation in addition to their length of service.
• Shiksha Mitra (Education Volunteer): Maximum age limit up to 60 years.
• Graduate degree from a recognized university in India,
• A recognized teaching qualification: B.T.C./D.El.Ed. or equivalent (e.g., Special B.T.C., 4-year B.El.Ed., or NCTE-recognized Diploma in Special Education),
• Must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the UP Government or Government of India.
- Age Limit (as of 01.07.2026):
• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years.
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary: Minimum 21 years (superannuation age: 62 years).
- Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST/OBC candidates: 5 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• PwBD candidates: 15 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation in addition to their length of service.
• Shiksha Mitra (Education Volunteer): Maximum age limit up to 60 years.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on a written examination of 360 marks with 120 objective-type MCQs.
- Exam duration: 2 hours.
- Marking scheme: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each wrong/multiple answer.
- The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English).
- Normalization process applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
- Tie-breaker rule: Preference given to candidates with higher graduation percentage, higher training qualification percentage, and older age in case of equal merit.
- Exam duration: 2 hours.
- Marking scheme: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each wrong/multiple answer.
- The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English).
- Normalization process applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
- Tie-breaker rule: Preference given to candidates with higher graduation percentage, higher training qualification percentage, and older age in case of equal merit.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB–200 KB, 140x110 pixel resolution).
- Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB–300 KB, 300–600 pixel resolution).
- Uploaded certificates/documents in PDF format (50 KB–500 KB each).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates in UP Government-prescribed formats (Annexures 1 to 6).
- OBC-NCL certificates valid for 2026-27.
- Medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital/PHC medical officer (required before final selection).
- Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB–300 KB, 300–600 pixel resolution).
- Uploaded certificates/documents in PDF format (50 KB–500 KB each).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates in UP Government-prescribed formats (Annexures 1 to 6).
- OBC-NCL certificates valid for 2026-27.
- Medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital/PHC medical officer (required before final selection).
💳 Application Fee Details
• General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000/- • SC/ST: ₹500/- • PwBD (Divyangjan): ₹300/-
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 12,405 vacancies for Assistant Teacher posts under UPESSC Recruitment 2026, including 11,508 Urban posts and 897 Sambaddh Primary posts.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application fee payment has been extended to 28 October 2026, and the correction window remains open until 31 October 2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban post?
The age limit for Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban post is 21 to 40 years as of 1 July 2026, with age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Q.
What is the application fee for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹1,000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates, ₹500/- for SC/ST candidates, and ₹300/- for PwBD candidates.
Q.
When is the written exam scheduled for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.