UP Primary Teacher 2026 – 12,405 Vacancies, Apply by 15 Oct
UPESSC has advertised 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Advt. No. 05/2026: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts in the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (affiliated Primary) posts in aided schools. Graduates with BTC/D.El.Ed and TET can apply online after OTR. The last date for the fee is 15 October 2026 and the written exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 05/2026 published | 15.09.2026 | Done |
| Online OTR / application starts | 16.09.2026 | Done |
| Last date for online application / fee payment | 15.10.2026 | Open |
| Last date for correction in online application | 19.10.2026 | Upcoming |
| Written exam | 03 and 04 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Admit card | To be announced | Tba |
Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban) – Basic Education Department
A graduate degree from a university established by law in India (or an equivalent degree recognised by the government), with a recognised training qualification: Basic Teacher Certificate (BTC), 2-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, a 2-year special-education diploma approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a 4-year B.El.Ed, or a 2-year diploma in elementary education (any name) as per the NCTE Regulations, 2002; and a pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the State Government or the Government of India. BTC is now run as D.El.Ed.
Assistant Teacher, affiliated Primary – non-government aided schools (Secondary Education Department)
- A graduate degree from a university or deemed university recognised by law/the government; and
- BTC or D.El.Ed in an NCTE-recognised course; and
- A pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test for Classes 1–5 conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India.
All qualifications must be held by the last date of application.
Age limit
| Post | Age (as on 01.07.2026) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban | 21 to 40 years |
| Assistant Teacher, affiliated Primary | Minimum 21 years (superannuation age 62) |
Relaxation (Urban post): SC, ST and OBC of UP: 5 years; disabled candidates of UP: 15 years; ex-servicemen: period of army service plus 3 years; Shiksha Mitra: maximum age up to 60 years.
Post-wise vacancies (total 12,405)
| Post | Posts | Category-wise |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban), Basic Education Department | 11,508 | UR 4,746 · EWS 1,116 · OBC 3,069 · SC 2,379 · ST 198 |
| Assistant Teacher, affiliated Primary (aided schools), Secondary Education Department | 897 | General 378 · SC 348 · ST 0 · OBC 164 · EWS 7 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Affiliated Primary: boys' and girls' schools
| Schools | Posts | Category-wise |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' schools | 473 | General 196 · SC 189 · ST 0 · OBC 84 · EWS 4 |
| Girls' schools | 424 | General 182 · SC 159 · ST 0 · OBC 80 · EWS 3 |
Urban posts: horizontal reservation (within the 11,508)
Disabled 429 (VI 83 · LI 83 · HI 83 · Thalassemia 83 · VI/LI/HI/Thalassemia as per merit 97) · Dependants of freedom fighters 198 · Ex-Army 540.
District-wise Urban vacancies are given for all 75 districts in Table-1 of the advertisement. The largest are Bareilly 888, Kanpur Nagar 758, Meerut 635, Saharanpur 448, Lucknow 444, Ghaziabad 405 and Varanasi 378. UPESSC says vacancies may increase or decrease.
| Category | Exam fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| Disabled | Rs. 300 |
Pay online by credit card, debit card or net banking through the payment gateway on the portal, by 15.10.2026. Payment counts only after the bank confirms it; keep the fee receipt. The fee is not refunded in any case and cannot be adjusted against another application.
- Written examination: 120 objective questions, 360 marks, 2 hours.
- Merit list from the written exam marks (normalised marks if the exam is held in more than one shift).
- Record verification: bring two copies of the submitted application with the listed documents.
- School allotment by the Secretary, UP Basic Shiksha Parishad (Urban) or the Director, Secondary Education (affiliated Primary), as per the preference given.
Tie-break: graduation percentage, then training-qualification percentage, then the older candidate. A medical fitness certificate from a government hospital or PHC medical officer is required before appointment, and a no-objection certificate from the employer if you are employed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions / Marks | 120 objective questions / 360 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +3 per correct answer; −1 per wrong or multiple answer |
| Options | 4 options; darken one circle with a black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet |
| Language | Hindi and English |
The syllabus for both posts is available on the UPESSC website (upessc.up.gov.in).
- Read Advt. No. 05/2026 and the user manual / tutorial videos on upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC application portal. The form is filled in English.
- Fill in the Advt. No. 05/2026 application and give your preference for both kinds of school (Urban and affiliated Primary).
- Upload your signature (white background, JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB, 140×110 pixels), passport-size photo (30–300 KB) and certificates in PDF (50–500 KB).
- Pay the fee online by 15.10.2026 and submit. Save three copies of the submitted application.
- Corrections, if needed, by 19.10.2026. Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after submission.
Helpline (as per advertisement): technical support 08448573939, support@upessc.org (Mon–Sat, 9:30 AM–6 PM); commission 0532-2466851.
Full Details
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has advertised 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts for primary schools under Advt. No. 05/2026: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts in the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (affiliated Primary) posts in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department. Online applications opened on 16 September 2026 through One Time Registration. The last date to pay the fee is 15 October 2026, corrections are allowed till 19 October 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
CURRENT STATUS: Applications Open – Last Date 15 October; Correction Till 19 October; Exam 3–4 December | Posts: 12,405
Current Status at a Glance
- Current status: Applications open (OTR-based online application from 16.09.2026).
- Recruiting authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, 23 Allenganj, Prayagraj.
- Advertisement: Advt. No. 05/2026, published 15.09.2026.
- Posts: 12,405 = 11,508 Assistant Teacher Primary, Urban (Basic Education Department) + 897 Assistant Teacher affiliated Primary (473 in boys’ schools + 424 in girls’ schools, Secondary Education Department). UPESSC says the number of posts may go up or down.
- Next stage: correction till 19.10.2026, then the written exam on 03 and 04 December 2026. The admit-card date has not been announced.
- Last verified: 7 October 2026. Sources: UPESSC detailed advertisement (Advt. No. 05/2026) and the UPESSC website.
- Candidate action: complete OTR, fill in the form with your preference for both school types, and pay the fee by 15.10.2026.
What Changed
Applications remain open for 12,405 UPESSC Assistant Teacher posts under Advt. No. 05/2026. Candidates must complete the application/fee process by 15 October 2026. Corrections are allowed until 19 October 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026 Overview
This is a combined selection for two kinds of primary-school Assistant Teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh. The 11,508 Urban posts are in primary schools of urban areas under the UP Basic Shiksha Parishad. The 897 affiliated Primary posts are in the primary sections of non-government aided secondary schools. Both posts are in pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400). Selection is through one written exam of 120 objective questions for 360 marks. Every candidate must give a preference for both types of school while applying, and it cannot be changed after the last date.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 15.09.2026 |
| Online OTR / application starts | 16.09.2026 |
| Last date for online application fee | 15.10.2026 |
| Last date for correction in online application | 19.10.2026 |
| Written exam | 03 and 04 December 2026 |
Salary & Work Profile
Both posts carry pay Level-6: minimum Rs. 35,400 and maximum Rs. 1,12,400 (as per the advertisement). Assistant Teachers teach Classes 1–5 in primary schools. Urban-post teachers work in council primary schools in urban areas; affiliated-primary teachers work in the primary sections of aided secondary schools. School allotment is made by the Secretary, UP Basic Shiksha Parishad (Urban posts) or the Director, Secondary Education, UP (affiliated posts). The superannuation age for the affiliated Primary post is 62 years.
Career Growth & Work Profile
A primary Assistant Teacher handles foundational reading, writing and arithmetic, classroom management and regular assessment of young children, along with school duties assigned by the department. The advertisement does not describe promotion timelines, so none are stated here.
Historical Cut-Off / Previous-Cycle Context
UPESSC has not published a cut-off for this recruitment. The advertisement says the cut-off and candidates’ marks will be shown on the website after the selection process is complete. If the exam is held in more than one shift, marks will be normalised as per the government order of 19 June 2024 and UPESSC’s notice of 26.02.2026, and only normalised marks will count.
Post-Specific Selection Nuances
- Negative marking: +3 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong answer or more than one answer marked.
- Preference is compulsory: you must give your preference for both kinds of school (Urban and affiliated Primary). It cannot be changed after the last date.
- Tie-break: graduation percentage first, then training-qualification percentage, then the older candidate.
- TET is required: Urban posts need a TET conducted by the State Government or the Government of India; affiliated posts need a Classes 1–5 TET conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India.
- Reservation is only for UP candidates. Candidates from outside UP cannot claim reservation benefits.
- Affiliated Primary posts have no ST seats (General 378, SC 348, ST 0, OBC 164, EWS 7).
- No changes after final submission to category, sub-category, date of birth or gender. If you submit more than once, only the last application is accepted.
- Exam centre: district headquarters as needed. District information is shared 10 days before the exam and the centre 3 days before, through the admit-card link.
Who Should Apply / Who Should Not
| Should apply | Not eligible / be careful |
|---|---|
| Graduates with BTC/D.El.Ed (or another listed training qualification) and a valid TET | No TET pass, or training qualification not listed in the advertisement |
| At least 21 years old on 01.07.2026 (Urban posts: not above 40 years, with relaxations) | Above the Urban post age limit without a valid relaxation |
| Ready to give a preference for both school types | Out-of-UP candidates expecting reservation benefits |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not paying the fee by 15.10.2026, or completing OTR and payment but not completing the application.
- Skipping the preference for both kinds of school.
- Entering the wrong category, sub-category, date of birth or gender. These cannot be changed after submission.
- Uploading a photo or signature of the wrong size, or not accepting the declaration. The application is rejected.
- Guessing randomly. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark.
- Going to a centre other than the one on the admit card. That answer sheet is not evaluated.
Candidate Pathway
One Time Registration → Online application with preference for both school types → Fee payment (by 15.10.2026) → Correction (by 19.10.2026) → Admit card → Written exam (03–04.12.2026) → Result and merit list → Record verification → School allotment
Source
Official sources: UPESSC detailed advertisement, Advt. No. 05/2026 (23 pages, Hindi), and the notices published on 16.09.2026 on upessc.up.gov.in. Last verified 7 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
12,405: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts in the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (affiliated Primary) posts in non-government aided schools (473 in boys' schools, 424 in girls' schools).
The last date for paying the online application fee is 15.10.2026, and corrections can be made till 19.10.2026.
UPESSC has scheduled the written exam for 03 and 04 December 2026.
Rs. 1,000 for General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and others, Rs. 500 for SC/ST, and Rs. 300 for disabled candidates.
Yes. Both posts require a pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test, along with graduation and BTC/D.El.Ed (or another training qualification listed in the advertisement).
Yes. Each correct answer gets 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple answer.
Both posts are in pay Level-6: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.