UPESSC PRT 2026: Register by October 28 for Assistant Teacher posts

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Candidates must complete the registration for 12,405 Assistant Teacher Primary posts by October 28, 2026, on upessc.up.gov.in.
The application deadline was extended from October 15 to October 28, 2026, with fee payment also due tomorrow.
A total of 11,508 vacancies are for urban primary schools, and 897 are for affiliated non-government aided primary schools.
Applicants who have already submitted forms can make corrections to their application details until October 31, 2026.
The written examination for the recruitment is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is set anyway the application process for the Assistant Teacher Primary Recruitment 2026 tomorrow, October 28, 2026. Aspiring candidates for 12,405 assistant teacher vacancies across primary schools in Uttar Pradesh must complete their registration and fee payment via the commission’s official website, upessc.up.gov.in, before the deadline.

upessc.up.gov.in homepage — Official website: upessc.up.gov.in

This recruitment drive, advertised under number 05/2026, aims to fill a good chunk of teaching positions. The application window, which initially opened on September 16, 2026, was extended from its original closing date of October 15, 2026, to provide additional time for applicants.

Vacancy Distribution and Pay Scale

The 12,405 vacancies are distributed across two categories of primary teaching posts. A total of 11,508 positions are designated for Assistant Teachers in urban primary schools under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council, while 897 vacancies are for Assistant Teachers in affiliated non-government aided primary schools for both boys and girls.

The advertised posts offer a pay scale under Level 6, ranging from Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. The category-wise distribution for these posts is detailed below:

Post category	Vacancies
Assistant teachers in urban primary schools under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council	11,508
Assistant teachers in affiliated non-government aided primary schools for boys and girls	897
Total	12,405

Post Name	Gen	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban)	4746	1116	3069	2379	198	11508

Post Name	Gen	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools) – Balak Varg	196	04	84	189	00	473
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools) – Balika Varg	182	03	80	159	00	424

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must have a Graduation degree and a recognized teacher-training qualification, such as a BTC or D.El.Ed. degree. Also, candidates are required to have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by either the State Government or the Government of India.

The minimum age for all applicants is 21 years as of July 1, 2026. The maximum age limit varies by post: 40 years for Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) and 62 years for Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary), both calculated as of July 1, 2026. The application fees are structured based on candidate categories:

Category	Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹1,000
SC / ST	₹500
Persons with Disabilities (PH)	₹300

Selection Process and Examination Details

The selection process for the Assistant Teacher Primary Recruitment 2026 includes a Written Examination, an Interview (Viva-Voce), and Document Verification. The written examination is scheduled to take place on December 3 and 4, 2026. This exam will consist of 120 questions, carrying a total of 360 marks. For each correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Candidates who have already submitted their application forms are permitted to make changes to their application details until October 31, 2026. The online application process is the only method for submission.

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