Here is how the merit list for UP primary teacher recruitment will be prepared; in the event of a tie, graduation marks will be considered.

Notifications for new teacher recruitment in UP have been released. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued two separate notifications to recruit over 15,000 teachers, covering both PGT and primary teacher roles. The application process for both recruitment drives began on Wednesday, September 16. The exams are proposed to be held on various dates in December.

In this context, let us look at the UP primary teacher recruitment drive. We will explore the number of vacancies, the application window, the recruitment process, and how the merit list will be prepared. Here are the details.

**Recruitment of Primary Teachers for 12,405 Posts in UP**
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued a notification to recruit primary teachers for 12,405 posts. This includes filling 11,508 posts for Assistant Teachers (Primary - Urban) and 897 posts for Assistant Teachers (Primary) in non-government aided schools (473 in boys' schools and 424 in girls' schools). Thus, a total of 12,405 posts are to be filled.

**Apply by October 15; Exams on December 3 and 4**
UPESSC has issued a separate notification for primary teacher recruitment, with the application process commencing on September 15. Applications can be submitted online. Completing the One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying online. The deadline for applications is October 15. The examination for primary teacher recruitment is scheduled for December 3 and 4. UPESSC has clarified that candidates must indicate their school preferences while applying. Recruitment is taking place for two categories of schools.

**Who Can Apply?**
Candidates who hold a graduation degree and have qualified in the BTC and TET exams are eligible to apply for the UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026. The age limit is set between 21 and 40 years, calculated as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be granted in accordance with constitutional rules.

How will the selection take place?
A written examination will be conducted for the selection of candidates in the UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026. The exam will consist of questions totaling 120 marks, with 3 marks allocated per question; thus, the paper will carry a total of 360 marks. Negative marking will apply: 3 marks will be awarded for a correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect one. Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the paper, and all questions will be of the multiple-choice (MCQ) type.

A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination. In the event of a tie—where more than one candidate secures the same score—graduation marks will be considered; the candidate with higher marks in graduation will be given preference in the merit list. If graduation marks are also equal, marks obtained in the BTC course will be examined. Should the scores remain tied even then, the older candidate will be given preference in the merit list.

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