UPESSC: Massive recruitment for assistant teachers in UP; today is the last day to apply for 12,405 posts..
Today, October 15, 2026, is the final date to submit online applications for the Assistant Teacher recruitment by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). A total of 12,405 positions are to be filled under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Candidates must complete their application forms and pay the required fees within the stipulated deadline.
This recruitment is for the position of Assistant Teacher in urban primary schools and the primary sections attached to aided schools. Candidates can view information regarding the recruitment on the Commission's official website, upessc.up.gov.in.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Recruitment Details | Date
Notification Issued | September 15, 2026
Application Process Begins | September 16, 2026
Last Date for Application and Fee Submission | October 15, 2026
Last Date for Form Corrections | October 19, 2026
Written Examination | December 3 and 4, 2026
Please note that the deadline for submitting applications and the deadline for making corrections to the forms are different. It is mandatory to submit the application and pay the fees today.
How many positions are being filled?
Positions will be filled across two categories under this recruitment:
Name of Post | Vacancies
Assistant Teacher (Primary - Urban) | 11,508
Assistant Teacher (Primary Sections attached to Aided Schools) | 897
Total Positions | 12,405
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Level-6).
What are the educational qualifications and age limits?
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree along with the teacher training qualification prescribed for the specific post. These may include qualifications such as BTC, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or a specialized D.El.Ed.
Additionally, candidates must possess a valid qualification in either the State Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – Paper 1. Please refer to the official advertisement to confirm which specific qualification is accepted for the relevant post.
Age Limit:
Urban Primary Teacher Post: Candidates must be at least 21 years old and no more than 40 years old as of July 1, 2026.
Posts in the primary sections of aided schools: The minimum age is 21 years. For the maximum age limit, the retirement age of 62 years applies.
Reserved categories may be eligible for age relaxation as per the rules; please consult the recruitment guidelines for details.
Application Fee:
Category Fee
General, OBC, and EWS ₹1,000
SC and ST ₹500
Candidates with disabilities (PwD) ₹300
How to apply for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
Visit the official commission website at upessc.up.gov.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process, if required.
Log in and select Advertisement Number 05/2026.
Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and TET-related information.
Specify your preferences for the schools.
Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online according to your category.
After submitting the form, download and print three copies for your records.
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