UPESSC Vacancy: Massive recruitment for 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts; opportunity for D.El.Ed and TET qualified candidates..
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 12,405 Primary Assistant Teachers. Eligible candidates can apply online from September 16, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply through the Commission's official website, upessc.up.gov.in.
View District-wise and Category-wise Vacancies
District General EWS OBC SC ST Total
Agra 127 31 85 66 6 315
Aligarh 199 49 132 103 9 492
Bareilly 358 88 239 186 17 888
Ghaziabad 163 40 109 85 8 405
Kanpur Nagar 305 75 204 159 15 758
Lucknow 180 44 119 93 8 444
Meerut 256 63 171 133 12 635
Saharanpur 182 44 120 94 8 448
Varanasi 153 37 102 79 7 378
Total for all 75 districts 11,508 - - - - -
Non-Government Aided Schools: Vacancies
School Type General SC ST OBC EWS Total
Boys' Schools 196 189 0 84 4 473
Girls' Schools 182 159 0 80 3 424
Combined Total 378 348 0 164 7 897
Who can apply?
For the post of Urban Primary Assistant Teacher, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Additionally, a recognized teacher training qualification—such as BTC, D.El.Ed., Special BTC, BTC (Urdu), a Diploma in Special Education, B.Ed.Ed, or a Diploma in Elementary Education—is mandatory. Passing the TET is also a compulsory requirement.
For the post of Assistant Teacher in an Associated Primary (Aided) School, a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution is required. Candidates must possess an NCTE-recognized BTC or D.El.Ed qualification. Furthermore, passing the TET for Classes 1 to 5 is mandatory.
Age Limit Rules?
The age limit will be determined as of July 1, 2026. For the Urban Primary Assistant Teacher post, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. For the Associated Primary Assistant Teacher post, the minimum age is 21 years, and the retirement age is set at 62 years. For the urban post, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh will be granted a 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit.
Salary Details
Candidates selected for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher post will receive a salary in accordance with Level-6. The pay scale for both Primary (Urban) and Associated Primary posts ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Additionally, other allowances applicable under the rules may also be provided.
Application Fee of ₹500
To apply for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026, candidates belonging to General, Unreserved, OBC, EWS, and other categories must pay an application fee of ₹1,000. The fee for SC and ST category candidates is ₹500, while PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are required to pay a fee of ₹300.
What is the Exam Pattern?
Details Information
Basis of Selection Written examination worth 360 marks
Number of Questions 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration 2 hours
Question Options 4 options per question
Correct Answer 3 marks
Incorrect/Multiple Answers 1 mark deducted
Mode of Answering Using a black ballpoint pen on an OMR sheet
Question Paper Language Hindi and English
If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the marks will be normalized. Only normalized marks will be considered for selection. In the event of a tie in marks, preference will be given to the candidate with a higher percentage in their graduation degree. Subsequently, priority will be given to the candidate with a higher percentage in their training qualification, followed by the candidate who is older in age.
How to Apply?
First, visit the official website of UPESSC.
Click on the application link for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
Register and log in.
Fill in the required personal and educational details.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
Thoroughly review the application form and submit it.
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