UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

Key dates for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026 as per official notification Clause 1:

The Commission has advertised a grand total of 12,405 vacancies across Uttar Pradesh:

Comprehensive vertical reservation breakup across both notified cadres:

Vacancies are bifurcated into two distinct administrative departments:

• 1. Basic Education Department (बेसिक शिक्षा विभाग, उत्तर प्रदेश): Governing all 11,508 posts of Assistant Teacher Primary Urban across 75 districts. Top vacancy districts include Bareilly (888), Kanpur Nagar (758), Meerut (635), Aligarh (492), Saharanpur (448), Lucknow (444), Ghaziabad (405), Varanasi (378), Agra (315), and Fatehgarh (315).
• 2. Secondary Education Department (माध्यमिक शिक्षा विभाग, उत्तर प्रदेश): Governing 897 posts of Attached Primary in Non-Government Aided Institutions. Sanctioned separately for Boys Schools (473 posts) and Girls Schools (424 posts).

General eligibility requirements prescribed under Clause 12 of Advertisement No. 05/2026:

Essential educational qualification as mandated under Clause 7 of the notification:

Prescribed professional teacher training credentials under Clause 7:

• Basic Teacher Certificate (B.T.C.): 2-Year BTC Course from an NCTE recognized institution.
• D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education): 2-Year Diploma under NCTE Regulations. Official Note: The BTC course is currently conducted under the denomination of D.El.Ed.
• Special BTC / 2-Year BTC Urdu: Recognized certificate issued by the Uttar Pradesh Examination Regulatory Authority.
• Diploma in Special Education: 2-Year Diploma approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
• B.El.Ed.: 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree.

Passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) is 100% compulsory. Candidates must possess either:

Qualifying benchmark: 60% (90/150 marks) for General/UR; 55% (82/150 marks) for UP SC/ST/OBC. TET validity certificate must be produced during document verification.

Crucial cut-off date for calculating age: 01 July 2026 (01.07.2026) (Clause 6(ख)):

Official statutory age relaxations applicable for Urban Primary (Clause 6(ख)(ii)):

• SC / ST / OBC (Uttar Pradesh Domicile): 5 Years relaxation (Maximum age: 45 Years).
• Divyangjan / PwD (Uttar Pradesh Domicile): 15 Years relaxation (Maximum age: 55 Years).
• Ex-Servicemen: Duration of military service + 3 Years above permissible upper age limit.
• Shiksha Mitra (Urban Primary): Permitted upper age limit up to 60 Years.
• Other State Candidates: Treated under General (Unreserved) category; no age relaxation permitted.

Prescribed category-wise non-refundable examination fee (Clause 4):

Fee once paid is strictly non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any subsequent examination.

Fees can be paid strictly via the online payment gateway integrated on the portal:

After successful payment, candidates must generate and print the E-Receipt containing Transaction ID. Form is considered officially submitted only after bank confirmation.

One Time Registration (OTR) is 100% compulsory for all applicants under Advt 05/2026:

• Visit UPESSC portal: https://apply.upessc.org/.
• Click on "New OTR Registration" and enter Aadhaar/Mobile verification details.
• Fill profile, educational milestones, and communication address.
• An official OTR ID will be generated, which serves as your permanent login credential for all UPESSC recruitments.

Complete step-by-step application walkthrough:

1. Step 1: Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at apply.upessc.org.
2. Step 2: Login with your OTR credentials and select "Advertisement 05/2026 - Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026".
3. Step 3: Fill form details in ENGLISH (Clause 2.11).
4. Step 4: Select School/Cadre preference (Urban Primary vs Attached Primary).
5. Step 5: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and educational PDFs.
6. Step 6: Review the draft preview carefully before clicking Final Submit.
7. Step 7: Pay the application fee online.
8. Step 8: Print 3 hard copies of the completed application form (Clause 2.16).

Documents required for application upload and verification:

• High School (10th) Certificate / Marksheet (Age & DOB proof)
• Intermediate (12th) Marksheet & Certificate
• Graduation Degree Certificate & All Year/Semester Marksheets
• Teacher Training Certificate (BTC / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / Special Ed)
• UPTET Paper-I or CTET Paper-I Qualifying Certificate
• Uttar Pradesh Permanent Domicile Certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST) issued from father's side for female candidates
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate for current financial year
• Affidavit in prescribed format (Appendix-6)

Mandatory upload specifications as per Clause 2.13 & 2.14:

Crucial guidelines for candidates filling the application:

• Fill the form in English capital letters only (Clause 2.11).
• Applicant's Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, and Date of Birth must match the High School certificate.
• Multiple applications rule (Clause 2.12): If an applicant submits more than one application, only the last submitted form is entertained. Previous fees are forfeited.
• Preserve 3 printouts of the final confirmation page along with fee payment receipt for submission during DV.

The Commission provides an online correction facility until 19 October 2026.

Permitted fields (educational details, address, school preference) can be modified within the deadline. No correction requests will be entertained after 19 October 2026.

The written examination will be held on 03 and 04 December 2026 (03 व 04 दिसम्बर, 2026).

Exam centres will be established at district headquarters across Uttar Pradesh (Clause 8):

• District Intimation: 10 days before the exam on www.upessc.up.gov.in.
• Venue Allocation: Exact school/college test venue will be printed on the admit card 3 days before exam.
• Centre Change Rule: No request for change of examination centre or city will be accepted under any circumstances.

Official procedure for hall ticket release (Clause 10.1 & 10.2):

The examination scheme as prescribed in Clause 9(क):

Distribution of 120 questions across pedagogical & subject areas:

Official scoring policy (Clause 9(क)):

• Correct Response: +3 Marks are credited for each properly blackened circle on the OMR sheet.
• Maximum Attainable Score: 120 × 3 = 360 Marks.
• Pen Specification: Black ballpoint pen only (Clause 10.5). Darkening in blue ink, gel pen, or pencil is invalid.

Negative marking is officially enforced under Clause 9(क):

Total time allocated is 2 Hours (120 Minutes) for answering 120 questions.

The official examination syllabus published under Clause 9(ख) aligns with the standards of D.El.Ed. / BTC coursework, SCERT / NCERT primary education curriculum, and general aptitude for elementary schooling.

Candidates can download the complete topic-wise official syllabus PDF directly from the commission website www.upessc.up.gov.in.

Comprehensive subject breakdown:

Official 5-stage selection lifecycle:

Notice: There is no interview, skill test, or physical efficiency test for this recruitment.

Final selection is determined strictly on the basis of marks scored in the 360-marks written examination.

Document Verification is conducted at the Commission Office in Prayagraj (Clause 14):

• Candidates are notified via SMS, Email, and Website at least 10 days in advance.
• Must present: Original certificates + 2 self-attested photocopy sets of all marksheets and degrees.
• 2 printed copies of online application form.
• Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper as prescribed in Appendix-6 format.
• Character certificates from last educational institution and 2 respectable gazetted officers.

Both Assistant Teacher Primary Urban and Attached Primary posts are placed in Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) (Old Grade Pay ₹4,200).

Duties of Primary Assistant Teacher in Uttar Pradesh:

• Instructing students from Class 1 to Class 5 in elementary foundational curricula.
• Implementing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) under NIPUN Bharat mission.
• Conducting continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) of pupil performance.
• Participating in mid-day meal oversight, school health inspections, and co-curricular programs.
• Maintaining pupil attendance and educational records on Prerna portal.

Promotion hierarchy for Primary Teachers in Uttar Pradesh Basic Shiksha Parishad:

Statutory reservation policies under Clause 6 and Clause 11:

• Vertical reservation is admissible exclusively to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh.
• SC (21%), ST (2%), OBC (27%), EWS (10%).
• Horizontal reservation: PwD (429 posts in Urban Primary), Dependents of Freedom Fighters (198 posts), Ex-Servicemen (540 posts).
• Out-of-state applicants are considered purely under the Unreserved (UR) category regardless of their home state status.

Prescribed formats and guidelines for reserved categories:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Must hold valid certificate in Appendix-1 format verifying Non-Creamy Layer status (annual family income below ₹8 Lakhs).
• SC / ST: Formats in Appendix-1 issued by competent Revenue Authority (Tehsildar/SDM).
• EWS: Income & Asset certificate in Appendix-3 format issued for the valid financial year as per UP Act 2020.
• Divyangjan: Medical disability certificate (40% or more) from Chief Medical Officer (CMO) as per Appendix-5.

Commission directives for strict compliance (Clause 2 & 10):

• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate immediately.
• Furnishing forged degrees or fraudulent OTR profiles will lead to lifetime debarment from UPESSC and criminal prosecution under IPC / BNS.
• Possession of electronic gadgets, mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, or study chits inside the exam hall is strictly prohibited.
• Candidates must occupy only their officially designated desk corresponding to their roll number.

OMR sheet handling instructions (Clause 10.5 to 10.9):

• Use Black Ballpoint Pen only to bubble answers, roll number, and booklet series.
• Completely darken the oval corresponding to your chosen option. Partial marking or ticking will not be scanned by the OMR reader.
• Prohibited Actions: Use of whitener, eraser, blade, or scratching the OMR surface is strictly banned. OMR sheets with whitener marks are automatically rejected by optical scanners (Clause 10.6).
• Retain the Candidate's Copy of the OMR sheet after the conclusion of the exam.

Detailed steps for downloading your hall ticket:

1. Visit official UPESSC recruitment portal: https://upessc.up.gov.in/.
2. Click on "Download Admit Card – Advt 05/2026 (Assistant Teacher Examination)".
3. Enter your Registration Number / Mobile Number and Date of Birth.
4. Input the security captcha displayed on screen and click "Download Hall Ticket".
5. Print two copies on clean A4 paper and verify exam venue address and reporting time.

Steps to check written examination results once published by UPESSC:

1. Navigate to the Results section on www.upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Open the link "Advt 05/2026 Assistant Teacher Written Exam Result & Merit List".
3. Download the official PDF containing roll numbers of qualified candidates.
4. Use Ctrl + F on desktop or the search bar on mobile to find your Roll Number or Registration Number.
5. Check your raw marks, normalized score, and category rank.

Provisional answer key and objection workflow:

• The Commission will release provisional answer keys for all question paper series (A, B, C, D) shortly after exam completion.
• Candidates can inspect the answer key on the official website.
• An online objection window will be opened for filing challenges with authenticated documentary references.
• A panel of subject matter experts will evaluate all objections before issuing the final answer key.

Official cut-off criteria:

The category-wise qualifying cut-off marks are finalized based on the total number of appearing candidates, question paper difficulty level, normalization distribution, and notified vacancies. Cut-off lists will be published on upessc.up.gov.in alongside the final result.

Direct official recruitment links:

Official document credentials:

• Document Name: सहायक अध्यापक चयन परीक्षा, 2026 - विस्तृत विज्ञापन (Advt 05/2026).
• Total Pages: 23 Pages comprising statutory clauses, Table 01 (75 districts vacancy), Table 02 (Aided schools vacancy), and Appendices 1 to 6.
• Publishing Date: 15 September 2026.
• Official URI: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/Notice/a429-726e-4862-f3dc-8a6f.pdf

Top candidate queries answered from official notification clauses:

Pre-submission candidate checklist:

Visual roadmap of UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026:

Summary checklist and official helpdesk contacts for candidate support: