The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has extended the last date to apply for the Assistant Teacher (Primary / PRT) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026 to 28 October 2026. The recruitment covers a total of 12,405 posts — 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) posts in schools under the UP Basic Education Council across all 75 districts, and 897 Sambaddh Primary posts in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department. Online applications began on 16 September 2026, and candidates must hold a graduation degree with a recognised teaching qualification (BTC / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed.) plus a qualifying TET score. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application / OTR Start | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Extended) | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Application | 31 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 3 and 4 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | Rs. 300 |
The fee must be paid online through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI via the payment gateway on the portal. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable if the application is found defective, so candidates should confirm eligibility before paying.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban (Basic Education Department) | Level-6 | 11,508 | Graduation + BTC / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. + TET |
| Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Boys’ Schools, Non-Govt. Aided) | Level-6 | 473 | Graduation + BTC / D.El.Ed. (NCTE) + TET (Classes 1–5) |
| Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Girls’ Schools, Non-Govt. Aided) | Level-6 | 424 | Graduation + BTC / D.El.Ed. (NCTE) + TET (Classes 1–5) |
| Total | 12,405 |
The 11,508 Urban posts are distributed district-wise across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh (category-wise totals: UR 4,746, EWS 1,116, OBC 3,069, SC 2,379, ST 198), with horizontal reservation for PwBD, dependents of freedom fighters and ex-servicemen. Full district-wise breakup is available in the official advertisement.
Eligibility Criteria
For the Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) post, candidates must hold a graduation degree from a university established by law in India (or an equivalent government-recognised degree) plus a recognised teacher-training qualification — Basic Teacher Certificate (BTC), 2-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, a 2-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a 4-year B.El.Ed. degree, or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002 (the BTC course now runs under the name D.El.Ed.). Candidates must also have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or the Government of India.
For the Sambaddh Primary post, candidates need a graduation degree from a recognised university/deemed university/institution, a BTC or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and a qualifying TET score for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India. Essential qualifications must be held on the last date of application submission.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban | Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years |
| Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary | Minimum 21 years (superannuation age 62 years) |
Relaxation in the maximum age limit: 5 years for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh; 15 years for PwBD candidates of UP; 3 years for ex-servicemen in addition to their length of Army service; Shiksha Mitras may apply up to 60 years. Only the date of birth recorded on the high school (or equivalent) certificate is accepted.
Salary / Pay Scale
Both posts carry Pay Level-6 in the pay matrix, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400, along with applicable allowances as per UP Government rules. There is no separate mention of additional allowances in the summary — candidates should check the official notification for the complete pay package.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Chayan Pariksha) — merit list prepared from written exam marks
- Document Verification — shortlisted candidates called for certificate verification
- Medical fitness check and final selection
Exam Pattern
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 360 marks |
| Questions | 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | 3 marks for each correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each wrong or multiple answer (negative marking) |
| Mode | OMR sheet, bilingual (Hindi and English) |
If the exam is held in multiple shifts, a normalization process will be applied and only normalized scores will be used for selection. In case of a tie, preference goes first to the higher graduation percentage, then to the higher training qualification percentage, and finally to the older candidate. The detailed syllabus is available on the official website.
Documents Required
- Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 300 KB, 300–600 pixel resolution)
- Scanned signature on white background (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 200 KB, 140×110 pixel resolution)
- Graduation degree certificate and mark sheets
- BTC / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. training qualification certificate
- TET/CTET qualifying certificate
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate in UP Government format (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID)
- All certificates uploaded in PDF format, each 50 KB to 500 KB
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official UPESSC portal and complete One Time Registration (OTR) — this is mandatory before applying.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway (credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI).
- Fill the online application form completely and carefully, in English only.
- Select your preference between Primary (Urban) and Sambaddh Primary schools — this preference cannot be changed after the deadline.
- Upload the photograph, signature and all required certificates in the prescribed format and sizes.
- Review all entered details thoroughly before final submission.
- Use the correction window (until 31 October 2026) only for genuine errors; submitted category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed.
- Submit the form before 28 October 2026 and keep three printed copies for document verification.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026?
A: The extended last date is 28 October 2026 for both application submission and fee payment.
Q: How many vacancies are there in UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026?
A: A total of 12,405 posts — 11,508 Primary Urban and 897 Sambaddh Primary (473 boys’ schools + 424 girls’ schools).
Q: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs. 500 for SC/ST, and Rs. 300 for PwBD candidates, payable online.
Q: Is TET qualification mandatory?
A: Yes, candidates must have qualified the TET conducted by the State Government or the Government of India (CTET).
Q: When is the written exam scheduled?
A: The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for the Urban primary teacher post?
A: 21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q: Is there negative marking in the exam?
A: Yes, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple answer; each correct answer carries 3 marks.
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Sources: UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 (Chayan Pariksha 2026); upessc.up.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.