UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 covers 12,405 posts under UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026. The written exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026. The application window has closed, including a short reopening for one group of in-service teachers.
The posts are in urban primary schools of the Basic Shiksha Parishad, and in aided junior (attached primary) schools of the Secondary Education Department. See more on our Latest Sarkari Naukri page.
UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement | No. 05/2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Teacher Primary, Urban; Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (aided) |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Pay | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
| Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Started | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Correct Form | 19 October 2026 |
| Portal Reopened for D.El.Ed-ODL Teachers | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date of Reopened Window | 11 November 2026 |
| Correction Deadline of Reopened Window | 13 November 2026 |
| Written Exam | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
Why the Portal Reopened
The Allahabad High Court, in its order of 5 November 2026 in Writ A No. 11920/2026, allowed teachers already in service who hold NIOS D.El.Ed-ODL to apply on an interim basis. UPESSC then reopened the portal. This applied to teachers who were in service on 10 August 2017 and held the 18-month NIOS D.El.Ed-ODL qualification before 1 April 2019. Their candidature depends on the final High Court order.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS and others | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC, ST | Rs. 500 |
| Divyangjan | Rs. 300 |
Post-wise Vacancy
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher Primary, Urban (Basic Education) | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher Attached Primary, Boys’ Schools (aided) | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher Attached Primary, Girls’ Schools (aided) | 424 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Category-wise Vacancy: Urban Posts
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 4,746 |
| EWS | 1,116 |
| OBC | 3,069 |
| SC | 2,379 |
| ST | 198 |
| Total | 11,508 |
Within these, 429 posts are for persons with disabilities, 198 for dependents of freedom fighters and 540 for ex-servicemen, under horizontal reservation. The notice also lists all 75 districts separately. Bareilly has the most posts (888), followed by Kanpur Nagar (758), Meerut (635), Aligarh (492) and Saharanpur (448). The commission says vacancies may increase or decrease.
Age Limit
Urban posts: 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and OBC of UP get 5 years of relaxation. Divyangjan of UP get 15 years, ex-servicemen get 3 years beyond their army service, and the limit is 60 years for Shiksha Mitras.
Aided attached primary posts: minimum 21 years on 1 July 2026, with superannuation at 62.
Educational Qualification
Urban posts: a graduate degree, plus a teacher training qualification such as BTC, two-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, or a two-year D.El.Ed recognised as per NCTE rules. Candidates must also have passed a Teacher Eligibility Test run by the state or central government. The notice says BTC now runs under the name D.El.Ed.
Aided posts: a graduate degree, BTC or D.El.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course, and TET for Classes 1 to 5.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is through a merit list of the written exam.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 120, multiple choice |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Correct Answer | +3 |
| Wrong or Multiple Answers | -1 |
| Language | Hindi and English |
If marks are tied, graduation percentage decides first, then training qualification percentage, and then age, with the older candidate ranked higher. If the exam runs in more than one shift, normalised scores will be used. The syllabus is on the UPESSC website.
How to Apply
The application window is closed. The main window ended in October 2026, and the special reopening for in-service D.El.Ed-ODL teachers closed on 11 November 2026. Candidates who applied should now download their admit card from upessc.up.gov.in when it is released.
Exam Centres and Admit Card
Centres will be at district headquarters. The exam district will be shown 10 days before the exam, and the admit card with centre details 3 days before. A candidate who writes the exam at a centre other than the allotted one will have their answer sheet left unchecked.
Admit Card Timeline
Since the exam is on 3 and 4 December, the exam district should appear around 23 or 24 November, and the admit card around 30 November or 1 December. These are our estimates, worked out from the advertisement’s 10-day and 3-day rules. Watch the UPESSC website for the actual links.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement PDF | Click Here |
| Portal Reopening Notice | Click Here |
| UPESSC Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the UP Assistant Teacher exam?
On 3 and 4 December 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One mark is deducted for each wrong or multiple answer.
What is the pay for UP Assistant Teacher?
Level 6, from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
Can I still apply?
No. The main window closed in October, and the special reopening ended on 11 November 2026.
Is TET compulsory?
Yes. A TET pass is part of the essential qualification.