UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 12,405 Vacancies

Last Updated : Tuesday 15-09-2026 | 05:32 PM

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the recruitment for the post of Assistant Teacher for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 12,405 vacancies across Uttar Pradesh.

Category Wise Vacancy

The vacancies are divided into two categories based on the type of schools.

Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) Vacancy: 11508
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools) Vacancy: 897

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Important Dates

Here are the key dates for the recruitment process.

Notification Release Date: 15.09.2026
Online Application Start Date: 16.09.2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 15.10.2026
Last Date for Application Correction: 19.10.2026
Written Exam Date: 03 and 04 December 2026

Exam Pattern

The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions with specific marking criteria.

Total Marks: 360
Total Questions: 120
Duration: 2 Hours
Marking Scheme: +3 for each correct answer; -1 for each wrong answer
Medium: English and Hindi

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Salary Details

The pay scale for the selected candidates is as follows.

Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-)

Physical Eligibility

There are specific age limits for the candidates applying for different posts.

Age Limit for Assistant Teacher (Urban Primary): 21-40 Years
Age Limit for Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary): 21-62 Years

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Qualification Requirements

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications.

Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban): Bachelor’s Degree + BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special D.El.Ed + Paper-1 TET Passed
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools): Bachelor’s Degree + BTC / D.El.Ed + Paper-1 TET Passed