UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher 2026: 12,405 Posts, Apply Before 28 October
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has invited applications for Assistant Teacher (Primary), Basic Education Department, and Assistant Teacher in aided primary institutions, 12,405 posts: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) and 897 Assistant Teacher (aided institutions) vacancies, Uttar Pradesh. The last date to apply is 28 October 2026. Age is counted as on Age range reported as 21 to 40 years for urban posts. Check the notice for relaxations. Details below are from the official notice: Based on Advertisement 05/2026 details reported by multiple exam sites, read 24 October 2026, and an extension notice reported by one exam site. Vacancy split, fee and exam dates are as reported. Confirm the final dates on upessc.up.gov.in before applying.
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Post Name
- Assistant Teacher (Primary), Basic Education Department, and Assistant Teacher in aided primary institutions
- Total Vacancy
- 12,405 posts: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) and 897 Assistant Teacher (aided institutions)
- Application Mode
- Online at upessc.up.gov.in after One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Official Website
- upessc.up.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advertisement 05/2026) | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application started | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online (extended, as reported) | 28 October 2026 |
| Correction window closes (as reported) | 31 October 2026 |
| Written examination (tentative) | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
What is open
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement 05/2026 for 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts in primary schools. The notice was published on 15 September 2026, and online applications opened on 16 September 2026.
The reported last date to apply is 28 October 2026, after an extension. Correction of the form is open until 31 October 2026. Apply now if you have not done so.
Post-wise split
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Urban), Basic Education Department | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, aided primary institutions | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Check the post you are applying for on the notice, because the eligibility and reservation roster can differ between the two types.
Eligibility
- Academic: Graduation from a recognised university.
- Teacher training: BTC, D.El.Ed., Special BTC or B.El.Ed.
- TET: A valid Teacher Eligibility Test certificate, as the notice requires.
- Age: Reported as 21 to 40 years for urban posts. Relaxations for reserved categories follow the state rules.
Keep your marksheets, training certificate, TET certificate and category certificate scanned and ready before you start the form.
Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 1,000 |
| SC, ST | Rs 500 |
| PH | Rs 300 |
Pay in the same session as the form. Do not leave the payment until the last day.
Exam
The written examination is tentatively set for 3 and 4 December 2026. Admit cards will appear on the UPESSC website before the exam. Watch the site after the correction window closes.
How to apply
- Go to upessc.up.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration if you have not already.
- Log in and select Advertisement 05/2026.
- Fill your personal, educational, training and TET details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- Upload photo, signature and documents in the size and format the portal asks for.
- Pay the fee online and save the receipt.
- Review the form in the correction window until 31 October 2026.
Preparation pointers
The written test covers the subjects a primary teacher is expected to teach, along with teaching methods and general knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. With the exam about six weeks away, a daily routine works best:
- Revise child development and pedagogy, since these carry weight in teacher exams.
- Practise Hindi and English grammar with timed sets.
- Take mock tests on mathematics and environmental studies at primary level.
- Keep a short current affairs file for Uttar Pradesh.
Documents to keep ready
- Graduation marksheet and degree certificate
- BTC, D.El.Ed., Special BTC or B.El.Ed. marksheet and certificate
- TET certificate and its validity date
- Category certificate, if you claim reservation
- Photo and signature in the size the portal asks for
- Aadhaar and domicile proof
Scan each document in the format and size the portal specifies before you start the form. Half-finished uploads are the most common reason for a rejected form.
Common mistakes
- Mismatched names. The name on the form must match the marksheet and Aadhaar exactly.
- Wrong training qualification. Check that your BTC, D.El.Ed. or B.El.Ed. is recognised for the post.
- Waiting for the last day. Payment and the portal may slow down near the deadline.
- Skipping the correction window. Use it to check every field, not only the fee receipt.
Preparation resources
The UPESSC primary teacher syllabus sets out topic-wise preparation and a six-week plan. The practice set gives ten questions across pedagogy, language, mathematics, EVS and UP GK.
Frequently asked questions
How many posts are there? 12,405, split into 11,508 urban posts and 897 posts in aided institutions.
When is the last date? 28 October 2026, as reported after an extension.
Is TET required? Yes, a valid TET certificate is part of the eligibility.
What is the fee? Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs 500 for SC and ST; Rs 300 for PH.
When is the exam? Tentatively 3 and 4 December 2026.
Sources
Advertisement 05/2026 as reported by sarkarijobs.com, careerpower.in, and Physics Wallah, read 24 October 2026. The extension was reported by Physics Wallah and is not confirmed on the official site in this post. Confirm on upessc.up.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on Age range reported as 21 to 40 years for urban posts. Check the notice for relaxations)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | As per the UPESSC notice | 40 years reported for urban posts |
Educational Qualification
- Graduation from a recognised university
- Teacher-training qualification such as BTC, D.El.Ed., Special BTC or B.El.Ed.
- Valid TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) as required by the notice
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS | Rs 1,000 |
| SC and ST | Rs 500 |
| PH | Rs 300 |
How to Apply
- 1Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on upessc.up.gov.in if you have not done it.
- 2Fill the online application for Advertisement 05/2026 and choose the post.
- 3Pay the application fee online by the last date.
- 4Use the correction window to fix errors in your form.
- 5Download the admit card from the UPESSC site before the written exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
12,405 posts: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) under Basic Education and 897 Assistant Teacher for aided primary institutions.
28 October 2026, as reported after an extension. The earlier date of 15 October has passed.
Graduation plus BTC, D.El.Ed., Special BTC or B.El.Ed., along with TET.
Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS. Rs 500 for SC and ST. Rs 300 for PH.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.