UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 12,405 Vacancies, Apply Online from 16 September
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 15 September 2026, on its official website upessc.up.gov.in. A total of 12,405 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts across Uttar Pradesh.
This is one of the largest teaching recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh this year. Eligible graduates holding a teacher-training qualification and a valid TET can submit their online applications from 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026 through the official UPESSC application portal.
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying, since the vacancies are split across two distinct post categories with separate eligibility conditions — Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) under the Basic Education Department, and Assistant Teacher Attached Primary at Non-Government Aided Schools.
UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — Assistant Teacher (PRT) Selection Exam 2026
- Conducting Body — Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Official Website — upessc.up.gov.in
- Advertisement Number — 05/2026
- Notification Release Date — 15 September 2026
- Total Vacancies — 12,405
- Post Categories — Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Aided)
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 16 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 15 October 2026
- Exam Mode — Offline Written Examination
- Exam Date — 3 and 4 December 2026 (Tentative)
- Minimum Qualification — Bachelor’s Degree with Teacher Training Certificate and TET
Important Dates — UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026
Detail — Date
- Notification Release Date — 15 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 16 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee — 15 October 2026
- Application Correction Window — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Written Exam Date — 3 to 4 December 2026 (Tentative)
- Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The exam date mentioned above is tentative as reported alongside the official notification. Exact exam city, shift timings, and admit card release dates will be notified separately on the official UPESSC website.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / OBC / EWS — Rs. 1,000
- SC / ST — Rs. 500
- PH (Divyangjan) — Rs. 300
- Payment Mode — Online
Vacancy Details — UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026
Detail — Information
- Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) — Basic Education Department — 11,508
- Assistant Teacher Attached Primary — Non-Government Aided School — 897
- Total Vacancies — 12,405
Age Limit — UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- Age Limit — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the exact minimum and maximum age and the reference date used for age calculation.
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) — Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university, plus 2-Year BTC or D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed or Special D.El.Ed, plus STET or CTET Paper-I Passed
- Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Aided School) — Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university, plus BTC or D.El.Ed recognised by NCTE, plus Primary-Level UPTET or CTET Passed
- Candidates should verify the exact equivalence and relaxation clauses for teacher-training and TET qualifications from the official notification PDF, as these vary by post category and candidate category.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1 — Written Examination (Offline, Objective Type)
- Stage 2 — Document Verification
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official UPESSC application portal at apply.upessc.org
2) If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process first
3) Log in using your OTR Registration ID and Password
4) Select Advertisement No. 05/2026, Assistant Teacher (PRT), and click Apply Online
5) Fill in the application form carefully: personal details, educational qualifications, TET/CTET/STET details, address, category, and school-type preference (Urban or Aided)
6) Upload the required scanned photograph, signature, and supporting qualification and category certificates as specified
7) Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes
8) Review the filled form carefully before final submission
9) Submit the application and download or print the confirmation page for future reference
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 05/2026) — Click Here
- Apply Online — Click Here
- Official Website — Click Here
- Admit Card — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result — Not Yet Announced Officially