UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts – Eligibility, Age Limit & Apply Online

UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies. The recruitment combines 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher posts under Basic Education and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in affiliated primary schools under Secondary Education.

Overview

Important Dates

Eligibility

For the affiliated primary posts, the published eligibility specifies graduation, a recognised BTC/D.El.Ed or equivalent teacher-training qualification and a qualifying TET for Classes 1–5. For Urban Assistant Teacher posts, graduation plus the prescribed teacher-training qualification and TET requirements apply. Candidates must use the detailed Advertisement 05/2026 to determine the exact qualification for their post.

Age Limit

The published notice summaries state 21–62 years for affiliated primary posts and 21–40 years for Urban Assistant Teacher posts, calculated as on 1 July 2026. Category-specific conditions must be checked in the official advertisement.

Fee

Exam Pattern

The published recruitment details describe a 360-mark objective examination with 120 questions and a two-hour duration. Negative marking is specified in the advertisement. Use the official PDF for the final syllabus and marking instructions.

How to Apply

1. Complete UPESSC OTR.
2. Select Advertisement 05/2026.
3. Choose the applicable Assistant Teacher post.
4. Enter qualification, TET and category details carefully.
5. Upload documents and pay the prescribed fee.
6. Save the final application.

FAQs

Total vacancies?

12,405.

Exam dates?

3 and 4 December 2026.

Last date?

15 October 2026 for the application/fee stage, with correction through 19 October.

Official Links

UPESSC Official Website | OTR Registration

Source: UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026. The detailed notification remains the final authority.