UPESSC Opens Applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has started the online application process for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies under Advertisement No. 05/2026.

The recruitment covers Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts under the Basic Education Department and Assistant Teacher Attached to Primary posts in aided non-government secondary schools under the Secondary Education Department.

UPESSC Opens Applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher Vacancies

The online registration process began on September 16, 2026, following publication of the notification on September 15. Candidates must complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the recruitment application. The last date for depositing the application fee is October 15, 2026, while the correction facility will remain available until October 19, 2026. The written examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026

The 12,405 vacancies are divided between two recruitment categories.

The 897 attached-primary vacancies include 473 posts in boys' schools and 424 posts in girls' schools.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

Candidates are advised to complete the application and fee payment before the respective deadlines rather than waiting until the final day.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility requirements differ according to the post. For the Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts, candidates need a bachelor's degree along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification, such as BTC, D.El.Ed or other recognised equivalent qualifications. A valid TET qualification is also required.

For the Assistant Teacher Attached to Primary posts, candidates are required to meet the prescribed graduation and teacher-training qualifications and have passed the relevant Class 1 to 5 TET conducted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh or the Government of India.

Candidates should carefully read the detailed UPESSC notification to verify the qualification applicable to their preferred post.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Age Limit 2026

For the Urban Assistant Teacher posts, candidates should generally be between 21 and 40 years of age as on July 1, 2026. Age relaxation is available to eligible categories according to the prescribed rules. The recruitment notification contains separate conditions for certain categories and recruitment posts.

UPESSC Assistant Teacher Application Fee 2026

The examination fee is ₹1,000 for General/Unreserved, OBC, EWS and other applicable categories, ₹500 for SC/ST candidates, and ₹300 for candidates with benchmark disabilities. The fee is to be paid online through the prescribed application system.

UPESSC OTR and Application Process 2026

The One-Time Registration (OTR) system is mandatory for candidates applying for these posts. Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online system will not be accepted.

Candidates should first complete OTR and then log in to the UPESSC application portal. They need to enter personal and educational information, select their preferred recruitment options, upload the required documents, pay the examination fee and submit the application.

Candidates should pay particular attention while entering details such as category, sub-category, date of birth and gender, as several of these details cannot be changed after final submission. Candidates are also required to enter their school/post preferences, and changes to these preferences will not be permitted after the deadline.

How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.

2. Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR).

3. Log in to the candidate account.

4. Select the Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 application.

5. Enter personal, academic and eligibility details.

6. Upload the required documents.

7. Select the applicable post and preferences.

8. Pay the prescribed examination fee.

9. Review the form carefully and submit it.

10. Download and save the final application and payment receipt.

Candidates should complete the process before the prescribed deadline and regularly check the official UPESSC website for admit card, examination and further recruitment updates.

The UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for 12,405 posts, comprising 11,508 Urban Assistant Teacher vacancies and 897 attached-primary vacancies.