---
title: "UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 12,405 Posts, Last Date Extended to 28 October"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/upessc-assistant-teacher-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission"
category: "Teaching"
state: "Uttar Pradesh"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "16 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "28 Oct 2026"
exam_date: "03 Dec 2026"
total_vacancies: 12405
published: "2026-09-25T18:36:06.467Z"
updated: "2026-10-18T04:15:12.540Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-17T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 12,405 Posts, Last Date Extended to 28 October

**Last date to apply:** 28 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- Applications closed on 28 Oct 2026
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upessc/upessc-assistant-teacher-recruitment-2026-notification-71d39fff.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://upessc.up.gov.in/)

## Overview

The **Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)** has issued **Advertisement No. 05/2026** for two primary-level teacher posts: **11,508 Assistant Teachers in urban primary schools** under the Basic Shiksha Parishad and **897 Assistant Teachers (affiliated primary)** in government-aided secondary schools (473 boys’ and 424 girls’ schools).

Both posts are in **Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)**. The online form opened on 16 September 2026. UPESSC’s [notice of 15 October 2026](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upessc/upessc-advt-05-2026-last-date-extended-15102026-3c37a6e9.pdf) extended the last date to apply and pay the fee from 15 October to **28 October 2026**, and the last date for corrections from 19 October to **31 October 2026**. The written exam stays on **3 and 4 December 2026**.

#### Official links

- [UPESSC Advt. No. 05/2026 – detailed advertisement (PDF, Hindi)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upessc/upessc-assistant-teacher-recruitment-2026-notification-71d39fff.pdf)
- [UPESSC notice dated 15 Sep 2026 (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upessc/upessc-assistant-teacher-recruitment-2026-document-c6bbffa0.pdf)
- [UPESSC notice dated 15 Oct 2026: last dates extended (PDF, Hindi)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upessc/upessc-advt-05-2026-last-date-extended-15102026-3c37a6e9.pdf)
- [Apply online – upessc.up.gov.in](https://upessc.up.gov.in/)

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 posts |
| Qualification | Graduation + D.El.Ed / BTC (or equivalent) + TET |
| Age Limit | 21 – 40 years (as on 01 Jul 2026) — 40 is the upper limit for Assistant Teacher (Urban): UP SC/ST/OBC +5 years, UP PwD +15, Ex-Servicemen service + 3, Shiksha Mitra up to 60. For Assistant Teacher (affiliated primary) the advertisement gives a minimum of 21 years and a superannuation age of 62. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (both posts) |
| Employment Type | State Government Job (Teaching) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement published | 15 Sept 2026 |
| OTR / online application starts | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay the fee | 28 Oct 2026 — Extended from 15 October 2026 (UPESSC notice of 15 October 2026) |
| Last date for corrections | 31 Oct 2026 — Extended from 19 October 2026 |
| Written exam | 03 Dec 2026 — 3 and 4 December 2026 |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PwD (Divyangjan) | ₹300 |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assistant Teacher, Primary – Urban (Basic Shiksha Parishad) | 11508 | Graduation + 2-year BTC/D.El.Ed or listed equivalent + TET |
| Assistant Teacher, affiliated primary – boys’ schools (aided secondary schools) | 473 | Graduation + NCTE-recognised BTC/D.El.Ed + TET for Class 1–5 |
| Assistant Teacher, affiliated primary – girls’ schools (aided secondary schools) | 424 | Same as above |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Assistant Teacher (Urban) | Graduation plus a basic teacher training certificate – 2-year BTC/D.El.Ed, BTC (Urdu), special BTC, RCI-approved 2-year special education diploma, 4-year B.El.Ed or NCTE-approved 2-year elementary education diploma – and a pass in a state or central TET. |
| Assistant Teacher (affiliated primary) | Graduation, an NCTE-recognised BTC or D.El.Ed, and a TET (Class 1–5) conducted by the UP Government or the Government of India. |
| Age | Minimum 21 years on 1 July 2026; maximum 40 for the Urban post. |
| Preference | You must give your preference between the two school types; it cannot be changed after the last date. |

## Selection Process

1. **Written exam** — 120 objective questions, 360 marks, 2 hours. +3 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong or multiple answer. Paper in Hindi and English.
2. **Merit list** — Prepared on written-exam marks. Normalisation is used if the exam is held in more than one shift.
3. **Record verification** — Original documents are checked before appointment.

## How to Apply

1. **Complete One Time Registration (OTR)** — Go to upessc.up.gov.in and register.
2. **Fill the Advt. 05/2026 form** — Choose Assistant Teacher (Urban) and/or affiliated primary and set your preference.
3. **Upload photo and signature and pay the fee by 28 October 2026** — Category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after submission.
4. **Correct other details by 31 October 2026** — Download your admit card from the website before the exam.

## UPESSC Assistant Teacher Exam Scheme

| Item | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Questions | 120 objective (MCQ), four options |
| Marks | 360 (3 marks per correct answer) |
| Negative marking | 1 mark for a wrong or multiple answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Tie-break | Graduation %, then training %, then the older candidate |

The syllabus is available on upessc.up.gov.in. Cut-offs and marks will be published after the selection is complete.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date for UPESSC Assistant Teacher 2026?

28 October 2026 for the online application and fee, extended from 15 October by UPESSC’s notice of 15 October 2026. Corrections are allowed until 31 October 2026 (earlier 19 October).

### How many posts are there?

12,405: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) and 897 Assistant Teacher (affiliated primary).

### When is the exam?

3 and 4 December 2026. UPESSC’s notice of 15 October 2026 says the written exam will be held on these dates as scheduled.

### What is the application fee?

₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for PwD.

### What is the salary?

Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 for both posts.

### Is there negative marking?

Yes. +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong or multiple answer.

### Is TET compulsory?

Yes. Both posts need a pass in a TET along with graduation and BTC/D.El.Ed.

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