UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12,405 Posts, Last Date Today

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has invited online applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The last date to apply online and pay the fee has been extended to today, 4 November 2026, following an Allahabad High Court order. The written exam will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed their One Time Registration (OTR) and application should do so immediately on the official website — complete details, eligibility, vacancy break-up and the direct apply link are given below.

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Short Details

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee can be paid online by credit card, debit card or net banking through the payment gateway on the portal. Keep the fee receipt safe — the application is treated as submitted only after the bank confirms payment.

Vacancy Details

Out of the total 12,405 posts, 11,508 are for Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban in primary schools under the Basic Education Department (district-wise, across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh), and 897 are for Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department (473 in boys’ schools and 424 in girls’ schools).

The complete district-wise vacancy table is given in the official advertisement on upessc.up.gov.in. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per the Commission’s decision.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: A graduate degree from a recognised university, plus a government-recognised teacher training qualification — B.T.C. / D.El.Ed., Special B.T.C., a 2-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, or a 4-year B.El.Ed. degree — and the candidate must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or the Government of India (UPTET / CTET, Primary level).

Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary: A graduate degree from a recognised university, B.T.C. or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, and TET qualified for Classes 1 to 5 (UPTET / CTET).

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

Age relaxation is applicable for Uttar Pradesh’s SC, ST and OBC candidates (5 years), PwBD candidates (15 years) and ex-servicemen as per rules. Only the date of birth recorded in the High School certificate will be accepted. Not sure about your exact age on the cut-off date? Calculate it in seconds with our free Age Calculator.

Salary

Both posts carry Pay Level-6 of Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400, along with DA, HRA and other allowances as applicable under Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Exam Pattern and Selection Process

• Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the written examination, followed by document verification.
• The written exam has 120 objective (MCQ) questions carrying 360 marks in total, to be completed in 2 hours.
• Each correct answer gives 3 marks; 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer (negative marking).
• The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and answered on an OMR sheet.
• If the exam is held in multiple shifts, normalised scores will be used for the merit list.
• In case of a tie, preference goes to the candidate with a higher graduation percentage, then a higher training qualification percentage, then the older candidate.

How to Apply Online?

1. Visit the official website upessc.up.gov.in (apply portal: apply.upessc.org).
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) — it is mandatory, and an OTR done on any older portal will not be valid.
3. Log in and open the application form for Advertisement No. 05/2026, Assistant Teacher (Primary).
4. Fill the form carefully in English only, and choose your school-type preference (Urban / Sambaddh Primary) — it cannot be changed later.
5. Upload your photograph (JPG, 30 KB–300 KB), signature on a white background (JPG, 10 KB–200 KB) and certificates in PDF (50 KB–500 KB each).
6. Pay the application fee online and take the fee receipt.
7. Submit the final form before the deadline today and keep 3 printed copies of the application for document verification.

Important Links

Applying for more government teaching and UP jobs? See all current openings in our Latest Jobs section, and read the UPSSSC Inter Level Apply Online 2026 guide if you are a 12th pass candidate in UP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the last date to apply for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher 2026?

A: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 4 November 2026 (today), extended after the Allahabad High Court order of 24 October 2026. The correction window remains open till 7 November 2026.

Q: How many vacancies are there in UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026?

A: There are 12,405 vacancies — 11,508 for Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban and 897 for Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (473 boys’ schools + 424 girls’ schools).

Q: What is the eligibility for UP PRT Assistant Teacher?

A: A graduate degree plus a recognised teacher training qualification (B.T.C./D.El.Ed., 4-year B.El.Ed., or a recognised Diploma in Special Education), along with UPTET or CTET (Primary level) qualification.

Q: What is the age limit for UPESSC PRT 2026?

A: For the Urban post, 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh. For Sambaddh Primary, the minimum age is 21 years.

Q: What is the salary of a UP Primary Assistant Teacher?

A: Pay Level-6, Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per UP government rules.

Q: What is the exam pattern of UPESSC PRT 2026?

A: A written exam of 120 MCQ questions for 360 marks in 2 hours, with 3 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark negative marking. The exam will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026.

Q: Is OTR compulsory for UPESSC PRT?

A: Yes. One Time Registration (OTR) on upessc.up.gov.in is mandatory before applying, and the application form must be filled in English only.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.