UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Details on 12,405 Posts, Deadlines, and Exam Guidelines

Overview of UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the Selection Examination (Chayan Pariksha) 2026, aiming to fill 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies. The recruitment covers two primary categories: Urban Assistant Teachers under the Basic Education Department and Sambaddh Primary Assistant Teachers in non-government aided schools under the Secondary Education Department.

Applications closed on 04 November 2026, with the fee payment deadline extended to the same date and the application correction window closed on 31 October 2026. Candidates are advised to review the official notification thoroughly for historical accuracy regarding these closed dates.

Vacancy Distribution

The total of 12,405 positions is divided across two major streams:

• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: 11,508 posts distributed across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Aided Schools): 897 posts, which include 473 vacancies in boys' schools and 424 vacancies in girls' schools.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a graduate degree, a recognized teaching qualification (such as B.T.C., D.El.Ed., or equivalent), and a qualifying score in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1 to 5.
• Age Limits:
• For Urban posts: 21 to 40 years.
• For Sambaddh Primary posts: Minimum age of 21 years.
• Age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government norms.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection procedure is based on a merit list derived from a written examination:

• Total Marks: 360 marks.
• Question Paper: 120 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in a bilingual format (Hindi and English).
• Marking Scheme: 3 marks awarded for each correct answer; 1 mark deducted for every incorrect or multiple-marked answer (negative marking).
• Written Exam Schedule: Tentatively scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.

How to Verify and Apply

Although application deadlines have passed, applicants can verify official announcements, check future status updates, and download result notifications or answer keys directly through the official portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in. Always cross-check details against official Commission documents.