UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Online Form 2026 - 12405 Posts
If you hold a D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed and want a primary school post in Uttar Pradesh, this is a large recruitment worth your attention. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has notified 12405 Assistant Teacher posts for primary classes (Class 1-5) under Advt No. 05/2026. Most seats, 11508, are in urban area primary schools, with another 897 in non-government aided primary schools. Registration started on 16 September 2026 and the listed last date is 28 October 2026. The commission has also issued a Date Extended Notice, so open it on the official site to confirm the current deadline. The written exam is scheduled for 3-4 December 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher - Urban Area Primary Schools | 11508 |
| Assistant Teacher - Affiliated Primary (Non-Govt Aided School) | 897 |
Eligibility
For Assistant Teacher in Urban Area Primary Schools (11508 posts), you need a bachelor's degree in any stream along with D.El.Ed (BTC) or B.El.Ed. The category split is General 4746, OBC 3069, EWS 1116, SC 2379 and ST 198. For Assistant Teacher in Affiliated (Non-Government Aided) Primary Schools (897 posts), you need a graduate degree with D.El.Ed (BTC) and a pass in the primary level (Class I-V) TET. That split is General 378, OBC 164, EWS 7, SC 348 and ST 0, with 473 seats for men and 424 for women. The summary lists the TET requirement only under the aided-school posts, so check the full notification to see whether it applies to urban posts too. Documents to keep ready: graduation marksheets, D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed certificate, TET certificate, caste/EWS certificate and UP domicile proof. A district-wise vacancy table is also published, which helps you judge competition in your preferred district.
You must be between 21 and 40 years old as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the UPESSC Primary Teacher examination rules for Advt 05/2026. Since the cut-off date is earlier than the registration period, work out your age on 1 July 2026 specifically. Keep your Class 10 certificate ready as date-of-birth proof, and your category certificate if you plan to claim relaxation beyond 40.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 28 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 31 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 3-4 December 2026 |
| Exam City / Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Answer Key / Result | As per Schedule |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
Salary / Pay
The notification summary does not state the pay scale for Assistant Teacher. Refer to the official UPESSC notification for salary details and do not rely on figures quoted elsewhere.
Selection Process
The summary does not list the selection stages. What is confirmed is the written exam on 3-4 December 2026, with the exam city slip and admit card released before it, and the answer key and result following as per schedule. For the syllabus, marking and merit rules, read the official notification.
How to Apply
UPESSC uses One Time Registration (OTR). If you have not registered yet, create your OTR account at apply.upessc.org first, then log in and fill the Primary Teacher form. Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI: ₹1000 for General, OBC and EWS, ₹500 for SC and ST, and ₹300 for PH candidates. The form is not complete until the fee is paid. Corrections are allowed up to 31 October 2026. Given the deadline, open the Date Extended Notice right away to see how much time you actually have.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in UPESSC UP Primary Teacher 2026?
12405 Assistant Teacher posts: 11508 in urban primary schools and 897 in aided primary schools.
What is the last date?
The listed registration deadline is 28 October 2026. A Date Extended Notice has been issued, so check it on the official site for the revised date.
Is TET required?
The summary lists primary level TET for the aided-school posts. Check the full notification for the urban posts.
What is the fee?
₹1000 for General, OBC and EWS; ₹500 for SC and ST; ₹300 for PH.
When is the exam?
The exam is scheduled for 3-4 December 2026.