UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has officially released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 to recruit 12,405 Primary Assistant Teacher (PRT) vacancies across urban local bodies and government-aided secondary institutions in Uttar Pradesh. The online application and One-Time Registration (OTR) window opened on 16 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms online until 15 October 2026. Candidates possessing a Graduation Degree with D.El.Ed / BTC / B.El.Ed along with a valid UPTET / CTET (Paper-I) certificate can apply directly using the candidate portal links provided below.

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UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruiting Commission	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 05/2026
Post Name	Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) & Attached Primary Cadre
Total Vacancies	12,405 Posts
Pay Scale	Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / Grade Pay ₹4200)
Online Registration Dates	16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026
Written Examination Dates	03 – 04 December 2026
Direct Candidate Portal	upessc.up.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 15 September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 16 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 15 October 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 October 2026
• Application Correction Window: 16 – 19 October 2026
• Written Examination Dates: 03 – 04 December 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: Before Exam
• Result Declaration Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application Fee & Payment Details

General / OBC / EWS Candidates	₹ 1000/-
SC / ST Candidates of Uttar Pradesh	₹ 500/-
Divyangjan (PwD) Candidates	₹ 300/-

Payment Modes: Application fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, IMPS, Cash Card, or UPI mode.

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Post Designation	Department / Sector	Total Vacancies
Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban Area)	Basic Education Department (Parishadiya Primary Schools)	11,508 Posts
Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Boys Schools)	Secondary Education Department (Aided Primary Wing)	473 Posts
Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Girls Schools)	Secondary Education Department (Aided Primary Wing)	424 Posts
Total Vacancies		12,405 Posts

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Designation	Mandatory Academic & Teacher Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban Area)	• Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India. • 2-Year D.El.Ed (BTC) / 4-Year B.El.Ed / 2-Year Diploma in Special Education (RCI recognized). • Passed UPTET (Paper-I) or CTET (Paper-I) for Primary Stage (Classes 1 to 5).
Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Aided Schools)	• Graduation Degree from a recognized university or deemed university established by law. • B.T.C. / D.El.Ed from an NCTE-recognized training program. • Qualified UPTET (Classes 1–5) or CTET (Paper-I) conducted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of India.

Age Limit Criteria (as on 01 July 2026)

• Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban Area): 21 – 40 Years
• Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Aided Schools): 21 – 62 Years (Superannuation age limit applies).
• Age Relaxation: SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh receive 5 years relaxation, PwD candidates receive 15 years, and Shiksha Mitras receive relaxation up to 60 years as per state norms.

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UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Selection Process & Pattern

The recruitment methodology under UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 comprises the following evaluation stages:

1. Super TET Written Examination: An objective-type offline exam consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 360 marks (+3 marks for each correct response, -1 mark deduction for each incorrect answer) with a duration of 2 hours.
2. Academic Merit Weightage & Weightage Criteria: Calculation of merit taking into account the candidate’s scores in high school, intermediate, graduation, training diploma, and written exam performance as per commission rules.
3. Interview (Where Applicable / Viva-Voce): Assessment of teaching aptitude and oral competency where specified for aided institutional cadres.
4. Document Verification (DV): Physical scrutiny of original educational degrees, D.El.Ed/BTC certificates, UPTET/CTET mark sheets, UP state domicile, and category certificates.
5. Medical Examination: General physical fitness assessment before issuing posting orders.

How to Apply for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Online Form 2026

1. Visit the direct candidate application portal of UPESSC at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if not registered previously.
3. Log in using your OTR credentials and select Advt. No. 05/2026 (Assistant Teacher Primary PRT).
4. Choose your preferred post cadre (Urban Primary or Attached Primary Cadre) and fill in academic and TET scores.
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph (30 KB–300 KB) and signature (10 KB–200 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
6. Pay the required application fee using the online gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
7. Review all entered entries carefully and submit the application before 15 October 2026.
8. Download and save three printed copies of the final application confirmation page for subsequent recruitment stages.

Note: छात्रों से यह अनुरोध किया जाता है कि वे अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढ़ें उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरें। (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Useful Direct Links

Apply Online (OTR Registration / Candidate Login)	Apply Online (Link Active 16 Sept)
Download Official Recruitment Notification (PDF)	Download PDF
Application Correction Portal	Correction Link (Active 16 Oct)
UPESSC Official Portal	upessc.up.gov.in
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