UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has officially released the employment notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 to recruit 12,405 Primary Assistant Teacher (PRT) posts across basic and attached primary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The online application process is scheduled from 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026. Candidates holding a Graduation Degree with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed and a qualified UPTET / CTET (Paper-I) certificate can complete online registration and submit application forms using the direct candidate portal links below.

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UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview

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

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 16 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 15 October 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 October 2026
• Application Correction Last Date: 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 / EWS / OBC Candidates	₹ 1000/-
SC / ST Candidates	₹ 500/-
PH (Divyangjan) Candidates	₹ 300/-

Payment Modes: Examination fee can be deposited online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Cadre / Post Name	Department / Sector	Total Vacancies
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban Area)	Basic Education Department (Urban Schools)	12,405 Posts (Combined)
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)	Government-Aided Secondary / Attached Units
Total Vacancies		12,405 Posts

UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Category	Mandatory Academic & Teacher Eligibility Requirements
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban)	• Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized university. • 2-Year BTC / D.El.Ed OR 4-Year B.El.Ed OR 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special D.El.Ed) recognized by NCTE / RCI. • Must have passed UPTET (Paper-I, Class 1-5) OR CTET (Paper-I, Class 1-5).
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)	• Graduation Degree from a recognized university along with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special D.El.Ed. • Must possess a valid qualification certificate of UPTET or CTET (Paper-I).

Age Limit Criteria (as on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation: Relaxations of 5 years for SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh, and up to 15 years for Divyangjan (PH) candidates apply as per UP government service rules.

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UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Selection Process & Pattern

The recruitment process for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 comprises the following evaluation stages:

1. Written Examination: Comprehensive objective MCQ test evaluating Teaching Aptitude, Child Psychology, Language Proficiency (Hindi, English, Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and General Knowledge.
2. Interview / Viva-Voce: Oral assessment conducted by the commission board for assessing communicative and pedagogic competence.
3. Document Scrutiny (DV): Checking of graduation degrees, BTC/D.El.Ed marks, UPTET/CTET scorecards, and UP domicile certificates.
4. Medical Examination: Standard medical fitness evaluation before appointment to district schools.

How to Apply for UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official candidate application portal of UPESSC at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if not previously registered on the commission portal.
3. Log in using your generated credentials and click on Apply Online for Assistant Teacher (PRT) Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 05/2026).
4. Fill out your graduation, teacher training diploma (D.El.Ed/BTC), and TET scorecard details accurately.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates according to prescribed file dimensions.
6. Pay the required application fee online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
7. Verify all details and submit the application before 15 October 2026.
8. Download and preserve the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

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 (Candidate Registration / Login Portal)	Registration | Login (Link Active 16 Sept)
Download Official Notification (PDF)	Download PDF
UPESSC Official Website	upessc.up.gov.in
Browse More State & Teaching Jobs	Sarkari Sewa

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