UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 has a special application deadline of 4 November 2026 for a limited group of candidates. The extended date applies only to applicants seeking the Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Primary) post on the basis of the two qualifications added by the commission’s notice dated 28 October 2026: an RCI-approved two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) or a four-year B.El.Ed. The general application deadline for the other applicants closed on 28 October 2026.
The recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2026 covers 12,405 posts in total. Candidates must check the post type and qualification route before using the application link; the 4 November extension does not reopen the full recruitment for all applicants.
UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Advertisement number | 05/2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) and Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Primary) |
| Total vacancies | 12,405 |
| Application mode | Online through One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Special last date to apply | 4 November 2026 – only for eligible Affiliated Primary applicants using the newly added qualifications |
| Special correction deadline | 7 November 2026 – for candidates covered by the 28 October notice |
| Written examination | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
| Pay level | Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Open the UPESSC application portal. Before registering or paying, read the UPESSC notice dated 28 October 2026 and the detailed Advertisement No. 05/2026 on the official UPESSC website.
Who Can Apply by 4 November 2026?
The special extension is for candidates applying for Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Primary) on the basis of either of these qualifications newly included by the 28 October notice:
- A two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI); or
- A four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
Applicants must also meet the other eligibility conditions for the Affiliated Primary post, including the required graduation and a valid Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1–5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India.
The 4 November date does not reopen the full recruitment. Applicants who missed the general 28 October deadline cannot use this special window unless they meet the specific Affiliated Primary qualification conditions in the 28 October notice.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) – Basic Education Department | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Primary) – aided schools under Secondary Education Department | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 |
The 897 Affiliated Primary vacancies comprise 473 posts in boys’ schools and 424 posts in girls’ schools.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 05/2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application started | 16 September 2026 |
| Earlier extended general application deadline | 28 October 2026 – closed |
| Notice adding qualifications for Affiliated Primary | 28 October 2026 |
| Special application deadline for candidates using the added qualifications | 4 November 2026 |
| Special correction deadline for those candidates | 7 November 2026 |
| Written examination | 3–4 December 2026 |
Educational Qualification
For the Affiliated Primary post, candidates need a recognised graduation degree, an accepted teacher-training qualification and a pass in a Classes 1–5 TET. The 28 October notice adds the RCI-approved two-year special-education diploma and four-year B.El.Ed. as accepted routes for this post. Candidates relying on either newly added qualification are the group covered by the special 4 November deadline.
The detailed advertisement contains the complete list of accepted qualifications and post-wise conditions. Candidates should not rely on a short summary if their qualification has a different title, duration or recognition status.
Age Limit
For the Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) post, the age range is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to the relaxations stated in the advertisement. The Affiliated Primary post has separate service-related age provisions. Candidates should use the exact post-specific age clause in Advertisement No. 05/2026 rather than applying the Urban-post limit to both posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| Persons with disabilities | ₹300 |
Pay through the online payment gateway shown in the application portal. Check the amount displayed for your category before completing payment and retain the fee receipt.
UPESSC PRT Exam Pattern 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Question type | Objective-type questions |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Total marks | 360 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Correct answer | +3 marks |
| Incorrect or multiple answer | −1 mark |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Teacher 2026
- Open the official UPESSC application portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if required.
- Open Advertisement No. 05/2026 and select the relevant Assistant Teacher post.
- Check that your qualification and TET status meet the conditions for the selected post.
- Enter the required personal and educational details and upload documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee shown on the portal.
- Submit the application and download the final form and payment receipt.
Candidates covered by the 28 October notice should complete the application by 4 November 2026 and make any permitted correction by 7 November 2026. Do not assume the special dates apply to candidates outside this group.
Official Links
- UPESSC online application portal
- UPESSC notice dated 28 October 2026 – added qualifications and special dates
- UPESSC official website
FAQs
What is the last date for UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026?
4 November 2026 is the special deadline only for eligible Affiliated Primary applicants using the newly added RCI-approved two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) or four-year B.El.Ed. qualification. The general deadline of 28 October has closed.
Has UPESSC reopened all 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies?
No. The special extension is limited to the Affiliated Primary post and candidates applying on the basis of the two qualifications added by the 28 October notice.
What is the last date for correction?
7 November 2026 for candidates covered by the special 28 October notice. The general correction window under the earlier schedule has closed.
When will the UPESSC Assistant Teacher exam be held?
The written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
Last updated: 4 November 2026. Check the UPESSC notice and application portal for any subsequent change before applying.