UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12,405 Primary Posts (Advt 05/2026)

1. Executive Summary & Recruitment Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced Advertisement Number 05/2026 for the recruitment of 12,405 Assistant Teachers (Primary / PRT) in Uttar Pradesh.

Under this notification, 11,508 posts are sanctioned under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Shiksha Parishad for urban municipal primary schools (Table 01), while 897 posts (473 in boys’ institutions and 424 in girls’ institutions) are notified for attached primary sections in aided secondary schools under the Directorate of Secondary Education (Table 02).

Selection is based on a 150-mark objective written examination scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026 followed by document verification. Candidates who possess recognized D.El.Ed / B.T.C. / 4-year B.El.Ed along with UPTET (Paper 1) or CTET (Paper 1) eligibility are invited to apply online.

2. Commission & Department Profile

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) conducts centralized appointments for educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh.

The role involves teaching primary-level students (Classes 1 to 5) and performing duties assigned under the applicable school and service rules.

3. Cadre-Wise Vacancy Distribution

4. Pay Scale & Pay Matrix Level (वेतनमान)

Appointed Assistant Teachers are placed in Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) with Grade Pay ₹4,200 under the 7th Pay Commission pay structure.

Applicable allowances and deductions will be governed by the relevant service rules.

5. Educational Qualification & Eligibility

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation with minimum 50% marks) from a recognized university.
• Professional Teacher Training: 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / B.T.C.) or 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Teacher Eligibility Test: Qualified UPTET (Paper 1 – Primary Level) or CTET (Paper 1 – Primary Level).

6. Age Limits by Cadre

The crucial date for age calculation is 01 July 2026:

• Basic Shiksha Parishad (Urban Primary Assistant Teacher – 11,508 Posts):
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years (as on 01/07/2026)
  • Category relaxations: 5 Years for SC/ST/OBC of UP; up to 15 Years for Divyangjan.
• Attached Primary in Aided Secondary Schools (Sambaddh Primary – 897 Posts):
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Upper Age Limit: Governed by the state aided secondary school superannuation framework reaching up to 62 Years.

7. Application Fee Structure

8. Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection procedure is conducted through a single-tier objective written examination followed by certificate verification:

• Mode of Examination: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) OMR/CBT mode.
• Total Questions & Marks: 150 Questions for 150 Marks (1 Mark per question).
• Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes).
• Syllabus Scope: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II (Hindi/English/Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and Teaching Methodology.

9. Important Dates & Official Schedule

10. Official Links

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)