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UPESSC Assistant Teacher Primary Urban & Associated Primary Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

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Overview

Total Posts

12,405

Qualification

Graduate

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years (as on 01-07-2026); Maximum 40 years for Urban post (relaxation of 5 years for SC/S

Location

Uttar Pradesh (urban area primary schools and aided primary schools)

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Pay Scale

Level-6: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400

Important Dates

Notification Date

15 Sept 2026

Application Start

16 Sept 2026

Last Date to Apply

15 Oct 2026

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Exam Date

3 Dec 2026

Admit Card

Not announced

Result Date

Not announced

About This Recruitment

Recruitment for 11508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools under UP Basic Education Council and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in aided associated primary schools (473 boys' schools, 424 girls' schools) under Secondary Education. Candidates are selected through a written examination followed by document verification.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate degree from a recognized university with a recognized teaching qualification (B.T.C./D.El.Ed./B.Ed. as applicable) and must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by UP or Central Government for classes 1-5.

Selection Process

Written examination of 360 marks comprising 120 objective type multiple choice questions, 2 hours duration, +3 marks for correct answer and -1 for wrong/multiple answers; merit list prepared based on written exam marks, with graduation percentage and training qualification percentage as tie-breakers, followed by document verification.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and then apply online through the Commission's official website www.upessc.up.gov.in; application form must be filled in English; fee payment via credit/debit card or net banking.

Important Notes

18 Oct 2026: New recruitment notice issued for 12405 Assistant Teacher posts (Urban Primary + Associated Primary) with exam scheduled for Dec 3-4, 2026 (official notice: https://upessc.up.gov.in/Notice/4f85-4bbd-4ae9-d8e5-869d.pdf)
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