Brief Information
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially initiated the online application process under Advertisement Number 05/2026 for the recruitment of 12,405 Primary Assistant Teachers (PRT). The recruitment drive aims to fill teaching positions across Urban Area Primary Schools and Government-Aided Affiliated Primary Schools statewide. Eligible candidates possessing BTC/D.El.Ed. qualifications and valid Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) certification must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online forms on the commission's official portal before the deadline on October 15, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 16/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | As Per Schedule |
| Admit Card Release Date | As Per Schedule |
| Result Declaration Date | As Per Schedule |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500/- |
| Divyang (PH) | Rs. 300/- |
Candidates can deposit the examination fee through online payment gateways using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI facilities. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Incomplete forms without fee submission will be rejected after the October 15 cutoff.
Eligibility & Vacancy Details
Selected candidates will receive compensation under Pay Level-6, with a basic pay scale spanning Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, alongside applicable state government allowances.
Post-Wise Educational Qualification and Age Limits
| Post Name | Total Posts | Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher in Urban Area Primary Schools | 11,508 | 21 to 40 Years | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university along with any government-recognized elementary teacher training: 2-year BTC / D.El.Ed., Two-year BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, 2-year Diploma in Special Education approved by RCI, or 4-year B.El.Ed. In addition, candidates must have cleared Primary Level TET (Classes 1-5) conducted by UP State or Central Government. |
| Assistant Teacher in Affiliated Primary Schools (Aided Schools) | 897 | 21 to 62 Years (Superannuation Age) | Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, coupled with BTC/D.El.Ed. qualification from an NCTE-recognized institution, and qualifying marks in Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET Paper-1) conducted by the UP State Government or Government of India. |
Note: Age relaxation rules apply for reserved category applicants (OBC, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen) as per Uttar Pradesh state government guidelines.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban Area | 4,746 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 2,379 | 198 | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, Affiliated Primary (Aided) | 378 | 164 | 07 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
| Total | 5,124 | 3,233 | 1,123 | 2,727 | 198 | 12,405 |
Gender-Wise Breakdown: Affiliated Primary Schools (Aided - 897 Posts)
| Gender | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidate | 196 | 84 | 04 | 189 | 0 | 473 |
| Female Candidate | 182 | 80 | 03 | 159 | 0 | 424 |
| Total | 378 | 164 | 07 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
District-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (Assistant Teacher, Urban: 11,508 Posts)
| District Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | 127 | 85 | 31 | 66 | 6 | 315 |
| Aligarh | 199 | 132 | 49 | 103 | 9 | 492 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | 14 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
| Amethi (C.S.M. Nagar) | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| Amroha | 93 | 62 | 23 | 48 | 4 | 230 |
| Auraiya | 18 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 39 |
| Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Azamgarh | 51 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 122 |
| Badaun | 81 | 52 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 196 |
| Baghpat | 16 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| Bahraich | 58 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 140 |
| Ballia | 50 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 121 |
| Balrampur | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Banda | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Barabanki | 20 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 44 |
| Bareilly | 358 | 239 | 88 | 186 | 17 | 888 |
| Basti | 54 | 35 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 131 |
| Bijnor | 26 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 59 |
| Bulandshahr | 100 | 66 | 24 | 51 | 4 | 245 |
| Chandauli | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Chitrakoot | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Deoria | 54 | 35 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 131 |
| Etah | 62 | 40 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 151 |
| Etawah | 52 | 33 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 125 |
| Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad) | 127 | 85 | 31 | 66 | 6 | 315 |
| Fatehpur | 41 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| Firozabad | 100 | 66 | 24 | 51 | 4 | 245 |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Ghaziabad | 163 | 109 | 40 | 85 | 8 | 405 |
| Ghazipur | 23 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 54 |
| Gonda | 29 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 66 |
| Gorakhpur | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Hamirpur | 43 | 28 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 105 |
| Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) | 45 | 29 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 108 |
| Hardoi | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Hathras | 47 | 30 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 113 |
| Jalaun | 95 | 62 | 23 | 48 | 4 | 232 |
| Jaunpur | 62 | 40 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 151 |
| Jhansi | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Kannauj | 22 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
| Kanpur Dehat | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 305 | 204 | 75 | 159 | 15 | 758 |
| Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) | 54 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 128 |
| Kaushambi | 32 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 75 |
| Kushinagar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 63 | 41 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 154 |
| Lalitpur | 29 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 68 |
| Lucknow | 180 | 119 | 44 | 93 | 8 | 444 |
| Maharajganj | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| Mahoba | 24 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 56 |
| Mainpuri | 27 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 64 |
| Mathura | 104 | 68 | 25 | 53 | 5 | 255 |
| Mau | 23 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 54 |
| Meerut | 256 | 171 | 63 | 133 | 12 | 635 |
| Mirzapur | 69 | 45 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 168 |
| Moradabad | 53 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 127 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 76 | 50 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 186 |
| Pilibhit | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Pratapgarh | 45 | 28 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 107 |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | 15 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| Raebareli | 38 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 91 |
| Rampur | 54 | 34 | 12 | 27 | 2 | 129 |
| Saharanpur | 182 | 120 | 44 | 94 | 8 | 448 |
| Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) | 29 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 66 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 27 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 62 |
| Sant Ravidas Nagar | 34 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 79 |
| Shahjahanpur | 51 | 33 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 123 |
| Shamli (Prabuddha Nagar) | 66 | 43 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 161 |
| Shravasti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Siddharthnagar | 62 | 41 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 152 |
| Sitapur | 46 | 29 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 111 |
| Sonbhadra | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Sultanpur | 19 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| Unnao | 54 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 128 |
| Varanasi | 153 | 102 | 37 | 79 | 7 | 378 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,746 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 2,379 | 198 | 11,508 |
Selection Process
The selection methodology follows the statutory procedures established by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission:
- Written Examination: Objective-type written test testing subject knowledge, teaching aptitude, pedagogy, general awareness, and language proficiency.
- State & District Merit Formulation: Merit list compilation factoring in normalized written exam marks alongside prescribed state educational weightage criteria.
- Document Verification: Comprehensive physical scrutiny of original graduation mark sheets, BTC/D.El.Ed. training completion awards, valid TET passing certificates, caste credentials, and domicile documentation.
How to Apply Online for UPESSC UP Primary Teacher PRT Online Form 2026 for 12405 Post
- Navigate directly to the UPESSC application portal at apply.upessc.org or through the commission's home gateway at upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile with an active mobile number and valid email ID, then select the link for "UPESSC UP Primary Teacher 2026 Apply Online".
- Sign in using your system-generated OTR Registration Number and password to access the detailed online recruitment form.
- Input personal details, academic marks (Graduation, BTC/D.El.Ed.), and primary TET credentials, followed by your preferred district allotment order.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in accordance with specified pixel dimensions and file size limits.
- Process the category-based application fee via the integrated payment gateway and retain printed physical copies of both the fee transaction receipt and final submitted form for counseling verification.
Important Links
| Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| District Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Portal |
| Latest Recruitments | Click Here |
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FAQs
What is the deadline to submit the UPESSC UP Primary Teacher application form?
The last date to register and pay the examination fee online is October 15, 2026. Due to expected heavy server traffic close to the deadline, candidates should submit their forms well in advance.
How many vacancies are available in UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026?
A total of 12,405 vacancies have been advertised, comprising 11,508 posts in Urban Area Primary Schools and 897 posts in Affiliated Primary Aided Schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Is Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes. Passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET Paper-1 for Classes 1 to 5) conducted by either the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UPTET) or the Central Government (CTET) is mandatory for both post categories.
Are B.Ed degree holders eligible for UPESSC UP Primary Teacher posts?
No. As per the official notification rules and current NCTE norms, candidates must possess a 2-year BTC/D.El.Ed., 4-year B.El.Ed., or equivalent elementary teacher training qualification to be eligible for primary teacher positions.
What is the age limit for Assistant Teachers in Urban Area Primary Schools?
Candidates applying for Urban Area Primary Schools must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on July 1, 2026. Standard age concessions apply to reserved categories under state government regulations.
What is the pay scale for UPESSC Primary Teachers in Uttar Pradesh?
The post carries Pay Level-6 benefits under the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay scale starting at Rs. 35,400 and extending up to Rs. 1,12,400, plus applicable dearness and house rent allowances.
What should I do if the fee transaction fails during final submission?
Wait 24 to 48 hours for the payment gateway to reconcile before initiating a second payment. Check your bank statement to ensure the deduction took place and refresh the candidate dashboard to verify update status.
Which districts have the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment drive?
Bareilly leads with 888 vacancies, followed by Kanpur Nagar with 758 posts, Meerut with 635 posts, and Aligarh with 492 vacancies in Urban Area Primary Schools.
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