Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher – PRT)
Job Details
| Designation | Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher – PRT) |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Job Category | UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment |
| Location | PRYAGARAJ, UTTAR PRADESH |
| Total Vacancies | 12405 |
| Educational Qualification |
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban): Graduation from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government, along with a recognized teacher-training qualification such as BTC/BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, 2-year RCI-approved Diploma in Special Education, 4-year B.El.Ed. or 2-year NCTE-recognized D.El.Ed. Candidates must also have passed the TET conducted by the State Government or Government of India. BTC is currently conducted as D.El.Ed. Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary): Graduation from a recognized university/institution along with BTC or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized course. Candidates must have passed the TET conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India for Classes 1 to 5. |
| Age Limit |
21-62 |
| Application Fee |
General/EWS/OBC: ₹1,000 SC/ST: ₹500 PwD/PH: ₹300 |
| Selection Process |
Written Examination Interview / Viva-Voce Document Verification |
| Application Start Date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Application End Date | 15 Oct 2026 |
About This Recruitment
UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts – Apply Online
Post Date: 17 September 2026 Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Advertisement No.: 05/2026 Post Name: Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher – PRT) Total Vacancies: 12,405 Application Mode: Online Job Location: Uttar Pradesh Last Date: 15 October 2026
Short Information
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the notification for Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher/PRT) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts are included in this recruitment.
The online application process started on 16 September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply up to 15 October 2026. The examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
- Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
- Advertisement No.: 05/2026
- Post: Assistant Teacher (Primary)
- Total Posts: 12,405
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Type: Government Teacher Recruitment
- Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
- Age Limit: 21–40 years for Primary–Urban; up to 62 years for Attached Primary as specified
- Application Fee: ₹1,000 / ₹500 / ₹300 category-wise
- Selection Process: Written Examination, Interview (Viva-Voce) and Document Verification
- Exam Date: 3–4 December 2026
- Last Date: 15 October 2026
UPESSC PRT Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment covers the following categories:
- Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban)
- Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)
Total Vacancies: 12,405
The supplied information does not provide a further vacancy breakup between these two categories.
Educational Qualification
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban): Graduation from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government, along with a recognized teacher-training qualification such as BTC/BTC (Urdu), Special BTC, 2-year RCI-approved Diploma in Special Education, 4-year B.El.Ed. or 2-year NCTE-recognized D.El.Ed. Candidates must also have passed the TET conducted by the State Government or Government of India. BTC is currently conducted as D.El.Ed.
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary): Graduation from a recognized university/institution along with BTC or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized course. Candidates must have passed the TET conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India for Classes 1 to 5.
Required Experience
No separate work-experience requirement is specified in the supplied recruitment information.
Age Limit
The age is to be calculated as on 1 July 2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban): Maximum 40 years
- Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary): Maximum 62 years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules of UPESSC/Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1,000
- SC/ST: ₹500
- PwD/PH: ₹300
Payment Mode
The application fee can be paid online through the prescribed payment options, including:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card/Mobile Wallet
Salary / Pay Scale
The supplied recruitment information does not specify the salary or pay scale for the Assistant Teacher posts.
Selection Process
According to the supplied details, selection will involve:
- Written Examination
- Interview / Viva-Voce
- Document Verification
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed marks, examination pattern and qualifying requirements.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 16 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 October 2026
- Correction Last Date: 19 October 2026
- Written Examination: 3–4 December 2026
- Admit Card: Before the examination
- Result: To be announced
How to Apply for UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Open the application link for Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Complete the registration process.
- Log in and fill in the application form with your personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Carefully check all information before submitting the form.
- Submit the application on or before 15 October 2026.
- Use the correction facility, if required, within the prescribed correction period.
- Save and print the final application and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Read the official UPESSC notification before submitting the application.
- Confirm that you possess the required Graduation, teacher-training qualification and TET credentials for the applicable category.
- Candidates applying for Attached Primary posts should specifically verify the TET Classes 1–5 requirement.
- Ensure that all information entered in the application is accurate.
- Complete fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt.
- The supplied information does not provide the detailed vacancy distribution or salary/pay scale; candidates should check the official notification for those details.
Official Website / Apply Online
UPESSC Official Website: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
Application Portal: UPESSC Online Application Portal
Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 16 September 2026 Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 October 2026 Correction Last Date: 19 October 2026 Written Examination: 3–4 December 2026 Admit Card: Before the examination Result: To be announced
How to Apply
Visit the official UPESSC website. Open the application link for Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. 05/2026. Complete the registration process. Log in and fill in the application form with your personal, educational and other required details. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable application fee online. Carefully check all information before submitting the form. Submit the application on or before 15 October 2026. Use the correction facility, if required, within the prescribed correction period. Save and print the final application and payment receipt for future reference.
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