उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग, प्रयागराज - सहायक अध्यापक प्राथमिक, शहरी (URBAN) एवं सहायक अध्यापक सम्बद्ध प्राइमरी (अशासकीय सहायता प्राप्त विद्यालय) चयन परीक्षा, 2026
Overview & Summary
Field Name: Description
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj invites OTR-based online applications for recruitment of 11,508 Assistant Teachers in Urban Primary Schools under Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teachers in Attached Primary Schools (Aided Secondary Schools) under Secondary Education Department.Important Dates
5 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 14 Sept 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | 15 Sept 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application Fee Payment Last Date | 14 Oct 2026 | Current / Active |
| Online Application Correction Last Date | 18 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| Written Exam Date | 2 Dec 2026 | Upcoming |
Important Dates
Advertisement Publication Date
14 September 2026
Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date
15 September 2026
Online Application Fee Payment Last Date
14 October 2026
Online Application Correction Last Date
18 October 2026
Written Exam Date
2 December 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
12,405
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3 rowsCategory-wise post breakdown for Assistant Teacher Attached Primary (Aided Secondary Schools)
source: Page 16, Table 2
| sr_no | total | % |
|---|---|---|
Boy Schools (Balak) | 0 | 0.0% |
Girl Schools (Balika) | 0 | 0.0% |
Total (Combined) | 0 | 0.0% |
| total | 0 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Eligibility Criteria
1. Graduate degree from a university established by law in India or recognized equivalent degree, along with B.T.C. / 2-year B.T.C. (Urdu) / Special B.T.C. / 2-year Diploma in Special Education approved by Rehabilitation Council of India / 4-year B.El.Ed / 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education + Passed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET Class 1 to 5) conducted by State Govt or Central Govt. 2. Note: B.T.C. course is currently known as D.El.Ed.Educational Qualifications
Graduate degree
B.T.C. / D.El.Ed
2-year B.T.C. (Urdu)
Special B.T.C.
2-year Diploma in Special Education (RCI approved)
4-year B.El.Ed.
Teacher Eligibility Test (T.E.T. Class 1-5) passed (UPTET / CTET)
Nationality
Citizen of India
Gender Eligibility
Age Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Age Limit
For Assistant Teacher (Urban): Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 40 years as on 01 July 2026. For Assistant Teacher Attached Primary: Minimum age 21 years as on 01 July 2026; superannuation age is 62 years.Age as on
30 June 2026
Age as on Notification
Minimum Age
21
yearsMaximum Age
40
yearsEligibility Criteria
21 - 40 years
Age Relaxation
5 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) of UP | 5 years | 45 years | -- |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) of UP | 5 years | 45 years | -- |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) of UP | 5 years | 45 years | -- |
| Divyangjan (PwD) of UP | 15 years | 55 years | -- |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | 43 years | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
Application Fees
Fee Details
Field Name: Fee Structure
General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others: Rs. 1000.00 Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: Rs. 500.00 Divyangjan: Rs. 300.00Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and others | ₹1,000 | Payable | -- |
| SC / ST | ₹500 | Payable | -- |
| Divyangjan | ₹300 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹1,800 | ||
Online Payment
availableFee Payment Summary
Total Categories
3
Fee Range
₹300 -₹1000
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
3
Selection Process
Selection Process
Field Name: Selection Process
Merit list based on written exam (360 marks, 120 MCQs). In case of tie in merit, selection will be based on Graduation percentage, followed by Training qualification percentage, followed by higher age.Selection Stages2
Written Examination
EliminativeDocument Verification
Eliminativerequirements
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Complete examination structure and guidelines
About the Examination
Field Name: Exam Scheme
Written exam of 360 marks based on 120 objective multiple choice questions.360
120
2 hr
Examination Scheme
Exam Papers
1 PapersWritten Examination
Qualifying Criteria
Syllabus
Syllabus
Explore Resources
Important Note
Field Name: Syllabus
Available on the commission website www.upessc.up.gov.inSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
Field Name: Pay Scale
Pay Level-6: Minimum ₹ 35,400 to Maximum ₹ 1,12,400Pay Level
Level-6
Basic Pay
₹35,400
Total Basic
₹35,400
Basic + Grade Pay
Gross Salary
₹ 35,400 - ₹ 1,12,400
(Basic Pay + allowances)
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Field Name: Required Documents
Documents required for uploading/verification.Total Documents
12
Mandatory
9
Optional
3
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Affidavit on Appendix-6Mandatory
B.T.C. / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special Education Diploma Certificate & MarksheetsMandatory
Character Certificate from last attended institutionMandatory
Character Certificates from two respectable personsMandatory
Graduation Marksheets (1st, 2nd, 3rd year) & DegreeMandatory
High School Marksheet & CertificateMandatory
Intermediate Marksheet & CertificateMandatory
Self-attested copies of Online Application Form (2 copies)Mandatory
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Field Name: How to Apply
Applications are accepted only online via OTR-based Online Application System on www.upessc.up.gov.in.Step-by-Step Application Guide
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Support & Contact
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