UP Assistant Teacher 2026 Urban Primary and Attached Primary, Advt. 05/2026

Closed Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission · Teaching · Uttar Pradesh

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3 Dec 2026

Notice 15 Sep 2026 · upessc.up.gov.in ↗ Checked

UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026) is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, for posts in Uttar Pradesh. Exam: 3–4 Dec 2026. Age at least 21 years; the upper limit depends on the post as on 1 Jul 2026; minimum qualification: Graduate.

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Date of birth
Category
Highest qualification

At a glance

Age
21–40+ years · on 1 Jul 2026 · varies by post
Qualification
Graduate · lowest across posts
Where
Uttar Pradesh Candidates from other states: check the notice’s rule (often General, without reservation).
Exam date
3–4 Dec 2026

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Key dates

Notification out
15 Sep 2026
Applications open
16 Sep 2026
Applications close
28 Oct 2026
Last date to correct the online application
31 Oct 2026
Extended last date to apply: Attached Primary, on the newly added RCI special-education diploma or B.El.Ed.
4 Nov 2026
Extended last date to correct the application: Attached Primary, newly added qualifications
7 Nov 2026
Admit card
To be announced
Exam
3 Dec 2026 – 4 Dec 2026
Answer key
To be announced
Result
To be announced

Eligibility by post

Assistant Teacher, Urban primary schools (UP Basic Education Council)
Age limit
21–40 yrs · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation
OBC-NCL +5 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Date of birth
2 Jul 1985 – 1 Jul 2005 · General / UR · EWS2 Jul 1980 – 1 Jul 2005 · OBC-NCL · SC · ST
Qualification
Graduation plus a recognised teacher-training qualification (BTC/D.El.Ed., two-year BTC (Urdu), Vishisht BTC, RCI two-year special-education diploma, or four-year B.El.Ed.), and a pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test held by the State Government or the Government of India. The advert does not list B.Ed. for this post.
State
Uttar Pradesh
Posts
11,508
Assistant Teacher, attached primary sections of aided secondary schools (boys' and girls')
Age limit
21+ yrs (no upper limit) · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation
None listed
Date of birth
on or before 1 Jul 2005 · General / UR · OBC-NCL · SC · ST · EWS
Qualification
Graduation plus a teacher-training qualification: BTC or D.El.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, or (added by the notice of 28 Oct 2026) the RCI-approved two-year diploma in special education or the four-year B.El.Ed.; and a pass in the TET for Classes 1–5 (primary level) held by the UP Government or the Government of India. The advert sets no upper age limit for this post; its retirement age is 62.
State
Uttar Pradesh
Posts
897

How selection works

  1. Written exam: 120 MCQs, 360 marks
  2. Document verification

Fee and pay

General / Unreserved, OBC, EWS and others
₹1,000
SC, ST
₹500
Persons with disabilities
₹300
Pay
Level 6: ₹35,400–1,12,400 a monthAs printed in the official notice.
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Common questions about UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)

What is the last date to apply for UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

The last date to apply is 28 Oct 2026. Applications open on 16 Sep 2026.

When is the correction window for UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

Last date to correct the online application: 31 Oct 2026. Extended last date to correct the application: Attached Primary, newly added qualifications: 7 Nov 2026.

When is the UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026) exam?

The exam is on 3–4 Dec 2026, as per the official notice.

What is the age limit for UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

At least 21 years; the upper limit depends on the post, counted as on 1 Jul 2026. How age is counted

Is there age relaxation in UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

Yes, but it differs by post — see “Eligibility by post” above. Persons with disabilities get extra relaxation too — see the official notification for the exact years. Age relaxation explained

What qualification do I need for UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

At least: Graduate. The exact requirement differs by post — see “Eligibility by post” above.

Where is the official notification for UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026)?

It is published by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Applications are made on upessc.up.gov.in. Open the official notification ↗

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