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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: 11508 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree + B.T.C./D.El.Ed./4-year B.El.Ed. (NCTE recognised) + qualifying TET- UR: 4746
- EWS: 1116
- OBC: 3069
- SC: 2379
- ST: 198
- Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Non-Govt Aided Schools): 897 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree + B.T.C./D.El.Ed. (NCTE recognised) + qualifying TET- General: 378
- SC: 348
- ST: 0
- OBC: 164
- EWS: 7
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 62 years
Application Fees
- General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS & Others: ₹1000
- SC / ST: ₹500
- PwBD (Divyangjan): ₹300
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates sit a 120-question objective (MCQ) written exam of 360 marks, lasting 2 hours. Each correct answer is +3 marks and each wrong/multiple answer is -1 mark; answers are marked on an OMR sheet.
- Normalization (if multi-shift): If the exam is held in multiple shifts, scores will be normalized to ensure fair comparison across shifts and only normalized scores will be used for selection.
- Merit List Preparation: A merit list is prepared from the written exam (normalized scores where applicable) to rank candidates for selection.
- Tie-breaker: If candidates have equal merit, preference is given to higher graduation percentage, then higher training qualification percentage, and then older age.
- Document Verification and Medical Fitness: Shortlisted candidates must submit required documents for verification and provide a medical fitness certificate from a government hospital/PHC before final selection.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website, www.upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPESSC portal (OTR from older portals is not valid).
- Use the online payment gateway to pay the applicable examination fee via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
- Fill in the application form in English, choose preference between Urban or Sambaddh Primary (this cannot be changed later).
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG 10–200 KB, 140×110 px) and passport photo (JPG/JPEG 30–300 KB, 300–600 px).
- Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format (50–500 KB each).
- Review all details carefully; after final submission category, DOB or gender cannot be changed.
- Use the correction window until 31-10-2026 if needed; fees against erroneous applications are non-refundable.
- Submit the application and retain 3 printed copies; 2 copies with documents will be required at document verification.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement Publication Date:
- Online Registration Start Date:
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Extended):
- Last Date for Correction in Online Application:
- Written Examination Date (Day 1):
- Written Examination Date (Day 2):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential educational qualifications to apply?
Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognised Indian university plus a recognised teacher training qualification (B.T.C./D.El.Ed./4-year B.El.Ed. or equivalent) and must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State or Government of India.
How do I apply for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher recruitment?
Apply online via the official portal (https://apply.upessc.org/) after completing One Time Registration (OTR). Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway, fill the application in English, upload required photos/signature/documents, and submit before the deadline.
What is the last date to complete the application process?
The fee payment deadline has been extended to 28-10-2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration and submit their applications through the official portal by the specified dates and can use the correction window until 31-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is based on a written examination of 360 marks (120 objective MCQs, 2 hours). Scores will be normalized if the exam is held in multiple shifts, a merit list will be prepared, and shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and medical fitness checks.
What is the pay scale for the Assistant Teacher posts?
Both Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) and Assistant Teacher (Sambaddh Primary) posts are at Level-6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400–1,12,400.
