UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Notification
Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teacher Attached Primary Selection Examination 2026
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UP Assistant Teacher 2026 (UPESSC advertisement 05/2026) has 12,405 posts in total: 11,508 assistant teacher posts in urban primary schools of the Basic Education Department and 897 assistant teacher posts in government-aided primary schools (473 in boys' and 424 in girls' schools). Candidates with graduation, BTC/D.El.Ed and a pass in TET can apply at upessc.up.gov.in; the fee must be paid by 15 October 2026, and the written exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026.
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 at a glance
- UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 status
- Form closed
- UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 last date
- 15 Oct 2026
- Total vacancies
- 12,405 (Assistant Teacher, urban primary schools (Basic Education) / Assistant Teacher, aided primary schools (473 boys’ + 424 girls’))
- Age limit
- 21–40 years (urban posts); aided posts: minimum 21, retirement age 62, as on 1 Jul 2026
- Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000; SC / ST: ₹500; Disabled: ₹300
- Qualification
- D.El.Ed / BTC
- Pay
- Pay Level-6, ₹35,400–1,12,400
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UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Important Dates
- Notification published
- OTR / application starts
- Last date for fee payment
- Last date for corrections
- Written exam (3 and 4 December)
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| Disabled | ₹300 |
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2026
| Age limit | 21–40 years (urban posts); aided posts: minimum 21, retirement age 62 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC of UP | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Disabled (UP) | 15 years |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen | 3 years + army service |
| Relaxation: Shiksha Mitra | Up to 60 years of age |
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Eligibility
- A graduation degree from a recognised university, plus a teacher training qualification: BTC (now run as D.El.Ed), two-year BTC Urdu, Special BTC, a two-year special education diploma approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a four-year B.El.Ed, or a two-year diploma in elementary education under the NCTE regulations, 2002.
- A pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1 to 5, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India.
- Urban posts (Basic Education): age 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. Aided primary posts: minimum age 21 on 1 July 2026, with the post's retirement age at 62.
- Age relaxation for urban posts: 5 years for SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh, 15 years for disabled candidates of Uttar Pradesh, 3 years plus army service for ex-servicemen, and Shiksha Mitras can apply up to 60 years.
- You must hold all qualifications by the last date of the application. Reservation benefits apply only to residents of Uttar Pradesh; reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General.
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Selection Process
- Written exam of 360 marks: 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, in Hindi and English; +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong or multiple answer. There is no interview.
- Merit list from the written exam. If scores tie, the graduation percentage decides first, then the training qualification percentage, and then the older candidate ranks higher. If the exam runs in more than one shift, scores are normalised.
- Document verification for shortlisted candidates, announced at least 10 days in advance, followed by allotment of schools by the Secretary, UP Basic Shiksha Parishad (urban posts) or the Director of Secondary Education (aided posts).
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | Objective questions (syllabus on upessc.up.gov.in) | 120 | 360 | 2 hours |
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, urban primary schools (Basic Education) | Graduation + BTC/D.El.Ed (or equivalent) + TET (Classes 1–5) | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, aided primary schools (473 boys’ + 424 girls’) | Graduation + BTC/D.El.Ed + TET (Classes 1–5) | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 | |
Which one is for you?
UPESSC notified another recruitment at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026 (this page) | UPESSC PGT 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 05/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Posts | 12,405 | 2,607 |
| Qualification | D.El.Ed / BTC | Post graduate / B.Ed |
| Age limit | 21–40 years (urban posts); aided posts: minimum 21, retirement age 62 | Minimum 21 years; superannuation age 62, no separate upper cap |
| Pay | Pay Level-6, ₹35,400–1,12,400 | Pay Level-8, ₹47,600–1,51,100 |
| Fee | General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000 | General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,500 |
| Last date | Closed 15 Oct 2026 | Closed 17 Oct 2026 |
How to Apply for UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on upessc.up.gov.in. OTR is compulsory before the application.
- Fill in the application in English and choose your preference between the two kinds of schools (urban primary and aided primary). The preference is compulsory and cannot be changed after the last date.
- Upload a signature on a white background (JPG, 10–200 KB, 140×110 pixels), a passport-size photo (30–300 KB) and certificates as PDF files of 50–500 KB.
- Pay the fee online by credit card, debit card or net banking by 15 October 2026: ₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for disabled candidates.
- Correct any mistakes by 19 October 2026. Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after submitting, and only the last submitted application is accepted.
- Keep three printouts of the submitted form; two sets go with your documents at the document verification.
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UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026: Complete Details
UP Assistant Teacher 2026 posts and vacancies
UPESSC advertisement 05/2026 fills two kinds of assistant teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh. The larger part is 11,508 posts in urban primary schools run under the UP Basic Shiksha Parishad. The second part is 897 posts in government-aided primary schools under the Secondary Education Department: 473 in boys' schools and 424 in girls' schools. That makes 12,405 posts in all. Of the urban posts, 4,746 are unreserved, 1,116 EWS, 3,069 OBC, 2,379 SC and 198 ST, with 429 posts for disabled candidates, 198 for dependants of freedom fighters and 540 for ex-servicemen within them.
District-wise urban posts
The 11,508 urban posts are spread across all 75 districts, and the numbers differ widely. Bareilly has the most with 888 posts, followed by Kanpur Nagar (758), Meerut (635), Aligarh (492), Saharanpur (448), Lucknow (444), Ghaziabad (405) and Varanasi (378). Some districts have very few: Shravasti has 2 and Chitrakoot 3. The category split for every district is in Table 1 of the notice.
Qualification: graduation, BTC/D.El.Ed and TET
You need a graduation degree, a teacher training qualification and a TET pass. The accepted training qualifications are BTC (now run as D.El.Ed), two-year BTC Urdu, Special BTC, a two-year special education diploma approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, a four-year B.El.Ed, or a two-year diploma in elementary education under the NCTE regulations. The TET must be for Classes 1 to 5, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India. All qualifications must be complete by the last date of the application.
Age limit, relaxation and salary
For the urban posts, the age limit is 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh get 5 years' relaxation, disabled candidates of Uttar Pradesh get 15 years, ex-servicemen get 3 years plus their army service, and Shiksha Mitras can apply up to the age of 60. For the aided primary posts the minimum age is 21 and the retirement age is 62. Both posts are at Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Exam pattern, fee and important dates
Selection is through a single written exam of 360 marks with 120 multiple-choice questions in two hours, in Hindi and English. A correct answer earns 3 marks and a wrong answer loses 1. There is no interview: the merit list comes from this exam, followed by document verification. The syllabus is published on upessc.up.gov.in.
Registration opened on 16 September 2026. The fee (₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST, ₹300 for disabled candidates) must be paid by 15 October 2026, corrections are allowed until 19 October 2026, and the exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026. Remember to fill your school preference in the form; it cannot be changed later.
UP Urban & Aided Assistant Teacher 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for UP Assistant Teacher 2026?
The last date to pay the online application fee is 15 October 2026, and corrections can be made until 19 October 2026. Registration and applications opened on 16 September 2026.
How many posts are in UP Assistant Teacher 2026?
12,405 posts: 11,508 in urban primary schools under the Basic Education Department and 897 in government-aided primary schools (473 boys' and 424 girls' schools). The commission says the numbers can go up or down.
Can BTC or D.El.Ed candidates apply for UP Assistant Teacher 2026?
Yes. BTC, which is now run as D.El.Ed, is one of the accepted training qualifications, along with graduation and a TET pass for Classes 1 to 5.
What is the UP Assistant Teacher 2026 age limit?
For the urban posts, 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026, with 5 years' relaxation for SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh and 15 years for disabled candidates of Uttar Pradesh; Shiksha Mitras can apply up to 60. For aided primary posts the minimum age is 21 and the retirement age is 62.
When is the UP Assistant Teacher 2026 exam?
The written exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026 at district headquarters. The exam district will be shown 10 days before the exam and the centre 3 days before, through the admit card link on the commission's website.
What is the exam pattern of UP Assistant Teacher 2026?
A 360-mark written exam with 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, in Hindi and English. Each correct answer gets 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. The merit list is made from this exam.
Which district has the most UP Assistant Teacher 2026 urban posts?
Bareilly has the most with 888 posts, followed by Kanpur Nagar (758), Meerut (635), Aligarh (492), Saharanpur (448) and Lucknow (444). The full district-wise list is in Table 1 of the notice.
What is the UP Assistant Teacher 2026 salary and fee?
Both posts are at Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The application fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, ₹500 for SC and ST candidates and ₹300 for disabled candidates.
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