UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: 12,405 Posts, Last Date Extended to 28 October
At a glance
- OrganisationUttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- PostAssistant Teacher (Primary) – urban and attached primary schools
- Vacancies12,405
- Age Limit21–40 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (urban, as reported)
- QualificationGraduation + BTC/D.El.Ed (or equivalent) + TET
- Apply From16 Sept 2026
- Last Date28 Oct 2026
Short Information: UPESSC Advertisement 05/2026 has 12,405 primary Assistant Teacher posts – 11,508 urban and 897 attached primary. Registration ran from 16 September 2026; reports say the last date for fee payment and applications was extended to 28 October 2026, with corrections until 31 October. The written exam is set for 3–4 December 2026.
Important Dates
- Application Start16 September 2026
- Original Last Date15 October 2026
- Extended Last Date (as reported)28 October 2026
- Correction Window (as reported)Until 31 October 2026
- Written Exam03 – 04 December 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS₹1,000
- SC / ST₹500
- PwD₹300
Age Limit as on 01 July 2026
- Minimum Age21 Years
- Maximum Age40 Years (urban, as reported)
Relaxation for UP reserved categories as per UP Government rules.
Vacancy Details – Total 12,405
| Type | Posts |
|---|---|
| Urban primary schools | 11,508 |
| Attached (Sambaddh) primary schools | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 |
Eligibility
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation from a recognised university |
| Teacher training | BTC / D.El.Ed or equivalent as per the notice |
| TET | Valid TET as required by the notice |
| Age | 21–40 years as on 01 July 2026 (as reported) |
Exam Pattern & Selection
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Written exam | Objective, 120 questions (as reported) |
| Exam dates | 03 – 04 December 2026 |
| Interview | None reported |
| Final step | Merit list and document verification |
How to Apply Online
- Open upessc.up.gov.in and the Advertisement 05/2026 (PRT) link.
- Register, fill in the form with your TET and training details, and upload documents.
- Pay the fee by the extended last date and submit.
- Use the correction window if needed and save the final form.
Documents Required
- Graduation degree and marksheets
- BTC / D.El.Ed certificate
- TET certificate
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth), UP domicile and category certificates, if claimed
- Photo and signature
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here – Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here – Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for UPESSC PRT 2026?
Reports say it was extended from 15 October to 28 October 2026, with corrections until 31 October. Confirm on upessc.up.gov.in.
How many posts are there?
12,405: 11,508 urban and 897 attached primary posts.
UP primary teacher ke liye qualification kya hai?
Graduation, BTC ya D.El.Ed aur TET – notice ke hisaab se.
When is the UPESSC PRT exam?
On 03 and 04 December 2026.
What is the fee?
₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST and ₹300 for PwD.
Is there an interview?
No interview has been reported; selection is through the written exam and document verification.
Every date, fee and number on this page comes from the official notice or website (upessc.up.gov.in) and was last checked on 17 Oct 2026. Details can change, so confirm on the official website before applying or paying. Sarkari Job is not affiliated with Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). Spotted an error? See our corrections policy.