UPESSC Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) | Advt. No. 05/2026 & 06/2026
A major government job opportunity for teaching aspirants in Uttar Pradesh! The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced a total of 15,012 vacancies across basic and secondary education departments. This recruitment drive includes 12,405 posts for Primary & Urban Assistant Teachers (Advt. No. 05/2026) and 2,607 posts for Pravakta / Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across 26 subjects (Advt. No. 06/2026). Online registration via One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before filling out the final application.
Schedule & Key Examination Dates
| Assistant Teacher (Primary / Urban) |
Lecturer / PGT (Advt 06/2026) |
• Application Start Date: 16 September 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 15 October 2026
• Form Correction Deadline: 19 October 2026
• Exam Date: 3rd & 4th December 2026
|
• Application Start Date: 18 September 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 17 October 2026
• Form Correction Deadline: 21 October 2026
• Exam Date: 15th & 16th December 2026
|
Application Fee Details (PGT Posts)
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,500/-
- SC / ST: ₹750/-
- Divyangjan (PwD): ₹500/-
- Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards.
Vacancy & Educational Qualification Summary
| Post Designation |
Vacancies |
Age Limit |
Eligibility Qualification |
| Assistant Teacher (Attached to Primary) |
897 |
21 - 40 Years |
Bachelor's degree with D.El.Ed / B.Ed qualification and qualified Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET/CTET). |
| Assistant Teacher (Urban Area) |
11,508 |
21 - 40 Years |
Graduation degree along with primary teaching diploma/degree and cleared UPTET / CTET Paper I. |
| Pravakta / Lecturer (PGT) |
2,607 |
21 - 62 Years |
Postgraduate (Master's) Degree in relevant subject with B.Ed degree. |
| Total Posts Announced |
15,012 Vacancies |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal at upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) using personal and academic credentials.
- Select the recruitment notification (Advt. 05/2026 for Primary Teachers or Advt. 06/2026 for PGT).
- Fill in educational profile details, subject choices, and examination center options.
- Upload required documents, signature, and photograph according to instructions.
- Submit the online application fee and print out a copy for future reference.
Official Direct Portal Links