UPESSC PRT Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026: A massive announcement for teaching aspirants across Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially released Notification No. 05/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 12405 vacancies for Assistant Teachers (PRT) in primary schools across urban areas as well as government-aided (Aided Primary) schools.
Online applications under the One Time Registration (OTR) system officially began on September 16, 2026, on the official portal upessc.up.gov.in. Eligible candidates can submit their forms until October 5, 2026 (with fee payment open till October 15, 2026). Written examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.
Here is a complete breakdown of key dates, post-wise vacancy distributions, eligibility criteria, age limits, and the selection process!
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university.
Professional Qualification
Must possess D.El.Ed / BTC / Special BTC / 2-Year BTC (Urdu) / 4-Year B.El.Ed / 2-Year Diploma in Special Education.
Teacher Eligibility Test
Must have qualified Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) CTET or UPTET.
Age Limit & Relaxations (As on July 1, 2026)
Urban Primary Schools: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years.
Aided Primary Schools: Superannuation age limit of 62 years applies.
Upper Age Relaxation Rules
Category
Relaxation Limit
UP Domicile SC / ST / OBC Candidates
5 Years
UP Domicile PwD Candidates
15 Years
Ex-Servicemen
Military Service Duration + 3 Years
Shiksha Mitras
Up to a maximum age of 60 years
Category-Wise Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS
₹1,000
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST)
₹500
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
₹300
Key Application Guidelines
OTR Registration Mandatory: Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) in English on the UPESSC portal before filling out the form.
Details Verification: Ensure name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, and gender match official certificates exactly, as core details cannot be modified post-submission.
Upload Standard Photos: Upload clear, recent photographs and signatures to prevent application rejection.
I'm Shivmangal, working as a Senior Content Writer at Naukri Drishti. I've been in the education sector since 2018, specializing in updates regarding government jobs and results.
