The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the recruitment of 12,405 Assistant Teachers across Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The recruitment covers two categories of teaching posts under the Secondary Education and Basic Education departments.
Of the total vacancies, 897 posts are for Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) in non-government aided secondary schools under the Secondary Education Department. The remaining 11,508 vacancies are for Assistant Teacher, Urban (URBAN) posts under the Basic Education Department.
Application Process
The online application process is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2026. Before applying for the advertised posts, candidates are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process. UPESSC has advised applicants to carefully read the detailed advertisement and information brochure before submitting their applications.
Important Dates
- Advertisement released: September 15, 2026
- Registration/application begins: September 16, 2026
- Last date to pay application fee: October 15, 2026
- Last date for application correction: October 19, 2026
- Exam: The article lists November 3–4, 2026 as a tentative date, but notes that the examination schedule had not yet been confirmed in the notice.
Eligibility and Qualifications
The recruitment notice itself does not separately provide the detailed educational qualifications and eligibility criteria. Candidates have been directed to consult the official UPESSC information brochure for the applicable qualifications and other requirements before applying.
The recruitment provides a major opportunity for eligible teaching aspirants seeking Assistant Teacher positions in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should rely on the official UPESSC notification for the final examination schedule, eligibility conditions and application instructions.
