The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher PRT) posts with 12405 vacancies. The notification also details recruitment for Assistant Professor posts with 1936 vacancies, requiring a Master’s Degree and NET/SET/SLET/PhD. Online applications for these positions commence on 08 September 2026, with the last date to apply being 07 October 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for specific post-wise eligibility and vacancy distribution before applying.
Note: Dates mentioned in the initial paragraph (16 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026) differ from the Important Dates table. The dates in the table are considered authoritative for this article.
Application Fee
For General, EWS, OBC : ₹ 2000/-
For SC, ST : ₹ 1500/-
For PH : ₹ 1000/-
Payment Mode (Online): Candidates can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria As On 01 July 2026
Minimum Age :Not Required (as stated in the official notification introduction)
Maximum Age :62 Years
Age Relaxation : UPESSC provides age relaxation for various categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules and regulations. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed category-wise age relaxation benefits.
Note on Vacancy and Eligibility Discrepancy: The official notification (Advt. No. 04/2026) appears to cover two distinct posts with different vacancy counts and eligibility criteria. Candidates must refer to the full official notification for exact details pertaining to their desired post.
Total Vacancies:12405 Posts (Assistant Teacher PRT) and 1936 Posts (Assistant Professor)
Selection Process
The selection process for UPESSC Assistant Teacher (PRT) and Assistant Professor posts will primarily consist of the following stages:
1. Written Examination: Candidates will first undergo a written examination designed to assess their subject knowledge, general awareness, and aptitude. This is a crucial stage for shortlisting candidates for subsequent rounds.
2. Interview (Viva-Voce): Shortlisted candidates from the written examination will be called for an interview. This stage evaluates communication skills, teaching aptitude, personality, and suitability for the respective post.
3. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in both the written exam and interview will proceed to document verification. All original educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificates, age proof, and other relevant documents will be thoroughly checked against the information provided in the application form.
4. Medical Examination: A medical fitness test may be conducted as per the norms set by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to ensure candidates meet the required health standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher/Assistant Professor post can submit their application online before 07 October 2026.
Use the “Click Here” link provided below under the Important Links section to apply directly.
Alternatively, visit the official website of UPESSC (upessc.up.gov.in) to complete the application process online.
Ensure to complete all steps of the application, including fee payment, before the deadline.
Note – Candidates are requested to carefully read the Official Notification (Advt. No. 04/2026) thoroughly before filling the form. Pay close attention to the Last Date, Age Limit, Education Qualification, and specific details for Assistant Teacher (PRT) and Assistant Professor posts.
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with 55% marks from a recognized university.
Candidates must qualify NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or SET/SLET (State Eligibility Test/State Level Eligibility Test) as applicable.
Candidates possessing a PhD Degree as per UGC Regulations are also eligible.
Note: This eligibility specifically refers to the Assistant Professor posts mentioned in the notification. For Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher PRT) posts, candidates are required to check the official notification for specific qualifications (e.g., D.El.Ed/B.Ed and TET/CTET).
UPESSC Assistant Teacher / Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Important Questions & Answers
The online application for UPESSC Assistant Teacher / Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has started on 08 September 2026.
The last date for online application for UPESSC Recruitment 2026 is 07 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 11 October 2026.
The application fee is ₹ 2000/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates, ₹ 1500/- for SC/ST candidates, and ₹ 1000/- for PH candidates.
The minimum age is Not Required, and the maximum age is 62 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation will be provided as per UPESSC regulations.
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with 55% marks and qualify NET/SET/SLET/PhD as applicable. For Assistant Teacher (PRT) eligibility, please refer to the official notification.
A total of 12405 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher PRT) posts and 1936 vacancies for Assistant Professor posts have been released under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
The official website for Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is https://upessc.up.gov.in/
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