UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 12,405 Vacancies, Check Eligibility and Other Details
The UPESSC has released the notification for the UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12,405 vacancies in urban and aided primary schools. Check this article for detailed educational qualifications, age limit, application dates and category wise examination fee before applying online through the official website.
Key Points
- UPESSC released UP PRT 2026 notification on Sep 15, 2026 for 12,405 posts.
- Online applications open Sep 16, 2026, closing Oct 15, 2026.
- The UP PRT examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.
UPESSC UP PRT Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the notification for the UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 today September 15, 2026. Through this recruitment drive the commission will fill 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies in urban and aided primary schools. The online application process is scheduled to commence on September 16, 2026 and the last date to submit the online application form and pay the required fee is October 15, 2026. The UP PRT examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 3 and 4, 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates must check the official advertisement, eligibility criteria, application process and fee details before applying.
UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under Advertisement Number 05/2026. Candidates must refer to the official advertisement for complete details related to vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process and application schedule. The notification PDF must be checked once before submitting the online application. Check the direct link to download the UPESSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification in the table below.
| UPESSSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Official Notice PDF |
UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The important details of the UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 are provided in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (PRT) |
| Total Vacancies | 12405 |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Notification Release Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Registration Dates | September 16 to October 15, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria at the time of submitting online application form. Application will not be accepted in case you do not meet the required conditions. Check details below.
1. Educational Qualification-
Check the qualification for the UP PRT posts below.
For Assistant Teacher (Urban)
Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university in India or an equivalent qualification. In addition they must possess any one of the recognised teacher training qualifications mentioned in the notification such as-
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Basic Teacher Certificate (BTC) including the two year BTC Urdu qualification.
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Special BTC.
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Two year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
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Four year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
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Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
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They must have passed the teacher eligibility test
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)
For the Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) post in non government aided schools candidates must have
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A graduation degree from a recognised university or deemed university.
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BTC or D.El.Ed qualification from an NCTE recognised course.
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A valid TET qualification for Classes 1 to 5 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government or the Government of India
2. Age Limit (As on July 1, 2026)
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The minimum age to apply for both posts is 21 years.
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For Assistant Teacher (Urban), the maximum age limit is 40 years.
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The attached primary post has an upper age limit of 62 years.
UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Notification 2026 Application Fees
Candidates applying for the UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 must pay the examination fee according to their category. The category wise fee distribution is given in table below-
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General, Unreserved, OBC, EWS and other categories | Rs 1,000 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs 500 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Rs 300 |
For more details please refer to the official website regularly.
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