UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has extended the application deadline for PRT Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The decision follows an Allahabad High Court order dated October 24, 2026, and a Secondary Education Department letter dated October 27, 2026. Two new qualifications are now eligible: the two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, and the four-year B.El.Ed degree. The last date to apply is now November 4, 2026, instead of October 28, and the correction window runs until November 7, 2026. The written exam will still be held on December 3 and 4, 2026. Check this article to get the direct application link, steps, and more.
UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Candidates can find all the information about UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
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Post
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Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary), Secondary Education Department
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Total Vacancies
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12,405
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Advertisement No.
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05/2026
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Notice Date
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October 28, 2026
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Reason for Notice
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Allahabad High Court order (Petition A No. 16588 of 2026) dated October 24, 2026, and Secondary Education Department letter dated October 27, 2026
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New Qualifications Added
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Two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, and four-year B.El.Ed
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Earlier Last Date to Apply
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October 28, 2026
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New Last Date to Apply
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November 4, 2026
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Last Date for Application Correction
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November 7, 2026
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Written Exam Dates
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December 3 and 4, 2026 (unchanged)
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UP PRT Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has extended the application deadline for Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Earlier, candidates could apply only till October 28, 2026. Now, the new last date to apply is November 4, 2026. The correction window now remains open until November 7, 2026. The extension follows the addition of two new eligible qualifications. The commission has clarified that the written exam will still take place on December 3 and 4, 2026.
UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates who meet the revised eligibility can now apply for the Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) posts. The application is submitted online through the UPESSC official website, and the link should be available until the new deadline. Interested candidates should visit upessc.up.gov.in and open the application link for Advertisement No. 05/2026. After registering, fill in the details, upload the required documents, and submit the form on or before November 4, 2026. Any corrections can be made until November 7, 2026.
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UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026
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Steps to Apply for UPESSC PRT Recruitment 2026
Applying is a simple online process, but candidates should keep their documents ready before they begin. Follow the steps below to submit the form before the new deadline.
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Visit the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in.
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Click the application link for Advertisement No. 05/2026, PRT Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary).
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Register with your name, mobile number, and email ID, if you have not registered already.
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Log in with the credentials you receive.
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Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully.
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Select the qualification you hold, including the newly added Diploma in Special Education or B.El.Ed, if applicable.
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Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
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Pay the application fee online, as stated in the main advertisement.
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Review the form, then submit it.
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Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future use.