UPESSC has started the online application process for UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 for a total of 12,405 posts. The registration process began on 16 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit the online form up to 15 October 2026.
The recruitment includes Assistant Teacher vacancies in Urban Area Primary Schools as well as Assistant Teacher posts in Affiliated Primary Non-Government Aided Schools. Candidates should carefully check the applicable educational qualification before selecting their post.
The UPESSC Primary Teacher written examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026. The correction window will remain open up to 19 October 2026.
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Primary Teacher / Assistant Teacher |
| Total Posts | 12,405 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Begin | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 15/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 19/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | 03–04 December 2026 |
| Exam City | Before Exam |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Answer Key | As Per Schedule |
| Result | As Per Schedule |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 19 October 2026 |
| UPESSC Primary Teacher Exam | 03–04 December 2026 |
| Exam City Details | Before Exam |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Answer Key | As Per Schedule |
| Result | As Per Schedule |
Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment before 15 October 2026. The correction facility will continue until 19 October 2026 for permitted changes.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 |
| OBC | ₹1000 |
| EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC | ₹500 |
| ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
After payment, candidates should verify that the transaction has been successfully reflected in the application before considering the form complete.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026.
| Age Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01/07/2026 |
Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible candidates according to the UPESSC Primary Teacher Examination Rules under Advt. No. 05/2026.
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Vacancy 2026
The recruitment has a headline total of 12,405 posts.
The supplied vacancy details contain two post categories:
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
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| Assistant Teacher in Urban Area Primary Schools | 4746 | 3069 | 1116 | 2379 | 198 | 11508 |
| Assistant Teacher – Affiliated Primary (Non-Government Aided School) | 378 | 164 | 7 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
| Total | 5124 | 3233 | 1123 | 2727 | 198 | 12405 |
UP Primary Teacher Eligibility 2026
The educational qualification differs between the two recruitment categories.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher in Urban Area Primary Schools | Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) / B.L.Ed |
| Assistant Teacher – Affiliated Primary (Non-Government Aided School) | Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) + Class I to V Primary TET Exam Passed |
Candidates should verify the detailed subject, certificate and teacher-eligibility conditions applicable to their selected post before completing the form.
UP Primary Teacher District Wise Vacancy 2026
The Urban Area Primary School vacancies are distributed across multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh.
| District | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | 127 | 85 | 31 | 66 | 6 | 315 |
| Aligarh | 199 | 132 | 49 | 103 | 9 | 492 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | 14 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
| Amethi (CSM Nagar) | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| Amroha | 93 | 62 | 23 | 48 | 4 | 230 |
| Auraiya | 18 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 39 |
| Ayodhya | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Azamgarh | 51 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 122 |
| Baduan | 81 | 52 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 196 |
| Baghpat | 16 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| Bahraich | 58 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 140 |
| Ballia | 50 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 121 |
| Balrampur | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Banda | 22 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 52 |
| Barabanki | 20 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 44 |
| Bareilly | 358 | 239 | 88 | 186 | 17 | 888 |
| Basti | 54 | 35 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 131 |
| Bijnor | 26 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 59 |
| Bulandshahr | 100 | 66 | 24 | 51 | 4 | 245 |
| Chandauli | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Chitrakoot | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Deoria | 54 | 35 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 131 |
| Etah | 62 | 40 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 151 |
| Etawah | 52 | 33 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 125 |
| Fatehgarh | 127 | 85 | 31 | 66 | 6 | 315 |
| Fatehpur | 41 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| Firozabad | 100 | 66 | 24 | 51 | 4 | 245 |
| Gautam Budh Nagar | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Ghaziabad | 163 | 109 | 40 | 85 | 8 | 405 |
| Ghazipur | 23 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 54 |
| Gonda | 23 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 66 |
| Gorakhpur | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Hamirpur | 43 | 28 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 105 |
| Hapur | 45 | 29 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 108 |
| Hardoi | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Hathras | 47 | 30 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 113 |
| Jalaun | 95 | 62 | 23 | 48 | 4 | 232 |
| Jaunpur | 62 | 40 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 151 |
| Jhansi | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Kannauj | 22 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
| Kanpur Dehat | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 305 | 204 | 75 | 159 | 15 | 758 |
| Kasganj | 54 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 128 |
| Kaushambi | 32 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 75 |
| Kushinagar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 63 | 41 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 154 |
| Lalitpur | 29 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 68 |
| Lucknow | 180 | 119 | 44 | 93 | 8 | 444 |
| Maharajganj | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| Mahona | 24 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 56 |
| Mainpur | 27 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 64 |
| Mathura | 104 | 68 | 25 | 53 | 5 | 255 |
| Mau | 23 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 54 |
| Meerut | 256 | 171 | 63 | 133 | 12 | 635 |
| Mirzapur | 69 | 45 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 168 |
| Moradabad | 53 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 127 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 76 | 50 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 186 |
| Pilibhit | 69 | 44 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 166 |
| Pratapgarh | 45 | 28 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 107 |
| Prayagraj | 15 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| Raebareli | 38 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 91 |
| Rampur | 54 | 34 | 12 | 27 | 2 | 129 |
| Saharanpur | 182 | 120 | 44 | 94 | 8 | 448 |
| Sambhal | 29 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 66 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 27 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 62 |
| Sant Ravidas Nagar | 34 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 79 |
| Shahjahanpur | 51 | 33 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 123 |
| Shamli | 66 | 43 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 161 |
| Shravasti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Siddharth Nagar | 62 | 41 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 152 |
| Sitapur | 46 | 29 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 111 |
| Sonbhadra | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Sultanpur | 19 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| Unnao | 54 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 128 |
| Varanasi | 153 | 102 | 37 | 79 | 7 | 378 |
Affiliated Primary Aided School Vacancy
The supplied details also provide a separate gender-wise vacancy breakup for the Affiliated Primary (Aided School) category.
| Candidate | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidate | 196 | 84 | 4 | 189 | 0 | 473 |
| Female Candidate | 182 | 80 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 424 |
| Total | 378 | 164 | 7 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
UPESSC Primary Teacher Exam Date 2026
The written examination is scheduled for:
03 December 2026 and 04 December 2026
The exam city information will be available before the examination, followed by the admit card.
Candidates should save their registration details because these may be required when downloading examination-related documents.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Admit Card 2026
The Primary Teacher admit card will be released before the examination.
After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check:
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Candidate name
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Roll number
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Examination date
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Examination centre
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Reporting time
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Photograph and other personal details
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Examination instructions
The admit card should be preserved until the recruitment process is completed.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Answer Key 2026
The answer key will be made available as per schedule after the examination.
Candidates can use the answer key to compare their attempted answers and estimate their performance. If an objection facility is provided, candidates should follow the prescribed procedure and deadline.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Result 2026
The result will be declared as per schedule.
Candidates should keep their registration number, application details and other required information safe for checking the result and subsequent recruitment updates.
How to Apply for UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the online application using the following process:
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Open the UPESSC recruitment application portal.
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Complete the required registration.
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Enter personal information carefully.
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Fill in educational and teacher eligibility details.
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Select the applicable Primary Teacher post.
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Enter other required qualification and certificate details.
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Upload the photograph, signature and required documents.
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Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
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Preview the complete application.
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Submit the form before 15 October 2026.
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Download and save the final application form and payment receipt.
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If necessary, use the correction facility before 19 October 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents and information ready:
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Scanned signature
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Valid identification document
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Graduation marksheet and certificate
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D.El.Ed/BTC/B.L.Ed certificate, as applicable
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Primary TET certificate, where applicable
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Category certificate
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EWS certificate, if applicable
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PwD/Divyang certificate, where applicable
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Domicile or other applicable certificate
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Active mobile number
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Email ID
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Payment method
The exact document size and format should be followed during the application process.
Important Points Before Applying
The recruitment has more than one Primary Teacher category, and the educational qualification is not identical for every post.
Candidates applying for the Urban Area Primary School Assistant Teacher post should carefully check the D.El.Ed/BTC/B.L.Ed requirement.
Candidates applying for the Affiliated Primary Non-Government Aided School post should also check the requirement of passing the Class I–V Primary TET examination.
The correct post should be selected only after matching the candidate's qualification with the applicable recruitment conditions.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Preparation Tips
Candidates should begin preparation early because the written examination is scheduled for December 2026.
A useful preparation routine can include:
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Understanding the applicable syllabus
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Revising teaching and subject-related concepts
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Practising previous-question-style questions
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Solving mock tests under time limits
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Maintaining short revision notes
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Analysing mistakes after practice tests
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Giving additional time to weaker topics
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Revising important concepts regularly
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Taking full-length practice tests before the examination
Consistent preparation is more useful than relying on last-minute study.
Common Application Mistakes
Candidates should review the application carefully before final submission.
Avoid these common mistakes:
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Selecting the wrong post
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Entering incorrect educational details
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Entering the wrong date of birth
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Uploading an unclear photograph
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Uploading an incorrect signature
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Entering incorrect category information
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Leaving required fields incomplete
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Not checking fee payment status
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Failing to download the final application
The correction facility is available up to 19 October 2026, but candidates should still aim to submit an accurate form initially.
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 FAQs
1. What is UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026?
UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment process for Assistant Teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh. The supplied recruitment details mention 12,405 total posts.
2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 12,405 Primary Teacher posts.
3. When did the UPESSC Primary Teacher form start?
The online application started on 16 September 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for registration is 15 October 2026.
5. What is the last date for examination fee payment?
The examination fee can be paid up to 15 October 2026.
6. What is the correction deadline?
The correction facility is available up to 19 October 2026, subject to the applicable rules.
7. When will the UPESSC Primary Teacher exam be held?
The examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026.
8. What is the minimum age for UP Primary Teacher Recruitment?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026.
9. What is the maximum age?
The maximum age is 40 years as on 01 July 2026.
10. What is the application fee for General candidates?
The fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates is ₹1,000.
11. What is the fee for SC and ST candidates?
The application fee for SC and ST candidates is ₹500.
12. What is the fee for PH/Divyang candidates?
The supplied fee structure lists ₹300 for PH (Divyang) candidates.
13. What is the qualification for Urban Area Primary School Assistant Teacher?
The supplied details mention a Bachelor's Degree in any stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) / B.L.Ed.
14. What is the qualification for the affiliated primary aided-school post?
The supplied details mention a Bachelor's Degree in any stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) along with passing the Class I to V Primary TET examination.
15. How many Urban Area Primary School Assistant Teacher posts are listed?
The supplied vacancy table lists 11,508 posts for Assistant Teacher in Urban Area Primary Schools.
16. How many affiliated primary school posts are listed?
The supplied vacancy table lists 897 posts for Assistant Teacher in Affiliated Primary Non-Government Aided Schools.
17. How many total posts are available for male candidates in aided schools?
The gender-wise table lists 473 posts for male candidates.
18. How many aided-school posts are available for female candidates?
The gender-wise table lists 424 posts for female candidates.
19. Which district has the highest vacancy in the supplied district-wise table?
The district-wise table supplied for this recruitment lists Bareilly with 888 posts, followed by Kanpur Nagar with 758 posts and Meerut with 635 posts.
20. How many posts are available in Ghaziabad?
The supplied district-wise vacancy table lists 405 posts for Ghaziabad.
21. How many posts are available in Lucknow?
The supplied district-wise table lists 444 posts for Lucknow.
22. How many posts are available in Varanasi?
The supplied district-wise vacancy table lists 378 posts for Varanasi.
23. When will the UP Primary Teacher exam city be available?
The exam city details will be available before the examination.
24. When will the UP Primary Teacher admit card be released?
The admit card will be made available before the examination.
25. When will the answer key be released?
The answer key will be released as per schedule after the examination.
26. When will the result be declared?
The result will be declared as per schedule after the examination and evaluation process.
27. How can I apply for UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Complete the online registration, enter the required personal and educational information, upload the documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the application before the deadline.
28. What payment methods are available?
The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
29. What should I check before submitting the form?
Candidates should verify their post selection, educational qualification, teacher eligibility qualification, personal details, category, photograph, signature and fee payment status.
30. What are the most important dates for UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment?
The registration deadline is 15 October 2026, correction closes on 19 October 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 03–04 December 2026.
Final Checklist
Before completing the UPESSC Primary Teacher application, make sure you have:
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Checked the applicable Primary Teacher eligibility
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Confirmed your D.El.Ed/BTC/B.L.Ed qualification where required
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Checked the Primary TET requirement for the applicable aided-school post
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Selected the correct post
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Checked your district preference/details where applicable
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Entered personal details correctly
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Uploaded the required documents
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Paid the applicable examination fee
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Submitted the form by 15 October 2026
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Used the correction facility by 19 October 2026, if required
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Saved the final application form
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Saved the fee receipt
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Started preparation for the 03–04 December 2026 examination
The UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 includes 12,405 posts across Urban Area Primary Schools and Affiliated Primary Non-Government Aided Schools. Candidates should give special attention to the difference in eligibility requirements between the two categories before submitting the online form.