UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 12,405 Posts, Form Re-Opened, Apply Online
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Form Re-Opened for NIOS D.El.Ed Candidates
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has re-opened the online application window for the UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 05/2026). The re-opened window runs from 6 November to 11 November 2026 and is open only to a specific group of in-service teachers. The recruitment covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts in Classes I to V, and the written examination (Super TET) is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
This is not a general extension. Under UPESSC Notice No. 3462 dated 6 November 2026, issued after the Allahabad High Court interim order of 5 November 2026 (Writ A No. 11920/2026), the portal has been re-opened only for in-service teachers who hold the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification from NIOS — those in service as on 10 August 2017 and qualified before 1 April 2019. Candidates who fall in this group can apply online and pay the fee by 11 November 2026, and correct their forms till 13 November 2026.
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Recruiting authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement number | Advt. No. 05/2026, dated 15 September 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Teacher (Primary), Classes I to V — Urban schools and Sambaddh (aided) Primary schools |
| Total vacancies | 12,405 posts |
| Re-opened window | 6 November to 11 November 2026 (NIOS D.El.Ed-ODL in-service teachers only) |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 11 November 2026 |
| Form correction last date | 13 November 2026 |
| Written exam date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only, through One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Official website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification issued (Advt. 05/2026) | 15 September 2026 |
| Main application window opened | 16 September 2026 |
| Main window closed (Urban posts) | 28 October 2026 |
| Main window closed (Sambaddh Primary, added qualifications) | 4 November 2026 |
| Re-open notice issued (No. 3462) | 6 November 2026 |
| Re-opened window (NIOS D.El.Ed group only) | 6 to 11 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay the exam fee | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date for form correction | 13 November 2026 |
| Written examination (Super TET) | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Vacancy Details 2026
The 12,405 posts are split between two kinds of schools. Assistant Teacher in urban-area primary schools accounts for 11,508 posts, and Assistant Teacher in affiliated (non-government aided) primary schools accounts for 897 posts.
| Post | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban Area Primary Schools | 4,746 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 2,379 | 198 | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, Affiliated Primary (Aided) Schools — Male | 196 | 84 | 4 | 189 | 0 | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher, Affiliated Primary (Aided) Schools — Female | 182 | 80 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 424 |
| Total | 5,124 | 3,233 | 1,123 | 2,727 | 198 | 12,405 |
Vacancies are spread across all districts of Uttar Pradesh. The largest district-wise shares are in Bareilly (888), Kanpur Nagar (758) and Meerut (635). The full district-wise break-up is given in the official notification.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Application Fee 2026
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
The fee is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The fee must be paid by 11 November 2026; a form without the fee is not treated as complete.
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in any stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) or B.El.Ed. For the affiliated (aided) primary school posts, candidates must also have passed the Primary TET examination.
Re-opened window (additional condition): Only in-service teachers who hold the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification from NIOS, were in service as on 10 August 2017, and qualified before 1 April 2019 can apply in the re-opened window, as per the Allahabad High Court interim order.
Age limit (as on 1 July 2026): Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years. Age relaxation applies as per the UPESSC Primary Teacher Examination Rules and Advt. No. 05/2026.
Candidates should read the information brochure and the official notification before applying, since the full eligibility and reservation rules are set out there.
UPESSC Primary Teacher Selection Process 2026
Selection is through a written examination (Super TET), to be held on 3 and 4 December 2026. The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are given in the official notification. Any further stage will be as announced by UPESSC on its official website.
How to Apply for UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official UPESSC recruitment portal at apply.upessc.org and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
- Log in and open the Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026 application under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Fill in the form carefully and upload the required documents — eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, photograph and signature.
- Check the preview of the form and every column before submitting.
- Pay the examination fee online (debit/credit card, net banking or UPI) by 11 November 2026.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted form for your records.
- If a correction is needed, use the correction window, which stays open till 13 November 2026.
Important Links
| Apply Online (OTR) – Registration / Login | apply.upessc.org |
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who can apply in the re-opened window for UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026?
Only in-service teachers who hold the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification from NIOS, were in service as on 10 August 2017 and qualified before 1 April 2019. The re-opening follows the Allahabad High Court interim order of 5 November 2026 and UPESSC Notice No. 3462 dated 6 November 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPESSC UP Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026?
For the re-opened window, the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 11 November 2026. The main application window for other candidates had already closed — on 28 October 2026 for Urban posts and 4 November 2026 for Sambaddh Primary candidates.
Q3. How many posts are there in UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are 12,405 posts in total: 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban-area primary schools and 897 in affiliated (non-government aided) primary schools, under Advt. No. 05/2026.
Q4. What is the exam date for UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026?
The written examination (Super TET) will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026. The admit card and exam city details will be made available before the exam, as per the schedule announced by UPESSC.
Q5. What is the application fee for UPESSC Primary Teacher 2026?
The fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, ₹500 for SC and ST candidates, and ₹300 for PH (Divyang) candidates. It is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Image credit: SarkariResults.it.com. Details in this article follow UPESSC Advt. No. 05/2026 and Notice No. 3462 dated 6 November 2026; candidates should confirm the latest position on the official website, upessc.up.gov.in, before applying.
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