Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of 12405 Primary Assistant Teacher posts under the Secondary Education Department and Urban under the Basic Education Department. The online form filling process for PRT Teacher Vacancy 2026 has started on 16 September 2026. The application process will be accepted online only through the official website at www.upesssc.up.gov.in.
UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Notification 2026 Out
The detailed UPESSC UR PRT Assistant Teacher Notification 2026 under the Advt. No. 05/2026 has been released on the UPESSC official website, www.upesssc.up.gov.in. Before applying for the UR PRT vacancy, candidates must go through the notification to ascertain thier eligibility and other details.
UP PRT Teacher Vacancy 2026- Key Details
Candidates are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before applying for the PRT Assistant Teacher posts, and the selection of candidates will be based on a written exam and document verification.
- UPESSC has announced 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- A total of 897 vacancies are available for Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary under the Secondary Education Department.
- 11,508 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Teacher Urban (URBAN) under the Basic Education Department.
- The UP PRT Notification 2026 was released on 15 September 2026.
- The OTR/online application process starts on 16 September 2026.
- Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before applying for the advertised posts.
- The last date to deposit the online application fee is 15 October 2026.
- The last date for making corrections in the online application form is 19 October 2026.
- The UP PRT 2026 examination will be conducted on 3 and 4 December 2026.
- Candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline and keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026
UPESSC has announced a total of 12,405 vacancies for the Assistant Teacher (PRT) post, including 897 posts of Assistant Teacher (Sambaddh Primary) under the Secondary Education Department and 11,508 posts of Assistant Teacher, Urban (URBAN) under the Basic Education Department.
| Post | Department | Vacancy |
| Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary | Secondary Education Department | 897 |
| Assistant Teacher, Urban (URBAN) | Basic Education Department | 11,508 |
| Category | Total | Boys Schools | Girls Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 378 | 196 | 182 |
| SC | 348 | 189 | 159 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 164 | 84 | 80 |
| EWS | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 897 | 473 | 424 |
UP Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026 (Urban)
| City/District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agra | 315 |
| Aligarh | 492 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | 29 |
| Amethi (C.S.M. Nagar) | 28 |
| Amroha | 230 |
| Auraiya | 39 |
| Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 52 |
| Azamgarh | 122 |
| Badaun | 196 |
| Baghpat | 35 |
| Bahraich | 140 |
| Ballia | 121 |
| Balrampur | 52 |
| Banda | 52 |
| Barabanki | 44 |
| Bareilly | 888 |
| Basti | 131 |
| Bijnor | 59 |
| Buland Shahar | 245 |
| Chandauli | 15 |
| Chitrakut | 3 |
| Deoria | 131 |
| Etah | 151 |
| Etawah | 125 |
| Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad) | 315 |
| Fatehpur | 95 |
| Firozabad | 245 |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | 6 |
| Ghaziabad | 405 |
| Ghazipur | 54 |
| Gonda | 66 |
| Gorakhpur | 166 |
| Hamirpur | 105 |
| Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) | 108 |
| Hardoi | 166 |
| Hathras | 113 |
| Jalaun | 232 |
| Jaunpur | 151 |
| Jhansi | 30 |
| Kannauj | 48 |
| Kanpur Dehat | 12 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 758 |
| Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) | 128 |
| Kaushambi | 75 |
| Kushinagar | 8 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 154 |
| Lalitpur | 68 |
| Lucknow | 444 |
| Maharajganj | 19 |
| Mahoba | 56 |
| Mainpuri | 64 |
| Mathura | 255 |
| Mau | 54 |
| Meerut | 635 |
| Mirzapur | 168 |
| Moradabad | 127 |
| Muzaffar Nagar | 186 |
| Pilibhit | 166 |
| Pratapgarh | 107 |
| Prayagraj | 32 |
| Raebareli | 91 |
| Rampur | 129 |
| Saharanpur | 448 |
| Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) | 66 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 62 |
| Sant Ravidas Nagar | 79 |
| Shahjahanpur | 123 |
| Shamli (Prabudhha Nagar) | 161 |
| Shravasti | 2 |
| Sidharth Nagar | 152 |
| Sitapur | 111 |
| Sonbhadra | 20 |
| Sultanpur | 42 |
| Unnao | 128 |
| Varanasi | 378 |
| TOTAL | 11,508 |
Important Dates for UP PRT Vacancy 2026
The complete registration schedule for UPESSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 has been released along with the notification. Candidates must note all the important dates.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 19 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
UP PRT Online Form 2026 Link
Candidates interested in applying for the 12405 UP PRT Teacher Vacancy 2026 can start submitting their application form through the official website www.upesssc.up.gov.in. Candidates have to submit their online form carefully, providing correct information. Make sure to complete the online form on or before the last date, which is 15 October 2026, to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
UP PRT Application Fee 2026 for General, OBC, SC, ST & PwD
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved/Other Backward Class/Economically Weaker Section and Others | Rs. 1000/- |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | Rs. 500/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | Rs. 300/- |
Note: The application fees have to be paid through online mode only before the last date to submit the UP PRT Application Form 2026.
Who Can Apply for UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who fulfil the educational qualification, teacher-training qualification, age, and other eligibility conditions prescribed in UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 can apply for the UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban | Candidates must have a complete Graduation degree, along with any teacher training qualification recognized by the government, including Basic Teacher Certificate (B.T.C.), two-year B.T.C. (Urdu), Special B.T.C., a two-year diploma in Special Education approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, or a four-year degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). |
| Assistant Teacher attached to Primary School (Privately-Managed Aided School) | A graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or from a recognized/deemed university/institution (AND) A B.T.C. (Basic Training Certificate) or D.L.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) qualification in a curriculum recognized by NCTE; (AND) Must have successfully passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (T.E.T.) for Classes 1 to 5, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India. |
UP PRT Age Limit 2026 (As on 01/07/2026)
- Assistant Teacher (Urban) – Government Schools – 21 to 40 years
- Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) – Aided Schools – 21 to 62 years
UP PRT Teacher Exam Structure 2026
Candidates can check the complete exam structure from the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type multiple-choice questions |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark |
| Time Duration | 120 minutes |
UP PRT Teacher Job Profile 2026
A UP PRT (Primary Teacher) teacher is engaged in teaching and guiding students in primary classes. Apart from the teaching activity in the classroom, the teacher is also involved in academic, administrative, evaluation, and student development activities.
- Classroom Teaching – The teacher conducts regular classes as per the syllabus prescribed by the educational department.
- Lesson Planning – Responsible for preparing lessons, activities for students, and practical classes.
- Student Assessment – The teacher conducts tests to assess students’ performance, analyse the gaps in their learning, and provide help if required.
- Maintaining Student Records – A primary level teacher maintains attendance, performance, evaluation, and other relevant records of the students.
- Student Development – Focuses on developing communication, social, creative, analytical, and academic skills of the students through classroom and co-curricular activities.
- Parent-Teacher Communication – The teachers get in touch with the parents or guardians of the students to discuss the academic progress, attendance, discipline, and other concerns.
- School Responsibilities – Carry out duties related to examinations, school records, government education services, surveys, meetings, and other responsibilities as per the requirements of the post.
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