Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj advertised 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Advt 05/2026. This includes 11,508 posts in Basic Education (urban) and 897 posts in aided primary schools run under Secondary Education.
Important dates
Applications opened on 16 September 2026 through One Time Registration. The last date to submit and pay the fee is 15 October 2026. Corrections are open till 19 October 2026. The written exam is reported for 3 and 4 December 2026.
Who can apply
Graduates with a recognised teacher training qualification such as BTC or DElEd, who have passed TET for classes 1 to 5. Age is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026 for the urban post, with relaxation for reserved groups as per the notice.
Selection
A written exam of 120 objective questions for 360 marks, with normalisation if held in shifts. Ties are broken by graduation percentage, then training percentage, then age.
Verification status
This post is based on two news reports. The official UPESSC notice could not be opened in this check. Read the notice before paying the fee.
See Find Jobs for more open recruitments. Each notice has separate eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for UP PRT 2026?
15 October 2026 for form submission and fee. Corrections are allowed till 19 October 2026.
Is TET compulsory for UP PRT?
Yes. The reported eligibility needs a TET pass for classes 1 to 5 from the UP Government or the Government of India.
How many posts are there?
12,405 in total: 11,508 urban basic education posts and 897 aided primary school posts.
When is the written exam?
It is reported for 3 and 4 December 2026. Confirm on the official site.