Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026. A total of 17,735 Assistant Teacher vacancies are available in non-government aided schools of Uttar Pradesh, including 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 posts in girls' schools.
The online application process starts on 24 October 2026. The last date for payment of the application fee is 23 November 2026, the correction deadline is 26 November 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 23 and 24 December 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) |
| Total Vacancies | 17,735 |
| Boys' Schools | 16,193 |
| Girls' Schools | 1,542 |
| Application Mode | Online through OTR-based application system |
| Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 26 November 2026 |
| Examination Date | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 62 years |
| Pay Scale | Level-7: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and other applicable categories; ₹500 for SC/ST; ₹300 for Divyangjan |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 23 October 2026 |
| OTR/Online Application Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 26 November 2026 |
| Written Examination | 23 and 24 December 2026 |
The notification gives 23 October 2026 as the publication date, 24 October 2026 as the OTR/application start date, 23 November 2026 as the last date for fee payment, 26 November 2026 as the correction deadline and 23–24 December 2026 as the examination dates.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The official notification for UPESSC Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026 is issued as Advertisement No. 07/2026. Candidates should read the complete notification for subject-wise eligibility, reservation, vacancy details, examination instructions and other conditions before applying.
Download UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026
| School Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Boys' Schools | 16,193 |
| Girls' Schools | 1,542 |
| Total | 17,735 |
The detailed vacancy table in the notification provides subject-wise and category-wise vacancies for both boys' and girls' schools. The combined total is 17,735 posts.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Subject-Wise Vacancy 2026
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 2,791 |
| English | 2,517 |
| Mathematics | 2,349 |
| Commerce | 134 |
| Music Singing | 87 |
| Sanskrit | 1,289 |
| Urdu | 103 |
| Home Science | 798 |
| Physical Education | 849 |
| Social Science | 2,482 |
| Drawing | 775 |
| Agriculture | 248 |
| Sewing | 21 |
| Ranjan Kala | 79 |
| Science | 2,493 |
| Biology | 660 |
| Music Instrumental | 60 |
The subject-wise vacancy table on page 14 of the notification gives the combined boys' and girls' vacancy figures shown above. The table also provides the General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS distribution for each subject.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Eligibility 2026
The educational qualification varies according to the subject. In general, candidates must possess the prescribed graduation or postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject, a recognised B.Ed. or prescribed equivalent teaching qualification, and must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test required under the notification.
The notification provides separate subject-wise eligibility requirements for Hindi, English, Mathematics, Commerce, Music, Sanskrit, Urdu, Home Science, Physical Education, Social Science, Drawing, Agriculture, Sewing, Ranjan Kala, Science, Biology and Music Instrumental.
Common Qualification Requirements
- Relevant graduation or postgraduate qualification with the prescribed marks in the concerned subject.
- B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised programme, wherever prescribed.
- Successful qualification in the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test for the relevant level.
- Subject-specific qualifications must be checked before applying.
For example, the notification specifies different subject combinations and minimum marks for subjects such as Hindi, English, Mathematics, Commerce, Sanskrit, Science, Biology and Social Science. Physical Education has separate B.P.Ed./B.P.E. requirements. Candidates should therefore check the exact qualification against their selected subject before submitting the application.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Age Limit 2026
The minimum age for the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) post is 21 years as on 1 July 2026. The superannuation age is 62 years.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Salary 2026
The Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) post carries Level-7 pay of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS and other applicable categories | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| Divyangjan | ₹300 |
The notification prescribes an examination fee of ₹1,000 for General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and other applicable candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST candidates and ₹300 for Divyangjan candidates.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Selection Process 2026
Selection for the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) posts will be based on the written examination. The merit list will be prepared from the marks obtained in the 360-mark written examination.
If candidates obtain equal marks, the notification provides tie-breaking criteria based first on the percentage obtained in graduation, followed by the percentage in the training qualification and then age.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Written Examination |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| General Knowledge | 30 Questions |
| Subject Related | 90 Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Correct Answer | +3 Marks |
| Wrong/Multiple Answer | -1 Mark |
| Question Paper Language | Hindi and English, except language subjects |
The written examination consists of 120 objective questions carrying 360 marks. Thirty questions are based on General Knowledge and 90 questions are based on the concerned subject. The examination duration is two hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2026
The subject-wise syllabus for the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination is available through the official UPESSC website. Candidates should refer to the syllabus applicable to their selected subject before beginning examination preparation.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Exam Centre 2026
The examination centres will be determined at district headquarters according to requirements. Candidates may be allotted any examination centre.
Information about the district of the examination centre will be made available approximately 10 days before the examination, while information about the specific examination centre will be available approximately 3 days before the examination. Candidates must appear only at the centre and subject allotted to them.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Admit Card 2026
The admit card will be made available through the official UPESSC website. Candidates will receive information regarding the availability of the admit card through SMS, email, newspaper and the official website/portal.
After the admit-card download facility is activated, candidates can download the admit card by using the prescribed registration or mobile number and date of birth details.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Application Process 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login to the OTR-based online application system.
- Select the Assistant Teacher (Graduate Pay Scale) Selection Examination 2026.
- Select the relevant subject and school category as applicable.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other information.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Upload the required certificates/documents in PDF format.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee.
- Check all information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form online.
- Save and print three copies of the submitted application for future reference.
OTR is mandatory for this recruitment. The application must be submitted online through the OTR-based system, and the application is required to be completed in English. The notification also states that category, sub-category, date of birth and gender information cannot be changed after final submission.
Documents Required for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Relevant category certificate, where applicable
- Other certificates/documents required under the notification
The photograph and signature must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format and each must be between 10 KB and 100 KB. Certificates and other records to be uploaded must be in PDF format and between 20 KB and 200 KB.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Important Instructions
- One Time Registration is mandatory.
- The application must be submitted online.
- The application form must be completed in English.
- Candidates must carefully verify their eligibility before applying.
- The prescribed educational qualification must be held within the eligibility period specified in the notification.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- If more than one application is submitted, the final submitted application will be considered and other applications will be cancelled.
- Candidates should retain copies of the final submitted application.
- False information or incorrect declarations can result in cancellation of candidature and further action.
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply online through the OTR-based application system available on the official UPESSC website. The online application starts on 24 October 2026 and the last date for payment of the application fee is 23 November 2026. The correction facility is available up to 26 November 2026.
