UPESSC Assistant Teacher 2026 (Advt. 05/2026): 12,405 Posts in Urban Basic Schools and Aided Primary Schools
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UPESSC advertised 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts in urban primary schools of the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in aided primary schools. Fee payment closes on 15 October 2026 and the exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026.
At a glance
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 12,405 |
| Last date | 15 October 2026 |
| Status | Closed |
| Posts | 11,508 Assistant Teacher (urban, Basic Education) plus 897 Assistant Teacher (aided primary, Secondary Education) |
| Fee | ₹1,000 for General, OBC, EWS and others; ₹500 for SC and ST; ₹300 for persons with disability |
Important dates
| Advertisement published | 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to edit the form | 19 October 2026 |
| Written exam | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
Details
Advertisement 05/2026 covers two groups of posts: 11,508 Assistant Teacher posts in primary schools in urban areas under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board, and 897 Assistant Teacher posts in aided primary schools under the Secondary Education Department. Together that is 12,405 posts. The post-wise tables are in the advertisement.
The advertisement was published on 15 September 2026, and online registration opened on 16 September. The fee must be paid by 15 October, and changes to the form are allowed until 19 October. The written exam is on 3 and 4 December 2026.
Applications are made online only. Always confirm the final details in the official advertisement.
How to apply
- Open the UPESSC website and read Advertisement 05/2026.
- Complete one-time registration (OTR) and fill in the online form.
- Pay the fee before 15 October 2026.
- Use the edit window until 19 October if something needs correcting.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.