UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 - Trained Graduate Scale (Total 17,735 Posts)

Opening Overview

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for the Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Scale) Selection Examination 2026. A total of 17,735 Assistant Teacher posts are available in aided secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh, including 16,193 posts in boys' schools and 1,542 posts in girls' schools. Eligible Indian citizens can submit applications online through the OTR-based system from 24/10/2026 to 23/11/2026.

Post Details

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking using the online payment gateway. Candidates should preserve the fee receipt. The application will be considered valid only after completing OTR, fee payment and final submission of the application form.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 01/07/2026.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 62 years
• Category-wise age relaxation will be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
• Candidates above 62 years of age as on 01/07/2026 will not be eligible.
• The date of birth mentioned in the High School or equivalent certificate will be accepted for age verification.

Vacancy Details

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Category-wise reservations for SC, ST, OBC and EWS, along with horizontal reservations, will be implemented according to the requisition and applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The vacancy table includes General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS positions.

Eligibility / Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification for the relevant subject from a recognized university or institution, along with a recognized teacher-training qualification and TET qualification. The common requirements are:

1. Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject, or a Master's degree with at least 45% marks in the relevant subject, as prescribed for the subject.
2. B.Ed. or another education degree recognized by NCTE. For Physical Education, B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. is prescribed.
3. TET qualification for the Upper Primary Level, Classes 6 to 8, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India.
4. The valid certificate for the prescribed educational eligibility examination must be available by 30/06/2027.

Candidates must carefully verify the subject-wise qualification in the official notification before submitting the application. Selection or inclusion in the merit list does not by itself create an automatic right to appointment; appointment will remain subject to fulfilment of all prescribed conditions and document verification.

Reservation and Special Provisions

• Reservation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
• EWS reservation is applicable according to the Uttar Pradesh Economically Weaker Sections Reservation Act, 2020. Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh will not receive the benefit of Uttar Pradesh reservation.
• Candidates claiming reserved-category benefits must possess certificates in the prescribed Uttar Pradesh format.
• Divyangjan candidates may claim applicable reservation and concessions for the identified disability categories and posts.
• Eligible Divyangjan candidates may receive a scribe facility. Such candidates will receive 20 minutes of additional time per hour.
• Female candidates may apply for posts in both boys' and girls' schools, but for a particular subject they must select only one school category in the application.
• Only one application will be accepted for each subject and school category. If multiple applications are submitted, the last submitted application will be considered and earlier applications will be cancelled.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. Preparation of merit list based on written examination marks
3. Document Verification
4. School preference or allotment by the authorized education department
5. Final appointment subject to eligibility, document verification and other prescribed conditions

School preference and allotment for selected candidates will be carried out by the authorized officer, namely the Director, Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.

Exam Pattern

The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the written examination. In case of equal marks, preference will be given first to the candidate with higher graduation percentage, then to the candidate with higher training qualification percentage, and finally to the older candidate.

Examination Centre and Admit Card Information

Examination centres will generally be established at district headquarters, and any centre may be allotted to a candidate. Information regarding the district of the examination centre will be published approximately 10 days before the examination, while the exact centre information will be available approximately 3 days before the examination through the admit card.

Candidates must appear only at the examination centre and subject mentioned on their admit card. Examination at any other centre or subject will result in non-evaluation of the answer sheet and cancellation of candidature.

Important Examination Instructions

• Candidates must download the admit card from the UPESSC website after receiving the official notification.
• Candidates must carry a black ball-point pen for marking the OMR sheet.
• Blue, red or other coloured pens, fountain pens, gel pens, sketch pens, pencils and whitener are prohibited.
• Once an answer bubble is marked, it cannot be changed.
• Eraser, nail, blade, whitener or any other material must not be used to erase or alter an OMR response.
• More than one marked option or an improperly filled bubble may result in non-evaluation of the answer sheet.
• Candidates should practise filling the OMR sheet before the examination.
• Unfair means, copying, indiscipline or misconduct may lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations.
• No travelling allowance will be paid for appearing in the written examination or document verification.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will receive information regarding the date, time and venue of document verification through SMS, email, newspapers and the UPESSC website at least 10 days in advance. Candidates must bring the original documents along with two self-attested sets of copies, including:

• Two self-attested copies of the online application form
• High School marksheet and certificate
• Intermediate marksheet and certificate
• Graduation marksheets of all years and degree certificate
• B.Ed., B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. marksheet and degree certificate, as applicable
• TET certificate
• No Objection Certificate for serving candidates
• Discharge certificate for ex-servicemen, where applicable
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS or Freedom Fighter Dependent certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
• Two copies of the prescribed affidavit
• Character certificate from the last educational institution
• Character certificates issued by two respectable persons
• Affidavit regarding pending or disposed court cases, wherever applicable

Attendance at document verification is compulsory for shortlisted candidates. Candidates must also submit the prescribed affidavit and carry all original documents. Failure to produce relevant documents may result in cancellation of candidature.

Salary / Pay Scale

Application Instructions

The recruitment uses the OTR-Based Online Application System. One Time Registration is mandatory before submitting the application. The application form must be completed in English, and the candidate's category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission. The photograph and signature must be uploaded in JPG or JPEG format, each between 10 KB and 100 KB. Supporting certificates and documents must be uploaded in PDF format, generally between 20 KB and 200 KB.

Candidates should submit the form well before the deadline, preserve the fee receipt and keep three printed copies of the submitted application for future use. Any false declaration, concealment of information or submission of forged documents may result in cancellation of candidature, debarment from future examinations and other legal or disciplinary action.