Recruitment Notice

UPESSC Recruitment for Assistant Teacher (Urban) 2026

Last Updated Date: 5 October 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Teacher (Urban) for the year 2026. A total of 11,508 vacancies are available with a salary range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Interested candidates can apply online from September 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026.

At a glance
Vacancies 11,508
Application Deadline 15 October 2026
Coverage State-specific opening
Role information

Job Overview

Eligibility & profile

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Organization Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Department Education
Category Government Jobs
Job Type Permanent
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Qualification Graduation with B.Ed
Experience Not required
Salary 35400 - 112400

Location

Job Location Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
City Prayagraj
State Uttar Pradesh
Country India

Application & Reference

Important Dates

Timeline
Published 16 September 2026
Notification Date 1 September 2026
Application Last Date 15 October 2026
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Detailed Description

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Assistant Teacher (Urban) for the year 2026. This recruitment aims to fill a total of 11,508 vacancies across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. The selected candidates will be responsible for teaching in urban schools and will receive a competitive salary along with other benefits as per government norms.

Vacancies

The total number of vacancies available for the Assistant Teacher (Urban) position is 11,508. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:

District Total Posts UR EWS OBC SC ST
Agra 315 127 31 85 66 6
Aligarh 492 199 49 132 103 9
Ambedkar Nagar 29 14 2 7 6 0
Amethi 28 14 2 7 5 0
Amroha 230 93 23 62 48 4
Aurraiaya 39 18 3 10 8 0
Ayodhya 52 22 5 14 10 1
Azamgarh 122 51 12 32 25 2
Badaun 196 81 19 52 41 3
Baghpat 35 16 3 9 7 0
Bahraich 140 58 14 37 29 2
Ballia 121 50 12 32 25 2
Balrampur 52 22 5 14 10 1
Banda 52 22 5 14 10 1
Barabanki 44 20 4 11 9 0
Bareilly 888 358 88 239 186 17
Basti 131 54 13 35 27 2
Bijnor 59 26 5 15 12 1
Bulandshahr 245 100 24 66 51 4
Chandauli 15 7 1 4 3 0
Chitrakut 3 3 0 0 0 0
Deoria 131 54 13 35 27 2
Etah 151 62 15 40 31 3
Etawah 125 52 12 33 26 2
Fatehgarh 315 127 31 85 66 6
Fatehpur 95 41 9 25 19 1
Firozabad 245 100 24 66 51 4
Gautam Buddh Nagar 6 4 0 1 1 0
Ghaziabad 405 163 40 109 85 8
Ghazipur 54 23 5 14 11 1
Gonda 66 29 6 17 13 1
Gorakhpur 166 69 16 44 34 3
Hamirpur 105 43 10 28 22 2
Hapur 108 45 10 29 22 2
Hardoi 166 69 16 44 34 3
Hathras 113 47 11 30 23 2
Jalaun 232 95 23 62 48 4
Jaunpur 151 62 15 40 31 3
Jhansi 30 13 3 8 6 0
Kannauj 48 22 4 12 10 0
Kanpur Dehat 12 6 1 3 2 0
Kanpur Nagar 758 305 75 204 159 15
Kasganj 128 54 12 34 26 2
Kaushambi 75 32 7 20 15 1
Kushinagar 8 5 0 2 1 0
Lakhimpur Khiri 154 63 15 41 32 3
Lalitpur 68 29 6 18 14 1
Lucknow 444 180 44 119 93 8
Maharajganj 19 10 1 5 3 0
Mahoba 56 24 5 15 11 1
Mainpuri 64 27 6 17 13 1
Mathura 255 104 25 68 53 5
Mau 54 23 5 14 11 1
Meerut 635 256 63 171 133 12
Mirzapur 168 69 16 45 35 3
Moradabad 127 53 12 34 26 2
Muzaffar Nagar 186 76 18 50 39 3
Pilibhit 166 69 16 44 34 3
Pratapgarh 107 45 10 28 22 2
Prayagraj 32 15 3 8 6 0
Raebareli 91 38 9 24 19 1
Rampur 129 54 12 34 27 2
Saharanpur 448 182 44 120 94 8
Sambhal 66 29 6 17 13 1
Sant Kabir Nagar 62 27 6 16 12 1
Sant Ravidass Nagar 79 34 7 21 16 1
Shahjahanpur 123 51 12 33 25 2
Shamli 161 66 16 43 33 3
Shravasti 2 2 0 0 0 0
Sidharth Nagar 152 62 15 41 31 3
Sitapur 111 46 11 29 23 2
Sonbhadra 20 9 2 5 4 0
Sultanpur 42 19 4 11 8 0
Unnao 128 54 12 34 26 2
Varanasi 378 153 37 102 79 7
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications

Candidates must possess a graduation degree along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university.

Age Limit

The minimum age for applicants is 21 years, and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.

Experience

No prior experience is required for this position.

Reservation Rules

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates will be applicable as per the government norms.

Application Fees

The application fees for the recruitment are as follows:

  • General: ₹1000
  • OBC: ₹500
  • SC/ST: ₹300
Notification Number

5/2026:

Important Dates
  • Application Start Date: September 15, 2026
  • Application Last Date: October 15, 2026
  • Examination Date: November 3, 2026
  • Admit Card Release Date: October 19, 2026
  • Result Date: December 1, 2026
Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPESSC website. The application process includes the following steps:

  1. Visit the official website: www.upessc.up.gov.in
  2. Register for One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Fill in the application form for the Assistant Teacher (Urban) position.
  4. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
  5. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on a written examination. The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions covering various subjects relevant to the teaching profession.

Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive a salary in the range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, along with other allowances as per government rules.

Instructions

All candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. Ensure that all details are filled in correctly to avoid any discrepancies during the selection process.

Department-wise reservation breakup Detailed reservation rules as per government norms. Appointment tenure Permanent Reservation conditions As per government rules. Documents required Graduation certificate, B.Ed certificate, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable). Vacancy panel conditions As per the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications: Graduation with B.Ed; Age: 21-40 years; Experience: Not required; Reservation: As per government rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers
What is the last date to submit the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026 application form?

Eligible candidates can submit the application form until 15 October 2026. Applications received after the notified deadline may not be accepted.

Who is eligible to apply for Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026?

Qualifications: Graduation with B.Ed; Age: 21-40 years; Experience: Not required; Reservation: As per government rules. Applicants should verify all conditions in the official notification before applying.

How can I apply for Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026?

Check the official website for current application instructions.

What is the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)?

Visit the official website to verify recruitment updates and notices from Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).

What is the selection process for Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026?

The selection of candidates will be based on a written examination. The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions covering various subjects relevant to the teaching profession.

Where can I find the official notification for Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Recruitment 2026?

Read the official notification for complete recruitment details.

About Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

Organization

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission was established under the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, 2023, notified on August 21, 2023, as U.P. Act No. 15 of 2023. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 27 of the Act, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Higher Education Department-5, issued the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Rules, 2023 through Notification No. 3118/Seventy-5-2023-25-2019-T.C.-18, dated December 13, 2023.

The Commission is responsible for selecting teachers and other teaching personnel for the following institutions:

  • Aided non-government colleges and aided minority colleges.
  • Aided non-government intermediate colleges, higher secondary schools, high schools and their affiliated primary schools, along with corresponding aided minority institutions.
  • Schools run and managed by the U.P. Basic Education Board, Prayagraj; aided junior high schools and their affiliated primary schools; and aided minority junior high schools and their affiliated primary schools.
  • Institutions run by the Atal Residential School Committee.
  • Certificate-level government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Department of Vocational Education and Skill Development, for the selection of instructors.

The Commission is also responsible for conducting and organising the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET).

Teaching Posts Covered by the Commission

Section 2(1)(d) of the Act defines a “Teacher” as a person appointed to impart instruction in an institution. This definition also includes Principals, Vice-Principals and Head Teachers.

The Commission receives online recruitment requisitions, known as adhiyachans, from the departments and institutions covered by the Act. These requisitions relate to the selection of candidates for the following posts:

  • Principals, Headmasters and Head Teachers in the institutions concerned.
  • Assistant Professors in colleges.
  • Lecturers, or Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), in intermediate colleges and Atal Residential Schools.
  • Assistant Teachers in high schools, junior high schools, affiliated primary schools and Atal Residential Schools.
  • Instructors in government Industrial Training Institutes.

Merger of the Earlier Recruitment Bodies

Through Government Order No. 980/Seventy-5-2024-12/2024, dated August 8, 2024, the Higher Education Department-5 dissolved the U.P. Higher Education Service Commission, Prayagraj, and the U.P. Secondary Education Service Selection Board, Prayagraj. Both bodies were merged into the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, bringing their recruitment responsibilities under a single commission.

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