Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,012 Vacancies, Registration & Exam Dates
11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts are available under the Basic Education Department.
897 Assistant Teacher posts are also announced for attached primary sections of non-government-aided secondary schools.
2,607 PGT vacancies have been announced, giving eligible postgraduate candidates another recruitment opportunity.
Assistant Teacher registration begins September 16, 2026, with the application fee payment deadline set for October 15.
Correction window: Candidates applying for Assistant Teacher posts can edit their applications until October 19, 2026.
Assistant Teacher exam dates: The written examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026.
PGT registration begins September 18, 2026, while the fee payment deadline is October 17 and corrections are allowed until October 21.
OTR is mandatory: Candidates must complete One-Time Registration before submitting an application for the respective post.
Check the official UPESSC notification for eligibility, detailed instructions and post-wise deadlines before applying.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced recruitment for 15,012 teacher posts across the Basic and Secondary Education departments.
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