UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,012 Posts, Check Exam Dates

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 15,012 teaching vacancies across the Basic Education and Secondary Education departments. The recruitment covers Assistant Teacher and Lecturer, also known as PGT, posts.

The UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 process will be conducted in two parts. Applications for Assistant Teacher posts start on September 16, while the application process for 2,607 Lecturer or PGT posts will begin on September 18. One-Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory before applying.

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The recruitment drive covers three categories of teaching posts. The largest share is for Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts under the Basic Education Department.

The table gives the main UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 details, including the post-wise vacancy count and application schedule. Applicants should check the detailed advertisement for eligibility, fee and other conditions before submitting the form.

UP Teacher Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Vacancies

A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies have been announced under two categories. Another 2,607 vacancies are available for the Lecturer or PGT cadre.

The 897 Assistant Teacher posts are attached to primary sections in non-government aided secondary schools. The 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts fall under the Basic Education Department. The remaining 2,607 vacancies are for Lecturer or PGT posts in non-government aided secondary schools.

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The commission has announced separate schedules for Assistant Teacher and Lecturer/PGT recruitment.

The Assistant Teacher examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, while the Lecturer/PGT examination is proposed for December 15 and 16, 2026.

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 Application Process

Before submitting the application form, applicants need to complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) process. The commission has introduced OTR for this recruitment so that applicants can use their registered details while applying for the advertised posts.

The basic application process is:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete the mandatory OTR process.
3. Log in using the registered details.
4. Select the relevant UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the applicable application fee.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and save the confirmation page.

The commission has advised applicants to read the detailed advertisement and instruction booklet before applying. The exact eligibility requirements and applicable fee should be checked in the respective notification. The available reports do not specify the fee amount, so applicants should verify the latest notification before making payment.

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment will involve a written examination for the advertised teaching posts. The Assistant Teacher examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, while the Lecturer/PGT examination will be conducted on December 15 and 16, subject to the commission's schedule.

Applicants should also verify their qualifications and eligibility for the specific post before submitting the form. The commission has stated that applicants are responsible for checking the prescribed eligibility conditions.

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