The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has re-opened the online application portal for the Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2026, commonly known as Super TET. The recruitment covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts in primary schools across Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 15 September 2026.
Important: the re-opened window is not for all candidates. Following an interim order of the Allahabad High Court dated 5 November 2026, the portal has been re-opened from 6 November to 11 November 2026 only for in-service teachers who hold the 18-month D.El.Ed (ODL) qualification from NIOS. The written selection examination will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026.
This article covers the complete details of the UPESSC Primary Teacher (Super TET) Recruitment 2026 — the re-open notice, important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and how to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Recruitment Name | Assistant Teacher (Primary) Selection Examination 2026 (Super TET) |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 dated 15 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Post Names | Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) and Assistant Teacher (Attached / Sambaddh Primary – Aided Schools) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Apply Online Portal | apply.upessc.org |
| Written Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
Form Re-Open: Who Can Apply Now
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Re-Open Notice | Notice No. 3462 dated 6 November 2026 |
| Basis | Interim order of the Allahabad High Court dated 5 November 2026 in Writ A No. 11920/2026 |
| Re-Open Window | 6 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Eligible Group | In-service teachers holding the 18-month D.El.Ed (ODL) qualification from NIOS, who were in service as on 10 August 2017 and had qualified before 1 April 2019 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Correction / Edit Last Date | 13 November 2026 (re-opened window only) |
The main application window for general candidates closed on 28 October 2026 for the Urban post and on 4 November 2026 for Sambaddh Primary candidates who applied on the added qualifications. The re-opened window changes nothing for those candidates — it is a final chance provided only to the NIOS D.El.Ed (ODL) in-service teacher group, in compliance with the High Court order.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Begin | 16 September 2026 |
| Main Window Last Date (Urban) | 28 October 2026 |
| Main Window Last Date (Sambaddh, added qualifications) | 4 November 2026 |
| Form Re-Open (NIOS D.El.Ed in-service teachers only) | 6 to 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment (re-opened window) | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Form Correction (re-opened window) | 13 November 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Answer Key and Result | As per schedule |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban) | 4,746 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 2,379 | 198 | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary – Aided Schools) | 378 | 164 | 07 | 348 | 0 | 897 |
| Total | 5,124 | 3,233 | 1,123 | 2,727 | 198 | 12,405 |
For the Attached Primary (Aided Schools) posts, the 897 vacancies are split as 473 male and 424 female candidates. District-wise vacancy details for all 75 districts are given in the official notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) on the UPESSC website.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification (Urban): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university along with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed, or a 2-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes I to V conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Government or the Government of India (UPTET / CTET Paper-I).
- Educational Qualification (Attached Primary – Aided Schools): Bachelor’s Degree along with NCTE-recognised BTC / D.El.Ed, and a pass in the Primary TET (Classes I to V) conducted by the State or Central Government.
- Re-opened window (NIOS group): In-service teachers who completed the 18-month D.El.Ed (ODL) through NIOS, were in service as on 10 August 2017, and had qualified before 1 April 2019, as per the High Court interim order.
- Candidates must read the detailed information brochure in Advertisement No. 05/2026 before applying, as post-specific eligibility conditions apply.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 40 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per the Uttar Pradesh Government rules and Advertisement No. 05/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 |
| PH (Divyangjan) | Rs. 300 |
The fee must be paid online only, through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card. The application is not complete until the fee is paid. For the re-opened window, the last date to pay the fee is 11 November 2026.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, with a basic pay of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The estimated starting in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month, depending on the place of posting and current DA rates.
Selection Process
Selection for the UPESSC Primary Teacher (Super TET) Recruitment 2026 is based on the written selection examination (Super TET), followed by document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility requirements. The written examination is an offline OMR-based objective test, scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. The exam city and admit card will be made available before the examination, and the answer key and result will follow as per the schedule notified by the Commission.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in or the application portal at apply.upessc.org.
- Open the link for the Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. 05/2026, and read the full notification and information brochure.
- Check that you meet the eligibility conditions, including the qualification and TET requirement for your post category.
- Register with your basic details and collect the required documents — eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, photograph and signature.
- Fill in the application form carefully and check the preview of all columns before final submission.
- Pay the examination fee online (UPI, net banking, debit or credit card) before the last date. An application without the fee is not complete.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
- If you applied in the re-opened window, corrections or edits to the submitted form can be made up to 13 November 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://upessc.up.gov.in |
| Apply Online Portal | https://apply.upessc.org |
| Re-Open Notice | Notice No. 3462 dated 6 November 2026 (available on upessc.up.gov.in) |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 05/2026 dated 15 September 2026 (available on upessc.up.gov.in) |
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official UPESSC notification before applying, and to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the UPESSC Primary Teacher (Super TET) Recruitment 2026? A total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts — 11,508 in Urban primary schools and 897 in the primary sections of aided schools — under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the UPESSC Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026? For the re-opened window, the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 11 November 2026. The re-open applies only to in-service teachers with the NIOS D.El.Ed (ODL) qualification. The main window for general candidates has already closed.
Q3. Who can apply in the re-opened window? Only in-service teachers who hold the 18-month D.El.Ed (ODL) from NIOS, were in service as on 10 August 2017 and had qualified before 1 April 2019, as per the Allahabad High Court interim order dated 5 November 2026.
Q4. What is the last date for correction in the UPESSC Primary Teacher form? The correction / edit window for the re-opened applications remains open till 13 November 2026.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for UP Primary Teacher 2026? A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed (or a 2-year RCI-recognised Diploma in Special Education) and a pass in the TET for Classes I to V (UPTET / CTET Paper-I).
Q6. What is the age limit for the UPESSC Assistant Teacher (Primary) post? Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Q7. What is the application fee? Rs. 1,000 for General / OBC / EWS, Rs. 500 for SC / ST and Rs. 300 for PH (Divyangjan) candidates, payable online only.
Q8. What is the salary of a UP Primary Assistant Teacher? Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per UP Government rules.
Q9. When is the UP Super TET exam in 2026? The written selection examination will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026. The admit card will be available before the exam.