Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced recruitment for 15,012 teacher posts under the Basic and Secondary Education departments. Candidates interested in these vacancies can check the registration schedule, application deadlines and examination dates before applying.
The recruitment drive includes 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) posts, 897 Assistant Teacher posts in the attached primary sections of non-government-aided secondary schools, and 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts.
UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The registration process for 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) and 897 Assistant Teacher posts starts on September 16, 2026.
Candidates can pay the application fee until October 15, while the application correction window will remain open until October 19, 2026.
The examination for these posts is scheduled to be held on December 3 and 4, 2026.
For the 2,607 PGT vacancies, the online registration process will begin on September 18, 2026. Candidates can deposit the application fee until October 17, and the correction facility will be available until October 21, 2026.
UP Teacher Vacancy 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Urban) | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher | 897 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 2,607 |
| Total | 15,012 |
The vacancies cover teaching positions under both the Basic and Secondary Education departments. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the eligibility requirements applicable to their chosen post.
UPESSC Teacher Recruitment 2026: OTR Is Mandatory
The UPESSC has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system for candidates applying for the advertised teaching posts.
Candidates must complete their OTR before submitting the application form for the respective post. Completing the OTR process in advance can help candidates avoid delays when the application window opens.
Applicants should also make sure that the information entered during OTR is accurate, as the same details may be used during the subsequent application process.
UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Application Process
Eligible candidates will need to complete the registration and application process online through the official UPESSC website.
Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully check their personal details, educational qualifications and other information. They should also pay the applicable application fee within the prescribed deadline.
Candidates should keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Check Official Notification
The detailed recruitment advertisements contain important information about eligibility criteria, vacancies, application fees, selection process and important dates.
Candidates should read the notification for their respective post carefully before applying. Since the Assistant Teacher and PGT recruitment have separate schedules, applicants should check the deadline that applies to their post.
For the latest updates and official notifications, candidates can visit the UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
