Uttar Pradesh Extends Assistant Teacher Recruitment Deadline for 12,405 Positions

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has extended the application deadline for 12,405 assistant teacher positions to November 11, 2026. This update allows in-service teachers who completed an 18-month D.El.Ed. program through NIOS to apply. The selection process will involve a merit list based on a written examination and academic marks. Candidates can also correct application errors until November 13. This recruitment drive is crucial for filling vacancies in urban primary schools and non-government aided schools across the state.

By Ambika Singh Nov 10, 2026, 19:04 IST

Update on Assistant Teacher Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh

Candidates preparing for the assistant teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh have received significant news. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has once again prolonged the application deadline for the recruitment of 12,405 assistant teachers. In-service teachers who have successfully completed an 18-month D.El.Ed. program through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) can now apply until November 11, 2026. This extension follows a directive from the High Court. Interested applicants can submit their applications and pay the required fee via the Commission's online portal. Additionally, there is a provision to rectify any mistakes in the application form until November 13.

The UPESSC has also extended the application deadline for 11,508 assistant teacher roles in urban primary schools and 897 positions in non-government aided primary schools, totaling 12,405 vacancies. Dr. Prashant Kumar, the Commission's Chairman, stated that the High Court issued an order on November 5 in response to a petition from Abhishek Pathak and 44 other candidates. Consequently, in-service teachers who completed the 18-month D.El.Ed. (ODL) program through NIOS are now eligible to apply, although their eligibility will ultimately depend on the High Court's final decision.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

As per Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, the Commission's Deputy Secretary, teachers who were in service as of August 10, 2017, and who completed the 18-month D.El.Ed.-ODL course from NIOS before April 1, 2019, are eligible to apply. The application portal has been reopened. Previously, the deadline for applicants holding a two-year Diploma in Special Education and a four-year B.El.Ed. degree was also extended to November 4.

Selection Process for Candidates

For the UP Super TET 2026, candidate selection will be determined by a merit list that considers both the written examination results and academic performance. The written exam will be conducted offline using OMR sheets and will consist of multiple-choice questions. Candidates will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam, which will cover subjects such as Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Environment, Social Science, Teaching Skills, Child Psychology, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Reasoning.