UP Assistant Teacher (UPESSC, Super TET successor) 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 21–40 years on 01-07-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in any subject |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.3, para 2.9) |
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-07-2026)
| Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban) | 21–40 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 5 years |
| PwBD | 15 years |
Education
- Assistant Teacher, Primary (Urban), Basic Education: Bachelor's degree plus a recognised teacher training qualification (BTC/D.El.Ed, 2-year BTC Urdu, special BTC, RCI 2-year special education diploma, 4-year B.El.Ed, or NCTE 2-year D.El.Ed) and a pass in a TET run by the state or central government. (p.6, para 7 row 1)
- Assistant Teacher attached primary, aided schools (Secondary Education): Degree from a recognised university, plus BTC or D.El.Ed from an NCTE-recognised course, plus a pass in the UP or Government of India TET for classes 1-5. (p.6, para 7 row 2)
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.3, para 2.9)
Other conditions
- TET pass (UP or central, for classes 1-5) is compulsory (p.6, para 7)
- Reservation and age relaxation only for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/freedom-fighter dependants of Uttar Pradesh (p.5, para 6(b)(ii); p.11 para 14.5(8))
- Not eligible if married with more than one living spouse (unless exempted by the Governor) (p.10, para 12.3)
- Indian citizens only; form must be filled in English (p.2, para 2.1; p.3 para 2.11)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Passport-size photo (30-300 KB) (p.3, para 2.13)
- Signature on white background, JPG/JPEG (10-200 KB) (p.3, para 2.13)
- Certificates/records in PDF (50-500 KB) (p.3, para 2.14)
Plus 12 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026, Assistant Teacher Selection Exam 2026 (15.09.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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