UP PRT Recruitment 2026: Last Day to Apply for 12,405 Assistant Teacher Posts
Aspirants aiming for primary teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh face their final opportunity today, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as the Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) concludes the registration window for the massive UP PRT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive offers eligible teaching candidates a gateway into the state’s primary education system with competitive compensation packages spanning from ₹35,400 up to ₹1,12,400 per month. The commission had previously extended the application cut-off from October 19 to October 28 to facilitate maximum participation, but administrative authorities have clarified that no further extensions will be granted beyond midnight today, urging remaining candidates to finalize their forms, document submissions, and fee disbursements immediately through the official commission portal.
12,405 Vacancies Distribution, Pay Scale Exceeding ₹1 Lakh & Age Criteria
The massive recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 12,405 permanent assistant teacher positions distributed across two distinct administrative categories in Uttar Pradesh. A significant majority of 11,508 positions are earmarked for government urban primary schools, while the remaining 897 vacancies are reserved for non-government aided primary schools catering to boys and girls across the state. Candidates selected through the recruitment drive will be placed in a lucrative revised salary bracket ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, supplemented by standard state allowances. Eligibility guidelines state that the applicant’s age must be calculated as of July 1, 2026, mandating a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum cap of 40 years, with official age relaxations applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with state reservation norms.
Application Fee Slabs and 360-Mark Written Examination Pattern Explained
To formalize their candidatures, applicants must deposit the prescribed non-refundable registration fee through the integrated online gateway: candidates from the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories must pay ₹1,000, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants are required to pay ₹500, while candidates from the Divyang (PwD) category can complete registration at a concessional fee of ₹300. The final selection will be determined strictly through a competitive written examination designed to assess teaching aptitude and subject mastery. The exam paper will comprise 120 objective-type questions carrying a total weightage of 360 marks, with a testing duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). With registration servers handling high traffic on the concluding day, candidates are strongly advised to complete their submissions and download confirmation receipts before the portal deactivates at the end of the day.
