UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended to November 4, Correction Window Open Until November 7
Udaipur, October 29, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has extended the application deadline for assistant teacher recruitment in primary schools across the state. Eligible candidates can now apply until November 4, 2026, for 11,508 assistant teacher posts in urban primary schools run by local bodies and 897 posts in the primary sections of non-government aided schools.
The extension has been announced to provide additional time to eligible candidates. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Secretary of the Commission, said the application dates had been extended to facilitate applicants under both recruitment categories.
UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers the following vacancies:
- Assistant teachers in urban local-body primary schools: 11,508 posts
- Assistant teachers in primary sections of non-government aided schools: 897 posts
Candidates should check the relevant recruitment advertisement and official instructions to confirm their eligibility before applying.
B.El.Ed and Special Education Diploma Holders Also Eligible
The Commission has revised the prescribed educational qualifications for assistant teacher posts in the affiliated primary sections following a High Court order.
According to Commission Chairman Dr Prashant Kumar, candidates holding a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), as well as those with a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) degree, have formally been included in the eligibility criteria for the 897 posts.
The court had directed the Commission to issue a correction to advertisement number 5/2026, dated September 15, 2026. The order sought to ensure that candidates with these qualifications could also apply for the vacancies and receive a reasonable opportunity to submit their applications.
Application Deadline and Correction Window
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
- Last date to submit the online application: November 4, 2026
- Last date to correct application details: November 7, 2026
- Written examination: December 3 and 4, 2026
The application deadline has been extended from October 28 to November 4. Candidates who need to make changes to their submitted application forms can use the correction facility until November 7.
Applicants are advised to complete any necessary corrections within the specified period.
Written Examination Schedule Unchanged
The Commission has not announced any change to the previously declared written examination schedule. The examination is scheduled to take place on December 3 and 4, 2026.
Candidates should regularly check the Commission’s official website for updates regarding the examination, admit cards and further instructions. Any subsequent change in dates or procedures should be confirmed through the latest official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the new application deadline for UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The application deadline has been extended to November 4, 2026.
2. How many assistant teacher vacancies have been announced?
The recruitment covers 11,508 posts in urban local-body primary schools and 897 posts in the primary sections of non-government aided schools.
3. Who announced the extension of the application deadline?
Commission Deputy Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh stated that the dates had been extended to facilitate eligible candidates.
4. Are B.El.Ed degree holders eligible for the 897 posts?
Yes. Candidates holding a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) degree have been included in the revised eligibility criteria for these posts.
5. Can candidates with a Special Education Diploma apply?
Candidates holding a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) have also been included in the revised eligibility criteria.
6. What is the last date to correct an application form?
Candidates can correct their online application details until November 7, 2026.
7. When will the UP assistant teacher written examination be held?
The written examination is scheduled for December 3 and 4, 2026. The previously announced schedule remains unchanged.
8. Where can candidates check the latest recruitment updates?
Candidates should visit the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission’s official website for the latest notices, examination updates, admit cards and other instructions.
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