If you are an in-service teacher holding the NIOS D.El.Ed qualification, the UP Super TET 2026 form has opened again — but only for your group, and only for a few days. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has re-opened the Assistant Teacher (Primary) application portal from 06-11-2026 to 11-11-2026 under Notice No. 3462, dated 06-11-2026, following an interim order of the Allahabad High Court. The recruitment itself covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Advt No. 05/2026, and the written examination stays on 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026. Read this guide carefully: the re-opening applies to one clearly defined group, and the correction window closes on 13-11-2026.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | UP Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2026 — Super TET |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 dated 15-09-2026 |
| Re-opening Notice | Notice No. 3462 dated 06-11-2026 (Allahabad High Court interim order dated 05-11-2026, Writ A No. 11920/2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Re-opened Window | 06-11-2026 to 11-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Last Date | 13-11-2026 |
| Exam Date | 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin (main window) | 16-09-2026 |
| Last Date — Urban posts (main window) | 28-10-2026 |
| Last Date — Sambaddh Primary, added qualifications | 04-11-2026 |
| Portal Re-opened (NIOS D.El.Ed group only) | 06-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee (re-opened window) | 11-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Correction | 13-11-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026 |
| Exam City / Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban Area Primary Schools (Classes I–V) | 11,508 | Graduation in any stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) / B.El.Ed, plus Primary Level TET (State or CTET) pass |
| Assistant Teacher, Attached Primary (Non-Government Aided Schools) | 897 | Graduation in any stream with D.El.Ed (BTC) / B.El.Ed, plus Primary Level TET pass |
| Total | 12,405 |
Please note: the re-opened window is not a general extension. It covers only in-service teachers who were in service on 10-08-2017 and who held the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification from NIOS before 01-04-2019. The Commission re-opened the portal for this group on an interim basis under the High Court's order. For all other candidates, the dates that already passed — 28-10-2026 for Urban posts and 04-11-2026 for Sambaddh Primary — still stand.
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university, along with a government-recognised teacher training qualification such as BTC / D.El.Ed, a 4-year B.El.Ed, a 2-year Diploma in Special Education approved by RCI, or another prescribed elementary education qualification. They must also have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or the Government of India for Classes I to V. For the re-opened window specifically, the candidate must be an in-service teacher as on 10-08-2017 with the 18-month NIOS D.El.Ed-ODL completed before 01-04-2019.
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPESSC rules under Advt No. 05/2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs 500 |
| PwD (Divyangjan) | Rs 300 |
The fee is payable online through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card, and must be paid by 11-11-2026 for the re-opened window.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, conducts recruitment for teaching and non-teaching posts in the state's education department, including primary, secondary and higher secondary institutions. The Super TET — the Assistant Teacher Selection Examination for primary classes — is its largest recruitment drive, filling thousands of primary teacher posts across Uttar Pradesh's districts every cycle.
| Apply Online (OTR / Login) | apply.upessc.org |
|---|---|
| Download Re-open / Date Extended Notice | Available on the UPESSC website (Notice No. 3462, 06-11-2026) |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
For the re-opened window, the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 11-11-2026 up to 11:59 PM. The correction window for these applications stays open till 13-11-2026.
Only in-service teachers who were in service on 10-08-2017 and hold the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification from NIOS, completed before 01-04-2019, can apply. The re-opening follows the Allahabad High Court interim order dated 05-11-2026 in Writ A No. 11920/2026.
No. The main window closed on 28-10-2026 for Urban posts and on 04-11-2026 for Sambaddh Primary candidates on the added qualifications. The re-opening changes nothing for other candidates.
There are 12,405 posts in total: 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban Area Primary Schools) and 897 Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary, non-government aided schools), under Advt No. 05/2026.
The written examination for UP Primary Teacher (Super TET) 2026 will be held on 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026, as per the Commission's schedule.
Candidates need a graduation degree in any stream along with BTC, D.El.Ed, a 4-year B.El.Ed or a 2-year Diploma in Special Education approved by RCI, and must have qualified the Primary Level Teacher Eligibility Test (TET or CTET) for Classes I to V.
The fee is Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs 500 for SC and ST candidates, and Rs 300 for PwD (Divyangjan) candidates. It is payable online through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card.
Applications are accepted through the official UPESSC portal at https://upessc.up.gov.in, with the application form hosted at apply.upessc.org. Start with One Time Registration (OTR) and then open the Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026 form.