UP Super TET last date extended to 04-11-2026 — the UPESSC has given Assistant Teacher aspirants one more window for its 12,405 posts. If you missed the 28-10-2026 deadline, or you have just become eligible under the new qualification rules, this is the update to act on.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher (Primary) |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
| Revised Last Date | 04-11-2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Application Begin | 16-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| Earlier Last Date | 28-10-2026 |
| Revised Last Date (Registration & Fee) | 04-11-2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 07-11-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026 |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher, Urban Primary Schools (Basic Education Department) | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher, Attached Primary, Aided Secondary Schools | 897 |
| Total | 12,405 posts |
A graduate with a recognised elementary-teacher training qualification, plus a pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the State or Central Government, can apply. For the aided-school post, the TET for classes 1 to 5 is specified.
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPESSC rules (including relaxation for UP SC / ST / OBC and PwD candidates) |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹300 |
Selection is through the Super TET written examination, scheduled for 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026. The paper carries 150 questions for 150 marks over 2.5 hours, with no negative marking. Final selection follows the merit list drawn from the written exam, as per the advertisement.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, conducts selection examinations for teaching posts in the state's schools. Super TET is the state-level selection test for Assistant Teacher posts in government and government-aided primary schools, and only candidates who have already qualified UPTET or CTET are eligible to appear.
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Through the UPESSC OTR portal |
The last date to apply online for UP Super TET 2026 is now 04-11-2026, extended from 28-10-2026.
There are 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts — 11,508 in urban primary schools and 897 in attached primary sections of aided secondary schools.
Candidates with the two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, and those with a four-year B.El.Ed degree.
The written examination will be held on 03-12-2026 and 04-12-2026.
The fee is ₹1,000 for General / OBC / EWS, ₹500 for SC / ST, and ₹300 for PH (Divyang) candidates.
The application correction window closes on 07-11-2026.
The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 01-07-2026, with relaxation as per UPESSC rules.