UPSSSC UP PRT Assistant Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Qualification, Age Limit & Post-Wise Eligibility

Age Details

• Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban): 21 to 40 years (as on 01 July 2026)
• Assistant Teacher Related Primary: 21 to 62 years (as on 01 July 2026)

Post 1: Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) - Basic Education Department

• Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university with one of the following teacher training qualifications: BTC / B.T.C., D.El.Ed., Special BTC, Two-year Diploma in Special Education (recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India), or Four-year B.El.Ed.
• Additional Requirement: Must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).

Post 2: Assistant Teacher Related Primary - Aided Schools

• Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university along with B.T.C. or D.El.Ed qualification recognized by NCTE.
• Additional Requirement: Must have qualified Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by Uttar Pradesh Government or Government of India for Classes 1 to 5.

The above qualifications are the required educational and training prerequisites for both Assistant Teacher posts as specified in the UPESSC recruitment notification.

Important Dates

• Updated on: September 18, 2026 (12:02 PM)
• Publication date not specified in the extract. For definitive dates, refer to the official notification.

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify fee details in the provided content. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee structure and exemptions.

Documents Required for Eligibility Verification

• Graduation Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Teacher Training Qualification Certificate (BTC/B.T.C./D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed etc.)
• TET Certificate
• Date of Birth Proof
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• PwD Certificate, if applicable
• Other required educational documents

Nationality & Residency

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Post-Wise Eligibility Summary

• Qualification: Graduation + Teacher Training Qualification + TET
• Age: 21-40 Years (Urban) or 21-62 Years (Related Primary)
• Experience: No prior teaching experience required
• Job Type: Government Teaching Post (Urban); Aided School Teaching Post (Related Primary)