The UP Super TET 2026 Notification has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies. The recruitment includes 897 Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) vacancies under the Secondary Education Department and 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban) vacancies under the Basic Education Department. The Super TET 2026 application process started on September 16, 2026, and will be active till October 15, 2026.
This article provides a complete overview of Super TET 2026, including notification details, exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, and selection process to help candidates prepare strategically.
Super TET Notification 2026 Out
The UPESSC has released the UP Super TET 2026 Notification for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies under the Secondary Education and Basic Education Departments. The recruitment includes 897 Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) posts and 11,508 Assistant Teacher, Urban (URBAN) posts. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their applications. The online application process will start on September 16, 2026, giving aspirants a clear timeline to complete the registration, fee payment, and correction process before the Super TET 2026 Exam scheduled for December.
UP Primary Teacher Notification 2026: Overview
The Super TET exam is conducted to recruit assistant teachers in primary and upper primary schools across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment process is expected to be conducted under the supervision of the UP State Education Services Commission.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SUPER TET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | UP Basic Education Board |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher & Headmaster |
| Vacancy | 12,405 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Official Website | https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/ |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Notice | Download Here |
Super TET 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Registration/Application Begins | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Fee | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction/Editing | 19 October 2026 |
| Super TET 2026 Exam Date | 3 & 4 December 2026 |
Super TET Exam Date 2026
The UP Super TET Exam Date 2026 has been scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. Candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Super TET examination should start their preparation and regularly check the official website for the latest updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card, and other important details.
UP Super TET Vacancy 2026
The UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 12,405 vacancies, including 11,508 Urban Area Assistant Teacher posts and 897 Associated Primary posts. Candidates can check the district-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the tables below.
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) – Urban Area | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) – Boys Schools | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher (Associated Primary) – Girls Schools | 424 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
District-Wise Vacancy 2026
| S.No. | City/District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | 315 |
| 2 | Aligarh | 492 |
| 3 | Ambedkar Nagar | 29 |
| 4 | Amethi (C.S.M. Nagar) | 28 |
| 5 | Amroha | 230 |
| 6 | Auraiya | 39 |
| 7 | Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 52 |
| 8 | Azamgarh | 122 |
| 9 | Badaun | 196 |
| 10 | Baghpat | 35 |
| 11 | Bahraich | 140 |
| 12 | Ballia | 121 |
| 13 | Balrampur | 52 |
| 14 | Banda | 52 |
| 15 | Barabanki | 44 |
| 16 | Bareilly | 888 |
| 17 | Basti | 131 |
| 18 | Bijnor | 59 |
| 19 | Buland Shahar | 245 |
| 20 | Chandauli | 15 |
| 21 | Chitrakut | 3 |
| 22 | Deoria | 131 |
| 23 | Etah | 151 |
| 24 | Etawah | 125 |
| 25 | Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad) | 315 |
| 26 | Fatehpur | 95 |
| 27 | Firozabad | 245 |
| 28 | Gautam Buddh Nagar | 6 |
| 29 | Ghaziabad | 405 |
| 30 | Ghazipur | 54 |
| 31 | Gonda | 66 |
| 32 | Gorakhpur | 166 |
| 33 | Hamirpur | 105 |
| 34 | Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) | 108 |
| 35 | Hardoi | 166 |
| 36 | Hathras | 113 |
| 37 | Jalaun | 232 |
| 38 | Jaunpur | 151 |
| 39 | Jhansi | 30 |
| 40 | Kannauj | 48 |
| 41 | Kanpur Dehat | 12 |
| 42 | Kanpur Nagar | 758 |
| 43 | Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) | 128 |
| 44 | Kaushambi | 75 |
| 45 | Kushinagar | 8 |
| 46 | Lakhimpur Kheri | 154 |
| 47 | Lalitpur | 68 |
| 48 | Lucknow | 444 |
| 49 | Maharajganj | 19 |
| 50 | Mahoba | 56 |
| 51 | Mainpuri | 64 |
| 52 | Mathura | 255 |
| 53 | Mau | 54 |
| 54 | Meerut | 635 |
| 55 | Mirzapur | 168 |
| 56 | Moradabad | 127 |
| 57 | Muzaffar Nagar | 186 |
| 58 | Pilibhit | 166 |
| 59 | Pratapgarh | 107 |
| 60 | Prayagraj | 32 |
| 61 | Raebareli | 91 |
| 62 | Rampur | 129 |
| 63 | Saharanpur | 448 |
| 64 | Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) | 66 |
| 65 | Sant Kabir Nagar | 62 |
| 66 | Sant Ravidas Nagar | 79 |
| 67 | Shahjahanpur | 123 |
| 68 | Shamli (Prabudhha Nagar) | 161 |
| 69 | Shravasti | 2 |
| 70 | Sidharth Nagar | 152 |
| 71 | Sitapur | 111 |
| 72 | Sonbhadra | 20 |
| 73 | Sultanpur | 42 |
| 74 | Unnao | 128 |
| 75 | Varanasi | 378 |
| — | TOTAL | 11,508 |
Caste-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | School Category | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Urban Area | 4,746 | 2,379 | 198 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Boys’ Schools | 196 | 189 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Girls’ Schools | 182 | 159 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 424 |
| Total | Boys’ & Girls’ Schools | 378 | 348 | 0 | 164 | 7 | 12405 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026
| Category | Boys Schools | Girls Schools | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 196 | 182 | 378 |
| SC | 189 | 159 | 348 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 84 | 80 | 164 |
| EWS | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 473 | 424 | 897 |
Super TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the required eligibility conditions. The eligibility is based on educational qualifications and TET qualifications.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must fulfill any one of the following criteria:
- Senior Secondary with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Graduation with at least 50% marks with D.El.Ed/BTC from a UP Government Institution/4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/ 4-year BA/B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have qualified TET/CTET (Paper 2 for Class 6–8)
Age Limit
| Particulars | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Super TET 2026 Age Relaxations
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD | 10 Years |
UP PRT Application Form 2026
The UP PRT Application Form 2026 is available from September 16, 2026, following the release of the UPESSC Super TET 2026 Notification. The last date to pay the application fee is October 15, 2026, while the application correction window will remain open until October 19, 2026.
Before filling out the UP PRT Application Form 2026, candidates must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal. Applicants should keep their educational qualification details, valid identity proof, scanned photograph and signature, and other required information ready to avoid errors while submitting the form.
How to Apply for the UP Primary Teacher?
Candidates can apply for the UP Super TET Notification 2026 through the online application process on the official UPESSC website. The application process involves OTR, registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, payment of the application fee, and final submission.
- Complete OTR: Visit the official UPESSC website and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) using the required personal and educational details.
- Access the Application Form: After completing OTR, log in to the portal and select the application link for Super TET/Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026.
- Enter Personal Details: Fill in the candidate’s name, date of birth, category, contact details, and other required information carefully.
Add Educational Details: Enter details of the prescribed educational and teacher-training qualifications, including TET/CTET qualification wherever applicable. - Upload Documents: Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format and size.
Pay the Application Fee: Complete the application fee payment through the available online payment mode. The fee must be paid by October 15, 2026. - Review the Form: Check all entered information carefully before submitting the application form.
Submit and Save: Submit the completed application form and download or print a copy of the confirmation page/application form for future reference.
Super TET 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / Unreserved / Other Backwards Class / Economically Weaker Section and Others | ₹1,000 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | ₹500 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹300 |
Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern
The UP Super TET Exam Pattern 2026 for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination follows an offline, OMR-based format with 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 360 marks. Candidates are given 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper. The UP Super TET question paper is bilingual, with questions available in both Hindi and English. As per the updated UP Super TET marking scheme, candidates receive 3 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect or multiple-bubbled answer. The UP Super TET selection process is based on written examination merit, with no interview stage.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 |
| Hindi, Sanskrit, and English | 30 |
| Science | 8 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Environmental and Social Studies | 8 |
| Teaching Skills | 8 |
| Child Psychology | 8 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
| Life Skills, Management, and Attitude | 8 |
| Total | 120 |
Super TET 2026 Syllabus
The Super TET 2026 syllabus is comprehensive and designed to assess a candidate’s overall teaching ability, subject expertise, and general awareness. It covers a wide range of topics from core academic subjects to pedagogy, reasoning, and current affairs. A clear understanding of the syllabus helps candidates streamline their preparation, focus on high-weightage areas, and build a strong conceptual foundation required to crack the exam.
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Language | Grammar and comprehension (Hindi/English/Sanskrit/Urdu) |
| Mathematics | Algebra, geometry, profit & loss, percentage, ratio, statistics, simple & compound interest, numerical ability |
| Science | Basic physics concepts, human body, environmental studies, natural resources, science in daily life |
| Social Studies & Environment | Indian Constitution, geography, economy, solar system, traffic rules, and road safety |
| Child Psychology | Child development, learning behavior, individual differences, teaching adaptability |
| Teaching Methodology | Teaching methods, principles of learning, evaluation and assessment techniques |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding-decoding, puzzles, number series, data interpretation, direction sense |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, national & international events, art and culture |
| Information Technology | Basic computer knowledge, internet usage, ICT in teaching |
| Management & Aptitude | Education policies, motivation, professional ethics and conduct |
Super TET 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Super TET is based on a combination of written exam performance and academic records. This ensures a balanced evaluation of candidates.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| SUPER TET Written Exam | 60% |
| High School Marks | 10% |
| Intermediate Marks | 10% |
| Graduation Marks | 10% |
| Teacher Training Qualification | 10% |
| Final Merit | 100% |
