The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially opened the online application portal for the UP Super TET recruitment drive, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 12,405 primary Assistant Teacher positions across the state. Released under a unified recruitment notification, the recruitment drive reserves 11,508 vacancies for primary urban schools under the Basic Education Department, alongside 897 posts for primary institutions attached to state-aided non-government schools. To streamline the processing of candidate credentials, applicants are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) procedure on the official portal prior to submitting final forms. Educational authorities specified that applicants must hold a recognized graduate degree along with requisite teacher training credentials such as D.El.Ed/BTC, alongside valid qualifying certificates from either the State Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The online application window remains open through mid-October, with written competitive examinations scheduled to take place across major state testing centers in early December. Educational experts note that filling these vital instructional positions will strengthen teacher-student ratios in public primary schools, support foundational literacy mandates, and provide major employment opportunities for trained educational professionals across the state. State Commission Launches Major Recruitment Drive Across 75 DistrictsIn a major boost for teaching aspirants across Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially initiated the online application process for 12,405 Assistant Teacher positions under Advertisement Number 05/2026. Eligible candidates can complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online forms via the official commission portal (upessc.up.gov.in). The drive aims to fill key primary teaching positions across all 75 districts under both the Basic Education Department and the Secondary Education Department. Eligibility Requirements and Selection Framework Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with a NCTE-approved teacher training qualification, such as D.El.Ed., B.T.C., or B.El.Ed. Additionally, candidates must have qualified Paper-1 (Primary Level, Classes 1–5) of either the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) or the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The age limit as of July 1, 2026, is set at 21 to 40 years for primary urban posts, with standard upper age relaxations applicable for reserved categories under UP state government norms. Final selection will be based 100% on performance in the upcoming written examination scheduled for December 2026.