The opportunity to become a teacher assistant in Uttar Pradesh has opened up for young people awaiting this vacancy. The Education Recruitment Commission of Uttar Pradesh has published an announcement regarding the recruitment for 17,735 positions in assisted middle schools. The application submission process will begin on October 24, and the written examination is scheduled for December 23 and 24, 2026.
Candidates wishing to apply must review the qualification requirements and exam format along with the dates. This recruitment includes 16,193 vacancies for boys' schools and 1,542 vacancies for girls' schools. Applications can be submitted through the commission's official website at www.upessc.up.gov.in, which requires completing a One-Time Registration (OTR), and the entire registration and application procedure must be done in English.
The recruitment announcement was released on October 23, 2026, and candidates should pay attention to the specified deadlines.
The application fee is 1,000 rupees for candidates from General, Non-reserved, OBC, and EWS categories. A fee of 500 rupees is set for SC and ST caste representatives, and 300 rupees for persons with disabilities.
The candidate must be at least 21 years old by July 1, 2026, with a maximum age limit of 62 years. The required educational qualification includes a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 50% marks in the relevant subject, or 45% marks for master's students, as well as a B.Ed. diploma from an accredited institution. For physical education positions, a B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. qualification is required, along with a mandatory certificate of passing the Teacher Qualification Test (TET) for grades 6 to 8. Full information on selection criteria is contained in the official notification.
After successfully clearing the selection process, selected candidates will be offered a salary range from 44,900 to 142,400 rupees according to the Level-7 pay matrix.
The written test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, for which two hours are allotted. The total score of the exam will be 360 marks. Of these, 30 questions will cover general knowledge, and 90 questions will cover the subject matter. 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer, indicating negative marking. The ranking will be based on the scores obtained in the written examination.
Detailed information on the number of vacancies by subject is provided in the announcement. Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to verify their qualifications, age restrictions, reservation rules, and necessary documents in the official notification. Information on subject vacancies and other instructions is available on the commission's official website.