UPESSC UP Primary Teacher
UP Primary Teacher
UPESSC UP Primary Teacher selection covers Assistant Teacher Primary (Urban) and Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary. Selection uses a 120-question written test followed by merit and document verification.
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UP Primary Teacher 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Graduation with the prescribed teacher-training qualification and State / Central TET
Age Limit
21
Min. Age
40
Max. Age
Qualifications Required
- Graduation with BTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or another prescribed teacher-training qualification
- Qualified State or Central TET for Classes 1 to 5
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UP SC / ST / OBC - Urban Primary | 5 years |
| UP PwD - Urban Primary | 15 years |
| UP Ex-servicemen - Urban Primary | Service period plus 3 years |
| Shiksha Mitra - Urban Primary | Up to 60 years |
For Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary, the notice specifies minimum age 21 and superannuation at 62 years.
Selection Process
The merit list is based on the 360-mark written test. Ties are resolved by graduation percentage, teacher-training percentage and then age.
Written Examination
120 bilingual MCQs in two hours; 3 marks correct and 1 mark deducted for wrong or multiple answers.
Merit List
Prepared from written marks, with normalisation if multiple shifts are held.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates submit original documents and two self-attested sets.
Exam Pattern
The written exam has 120 MCQs for 360 marks in 120 minutes. Questions are bilingual; each correct answer earns 3 marks and each wrong or multiple answer loses 1 mark.
Mode
Offline OMR written examination
Questions
120
Total Marks
360
Section-wise Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 25 | 75 |
| Reasoning | 5 | 15 |
| Hindi, Sanskrit and English | 30 | 90 |
| Science | 8 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 48 |
| Environment and Social Studies | 8 | 24 |
| Teaching Skills | 8 | 24 |
| Child Psychology | 8 | 24 |
| Information Technology | 4 | 12 |
| Life Skills, Management and Attitude | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
Marking Scheme
- 3 marks for a correct answer; minus 1 for a wrong or multiple answer.
Exam Languages
Hindi, English
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Level
Level 6
Basic Pay Range
₹35,400 – ₹112,400
In-Hand Salary
₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus admissible allowances
Allowances Included
Syllabus Overview
The official syllabus has ten sections. Languages, Science, Mathematics, Environment and Social Studies are up to Class 12 level; pedagogy sections are aligned to D.El.Ed level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It uses a 120-question, 360-mark written examination, merit list and document verification.
Yes. One mark is deducted for every wrong or multiple answer.