Chronological UPESSC News Feed
Every news item listed below has been verified against official press notes, government gazettes, and public notices released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj.
Application Deadline Extended to 04 November 2026; Form Correction Till 07 Nov
UPESSC issued a corrigendum extending the last date for fee payment and online application submission for Advt 05/2026 to 04 November 2026. The application correction window will close on 07 November 2026.
Mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) Advisory Issued for Aspirants
The Commission reminded applicants to generate their OTR profile at least 24 hours prior to final submission to avoid server congestion during the closing days.
120-Question Pattern & Negative Marking Scheme Clarified for 2026 Exam
Official instructions confirm the 120 questions (360 marks) offline OMR pattern with 1/3rd negative marking (-1 mark per wrong response) and 100% written exam merit basis.
Online Application Window Opens for 12,405 Assistant Teacher Posts
UPESSC commenced the online application portal for Assistant Teacher recruitment under Advt 05/2026 across basic education and aided primary schools.
UPESSC Releases Official Advertisement No. 05/2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission announced 12,405 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Primary) with written examination scheduled for 3 & 4 December 2026.
Current High-Priority Deadlines (November 2026)
Aspirants must note the immediate calendar dates active right now:
- 04 November 2026 (Extended Last Date): Final day to submit the online application form and pay the examination registration fee for 12,405 posts. See our Application Form Guide.
- 05 to 07 November 2026 (Correction Window): 3-day window to edit permissible errors in your submitted form. Read our Form Correction Protocol.
- ~24 November 2026 (Exam City Release): Advance notification of exam district centers. Check our Exam City Slip Guide.
- 3 & 4 December 2026 (Written Exam): Pen-and-paper OMR examination conducted across all district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh. Check shift timings on our Exam Date Page.
Rumor Buster: Verified Facts vs Social Media Myths
Coaching institutes and social media channels frequently publish sensational rumors to generate video views. Here are the facts verified by our teacher editorial board:
| Circulating Rumor | Official Reality | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
"Super TET 2026 will be postponed to February 2027" | The Commission has reaffirmed the 3 & 4 December 2026 schedule to district administrations for center reservations. No postponement proposal exists. | False / Debunked |
| "B.Ed candidates are allowed subject to a 6-month bridge course" | The Supreme Court of India in Devesh Sharma vs Union of India permanently set aside the NCTE 2018 notification. B.Ed is strictly ineligible for primary classes (1 to 5). Review B.Ed Legal Breakdown. | False / Debunked |
"Old 60:40 academic merit will be reinstated" | Advt. No. 05/2026 clearly specifies that selection is 100% based on the written examination score out of 360 marks. Academic marks only break ties. Review Merit List Rules. | False / Debunked |
"Exam will have 150 questions with no negative penalty" | The 2026 pattern is 120 questions, 360 marks, with -1 mark negative penalty for every incorrect response. Review Negative Marking Rules. | False / Debunked |
Where to Verify News Yourself
To protect yourself from misinformation, rely only on these sanctioned portals:
- UPESSC Official Portal: upessc.up.gov.in (Official press releases and notices).
- UP Basic Shiksha Parishad: basiceducation.up.gov.in (School allocation and district service rules).
- SuperTET.com Verification Desk: We check official gazettes daily. Read our verified Editorial Policy and report errors via our Corrections Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Super TET news feed updated on SuperTET.com?
Our teacher editorial team monitors UPESSC press releases and Uttar Pradesh government gazettes daily. Updates are logged immediately upon official publication with timestamped verification badges.
What is the latest official update on Super TET 2026?
The most recent official update is the UPESSC Corrigendum extending online applications to 04 November 2026, with the application correction window running from 05 to 07 November 2026, leading to the written exam on 3 & 4 December 2026.