12,405 Posts Cadre Breakdown
Under Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Advertisement No. 05/2026, a total of 12,405 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Primary, Classes 1 to 5) have been officially sanctioned.
The recruitment is partitioned into two distinct government school management cadres:
| Department & Cadre | School Type | Sanctioned Posts | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic Education Department (Urban Cadre) | Urban Primary Schools across UP Municipalities | 11,508 | 92.8% |
Secondary Education Department (Aided Boys) | Non-Govt Aided Primary Sections (Boys' Institutions) | 473 | 3.8% |
Secondary Education Department (Aided Girls) | Non-Govt Aided Primary Sections (Girls' Institutions) | 424 | 3.4% |
| Total Recruitment Vacancies | 12,405 Posts | 100.0% | |
Category-Wise Vertical Reservation Quotas
In accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act and state EWS policies, vacancies are distributed according to statutory percentages:
| Reservation Category | Statutory Quota (%) | Estimated Post Allocation (Total 12,405) | Eligibility & Domicile Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
Unreserved (General / Open Merit) | 40.0% | 4,962 Posts | Open to all merit rankers (including UP and other states). |
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy) | 27.0% | 3,349 Posts | Bona fide UP domicile with valid OBC Non-Creamy certificate. |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21.0% | 2,605 Posts | Bona fide UP domicile with valid SC certificate. |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10.0% | 1,241 Posts | General category UP domicile with valid FY 2026-27 EWS certificate. |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2.0% | 248 Posts | Bona fide UP domicile with valid ST certificate. |
Total Vertical Distribution | 100.0% | 12,405 Posts | Full Commission Cadre |
Horizontal Reservation (Women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, DFF)
Horizontal reservation cuts across vertical categories (an eligible candidate is adjusted within her respective caste category):
- Women Candidates: 20% horizontal reservation (approximately 2,481 posts reserved for female applicants who are domiciled in Uttar Pradesh).
- Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities - PwD): 4% horizontal reservation (approximately 496 posts across locomotive, visual, hearing, and multiple disability sub-categories).
- Ex-Servicemen: 5% horizontal reservation (approximately 620 posts for retired defense personnel).
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF): 2% horizontal reservation (approximately 248 posts).
Provisional Vacancy Rules & Adjustments
"The number of vacancies notified under Advertisement No. 05/2026 is provisional and subject to adjustment, increase, or decrease based on requisition updates submitted by the Basic Education Directorate prior to the conclusion of the written examination."
This standard administrative clause allows the state government to absorb additional sanctioned retirements into the ongoing selection without issuing a separate advertisement.
District-Wise Post Allocation Process
Vacancies are not filled through separate district exams. Candidates sit for a unified state-level examination:
- Upon publication of written examination results, candidates access the district-choice portal.
- Candidates rank all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh in order of personal preference.
- Software automatically allocates district cadres based on your state merit rank and category vacancy availability. High-scoring candidates typically secure their top 3 home district choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 17,000 or 51,000 vacancies in Super TET 2026?
No. While social media rumors often mention historical proposals of 17,000 or 51,000 posts, the sole officially notified vacancy count under Advt. No. 05/2026 is 12,405 posts.
Can other state candidates apply under OBC or SC quotas?
No. Under Uttar Pradesh government recruitment rules, reservation benefits are restricted strictly to candidates holding a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile. Candidates residing in other states are evaluated under the Unreserved (General) category.