Super TET Vacancy 2026 – 12,405 Assistant Teacher Vacancies
UPESSC has announced 12,405 Assistant Teacher / Primary Teacher vacancies under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The recruitment encompasses 11,508 vacancies in Urban Area Primary Schools and 897 vacancies in Affiliated Primary Schools (Non-Government Aided Schools). Online applications are active from 16 September to 15 October 2026.
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Super TET 2026 Vacancy Status: 12,405 Posts Confirmed
Confirmed Recruitment Roster: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC, Prayagraj) has officially announced 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The total allocation includes 11,508 posts across Urban Area Primary Schools and 897 posts in Affiliated Primary Schools (Non-Government Aided Schools). Candidates can submit online applications from 16 September 2026 until 15 October 2026.
सुपर टेट 2026 रिक्ति विवरण (12,405 सहायक अध्यापक पद)
उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग (UPESSC) द्वारा विज्ञापन संख्या 05/2026 के अंतर्गत प्राथमिक विद्यालयों में 12,405 सहायक अध्यापक पदों पर भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी कर दी गई है। इसमें नगर क्षेत्र प्राथमिक विद्यालयों के लिए 11,508 पद तथा अशासकीय सहायता प्राप्त (एडेड) प्राथमिक विद्यालयों के लिए 897 पद निर्धारित हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 16 सितम्बर से 15 अक्टूबर 2026 तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे तथा परीक्षा 3 और 4 दिसम्बर 2026 को आयोजित होगी।
How Many Vacancies Are There in Super TET 2026?
UPESSC has officially announced 12,405 Assistant Teacher / Primary Teacher vacancies under Advertisement No. 05/2026. This ends previous speculation surrounding tentative figures of 17,000 or 51,000 posts.
The official vacancy allocation is structured into two distinct school sectors:
- Urban Area Primary Schools (नगर क्षेत्र प्राथमिक विद्यालय): 11,508 vacancies
- Affiliated Primary Schools (अशासकीय सहायता प्राप्त प्राथमिक विद्यालय): 897 vacancies
- Total Confirmed Posts: 12,405 vacancies
Review the official Notification Overview, check candidate Eligibility Criteria, or see the complete Exam Schedule.
Super TET 2026 Vacancy Summary Table
Confirmed under UPESSC Advt. No. 05/2026| School Cadre / Teacher Category | Total Posts | Recruitment Remarks & Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Area Primary Schools | 11,508 | Primary schools (Classes 1–5) located in urban municipal boundaries across UP. |
| Affiliated Primary Schools (Aided) | 897 | Non-Government Aided Primary Schools (473 Male cadre + 424 Female cadre). |
| TOTAL CONFIRMED VACANCIES | 12,405 | Grand total advertised in the statutory UPESSC Notification 05/2026. |
Notice: These figures represent recruitment-notification vacancy data. Vacancy counts do not imply guaranteed personal appointment for every applicant; final allotment depends strictly on merit rank and category quotas.
Urban Area Primary Schools: Category-Wise Breakdown (11,508 Posts)
The category-wise reservation distribution for the 11,508 Urban Primary School Assistant Teacher vacancies adheres strictly to Uttar Pradesh state reservation rosters:
| Category | Statutory Quota Status | Confirmed Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | Open Competition | 4,746 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% State Quota | 3,069 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21% State Quota | 2,379 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% State Quota | 1,116 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% State Quota | 198 |
| TOTAL URBAN PRIMARY POSTS | 100% Total Sanctioned | 11,508 |
Affiliated Primary Schools (Aided): Category & Gender Breakdown (897 Posts)
For the 897 Assistant Teacher posts in Non-Government Aided Primary Schools, vacancies are allocated across gender cadres and reservation categories:
| Reservation Category | Sanctioned Aided Primary Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | 378 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 348 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 164 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 |
| TOTAL AIDED PRIMARY POSTS | 897 |
District-Wise Vacancies Across Uttar Pradesh
Verified District Allocation SamplesAssistant Teacher positions in Uttar Pradesh are district cadre posts administered through District Basic Education Officers (BSAs). Candidates appear in a unified statewide examination, and qualified candidates submit their preferences for all 75 districts during online counseling.
| S.No. | Revenue District | Reported Vacancy Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bareilly | 888 Posts |
| 2 | Kanpur Nagar | 758 Posts |
| 3 | Meerut | 635 Posts |
| 4 | Saharanpur | 448 Posts |
| 5 | Lucknow | 444 Posts |
| 6 | Ghaziabad | 405 Posts |
| 7 | Agra | 315 Posts |
| 8 | Bijnor | 59 Posts |
Note: The table above highlights key confirmed district allocations reported in the recruitment dataset. Complete comprehensive lists across all 75 revenue districts will be displayed in the candidate counseling portal during seat allotment.
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Primary Teacher vs. Junior Teacher Vacancies
Aspirants must recognize that vacancies for Primary Teachers and Junior Teachers operate under independent statutory rules, qualification requirements, and service categories:
Primary Teacher Vacancies (Classes 1–5)
STATUS: 12,405 POSTS (RELEASED)Vacancies are for Parishadiya primary schools. Governed by NCTE standards and Supreme Court rulings confirming D.El.Ed (BTC) as the mandatory teacher training diploma along with UPTET/CTET Paper 1. Historically represents the largest volume of recruited posts.
Junior Teacher Vacancies (Classes 6–8)
STATUS: 12,405 POSTS (RELEASED)Vacancies are for Upper Primary and Junior Aided schools. Requires B.Ed or D.El.Ed with UPTET/CTET Paper 2. Posts are partitioned into specific academic disciplines: Mathematics & Science or Social Studies & Languages.
Understanding the Vacancy Release Process
To avoid falling prey to social media rumors, candidates should understand the statutory stages through which vacancies are formulated and gazetted:
1. Tentative Vacancy Assessment
Internal administrative audits conducted by the Basic Education Department compiling pupil-teacher ratios (PTR) and retirements across all 75 districts. These figures are proposals and are not legally binding.
2. Advertised Vacancy
The formal, legally binding post count gazetted in the official UPESSC recruitment notification (Advt. 05/2026). This number defines the competitive recruitment post size for this teacher category.
3. Revised Vacancy (Corrigendum)
If the state government adjusts post counts or resolves judicial directions, an official corrigendum is issued. Any change is formally recorded and communicated through official press releases.
4. Final Allotted Vacancy
The confirmed district-by-district seat distribution published prior to online counseling, against which qualified candidates are issued appointment letters by District BSAs.
How Vacancies Interact with Cut Offs & Eligibility
Vacancy Scale ≠ Lower Cut Off
Candidates often assume that a higher vacancy count guarantees an easier qualifying score. In reality, candidates must first clear the mandatory minimum qualifying percentage in the written examination (such as 65% for General and 60% for reserved categories in the 69,000 cycle). Only candidates who surpass this threshold are eligible for merit ranking. Explore the complete Selection Process and Cut Off Marks.
Vacancy Does Not Determine Eligibility
Irrespective of how many vacancies are released in a given district, candidate eligibility is evaluated strictly against state rules—including graduation marks, teacher training diploma validity (D.El.Ed / B.Ed per teacher category), and passing TET certificate credentials. Verify your credentials on the Super TET Eligibility page.
Historical Super TET Vacancies (For Reference Only)
HISTORICAL — NOT CURRENT 2026 VACANCYPast recruitment numbers illustrate the scale of primary teacher appointments conducted in Uttar Pradesh. These figures are archival and must not be confused with upcoming 2026 posts:
| Recruitment Cycle | Advertised Vacancies | Qualified Candidates | Selection Format | Official Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,500 Assistant Teachers (2018) | 68,500 Posts | 41,556 Qualified (Initial Round) | Subjective Short-Answer (150 Marks) | Recruitment completed with revised cutoffs |
| 69,000 Assistant Teachers (2019) | 69,000 Posts | 1,46,060 Qualified (65/60% Cutoff) | OMR Objective (150 MCQs, No Negative Marking) | Completed following Supreme Court judgment |
| Super TET 2026 (Upcoming) | 12,405 Posts | 12,405 Posts | 120 MCQs | 360 Marks | +3 / -1 Negative Marking | Awaiting UPESSC formal gazette notification |
Vacancy Update & Verification Log
UPESSC Vacancy Notification Confirmed
The unified Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has formally published Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies (11,508 Urban Primary + 897 Affiliated Aided Primary). Category rosters and district allocations are active under statutory guidelines.
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SuperTET.com adheres to rigorous verification standards. Vacancy figures are published only when substantiated by:
- Official gazettes published by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC, Prayagraj).
- Government Orders (GOs) issued by the Department of Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh (basiceducation.up.gov.in).
- Official state government communiques on the up.gov.in portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Super TET 2026 Vacancy
Fact-checked answers concerning sanctioned teacher posts, category reservations, and district requisitions.
How many vacancies are there in Super TET 2026?
Under UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026, there are 12,405 confirmed Assistant Teacher vacancies. This includes 11,508 posts in Urban Area Primary Schools and 897 posts in Affiliated Primary Schools (Non-Government Aided Schools).
What is the category breakdown for 11,508 Urban Primary vacancies?
For Urban Area Primary Schools, the 11,508 vacancies are divided as: Unreserved (UR): 4,746 posts, Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3,069 posts, Scheduled Castes (SC): 2,379 posts, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 1,116 posts, and Scheduled Tribes (ST): 198 posts.
How many vacancies are in affiliated aided primary schools?
There are 897 vacancies in Non-Government Aided Primary Schools (473 in the Male cadre and 424 in the Female cadre). The category breakdown is: UR: 378, SC: 348, OBC: 164, EWS: 7, and ST: 0.
When does online registration start and end for the 12,405 posts?
Online registration opens on 16 September 2026 and closes on 15 October 2026. Application fee payment is accepted until 15 October 2026, and the correction window remains open until 19 October 2026.
When is the Super TET 2026 examination scheduled?
The written examination will be held on 3 December 2026 and 4 December 2026 across designated examination centers in Uttar Pradesh under the 120-question, 360-mark pattern (+3/-1 marking).
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