UP education sector recruitment: The UP education sector recruitment drive for 17,059 posts has been expedited as part of the state’s target of recruiting for 1,00,000 government posts within six months. The vacancies span the higher education, secondary education and basic education departments, and include assistant professors, principals, assistant teachers and lecturers. The recruitment exams are scheduled for November and December 2026.
Department-Wise Vacancies
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Higher Education | 2,047 |
| Secondary Education | 3,504 |
| Basic Education | 11,508 |
| Total | 17,059 |
The Basic Education Department accounts for the largest share, with more than two-thirds of all the posts.
Higher Education: 2,047 Posts
According to Prashant Kumar, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), recruitment for 2,047 posts in the Higher Education Department is currently ongoing. These include:
- 111 posts for principals
- 1,936 posts for assistant professors
The written examination for assistant professor recruitment will be held on November 19 and 20, 2026.
Secondary Education: 3,504 Posts
The Secondary Education Department is set to recruit for 3,504 posts:
- 897 assistant teacher posts
- 2,607 lecturer posts
The exam for assistant teacher posts will tentatively be held on December 3 and 4, 2026. Candidates applying for lecturer posts will appear for an exam proposed for December 15 and 16, 2026.
Basic Education: 11,508 Posts
The Basic Education Department has the highest number of vacancies, with 11,508 posts for urban primary school assistant teachers. The examination for these posts has been proposed for December 3 and 4, 2026.
Both the secondary assistant teacher exam and the basic education exam are listed for the same proposed dates. Candidates who plan to apply for more than one recruitment should check the official schedule once it is confirmed.
Special TET
Alongside these recruitments, a Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) will also be conducted. No date has been given yet.
Exam Schedule at a Glance
| Recruitment | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Higher Education) | November 19–20, 2026 |
| Assistant Teacher (Secondary Education) | December 3–4, 2026 (tentative) |
| Assistant Teacher (Basic Education, urban primary) | December 3–4, 2026 (proposed) |
| Lecturer (Secondary Education) | December 15–16, 2026 (suggested) |
Part of a Larger Hiring Target
The 17,059 education-sector posts make up about 17% of the state’s target of 1,00,000 government jobs. According to the government, the recruitment drive is aimed at creating employment opportunities for youth.
What Candidates Should Do Now?
- Identify which department and post matches their qualification
- Keep checking the official UPESSC website for notifications, application dates and confirmed exam dates
- Treat the December dates as tentative until the commission confirms them
- Begin preparation around the November 19–20 assistant professor exam if applying for that post
- Watch for the Special TET announcement if they need eligibility for teaching posts
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 17,059 |
| Conducting body | UPESSC |
| Higher Education posts | 2,047 (111 principals, 1,936 assistant professors) |
| Secondary Education posts | 3,504 (897 assistant teachers, 2,607 lecturers) |
| Basic Education posts | 11,508 (urban primary assistant teachers) |
| Assistant professor exam | November 19–20, 2026 |
| Share of 1 lakh job target | About 17% |
| Additional exam | Special TET (date not announced) |
Why This Matters?
With 17,059 vacancies across school and higher education, this is one of the larger teacher and faculty hiring plans in Uttar Pradesh. The exams are packed into about five weeks, from November 19 to December 16, so candidates applying for several posts will need to plan carefully. Because several dates are described as tentative, proposed or suggested, candidates should rely on official UPESSC notices for the final schedule rather than on reports alone.
