UPSSSC Teacher Cadre Recruitment 2026 | 58 Posts

Organization: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow | Post Date: 2026-03-13 | Last Date: 2026-04-04 | Total Vacancies: 58

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Important Dates

Notification Release	13 March 2026
Application Start	06 April 2026
Last Date	27 April 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	27 April 2026
Correction Last Date	04 May 2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: 25/-
SC / ST : 25/-
PH: 25/-
Mode: Online Payment.

Age Limit As On 01 July 2026

Minimum Age: 21 Years
maximum Age: 40 Years
Note: Age relaxation applies as per UP Government rules (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST/OBC of UP domicile, 15 years for PwBD).

Eligibilty Criteria

Teacher Cadre Qualification Matrix

The table below provides a structured overview of the educational and professional requirements for teacher cadre posts under the UP Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

Post Title	Basic Education	Specialized Diploma (RCI Recognized)	Specific Skills Required	RCI Registration
Sign Language & Hearing Impaired Teacher	Intermediate	D.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment)	Sign Language (Hindi/English)	Special Educator (HI)
Craft (Music) Teacher – Visually Impaired	Intermediate (with Music)	D.Ed. Special Education (Low Vision)	Braille (Hindi/English)	Special Educator (LV)
Tactile Teacher – Visually Impaired Schools	Intermediate	D.Ed. Special Education (Low Vision)	Braille (Hindi/English)	Special Educator (LV)
Physically Disabled (Primary Pay)	Intermediate	D.Ed. Special Education (Locomotor / Cerebral Palsy)	N/A	Special Educator (LD/CP)
'Prayas' (Physically & Mentally Challenged)	Intermediate	D.Ed. Special Education (Locomotor / Cerebral Palsy)	N/A	Special Educator (LD/CP)
'Mamta' (Mentally Retarded) Schools	Intermediate	D.Ed. Special Education (Mentally Retarded)	N/A	Special Educator (MR)

Common Requirements

Essential Professional Status

The diploma must be from an institution recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Candidates must be currently registered with the RCI as a Special Educator in their respective domain.

Preferential Qualifications (Tie-Breakers)

Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army.
Possession of NCC 'B' Certificate.

Vacancy Details 58 Posts

S.No	Post Name (Short)	Level	Pay Scale	UR	SC	OBC	EWS	Total	Remarks
1	JTG Teacher – Sign Language & Hearing Impaired	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	10	5	7	2	24	Temporary
2	Craft (Music) Teacher – Visually Impaired	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	1	0	0	0	1	Permanent/Temp
3	JTG Teacher – Tactile Visually Impaired	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	4	2	2	0	8	Permanent/Temp
4	JTG Teacher – Physically Disabled	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	2	1	1	0	4	Permanent
5	JTG Teacher – Prayas Schools	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	1	1	1	0	3	Permanent/Temp
6	JTG Teacher – Mamta Schools	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	4	0	3	1	8	Permanent
7	JTG Teacher – Sparsh Schools	6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400	5	4	1	0	10	Temporary

Total Posts:

UR: 27
SC: 13
ST: 0
OBC: 15
EWS: 3
Grand Total: 58

Horizontal Reservation (Short)

Post	VI	Hearing	Locomotor	Ex-Servicemen	Women
Sign Language Teacher	0	1	0	1	4
Craft Music Teacher	0	0	0	0	1
Tactile VI Teacher	1	0	0	0	1
Physically Disabled Teacher	0	0	0	0	0
Prayas School Teacher	0	0	0	0	1
Mamta School Teacher	0	0	0	0	2
Sparsh School Teacher	0	0	1	0	0

Disability Codes

B – Blindness
LV – Low Vision
D – Deaf
HH – Hard of Hearing
OA – One Arm Affected
OL – One Leg Affected
BL – Both Legs
LC – Leprosy Cured
Dw – Dwarfism
AAV – Acid Attack Victim
MDy – Muscular Dystrophy

Selection Process

The selection process follows a structured two-tier system under Uttar Pradesh Group 'C' recruitment rules.

1. Preliminary Shortlisting (PET-2025)

Mandatory: Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025.
Shortlisting: 15 times the number of vacancies per category are called for the written exam.
Selection based on normalized PET score (up to 2 decimal places).
If exams are held in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied.

2. First Stage: Written Examination

Main competitive stage of the selection process.
No interview is conducted for these Group 'C' posts as per 2017 rules.
Final merit list is primarily based on written exam marks.

3. Second Stage: Qualifying Test

Sign Language and Braille Script Proficiency Test for specific posts.
This test is qualifying in nature and does not add marks to the final merit.
If the post does not require these skills, selection is based only on the written exam.

Syllabus

Examination Pattern

The examination is conducted in two stages: a competitive Written Exam and a qualifying Skill Test.

Stage 1: Written Examination

Format: 100 Objective Type (MCQ) questions
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) for each wrong answer

Subject Area	Questions	Marks
Part 1: Disability & Child Development	65	65
- Introduction to Disability	25	25
- Child Development & Learning	20	20
- RPwD Act 2016 & Rights	20	20
Part 2: Computer & IT Knowledge	15	15
Part 3: General Information of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total	100	100

Stage 2: Qualifying Skill Test

Only for candidates shortlisted from the written exam. This stage is qualifying in nature.

1. Sign Language Test (English)

Text to Sign: Convert text to signs (Minimum 10 words in 8 minutes).
Sign to Text: Watch a video and write the words (Minimum 10 words in 8 minutes).

2. Braille Script Test (Hindi)

Text to Braille: Write Hindi text into Braille (Minimum 60 words in 10 minutes).
Braille to Text: Read Braille and write in Devanagari (Minimum 40 words in 10 minutes).

Key Syllabus Topics

Disability Sector: Historical perspectives, benchmark disabilities, early intervention, and role of national institutes.
Child Development: Growth stages (Birth–14 years), learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Skinner), and classroom management.
Computer/IT: MS Office, Internet/Email, Cyber Security, AI, and Machine Learning basics.
Uttar Pradesh: History, culture, geography, economy, and current achievements.

How To apply

Visit upsssc.gov.in and open the Live Advertisement section.
Download and read the advertisement carefully.
Ensure you have all required qualifications and certificates before 27-04-2026.
Obtain reservation/EWS certificates if applicable.
Submit only one application.
Login using PET-2025 Registration Number with OTP.
Check auto-filled personal details from PET-2025.
Select the post(s) you want to apply for.
Enter educational qualification details.
Enter the verification code and submit the form.
Verify the photo and signature auto-filled from PET-2025.
Fill post preferences and other required details.
Accept the declaration and submit.
Pay the application fee (Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI E-Challan).
Download and print the application form after payment.
If payment fails, use “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification”.
Ensure fee adjustment and printout by 04-05-2026.
Check application status in the Applicant Dashboard.
Modify limited details through the dashboard before 04-05-2026 if needed.
Keep the printed application form for document verification.

Required Document

Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) Score Card: Mandatory for all applicants.
Educational Qualification Certificates: Mark sheets, certificates, and degrees for Intermediate and relevant Diploma in Special Education from an RCI-recognized institution. Self-attested copies to be submitted when asked.
Date of Birth Proof: High School or equivalent pass certificate. No other document will be accepted for Date of Birth.
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Registration: Proof of registration as a Special Educator (specific to the disability type of the post).
Caste Certificate / Reservation Related Certificate: For candidates claiming reservation under SC, ST, OBC categories in Uttar Pradesh. Must be issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format by the application deadline. (Father's side certificate is valid for women candidates).
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate: For EWS candidates. Must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 27-04-2026, based on Financial Year 2025-26 income, and valid for Financial Year 2026-27.
Dependant of Freedom Fighter (DFF) Certificate: For candidates claiming reservation under DFF quota, as per Government Order dated April 21, 2015.
Disability Certificate: For Physically Handicapped (PwD) candidates. Must be issued by a competent authority in the latest prescribed format and clearly state the type and percentage of disability.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates already in Central or State Government service, from their employer, to participate in the selection process. To be presented when requested by the Commission.
Outstanding Sportsperson Certificate: For candidates claiming reservation under the Outstanding Sportsperson quota, issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' Certificate / Territorial Army Service Proof: If claiming preferential qualification.

Salary Criteria

Selected candidates will be placed at Level 6 of the Pay Matrix.

Minimum Pay Scale: ₹35,400
Maximum Pay Scale: ₹1,12,400

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the key dates for the UPSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2026?

A: The advertisement was published on March 13, 2026. The last date to apply online and submit fees is April 27, 2026. The last date for fee adjustment and application amendment is May 04, 2026. The online application start date is unclear in the notification; candidates should refer to the official website for confirmation.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for these teacher posts?

A: Only candidates who possess the required essential qualifications for the advertised posts and have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a score card by the Commission are eligible to apply. Specific educational qualifications and RCI registration are required for each specialized teaching post.

Q: What is the age limit for the UPSSSC Teacher Recruitment?

A: Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old and a maximum of 40 years old as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), state government employees (5 years), and research scholars under the Chief Minister Fellowship scheme as per government rules.

Q: What is the selection process for the teacher posts?

A: The selection process involves a two-stage examination. First, candidates are shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on their normalized PET-2025 score (15 times the vacancies). The written exam has 100 objective questions with negative marking. For relevant posts, a Second Stage Qualifying Examination (Sign Language and Braille Script Proficiency Test) will also be conducted. Final selection is based on the written examination, subject to qualifying the skill tests where applicable.

Q: What is the application fee for the UPSSSC Teacher Recruitment?

A: The online processing fee is ₹25.00 for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST). This is the only fee required at the initial application stage. Candidates who are shortlisted for the Main Examination will be required to pay a separate examination fee before downloading their admit card.

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