UPSSSC Teacher Cadre Recruitment 2026 | 58 Posts
Published/Updated: 26 March 2026 03:03:24
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow, under Advertisement Number 03-Examination/2026, Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Teacher Cadre) Main Examination (Preliminary Eligibility Test - 2025)/04, invites online applications from citizens of India for a total of 58 vacant posts in the Teacher Cadre under the control of the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
Only those candidates who possess the essential qualifications required for the advertised posts and have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a score card for PET-2025 by the Commission, can apply online for the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Teacher Cadre) Main Examination (PET-2025)/04. Shortlisting of candidates for the main examination will be done based on their normalized score in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) according to merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in the main examination. Candidates who have secured zero or less than zero/negative marks in the actual (Absolute) score or normalized score in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
Organization: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow | Last Date: 04 April 2026 | Total Vacancies: 58
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 | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JTG Teacher – Sign Language & Hearing Impaired | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 24 | Temporary |
| 2 | Craft (Music) Teacher – Visually Impaired | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Permanent/Temp |
| 3 | JTG Teacher – Tactile Visually Impaired | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Permanent/Temp |
| 4 | JTG Teacher – Physically Disabled | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Permanent |
| 5 | JTG Teacher – Prayas Schools | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Permanent/Temp |
| 6 | JTG Teacher – Mamta Schools | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Permanent |
| 7 | JTG Teacher – Sparsh Schools | 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | Temporary |
Total Posts:
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UR: 27
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SC: 13
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ST: 0
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OBC: 15
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EWS: 3
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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
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B – Blindness
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LV – Low Vision
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D – Deaf
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HH – Hard of Hearing
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OA – One Arm Affected
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OL – One Leg Affected
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BL – Both Legs
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LC – Leprosy Cured
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Dw – Dwarfism
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AAV – Acid Attack Victim
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MDy – Muscular Dystrophy
Selection Process Permanent
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.
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
Important Links
Download NotificationFrequently 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.