The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), in coordination with the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaya), has officially released Advertisement No. 03-Exam/2026 for the recruitment of 58 Assistant Teachers (Special Education) under the Junior Teacher Certificate (JTC) and Higher Teacher Certificate (HTC) Cadres. Eligible candidates holding a valid PET 2025 scorecard and an RCI-approved Diploma in Special Education can apply online from April 06 to April 27, 2026 . Read the full notification carefully before applying.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
UPSSSC Assistant Teacher (Special Education) JTC/HTC Cadre Recruitment 2026
Advt No. : 03-Exam/2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 06/04/2026
- Last Date for Apply: 27/04/2026
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 27/04/2026
- Form Correction Window: 28 Apr – 04 May 2026
- Main Written Exam Date: To Be Notified
- Admit Card: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 25/- (Processing Fee Only)
- SC / ST: ₹ 25/-
- PwBD (Divyangjan): ₹ 25/-
UPSSSC Special Education Age Limit as on 01/07/2026
Vacancy Details : Total 58 Posts
| Post Name / Institution | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Required Diploma (RCI Approved) |
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| Trained Teacher – Sanket School (Hearing Impaired, JTC) | 24 | 10 | 07 | 05 | 00 | 02 | Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment) |
| Trained Craft / Music Teacher – Blind School (JTC) | 08 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 10+2 with Music + Diploma in Special Education (Visual Impairment) |
| Trained Teacher – Sparsh School (Visually Impaired, JTC) | 08 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | Diploma in Special Education (Low Vision / Visual Impairment) |
| Trained Teacher – Mamata School (Intellectually Disabled, JTC) | 10 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 | Diploma in Special Education (Intellectual Disability / Mental Retardation) |
| Trained Teacher – Physically Handicapped School (HTC Grade) | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Disability / Cerebral Palsy) |
| Trained Teacher – Prayas School (Physically & Mentally Challenged, JTC) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Disability / Cerebral Palsy) |
| Grand Total | 58 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 00 | 03 |
For complete category-wise and institution-wise vacancy details, download the official notification.
Download Official Notification – Advt No. 03-Exam/2026Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Parameter | Details |
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| PET 2025 Prerequisite |
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| Academic Qualification |
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| Professional Diploma (RCI Approved) |
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| RCI Registration (CRR Number) |
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| EWS Certificate (if applicable) |
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Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions / Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Nature |
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| Stage 1 – PET 2025 Shortlisting | Normalized Score Based | 15× Vacancy Multiplier (~870–1,000 candidates shortlisted) | — | — | Qualifying / Shortlisting |
| Stage 2 – Main Written Exam | MCQ / OMR or CBT | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer | Merit Based (Final Ranking) |
| Stage 3 – Practical Skill Test | Braille / Sign Language Test | Post-specific (see below) | 8–10 Min per task | — | Qualifying (Pass/Fail – Not Counted in Merit) |
Main Written Exam Syllabus (100 Marks)
| S.No. | Subject / Domain | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
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| 1 | Introduction to Disability | 25 | 25 |
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| 2 | Child Development and Learning | 20 | 20 |
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| 3 | Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 | 20 | 20 |
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| 4 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
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| 5 | General Knowledge – Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
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Qualifying Practical Skill Test Details
| School Type | Skill Test | Task | Minimum Passing Criteria | Time Limit |
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| Sanket Schools (Deaf & Mute) | Sign Language – Expressive | Convert 20+ written words / phrases into Indian Sign Language (ISL) | Min. 10 words correctly signed | 8 Minutes |
| Sign Language – Receptive | Observe 20+ words in ISL and transcribe into written text | Min. 10 words correctly transcribed | 8 Minutes | |
| Sparsh / Blind Schools (Visually Impaired) | Braille – Encoding | Encode a Hindi text paragraph (150–200 words) into Braille using slate & stylus or Brailler | Min. 60 words correctly embossed | 10 Minutes |
| Braille – Decoding | Tactile-read a pre-embossed Braille document (80–100 words) and transcribe into Hindi text | Min. 40 words correctly transcribed | 10 Minutes |
How to Fill UPSSSC Special Education 2026 Online Form
Step 1: UPSSSC has released the Assistant Teacher (Special Education) JTC/HTC Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advt No. 03-Exam/2026). Online applications are open from 06/04/2026 to 27/04/2026 .
Step 2: Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in . Log in via “Applicant Segment” → “Candidate Registration” using your PET 2025 Registration Number + Date of Birth or via OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
Step 3: Your core demographic details from PET 2025 (including photo and signature) will be auto-populated. Manually enter your Intermediate board marks, RCI Diploma details (institution, passing date), and your CRR Number .
Step 4: Select your preferred institutional post (Sanket / Sparsh / Mamata / Prayas / Physically Handicapped School) carefully, as your declared RCI diploma must match the selected post.
Step 5: If applying under EWS category, ensure your EWS certificate is issued between 01/04/2026 and 27/04/2026 , based on FY 2025-26 income, and valid for FY 2026-27.
Step 6: Pay the application fee of ₹25/- (uniform for all categories) via SBI i-Collect or integrated net banking/UPI on the portal. Your form is only confirmed after successful fee payment.
Step 7: Carefully preview all entered details before final submission. Take a printout of the final submission confirmation slip — it is mandatory during document verification.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here (Applicant Segment → Candidate Registration | Opens 06/04/2026) |
| Download Official Notification (Advt No. 03-Exam/2026) | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Official UPSSSC Website | upsssc.gov.in |
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is UPSSSC JTC Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment process for hiring teachers in Uttar Pradesh under UPSSSC.
2. Who can apply for UPSSSC Teacher Vacancy 2026?
Candidates with Graduation + D.El.Ed/B.Ed and PET qualification.
3. What is the selection process?
PET → Written Exam → Document Verification.
4. How to apply online?
Visit UPSSSC website and complete the application form.
5. What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years (with relaxation).
