UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 58 Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaay Teacher Posts

Quick Highlights – UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre Vacancy 2026

Important Dates – UPSSSC Teacher Cadre Online Form 2026

Important Note: No application or fee will be accepted after 27 April 2026. Candidates must ensure fee reconciliation by the bank within 7 days of the last date, i.e., by 04 May 2026. The application printout can only be taken after successful fee reconciliation by the bank.

Application Fee – UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre 2026

Fee can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. No other mode of payment is accepted. The main examination fee is separate and will be collected from shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card.

Vacancy Details – UPSSSC Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaay Teacher Cadre 2026

A total of 58 posts are advertised across 7 post types under Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaay, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. All posts carry Pay Level-6 with a pay range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.

Horizontal Reservation: Posts are also reserved for Ex-Servicemen (1), Female (8), and Outstanding Sportspersons (0) as per UP government rules.

Eligibility Criteria – UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

The mandatory educational qualification varies by post. Key requirements are as follows:

Post 01 – Sanket Mook aur Badhir Vidyalaya Teacher:

• Intermediate or equivalent from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad UP or government recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized institution.
• Knowledge of reading and writing Hindi/English in sign language.
• Registration as Special Teacher for hearing impaired with RCI.

Post 02 – Drishtibaadhit Shilp (Sangeet) Teacher:

• Intermediate with Music subject or equivalent diploma from any recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Low Vision) from RCI recognized institution.
• Knowledge of reading and writing Hindi/English in Braille.
• Registration as Special Teacher for visually impaired with RCI.

Post 03 – Sparsh Drishtibaadhit Avar Snatak Teacher:

• Intermediate or equivalent from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad UP or recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Low Vision) from RCI recognized institution.
• Knowledge of reading and writing in Braille (Hindi/English).
• Registration as Special Teacher for visually impaired with RCI.

Post 04 – Sharirik Roop se Aksham Vidyalaya Teacher (HTC Grade):

• Intermediate or equivalent from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad UP or recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy) from RCI recognized institution.
• Registration as Special Teacher (Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy) with RCI.

Post 05 – Prayas Rajkiya Vidyalaya Teacher:

• Intermediate or equivalent from recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy) from RCI recognized institution.
• Registration as Special Teacher with RCI.

Post 06 – Mamta Mansik Roop se Avikasit Vidyalaya Teacher:

• Intermediate or equivalent from recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from RCI recognized institution.
• Registration as Special Teacher in Intellectual Development with RCI.

Additional Preference (Adhimani Aharta) for all posts: Candidates who have served a minimum 2 years in the Territorial Army, or who hold the NCC 'B' certificate, will be given preference on merit.

Age Limit

Age Relaxation: SC/ST and other reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh government rules and the relevant service rules notified from time to time.

• State employees of UP: 5 years relaxation in maximum age.
• Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per applicable UP service rules.
• Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship trainees: Relaxation as per the 2026 rules issued vide Government Order dated 30 January 2026.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Candidate must have appeared in PET-2025 and must hold a valid score card from UPSSSC.
• Candidates with zero or negative (absolute) scores in PET-2025 are not eligible for shortlisting.
• All mandatory educational qualifications must be acquired by the application closing date of 27 April 2026.
• Reservation benefits available only to UP domicile candidates in applicable categories.
• EWS candidates must hold a valid EWS certificate issued between 01-04-2026 and 27-04-2026 based on income for FY 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27.

Selection Process – UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC 2026

Selection for UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Recruitment 2026 is done through a two-stage process:

Stage 1 – Written Main Examination (Likhit Pariksha)

• One question paper with 100 questions of 100 marks total.
• Time duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
• All questions are objective and multiple-choice type.
• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking: 1/4 (25%) of marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern – Main Written Examination

The duration is 120 minutes for all parts combined.

Stage 2 – Qualifying Examination (Aharkari Pariksha)

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam will appear in a Sign Language and Braille Script proficiency test, which is of qualifying nature. This test will be conducted for applicable posts only. For posts where sign language or Braille is not in the eligibility criteria, final selection will be based on written exam marks only.

Sign Language Proficiency Test:

• Two components: Text to Sign Language Conversion and Sign Language to Text Conversion.
• Each component has a time of 8 minutes.
• Minimum 10 functional words must be correctly converted to qualify each component.

Braille Script Proficiency Test:

• Two components: Text to Braille Script Writing and Braille Script to Text Writing.
• Text to Braille: 150-200 Hindi words, 10 minutes time, minimum 60 words required to qualify.
• Braille to Text: 80-100 Hindi words, 10 minutes time, minimum 40 words required to qualify.

Shortlisting for Written Exam

Candidates will be shortlisted for the written main exam based on their PET-2025 normalised score. For each category, candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies (including all candidates up to the final cut-off normalised score, up to 2 decimal places) will be shortlisted.

Syllabus – UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Exam 2026

Part-1: Subject Related Knowledge

Section 1 – Introduction to Disabilities:

• Historical perspectives of disability – national and international; models of disability.
• Concept, meaning and definition: Handicap, Impairment, Disability, Activity Limitation, Habilitation and Rehabilitation.
• Categories (Benchmark Disabilities) and legal provisions for PWDs in India.
• Causes, prevention, prevalence and demographic profile of disability (national and global).
• Cross Disability Approach and Interventions.
• Types: Loco Motor Disability, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Speech and Language Disorder, Deaf-Blindness and Multiple Disabilities; Intellectual Disability; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mental Illness; Chronic Neurological Conditions and Blood Disorders.
• Early Identification and Intervention of disabilities and twice exceptional children.
• Human Resource in the disability sector – national institutes (AYJNISLD, ISLRTC, NIEPID, NIEPMD, NIEPVD, NILD, NIMHR, PDUNIPPD, SVNIRTAR).

Section 2 – Child Development and Learning:

• Growth and development: definitions, principles, and influencing factors.
• Ages and stages of development: prenatal, infancy, toddler, early childhood, late childhood.
• Educational Psychology: learning principles by Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Vygotsky.
• Psychological processes for children with disabilities: attention, perception, memory, intelligence (Gardner's Multiple Intelligences), motivation.
• Classroom management strategies for children with special needs.

Section 3 – Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:

• Meaning, definition, aims and general introduction of RPwD Act, 2016.
• Free and compulsory education as a fundamental right (Article 21A, RTE Act 2009, RPwD Act 2016).
• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• UP Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
• Role of Chief Commissioner and State Commissioner Offices.
• Special Schools and Inclusive Schools organization.

Part-2 – Computer and Information Technology:

• History, introduction and application of Computer, IT, Internet and WWW.
• Hardware, Software, Input/Output, Internet Protocol/IP Address.
• IT gadgets, e-mail, MS Word, MS Excel, Operating Systems, Social Networking, e-Governance.
• Digital Financial Tools, Future Skills and Cyber Security.
• AI, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT and India's achievements in this field.

Part-3 – General Information related to Uttar Pradesh:

• History, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dance, Literature, Regional Languages of UP.
• Geographical Landscape, Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forest, Wildlife, Mines and Minerals.
• Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business, Employment, Polity and Administration of UP.
• Current Events and Achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields.

Reservation Policy

• SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates of UP will get reservation as per prevailing UP government orders.
• EWS candidates: Annual family income must be less than Rs 8 lakh from all sources. EWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 27-04-2026 (FY 2025-26 income based, valid for FY 2026-27).
• Female candidates from UP will get horizontal reservation as per applicable UP government orders.
• Ex-Servicemen: Reservation as per UP Lok Seva (Reservation for Physically Disabled, Dependants of Freedom Fighters and Ex-Servicemen) Act, 1993.
• Outstanding Sportspersons: Reservation as per UP Government Notification dated 07-01-2022.
• Candidates who are not domicile of UP will not get reservation benefits and will be treated as unreserved (UR) candidates.
• For female candidates, only the caste certificate issued from the paternal side will be accepted.
• Divyang candidates must indicate the category and sub-category of their disability in the application form as per the relevant government notifications.

How to Apply Online – UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
2. Click on Advertisement No. 03-Pariksha/2026 for Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaay Teacher Cadre Main Examination.
3. Login using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
4. Check and verify your pre-filled personal details fetched from your PET-2025 application data.
5. Select the post(s) you want to apply for and fill in your educational qualification details, including board/university name, passing year, certificate number, and marks.
6. Fill in other details such as post preference order and additional qualification (if any).
7. Enter the verification code and click the Submit button to proceed to fee payment.
8. Pay the application fee of Rs 25 online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
9. After successful fee payment and reconciliation, download and print your application form for future reference.

Note: Only one application is allowed per candidate. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last submitted application will be accepted. Application correction (for permitted fields only) can be done up to 04 May 2026.

Important Rules and Instructions

• All reserved category candidates from UP must indicate their category in the application.
• Candidates claiming more than one reserved category will get only one relaxation, whichever is more beneficial.
• Age proof: Only the date of birth as mentioned in the High School (Class 10) certificate will be accepted.
• The date, time and exam centre details will be communicated through the admit card only. No individual intimation will be given.
• Candidates serving in central or state government departments must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
• Use of unfair means, misbehaviour, or other prohibited acts during the exam will result in cancellation of candidature and may lead to DEBAR from future UPSSSC exams.
• All information uploaded on UPSSSC's website is final. Candidates must regularly check upsssc.gov.in for updates.
• UPSSSC does not communicate individually with any candidate. All notifications are published on the official website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 58 vacancies under UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Recruitment 2026. These posts are under Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaay, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre Online Form 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee for UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre Recruitment 2026 is 27 April 2026. Fee reconciliation and application correction can be done up to 04 May 2026.

What is the application fee for UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC 2026?

The application fee for all categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST) is Rs 25 (online processing fee only). The basic application fee is Rs 0 for all categories.

What is the age limit for UPSSSC JTC Teacher Vacancy 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 40 years as on 1 July of the year of vacancy advertisement. SC, ST and OBC candidates get age relaxation as per UP government rules.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC Teacher Cadre Recruitment 2026?

Selection is in two stages. Stage 1 is the Written Main Examination of 100 marks (120 minutes) with negative marking. Stage 2 is a qualifying Sign Language and Braille Script proficiency test for applicable posts.

Is PET-2025 mandatory for UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre 2026?

Yes, PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025) is mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid score card issued by UPSSSC are eligible to apply. Shortlisting for the main exam is done based on PET-2025 normalised score.

What is the salary for UPSSSC JTC Teacher Cadre posts?

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-6 with a minimum pay of Rs 35,400 and maximum pay of Rs 1,12,400 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.

How to apply for UPSSSC Teacher Cadre JTC Online Form 2026?

Candidates must apply online through the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in. Go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage, click on the relevant advertisement, fill the form using your PET-2025 registration number, pay the fee online, and download the application printout.

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