UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially released Advertisement No. 03-Pariksha/2026 for filling 58 Teacher Cadre posts under the Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaya (Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. This is a Main Exam (Mukhya Pariksha) notification — meaning only candidates who appeared in Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and have a valid scorecard can apply.
Online applications open on 6 April 2026 and close on 27 April 2026. Fee reconciliation and application correction window closes on 4 May 2026. Selection will be through a two-stage process: shortlisting based on PET-2025 normalised score, followed by a Main Written Examination.
This article is based entirely on the official UPSSSC notification (Advt. No. 03-Pariksha/2026) dated 13 March 2026.
UPSSSC Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UPSSSC, Lucknow |
| Advertising Department | Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaya, UP, Lucknow |
| Advertisement Number | 03-Pariksha/2026 |
| Post Name | Teacher Cadre (JTC Grade / Various Special Schools) |
| Total Vacancies | 58 |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 — ₹35,400 (Minimum) to ₹1,12,400 (Maximum) |
| Application Start Date | 6 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 April 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Correction Last Date | 4 May 2026 |
| PET-2025 Mandatory | Yes — Valid Score Card Required |
| Application Mode | Online — upsssc.gov.in only |
| Application Fee | ₹00 (All Categories) + ₹25 Online Process Fee |
Important Dates — UPSSSC Teacher Cadre 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 13 March 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 6 April 2026 |
| Last Date — Application & Fee Submission | 27 April 2026 |
| Last Date — Fee Reconciliation & Correction | 4 May 2026 |
Critical Note: The last date to submit applications and pay the fee is 27 April 2026. After this date, no application or fee will be accepted. Application printout can only be taken after the fee has been reconciled by the bank. If you are unable to pay on the last date, you can reconcile through UPSSSC’s “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification” option within 7 days, i.e., by 4 May 2026. However, do not rely on this — apply and pay well before 27 April.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details — UPSSSC Divyangjan Teacher 2026
All 58 posts are under the Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The posts cover seven distinct school types for children with different disabilities. All posts are at Level-6 pay scale.
| S.No | Post Name (School Type) | Total Posts | UR | SC | OBC | EWS | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | JTC Grade Teacher — Schools for Deaf and Mute Children | 24 | 10 | 05 | 07 | 02 | Temporary |
| 02 | JTC Grade Teacher (Music/Arts) — Schools for Visually Impaired | 8 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 00 | Permanent/Temporary |
| 03 | JTC Grade Teacher — Schools for Sparsho-Drishtibadhit (Deafblind) | 8 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 00 | Permanent/Temporary |
| 04 | JTC Grade Teacher (Primary Pay) — Schools for Physically Disabled | 4 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | Permanent |
| 05 | JTC Grade Teacher — Prayas Schools (Physical + Mental Disability) | 2 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | Permanent |
| 06 | JTC Grade Teacher — Mamta Schools (Mentally Underdeveloped) | 10 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 01 | Temporary |
| 07 | JTC Grade Teacher (Special Selection) — Sparsho-Drishtibadhit Schools | 2 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | Permanent/Temporary |
| Total | 58 | 27 | 13 | 15 | 03 |
Category-wise reservation summary: Unreserved (UR) — 27 posts, SC — 13 posts, OBC — 15 posts, EWS — 3 posts, ST — 0 posts.
Eligibility Criteria — UPSSSC Special Education Teacher 2026
PET-2025 Requirement (Mandatory Gate)
Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC’s Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a valid scorecard by the Commission can apply. Login is through PET-2025 Registration Number + OTP.
Candidates who scored zero, negative, or below zero (absolute or normalised) in PET-2025 are not eligible to be shortlisted for the Main Exam. Candidates whose results are marked “Under Investigation (UI)” or “Provisional” in PET-2025 will be given provisional application permission, but their shortlisting and final selection remain subject to the Commission’s investigation outcome.
Educational Qualification — Post-Wise
The qualification requirements are specific to each post type and disability category. Here is a clear summary:
Post 01 — JTC Grade Teacher, Deaf and Mute Schools:
- Mandatory: Intermediate (10+2) from UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or equivalent recognized board
- Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment) from Bhartiya Punarvas Parishad (RCI) or any RCI-recognized institution
- Knowledge of reading and writing Sign Language in Hindi/English
- Registration with RCI as specialist teacher for Hearing Impaired (Category: D/HH)
Post 02 — JTC Grade Teacher (Music/Arts), Visually Impaired Schools:
- Mandatory: Intermediate with Music as a subject from UP Board, or equivalent, OR equivalent Diploma in Music
- Diploma in Special Education (Low Vision) from RCI-recognized institution
- Knowledge of Braille in Hindi/English
- RCI Registration for Low Vision teachers (Category: B/LV)
Post 03 — JTC Grade Teacher, Sparsho-Drishtibadhit (Deafblind) Schools:
- Mandatory: Intermediate from UP Board or equivalent
- Diploma in Special Education (Low Vision) from RCI
- Knowledge of Braille in Hindi/English
- RCI Registration for Low Vision Category (B/LV)
Post 04 — JTC Grade Teacher (Primary Pay), Physically Disabled Schools:
- Mandatory: Intermediate from UP Board or equivalent
- Diploma in Special Education (Loco Motor / Brain Injury) from RCI-recognized institution
- RCI Registration for Loco Motor/Brain Injury Disability
- Category: OL, BL, M.Dy., OA, LC, Dw., A.A.V.
Post 05 — JTC Grade Teacher, Prayas Schools (Multiple Disability):
- Mandatory: Intermediate from UP Board or equivalent
- Diploma in Special Education (Loco Motor/Brain Injury) from RCI
- RCI Registration for Loco Motor / Brain Injury disability category
Post 06 — JTC Grade Teacher, Mamta Schools (Intellectually Disabled):
- Mandatory: Intermediate from UP Board or equivalent
- Diploma in Special Education (Mental Disability) from RCI-recognized institution
- Registration with RCI as specialist teacher for Intellectually Disabled
Post 07 — JTC Grade Teacher (Special Selection), Sparsho-Drishtibadhit Schools:
- Same qualification as Post 03
Desirable / Preferential Qualification (for all posts): Candidates who have served in the Pradeshik Sena (Territorial Army) for at least 2 years, OR hold an NCC ‘B’ Certificate — will be given preference among equally qualified candidates.
Age Limit — UPSSSC Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Teacher 2026
General Rule: Age is calculated as of 1 July of the calendar year in which vacancies are advertised. Minimum age: 21 years, Maximum age: 40 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 21 to 40 years |
| SC / ST | Upper limit relaxed as per UP Govt. rules |
| OBC | Upper limit relaxed as per UP Govt. rules |
| State Govt. Employees (serving) | 5 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per UP Lok Seva (Reservation) Act, 1993 |
| Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti candidates | As per UP Shasan notification dated 30.01.2026 |
Salary — UPSSSC Special Education Teacher 2026
Pay Level: Level-6 as per the UP Pay Matrix
| Pay Detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum Basic Pay (Vetanmaan) | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Maximum Pay | ₹1,12,400/- per month |
Posts 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 are in JTC Grade (Junior Teacher Cadre). Post 04 is in H.T.C Grade (Higher Teacher Cadre / Primary pay scale). Pay is governed by Uttar Pradesh Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag Adhyapak Seva Niyamavali, 2000 (as amended up to 4th Amendment 2022).
UPSSSC Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Teacher Bharti 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Process Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
All categories — including General, OBC, SC, ST, women, PwD, ex-servicemen, and sportspersons — pay only ₹25 as online processing fee. There is no separate application fee.
Important: A separate Main Exam fee will be charged from candidates who are shortlisted for the Main Written Exam. This fee must be paid before downloading the admit card for the Main Exam.
Fee payment modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
UPSSSC Teacher Cadre 03 Exam 2026 Selection Process — Two Stages
Stage 1 — Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Score
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their normalised score in PET-2025. The shortlisting ratio is 15 times the number of vacancies per category (including all candidates who score up to the final cut-off on normalisation up to 2 decimal places).
If the Main Exam is held in multiple shifts/days, scores will be normalised using the procedure published by the Commission on 22 May 2019 (Essential Notice No. 42/05/Vigya0 Anu0 (Eleven)/2019).
Stage 2 — Main Written Examination
Pattern: One question paper, 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes (2 hours). All questions are objective, multiple-choice type. Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking: 1/4 (25%) of the question’s marks for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | (1) Introduction to Disability — 25 questions | ||
| (2) Child Development and Learning — 20 questions | |||
| (3) Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — 20 questions | 65 | 65 | |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology — Contemporary Development | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh State | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Stage 3 — Qualifying Exam (Sign Language / Braille Script Test)
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Main Exam marks will face a qualifying-nature test for Sign Language or Braille Script proficiency, depending on the post applied for.
Sign Language Test (for Hearing Impaired School posts): Two components:
- Text to Sign Language Conversion — 8 minutes, minimum 10 functional words correct to qualify
- Sign Language to Text Conversion (video-based) — 8 minutes, minimum 10 functional words correct to qualify
Braille Script Test (for Visually Impaired / Deafblind posts): Two components:
- Text to Braille Script — Hindi text of 150-200 words, 10 minutes, minimum 60 words correctly written in Braille to qualify
- Braille Script to Text — Braille text of 80-100 words, 10 minutes, minimum 40 words correctly read and written to qualify
Posts where Sign Language or Braille is not required in the eligibility criteria — selection for those posts will be based on Main Exam marks only. No sign/Braille test for those candidates.
Exam Syllabus — UPSSSC Special Education Teacher 2026
Part 1 — Subject Related Knowledge
Section 1: Introduction to Disabilities Historical perspectives of disability at national and international level, models of disability, concepts of impairment/disability/activity limitation, benchmark disability categories and legal provisions in India, cross disability approach, causes, prevention, prevalence and demographic profiles, role of international bodies (IDA, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO), UNCRPD, MDGs, SDGs.
Section 2: Child Development and Learning Growth and development — definition, principles, domains (physical, social, emotional, cognitive, moral, language); developmental milestones; ages and stages of development from prenatal to late childhood; psychology and learning — Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Vygotsky; attention, memory, intelligence (IQ, Gardner’s theory), motivation; classroom management for children with special needs in inclusive settings.
Section 3: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Meaning, aims, RPwD Act 2016, role of government and non-govt agencies, RTE Act 2009, NEP 2020, UP Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017, special schools and inclusive schools, role of State Commissioner of Disabilities.
Part 2 — Computer & Information Technology
History and application of computer, IT, internet, WWW, hardware/software, input/output, internet protocol/IP address, IT gadgets, e-mail, word processing (MS-Word), Excel (MS-Excel), operating systems, social networking, e-governance, digital financial tools, future skills and cyber security, AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT, and India’s achievements in this field.
Part 3 — General Knowledge: Uttar Pradesh
History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forest, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity and administration of UP, current events and achievements.
How to Apply — UPSSSC Special Education Teacher 2026
- Visit official website:
upsssc.gov.in Teacher Cadre Apply Online 2026 - Click on “Live Advertisement Segment” on the homepage
- Find and click on Advertisement No. 03-Pariksha/2026
- Login using your PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP received on registered mobile/email
- Your personal details from PET-2025 (name, father’s name, DOB, category, etc.) will appear automatically — verify them
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for and enter educational qualification details
- Set department/post preference — this is important as allocation is based on merit and your stated preference
- Accept the declaration and proceed to fee payment
- Pay ₹25 online process fee via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI/SBI E-Challan
- After successful payment and reconciliation, download and print your application form
Only one application to be submitted for all advertised posts. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last submitted will be accepted.
Important Instructions — Read Before Applying
For UP Reserved Category candidates: Reservation benefits are available only to candidates who are domicile of Uttar Pradesh. Non-UP residents will be treated as General/Unreserved, even if they belong to SC/ST/OBC category of their home state.
For EWS candidates: The EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 27 April 2026 (application period), based on income for FY 2025-26 and valid for FY 2026-27. It must be in the format prescribed by UP Govt. GO No. 0-3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TCI-II dated 14-03-2019.
For PwD candidates: Disability certificate must be in the current updated format prescribed by UP Govt. vide GO No. 5/2022/18/1/2008/47/Ka-2/2022, dated 18-04-2022. The disability type and percentage must be clearly mentioned. Candidates must update their disability sub-category in the application as per the latest UP Shasan Divyangjan Sashaktikaran orders.
For Ex-Servicemen: Those who have already used Ex-Serviceman reservation benefits for a government job on the civil side lose their Ex-Serviceman status for future government employment.
For Women candidates: Caste certificate from the paternal side (father’s family) only will be accepted for UP women candidates.
6 Points That Most Portals Have Not Covered
1. Post 07 is a “Special Selection” post — separate from Post 03. Both Post 03 and Post 07 relate to Sparsho-Drishtibadhit (Deafblind) schools with similar qualifications, but Post 07 is specifically for Special Selection. Candidates must select the correct post number in their application.
2. The Sign Language / Braille test is qualifying — not merit-based. Failing this test means no appointment, even if you scored highly in the written exam. Most portals list it as a “stage” without clarifying that it eliminates candidates outright. Practice is critical.
3. Negative marking is 25% per wrong answer. In a 100-mark paper with 65 questions in Part 1 alone (disability-related), a wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Strategic guessing matters — do not attempt questions you are unsure of.
4. The EWS certificate validity window is narrow. It must be issued between 1 April and 27 April 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income. A certificate issued before April 1 (even from March 2026) will not be accepted. Many EWS candidates miss this and get disqualified at document verification.
5. Part 3 of the syllabus is UP-specific GK, not general India GK. The notification explicitly states that questions will cover UP’s history, culture, economy, administration, agriculture, current events, and state-specific achievements. Candidates who prepare standard “general GK” for this section will be at a disadvantage compared to those who study UP-specific material.
6. Shortlisting is 15 times the vacancies per category. With 58 total posts, approximately 870 candidates will be called for the Main Exam (15 × 58). Competition is real but manageable.
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FAQs — UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Special Education Teacher 2026?
The last date for online application and fee submission is 27 April 2026. The correction/fee reconciliation window closes on 4 May 2026.
Is PET-2025 mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid scorecard issued by UPSSSC can apply. Login is done through PET-2025 Registration Number.
What is the UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 application fee?
All categories pay only ₹25 as online process fee. The application fee itself is ₹00. A separate Main Exam fee will be charged later from shortlisted candidates.
What is the UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 total number of posts?
58 posts across 7 different teacher designations under Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Nideshalaya, UP.
What is the salary for UPSSSC Special Education Teacher?
The pay scale is Level-6 — minimum ₹35,400/- per month, maximum ₹1,12,400/- per month.
Is RCI registration mandatory?
Yes. For every post, candidates must hold a valid RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration as a specialist teacher for the specific disability category of that post.
What is the UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 age limit?
Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years. Age is calculated as on 1 July of the year vacancies are advertised. Relaxation applies for reserved categories and serving state government employees.
What is the UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 exam pattern?
100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes. Three parts: Disability-related subject knowledge (65 marks), Computer/IT (15 marks), UP General Knowledge (20 marks). Negative marking: 25% (1/4 mark) per wrong answer.
What happens if I fail the Sign Language / Braille test?
Candidates who do not qualify the Sign Language or Braille Script proficiency test will not be offered appointment, even if they rank high in the written exam. This test is qualifying in nature.
Disclaimer: This article is based entirely on the official UPSSSC notification — Advertisement No. 03-Pariksha/2026 — issued by Uttar Pradesh Adhinstha Seva Chayan Aayog, Lucknow, dated 13 March 2026. All eligibility conditions, qualification requirements, age limits, and selection process details are as per the official notification. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification at upsssc.gov.in before applying. Zeejagran is an independent informational portal and is not affiliated with UPSSSC or the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
