UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 58 Posts

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced recruitment for Special Education Teachers to strengthen inclusive education in government institutions serving students with disabilities. This recruitment is unique because eligibility is restricted to candidates who have appeared in UP PET 2025, making it a filtered recruitment with relatively lower competition compared to open teacher recruitments.

Recruitment Highlights

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Vacancy Details 2026

These vacancies are distributed across categories including UR, OBC, SC, and EWS as per Uttar Pradesh reservation rules, as shown in the vacancy table in the official notification.

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements depending on the post:

• Intermediate (Class 12) from a recognized board.
• Diploma in Special Education in the relevant specialization from an RCI-recognized institution.
• Registration with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as a specialist teacher.
• Knowledge of Braille Script or Sign Language depending on the post.

Specializations include:

• Hearing Impairment
• Visual Impairment
• Locomotor Disability / Cerebral Palsy
• Intellectual Disability

Desirable Qualification

• Minimum 2 years of service in Territorial Army, OR
• ‘B’ Certificate of NCC

Mandatory Eligibility

• Candidate must have appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
• Only candidates shortlisted based on PET score will be allowed to appear for the Main examination.

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: As per UP Government rules
• OBC: As per UP Government rules
• State Government Employees: Up to 5 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per reservation rules

Age Eligibility Checker (Based on 01 July 2026)

Explanation:
Candidates born between 01 July 1986 and 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply under the general age criteria. Reserved categories may have extended upper age limits as per government rules.

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The main examination fee will be charged separately when candidates download the admit card for the written examination.

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Salary 2026

The salary is provided under the Uttar Pradesh Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Department Teacher Service Rules and includes government allowances applicable to state employees.

UPSSSC Special Education Teacher Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. Shortlisting Based on UP PET 2025 Score
2. Written Examination (Main Exam)
3. Skill Test (Sign Language or Braille Proficiency)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Written Examination Pattern

• Total Questions: 100
• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks

The exam pattern and syllabus are detailed in the official notification section describing the main written test structure.

Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus

This recruitment exam focuses more on special education concepts rather than general teaching pedagogy, which differentiates it from standard teacher recruitments like TGT or PGT.

Key Preparation Areas

Disability and Inclusive Education (45 Marks)
This section carries the highest weightage. Candidates should focus on:

• Types of disabilities
• Inclusive classroom strategies
• Special education teaching methods

Child Development and Learning (20 Marks)
Focus on developmental psychology, learning theories, and inclusive education frameworks.

Computer Knowledge (15 Marks)
Basic computer operations, internet usage, MS Office, and IT awareness.

Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge (20 Marks)
State geography, culture, schemes, and current affairs.

Expert Insight:
Because the number of vacancies is limited to 58 posts, the competition will mainly depend on PET score cut-off filtering. Candidates with higher PET scores have a strong advantage in reaching the main examination stage.

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