UP PRT 2026 Required Documents List: Check Complete Papers Before Filling Application Form
Aspiring candidates for Uttar Pradesh Primary Teacher (UP PRT) 2026 recruitment can check the full list of mandatory documents required for application form submission, along with a special tip for 2023 batch aspirants.
UP PRT 2026: Complete List of Required Documents for Application Form
The Uttar Pradesh government's upcoming UP PRT (Primary Teacher) 2026 recruitment drive is one of the most awaited teacher recruitment notifications for aspiring educators in the state. As per the latest shared update for candidates, it is mandatory to keep all required documents ready in soft copy format before initiating the application process to avoid last-minute hassles and potential application rejection.
The complete list of documents required for UP PRT 2026 application form submission is as follows:
| S.No. | Document Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th Marksheet | Mandatory for all candidates to verify basic educational qualification |
| 2 | 12th Marksheet | Mandatory for all candidates |
| 3 | Graduation Marksheet | Mandatory to prove eligibility for the PRT post |
| 4 | Post Graduation Marksheet | Required only if the candidate has completed post-graduation (additional qualification) |
| 5 | UPTET Certificate | Mandatory eligibility document for all candidates |
| 6 | D.El.Ed Certificate | Mandatory teacher training certificate; if the final certificate is not yet issued, candidates can upload the D.El.Ed final year marksheet as a temporary alternative |
| 7 | Passport Size Photo | Recent passport size photograph as per the dimensions specified in the official notification |
| 8 | Live Photo | Live photograph captured as per the portal's live photo requirements |
| 9 | Aadhaar Card | Mandatory for identity and address verification |
| 10 | Caste/EWS Certificate | Required only for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) to avail reservation benefits |
| 11 | Application Fee Payment Receipt of ₹1000 | Online payment receipt to be uploaded as proof of fee payment |
| 12 | Self Declaration Form | Duly signed self-declaration form as per the official format provided in the notification |
An important advisory has been issued specifically for candidates who passed their D.El.Ed in the 2023 batch: it is recommended to fill the application form only after the 25th of the month, as there is a high probability that the D.El.Ed certificate will be updated on DigiLocker by that time. This will help candidates avoid issues while uploading the mandatory training certificate.
Authorities have also issued a strict caution to all aspirants to fill the application form with extreme attention to detail, as even a minor error in the entered information can lead to the rejection of the application at the scrutiny stage. All candidates are advised to keep soft copies of all the above-mentioned documents ready in advance on a secure cloud storage or local device to ensure a smooth and error-free application process.
This update is shared to help aspirants prepare in advance for the UP PRT 2026 recruitment, which is expected to be one of the largest teacher recruitment drives in the state for the year. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department website and verified social media handles for the latest updates on the recruitment process, including the release of the official notification, application start and end dates, and admit card releases.