UP PRT 2026 Required Documents List Out: Check All Mandatory Papers Before Application
A recent update has released the complete list of mandatory documents required for UP PRT 2026 application process, along with a crucial tip for 2023 batch candidates to avoid document-related issues.
UP PRT 2026 Required Documents: Complete List for Aspiring Candidates
Uttar Pradesh Primary Teacher (PRT) recruitment 2026 is one of the most anticipated Sarkari job notifications for candidates aspiring to build a career in the teaching sector in the state. A recent update shared across social media platforms has listed all the mandatory documents that candidates need to keep ready before filling the application form for UP PRT 2026. Candidates are advised to prepare soft copies of all these documents in advance to avoid last-minute hassles and ensure a smooth, error-free application process.
The full list of required documents for UP PRT 2026 application is as follows:
| S.No. | Document Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th Marksheet | Mandatory for all applicants |
| 2 | 12th Marksheet | Mandatory for all applicants |
| 3 | Graduation Marksheet | Mandatory for all applicants |
| 4 | Post Graduation Marksheet | Required only if the candidate has completed post-graduation |
| 5 | UPTET Certificate | Mandatory for eligibility verification |
| 6 | D.El.Ed Certificate | Mandatory; candidates without the certificate can upload the D.El.Ed marksheet as an alternative |
| 7 | Passport Size Photo | Recent passport size photograph as per the specified dimensions and background requirements |
| 8 | Live Photo | Live photograph captured as per the prescribed guidelines for identity verification |
| 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) |
| 11 | Application Fee Receipt | Proof of ₹1000 application fee payment |
| 12 | Self Declaration | Duly signed self-declaration form as per the prescribed format |
Apart from the document list, the update also shared an important tip specifically for candidates from the 2023 batch. It is advised that 2023 batch candidates should fill the application form only after 25th of the month, as there is a high probability that their D.El.Ed certificate will be updated in DigiLocker by that time. This will help them avoid any document verification issues at later stages of the recruitment process.
The update also issued a strict warning to all aspirants to fill the application form with utmost attention to detail. Even a minor error in the application form can lead to the rejection of the candidature, so candidates are requested to cross-check all the entered information before submitting the form. It is also strongly recommended to keep all soft copies of the required documents ready in advance to ensure a hassle-free application experience.
UP PRT recruitment is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department for the recruitment of Primary Teachers in government schools across the state. The recruitment process typically includes a written examination, document verification, and medical examination. Candidates who qualify all the stages of the recruitment process are appointed as Primary Teachers with a pay scale as per the 7th Pay Commission, along with other admissible allowances and benefits.