UP Basic Education Shahjahanpur ECCE Educator Online Form 2026

The UP Basic Education Department, Shahjahanpur district, is recruiting 168 ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) Educators for Anganwadi and primary education centres. ECCE Educators are responsible for early childhood development, pre-primary education, and foundational learning for children aged 3-6 years. This recruitment is conducted at the district level under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department's initiative to strengthen early childhood education infrastructure. Selected candidates will work under the District Basic Education Officer (DBEO) Shahjahanpur and will be responsible for implementing age-appropriate curriculum, health monitoring, and parent engagement activities. The position is contractual initially with possibilities of regularization based on performance and government policy. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about child development and foundational education in rural and semi-urban settings of Shahjahanpur district.

Typical / Indicative dates based on similar UP Basic Education recruitments:

Typical / Indicative distribution for 168 total posts:

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Any Graduate degree from a recognized university
• Preferred: B.Ed, D.El.Ed, B.A. in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
• Training: Certificate/Diploma in ECCE or Montessori Teacher Training will be given preference
• Language: Proficiency in Hindi language (reading, writing, speaking) is mandatory
• Candidates with experience in Anganwadi, Balwadi, or primary education will be preferred

Age Limit

Age as on January 1, 2026:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory
• Preference may be given to residents of Shahjahanpur district

1. Visit the official website of UP Basic Education Department or the designated district portal for Shahjahanpur ECCE recruitment
2. Click on "ECCE Educator Recruitment 2026" notification link on the homepage
3. Read the detailed notification and eligibility criteria carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" or "New Registration" button
5. Register with basic details (name, email, mobile number) and verify through OTP
6. Login using generated credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details
7. Upload scanned copies of photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB), educational certificates (PDF, max 200 KB each)
8. Select examination centre preference (if applicable)
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) or generate challan for offline payment
10. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
11. Note the registration number and transaction ID for tracking application status

Application Fees

1. Written Examination (Computer Based Test): Objective type MCQ test covering General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, Child Development & Pedagogy, Hindi Language, and Reasoning. Duration 2 hours with 100 questions for 100 marks. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks (35% for UR, 30% for reserved categories) will be shortlisted.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on written exam merit will be called for document verification. Original certificates of educational qualification, age proof, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and other relevant documents will be verified. Candidates failing to produce genuine documents will be disqualified.

1. Skill Assessment/Demo Teaching: Candidates may be required to demonstrate teaching skills through a practical demo class or skill assessment related to early childhood education activities. This will assess classroom management, communication skills, and understanding of ECCE pedagogy.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Final round where candidates will be assessed on motivation, knowledge of child psychology, local area understanding, and commitment to early childhood education. Marks obtained in interview will be added to written exam marks for final merit.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates will undergo medical fitness test to ensure they are physically and mentally fit for working with young children.

1. Final Merit List: Combined merit list based on written exam (70% weightage), interview (20% weightage), and experience/qualifications (10% weightage) will be prepared category-wise for final selection.

Written Examination (CBT) Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Qualifying Marks:

• General/UR/OBC/EWS: 35 marks (35%)
• SC/ST: 30 marks (30%)
• PwD: 30 marks (30%)

Interview/Skill Assessment Pattern

Typical / Indicative pattern:

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History, Culture and National Movement
• Geography of India and Uttar Pradesh
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economic and Social Development
• Current events of national and international importance
• Sports, Awards, and Personalities
• General Science and Scientific developments
• Uttar Pradesh specific: governance, schemes, culture, districts

Child Development & Pedagogy

• Concept of child development and its relationship with learning
• Principles of child development (physical, cognitive, social, emotional)
• Influence of heredity and environment
• Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky theories of child development
• Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
• Individual differences among learners
• Learning disabilities and remedial measures
• Assessment for learning and evaluation
• National Education Policy 2020 provisions for foundational learning

Teaching Aptitude & ECCE Methods

• Principles and methods of early childhood education
• Play-based learning and activity-based pedagogy
• Montessori and other ECCE approaches
• Learning through stories, rhymes, games, and art
• Classroom management for young children
• Creating inclusive and safe learning environments
• Integration of health, nutrition, and education
• Anganwadi and Balvatika concepts
• Parental and community engagement

Hindi Language & Comprehension

• Hindi grammar: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल
• Sentence formation and error correction
• Synonyms, antonyms, and idioms
• Comprehension passages
• Letter and application writing
• Hindi literature basics
• Vocabulary building for classroom teaching

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Analogies and classifications
• Series completion (number, letter, figure)
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood relations
• Direction sense and ranking
• Puzzles and logical reasoning
• Venn diagrams
• Pattern recognition

Typical / Indicative salary structure for ECCE Educators in UP (contractual basis initially):

Note: Initial appointment is typically on contractual/honorarium basis. Upon regularization (if applicable), salary will be as per UP government pay scales (Level 5-6 of UP Pay Matrix with basic pay starting from ₹29,200 plus DA @50% = ₹14,600, HRA @8-27% based on city classification, and other allowances). Total in-hand after regularization would be approximately ₹35,000-₹45,000 per month. Annual increments and promotion benefits apply after regularization.

ECCE Educators can expect career progression from contractual positions to regularization based on performance and government policy, typically after 2-3 years of satisfactory service. After regularization, promotion opportunities include Senior ECCE Educator, ECCE Supervisor, and Assistant Basic Education Officer positions through departmental promotion quota or internal examinations. With additional qualifications like B.Ed or M.Ed, lateral movement to primary teacher positions in UP Basic Education Department is also possible.

Admit cards for the written examination will be released approximately 10-15 days before the exam date on the official recruitment portal. Candidates must login using their registration number and date of birth/password to download the admit card. The admit card will contain exam venue details, reporting time, candidate's photograph and signature, and important instructions. No postal dispatch of admit cards will be done; candidates must download and bring printout to the examination centre along with valid photo ID proof.

Results of the written examination will be declared within 4-6 weeks after the exam on the official website. Candidates can check their result using registration number or roll number. The result will display marks obtained, cutoff marks, and qualification status. Shortlisted candidates for document verification and interview will be notified through the website and registered mobile/email. Final selection list will be published after completion of all selection stages, typically 2-3 months from the written exam date.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for ECCE Educator positions in UP districts range between 45-60 marks out of 100 for General category, 40-55 for OBC, and 35-45 for SC/ST categories. Actual cutoff varies based on number of vacancies, number of applicants, and difficulty level of the exam. Shahjahanpur district cutoffs are usually moderate compared to urban districts. Category-wise cutoffs are declared separately, with SC/ST having 5-10 marks lower cutoff than General category candidates.

North India: Shahjahanpur (primary centre), Lucknow, Bareilly, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit

Other UP Centres: Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gorakhpur, Moradabad

Candidates can select preferred exam centre during online application. However, final allotment of centre is subject to availability and administrative convenience. Most candidates from Shahjahanpur district will be allotted centres within the district or nearby cities like Bareilly or Lucknow.