Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026) has been issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj for the 2025-26 session.
The detailed information booklet carries the complete schedule for online application, exam dates for both Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) levels, eligibility, exam pattern, applicability and instructions for candidates.
UPTET Notification 2026 - Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
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| Exam name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 |
| Conducting authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Notification number | Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026 |
| Session | 2025-26 |
| Exam levels | Primary Level (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8) |
| Mode of application | Online only via uptet.upessc.org (OTR + application) |
| Official website | Click Here and Click Here |
| Exam dates | 02, 03, 04 July 2026 |
| Exam mode | Offline written exam (OMR-based, MCQ) |
UPTET 2026 Important Dates (Notification, Application, Exam)
The information booklet clearly specifies the timeline from notification release to exam dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPTET 2026 notification publication | 20-03-2026 |
| Start date for registration / online application / fee payment | 27-03-2026 |
| Last date for registration, fee payment and online application submission | 26-04-2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and application correction | 01-05-2026 |
| Intimation of exam district to candidates | 22 June 2026 |
| UPTET 2026 exam dates | 02, 03, 04 July 2026 |
The corrigendum notice dated 04-2026 also updates specific points related to eligibility and applicability, which candidates should carefully read on the official website.
UPTET 2026 Apply Online - Registration and Application Process
UPTET 2026 application is accepted only through the online application system, and no offline forms are allowed.
Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official portal and then submit the UPTET application form for Primary, Upper Primary or both levels as per eligibility.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online for UPTET 2026
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Visit the official UPTET 2026 online application portal at uptet.upessc.org from the notice or official website upessc.up.gov.in.
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Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic details as instructed in the user manual and tutorial videos available on the site.
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After successful OTR, log in to your account and choose the appropriate UPTET 2026 level(s) - Primary (Class 1-5), Upper Primary (Class 6-8) or both - as per your eligibility.
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Fill in the UPTET online application form carefully with personal, educational and correspondence details as per your documents.
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Upload the required scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
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Pay the UPTET 2026 application fee online according to your category and paper choice (Paper I / Paper II / both).!
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Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.
Candidates must read the instruction booklet (user manual) thoroughly in Hindi or English before applying to avoid mistakes.
UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Class 1-5 and Class 6-8)
The UPTET 2026 information booklet lays down detailed minimum educational qualifications for both levels, aligned with NCTE norms and subsequent state government orders.
UPTET 2026 Eligibility for Primary Level (Class 1-5)
For appearing in UPTET 2026 for Class 1-5, candidates must have specific combinations of Graduation and teacher training qualifications such as 2-year D.El.Ed, 2-year B.T.C, B.El.Ed, D.Ed (Special Education) or similar, depending on the recognised institution and percentage criteria as mentioned in clause 6.1.
Various approved paths include graduate degree with 2-year D.El.Ed, graduate with NCTE-recognised teacher training, B.Ed with bridge course and other combinations, with minimum 50% marks in many cases (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules).
UPTET 2026 Eligibility for Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8)
For Class 6-8, UPTET 2026 eligibility includes graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed, graduation with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed, graduation with 45% marks and NCTE-recognised B.Ed as per time-bound norms, and various combinations including B.Ed (Special Education) and B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed or equivalent.
Detailed conditions including minimum percentage, recognition by NCTE or RCI and acceptable teacher education courses are given in clause 6.2 and 6.3, with relaxations for reserved categories.
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
UPTET 2026 will be conducted as a written, OMR-based exam with multiple-choice questions and no negative marking.
UPTET 2026 Paper I Exam Pattern (Class 1-5)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 2 | Language I (Hindi) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 3 | Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
All questions are compulsory, each carrying 1 mark, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
UPTET 2026 Paper II Exam Pattern (Class 6-8)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 2 | Language I (Hindi) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 3 | Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| 4A | Maths and Science teacher - Maths & Science | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| 4B | Social Studies/Social Science teacher - Social Studies | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| 4C | Any other teacher - any one of 4A or 4B | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
The written exam is of 150 minutes, with separate syllabi for both levels attached in Annexure-5 of the booklet.
UPTET 2026 Application Fee Category Wise
The application fee for UPTET 2026 varies by category and paper (Paper I and II).
| Category | Fee for Single Paper | Fee for Both Papers |
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| General / OBC / EWS / Other non-reserved | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1200 - 2000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500 | Rs. 800 - 1000 |
| Differently Abled candidates | Rs. 300 | Rs. 200 - 500 |
Candidates applying for both papers will have to pay combined fees as prescribed in the booklet.
UPTET 2026 Certificate Validity and Applicability
The UPTET eligibility certificate is valid for lifetime from the date of declaration of result, as per Government Order dated 16-06-2021.
The certificate is applicable for recruitment to specified posts in government, aided and recognised schools at Primary and Upper Primary levels within Uttar Pradesh, subject to applicability clauses 11.1 and 11.2.
UPTET 2026 Official Notices, Corrigendum and Important Links
The corrigendum issued for UPTET 2026 modifies certain clauses related to teacher training courses, applicability and eligibility, and is hosted on the UPESSC website.
Key links you should highlight in your article:
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UPTET 2026 notification and information booklet PDF: Click Here
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UPTET 2026 apply online (One Time Registration and application): Click Here
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UPTET 2026 corrigendum notice PDF: Click Here
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UPTET 2026 exam date notice PDF: Click Here
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