UP Special TET Notification 2026 Out, Apply Online & Check Eligibility

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP Special TET Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. – 03/2026 on September 3, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 on the official website https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. Check complete details in the article.

UP Special TET Exam 2026- Highlights

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a state-level exam that certifies candidates for Primary (Class 1–5) and Upper Primary (Class 6–8) teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh government and government-aided schools.

UP Special TET Notification 2026 Out

The official notification PDF for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 has been released on the official website: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. Candidates can check the complete details from the official notification and the direct download link shared here.

Super TET Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Eligibility Criteria for UP Special TET Exam 2026

For Paper I (Primary Level – Classes 1 to 5)

• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or
• Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE norms), or
• Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed degree.

For Paper II (Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8)

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed degree, or
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), or
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

What is the UP Special TET Exam Pattern 2026?

• Mode – Offline (pen and paper), OMR-based
• Type of questions – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of questions – 150 per paper
• Duration – 2.5 hours per paper
• Negative marking – No negative marking
• Qualifying marks – Generally 60% for the General category (with relaxation for reserved categories)
  Paper I Sections – Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
  Paper II Sections – Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies (depending on subject specialization)