The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has come up with a total 12405 vacancies for Assistant Teacher posts ( 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban Primary Schools) posts under the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (Aided Primary Schools) posts under the Secondary Education Department). 

The window to submit online applications is opened on 16 September 2026 at official website www.upessc.up.gov.in, and the last date is 15 October 2026. The Super TET written examination is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.

SUPER TET 2026 Notification PDF

The official notification PDF for the recruitment of Assistant Teacher posts has been released on 15 September 2026 on the official website https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. All important details like eligibility criteria, age limits, and educational qualifications can be checked from the detailed advertisement, the direct link for which is also shared here. 

Click to Download SUPER TET Notification 2026 PDF (Official)

What is Super TET Exam 2026?

Super TET is a state-level Teacher Eligibility-cum-Selection Test conducted by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, for teaching aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. Super TET is the final selection exam for the post of Assistant Teacher in UP government and government-aided schools. Only candidates who have already qualified for UPTET or CTET are eligible to appear. 

SUPER TET 2026 Exam Summary

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) will conduct a Super Teacher Eligibility Test for all those candidates who have qualified for the CTET or UPTET exam and are looking for UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 and must have qualified for the Super TET exam. 

UP Super TET 2026: Highlights
Name of the OrganizationUttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Exam NameSUPER TET 2026
Post NameAssistant Teacher
Vacancies12405
FrequencyOnce a year
Mode of ApplicationOnline Mode
Online Registration 16 September to 15 October 2026
Exam ModeOffline Mode
EligibilityCTET/UPTET Qualified
Official Websitehttps://www.upessc.up.gov.in/

SUPER TET 2026 Important Dates

Interested candidates must keep the important dates in mind to avoid missing any deadlines. The application dates for SUPER TET 2026 are from 16 September to 15 October 2026. Check the important dates in the table below. 

EventsDates 
SUPER TET 2026 Notification15 September 2026
Start of online applications16 September 2026
Last date for online application15 October 2026
Last date to pay the application fee15 October 2026
Release of admit cardsNovember 2026
SUPER TET Exam Date 20263 and 4 December 2026

Also Check: UP PGT Notification 2026 Out for 2607 Posts

Super TET vs UPTET: What is the Difference?

FeatureUPTETSuper TET/Assistant Teacher Selection
PurposeTeacher EligibilityRecruitment/Selection
AuthorityUP Exam Regulatory AuthorityUPESSC for current recruitment
Main UseEstablishes TET eligibilitySelection for notified teacher vacancies
VacancyNo direct vacancy selectionLinked to notified recruitment
2026 RecruitmentSeparate examination/process12,405 Assistant Teacher posts

SUPER TET Vacancy 2026 

UPESSC has announced 12,405 vacancies across two different Assistant Teacher categories.

Post/DepartmentNumber of Vacancies
Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary, Secondary Education Department897
Assistant Teacher Urban (URBAN), Basic Education Department11,508
Total12,405

Assistant Teachers in Primary Schools of Urban Areas (District Wise)

Name of DistrictTotalUREWSOBCSCST
AGRA3151273185666
ALIGARH492199491321039
AMBEDKAR NAGAR29142760
AMETHI (C.S.M. NAGAR)28142750
AMROHA230932362484
AURAIYA391831080
AYODHYA (FAIZABAD)5222514101
AZAMGARH122511232252
BADAUN196811952413
BAGHPAT35163970
BAHRAICH140581437292
BALLIA121501232252
BALRAMPUR5222514101
BANDA5222514101
BARABANKI442041190
BAREILLY8883588823918617
BASTI131541335272
BIJNOR5926515121
BULAND SHAHAR2451002466514
CHANDAULI1571430
CHITRAKUT330000
DEORIA131541335272
ETAH151621540313
ETAWAH125521233262
FATEHGARH (FARRUKHABAD)3151273185666
FATEHPUR9541925191
FIROZABAD2451002466514
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR640110
GHAZIABAD40516340109858
GHAZIPUR5423514111
GONDA6629617131
GORAKHPUR166691644343
HAMIRPUR105431028222
HAPUR (PANCHSHEEL NAGAR)108451029222
HARDOI166691644343
HATHRAS113471130232
JALAUN232952362484
JAUNPUR151621540313
JHANSI30133860
KANNAUJ4822312100
KANPUR DEHAT1261320
KANPUR NAGAR7583057520415915
KASGANJ (KANSHIRAM NAGAR)128541234262
KAUSHAMBI7532720151
KUSHINAGAR850210
LAKHIMPUR KHIRI154631541323
LALITPUR6829618141
LUCKNOW44418044119938
MAHARAJGANJ19101530
MAHOBA5624515111
MAINPURI6427618130
MATHURA2551042568535
MAU5423514111
MEERUT6352566317113312
MIRZAPUR168691645353
MORADABAD127531234262
MUZAFFAR NAGAR186761850393
PILIBHIT166691644343
PRATAPGARH107451028222
PRAYAGRAJ32153860
RAEBARELI9138924191
RAMPUR129541234272
SAHARANPUR44818244120948
SAMBHAL (BHEEM NAGAR)6629617131
SANT KABIR NAGAR6227616121
SANT RAVIDAS NAGAR7934721161
SHAHJAHANPUR123511233252
SHAMLI (PRABUDHHA NAGAR)161661643333
SHRAVASTI220000
SIDHARTH NAGAR152621541313
SITAPUR111461129232
SONBHADRA2092540
SULTANPUR421941180
UNNAO128541234262
VARANASI37815337102797
TOTAL115084746111630692379198

Assistant Teacher Sambaddh Primary Vacancy

CategoryBoys SchoolsGirls SchoolsCombined
General196182378
SC189159348
ST000
OBC8480164
EWS437
Total473424897

SUPER TET Application Form 2026 Link

The online application process for Super TET is a state-level Teacher Eligibility-cum-Selection Test, has been started on 16 September 2026 at https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. The aspirants should keep all the necessary documents handy while filling out the online application forms.

SUPER TET Apply Online 2026 Starts- Click Here

SUPER TET Application Fee 2026

To fill the application form for SUPER TET 2026, the candidates have to pay the requisite application fee, which has been set by the exam conducting authority. The application fee has to be paid through online mode only.

CategoryUp Assistant Teacher 
General & OBCRs. 700/-
SC/STRs. 500/-
VI /HI /OHRs. 300/-

What is SUPER TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The minimum education required for Assistant Teacher posts is graduation and the qualification required for the post of Principal is graduation with 5 years of experience. CTET/UPTET Qualified is mandatory. Check the detailed eligibility criteria to appear for SUPER TET 2026 from the below section- 

SUPER TET Educational Qualification

Cadidates inserted in the SUPER TET 2026 exam must have completed the required education qualification to be eligble to apply online for SUPER TET 2026. The educational qualifications for Super TET Primary and Junior teacher posts are as follows.

Super TET Eligibility for Primary Teacher (Class 1st to 5th)

  1. The candidate must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and passed 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education OR
  2. The candidate must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and possess 4 years’ Bachelors of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Degree OR
  3. The candidate must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and have also passed in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR
  4. The candidate must have a Graduation Degree and passed a 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education OR
  5. The candidate must have a Graduation Degree and Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed) Degree

Super TET Eligibility for Junior Teacher (Class 6th to 8th)

  1. The candidate must have held a bachelor's degree and BTC from National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
  2. The candidate must have held a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed / B.Ed Special Education from Rehabilitation Council Of India (RCI).
  3. The candidate must have completed Intermediate with at least 50% marks and 4 years in B.A/ B.Sc.Ed/ B.A.Ed from N.C.T.E and UGC with the recognized institute.
  4. The candidate must have completed Intermediate with at least 50% marks and 4 years in B.El.Ed in Primary Education.
  5. The candidate must have held a bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks and a B.Ed degree.

SUPER TET Age limit

To appear for the SUPER TET exam, the candidate needs to be in the age bracket of 21 years to 40 years. (Minimum Age- 21 years and Maximum Age- 40 years)

SUPER TET Age Relaxation

Age Relaxation is provided to candidates who belong to caste categories like OBC/SC/ST and Differently Abled which is as follows-

Candidate's CategoryUpper Age Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PWD10 Years

SUPER TET 2026 Selection Process

The selection process of the candidates for the post of Assistant Teacher will be conducted in various stages. First, the candidates will have to appear for the Super TET written Exam. The candidates who will successfully clear the Super TET exam will be called for an interview. The marks obtained by the candidates in their Super TET exam and in the counseling will be evaluated along with their academic performance. Candidates who are able to clear all these stages and obtain the cut-off marks will be called for document verification. After the document verification, suitable candidates will be given the appointment letter.

Division of marks is done on various parameters such as:

  1. 10% marks of high school level
  2. 10% marks of intermediate level
  3. 10% marks of graduation level
  4. 10% marks of teacher training certificate
  5. 60% marks of SUPER TET written exam

The overall cut off is made based on Super TET Written Exam+ Academic Marks

Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern

  1. The question paper will have 120 questions, each worth 3 marks.
  2. There will be negative marking for Super TET 2026. 1 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  3. Applicants must clear Super TET 2026 with the minimum marks, and only candidates who have qualified CTET/UPTET can appear for this exam.
  4. The qualified candidates will be provided with certifications for the same.
  5. The duration of the Super TET exam is 120 minutes.
Subject No. of Questions
Languages (Hindi, Sanskrit & English)30
General Knowledge & Current Affairs25
Mathematics16
Science08
Environmental & Social Studies08
Teaching Skills08
Child Psychology08
Life Skills, Management & Aptitude08
Logical Reasoning05
Information Technology (IT)04
Total120

SUPER TET 2026 Syllabus

To score more than the cut-off marks, the candidates must be familiar with the subjects and the topics to be covered under each subject. This could be better understood with the SUPER TET Syllabus which has been set as per the requirement of the examination. Check the complete syllabus by clicking on the link below.  

SubjectTopics
General Hindi
  1. अलंकार, समास,
  2. विलोम,
  3. पर्यायवाची,
  4. रस,
  5. संधियां,
  6. तद्भव तत्सम,
  7. लोकोक्तियाँ,
  8. मुहावरे,
  9. वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द,
  10. अनेकार्थी शब्द वाक्य संशोधन -लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वर्तनी, त्रुटि से सम्बंधित
General English
  1. Active Voice and Passive Voice.
  2. Parts of Speech.
  3. Transformation of Sentences.
  4. Direct and Indirect Speech.
  5. Punctuation and Spellings.
  6. Words Meanings.
  7. Vocabulary & usage.
  8. Idioms and Phrases.
  9. Fill in the Blanks.
Science
  1. Daily life includes science
  2. Speed force
  3. Energy
  4. distant light
  5. Sound
  6. World of creatures
  7. Human body
  8. Health
  9. Hygiene and nutrition
  10. Environment & natural resources
  11. Stages of matter and substance
General Knowledge
  1. Important Current Occupations
  2. Current Affairs
  3. International & National Events
  4. Important events related to the state
  5. Location personality compositions
  6. International and national award-sports
  7. Culture and art

Click for Detailed SUPER TET Syllabus 2026

Super TET Previous Year Question Paper - Click to Check

SUPER TET 2026 Admit Card

The candidates who will be submitting their applications for SUPER TET 2026 will be issued with SUPER TET Admit Card to appear in the examination. The admit cards will be released on the official website of Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board https://upbasiceduboard.gov.in/ and candidates have to download it through online mode only. The Super TET Admit Card will be uploaded around a month before the exam date. 

SUPER TET 2026 Result

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board will declare the results of the Super TET Exam 2026 on its website around a month later the super tet exam is conducted successfully. The organization declares the marks of the candidates as well as the minimum cutoff marks for qualifying for the exam category-wise. The candidates can check their SUPER TET Result 2026 on the official website https://upbasiceduboard.gov.in/. 

Super TET 2026 Cut Off

Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) has set the minimum qualifying marks to get the certificate of SUPER TET exam. The category-wise minimum cut-off marks is as follows- 

CategoryCut-Off Marks
General Category97 marks out of 150 i.e. 65%
Other Categories90 marks out of 150 i.e. 60%.

 

FAQs

Ans. SUPER TET 2026 Notification has been released on 15 September 2026.

Ans. SUPER TET exam is an offline examination, and only UPTET/CTET qualified candidates can apply for it.

Ans. SUPER TET refers to the Super Teacher Eligibility Test.

Ans. 3 and 4 December 2026