UPTET 2026 Notification Out, Online Form, Eligibility, Exam Date, Selection Process

UPTET 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), announcing important details for candidates aspiring to become teachers in Uttar Pradesh. The online application process has started on 27th March 2026 at https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 will be conducted on 02, 03, and 04 July 2026 in offline mode across multiple exam centres.

UPTET 2026 Exam 

Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a state-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts at various Government & Government-aided schools across the state. UPTET is the minimum qualification required in Uttar Pradesh for a person to be eligible for an appointment as a teacher for Classes I to VIII. Paper 1 is for the candidates who want to be a teacher of Class 1st to Class 5th. Paper 2 is for those who want to teach classes from 6th to 8th. Any applicant can appear in both UPTET paper 1 and paper 2. 

After a long wait of 4 years, finally UPTET Notification is released giving hopes to lakhs of teaching aspirants who were preparing for the eligibility test. Candidates have to first register for the exam. 

UPTET 2026 Notification PDF Out

 Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is responsible for conducting Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) for which a detailed Notification PDF has been released today, 20th March 2026, at the official website www.updeled.gov.in. The complete details about the eligibility test are included in the detailed advertisement, which is also attached here for the convenience of candidates. 

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UPTET 2026 Exam- Summary

Teaching aspirants who fulfil the UPTET eligibility criteria as mentioned in the UPTET 2026 Notification PDF have a golden opportunity to make a career in the teaching field in the state of  Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify in the exam will get the UPTET Certificate, which is valid for a lifetime.

UPTET 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notice, the UP TET exam is scheduled for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 2026. The online registration dates for the UPTET Exam 2026 are from 27th March to 26th April 2026. Candidates must keep important dates in mind to avoid missing any deadlines. 

UPTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must apply after reading the eligibility criteria to appear in Paper-I and Paper-II of the UPTET 2026 exam. The candidature of candidates can be cancelled if they don't fulfil the required eligibility. Here are the broad pointers:

Educational Qualification

UPTET Eligibility for Paper-I (Primary-Level Teachers): The applicants need to satisfy any one of the criteria given below to meet UPTET eligibility for Paper-I:

- Candidates should clear graduation in any discipline from UGC-recognized Universities/Institutions. However, after the completion of graduation, pursuing a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) is mandatory. Candidates in the final year of DElEd are also eligible to apply

- Candidates should clear their graduation and post that should pass the Basic Training Certificate (BTC) for distance education. Candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply.

- Candidates should clear graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 50 percent marks. Along with this, candidates should also be pursuing a Bachelor of Education (BEd).

- Candidates should clear graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 45 percent marks. Along with this, candidates should also complete BEd.

- Candidates should complete their graduation along with BTC in Urdu. Candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply.

- Candidates should complete their graduation and also possess a diploma in teaching from Aligarh Muslim University.

- Candidates should have completed their graduation and acquired the degree of Moavill-E-Urdu before August 08, 1997.

- Candidates should complete their 12th class with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Along with this, candidates should also complete the four-year duration Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd).

UPTET Eligibility for Paper-II (Upper Primary-Level Teachers): The applicants have to satisfy any one of the criteria given below to gain UPTET eligibility for applying in Paper II:

- Candidates should complete their graduation from a recognised college or university. Along with this, candidates should also complete a two-year duration DElEd (BTC).

- Candidates should clear graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Along with this, candidates should also complete BEd/ BEd Special Education. Candidates in the final year of BEd/ BEd Special Education are also eligible to apply.

- Candidates should complete their 12th class with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Along with this, candidates should complete a four-year duration BScEd/ BSc BEd from a UGC/ National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) recognised institution. Candidates in the final year of BScEd/ BSc BEd are also eligible to apply.

- Candidates should complete their 12th class with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Along with this, candidates should also complete four-year BElEd. Candidates in the final year of BElEd are also eligible to apply.

- Candidates should complete their graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Along with this, candidates should also complete a one-year duration BEd. Candidates in the final year of BEd are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to apply online for the UPTET exam.

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UP TET 2026 Application Form 

UPTET 2026 Online Registration process has started at the official website   https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. Candidates are required to keep a valid mobile number, email ID, passport-size photograph, signature, and other important documents while applying for UPTET 2026. All the candidates interested in knowing about Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test can click on the direct link mentioned below.

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Can I apply for both Paper I and Paper II of UPTET 2026?
Yes. Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 8 can apply for both Paper I and Paper II. The combined application fee is ₹1,200 for General/OBC and ₹800 for SC/ST candidates.

UPTET Application Fee 2026 

To complete the UPTET Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee for their category. The category-wise online application fee for UPTET 2026 Paper-I & Paper-II exam is mentioned below:

To submit the UPTET Online Form 2026, candidates must pay an application fee based on their category, and whether they wish to apply for Paper I or II or both. Check the application fees below.

How to Apply for UPTET 2026 Online? – Step-by-Step Guide

The UPTET 2026 application process involves two steps: One-Time Registration (OTR) and the main application form.  Follow the steps below carefully.

Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) OTR is mandatory for all candidates before filling the application form. It is an Aadhaar-based one-time process.

1. Visit the official website: upessc.up.gov.in
2. Click on the "OTR Registration" link on the homepage
3. Enter your Aadhaar number and complete OTP verification
4. Fill in your personal details (name, DOB, address, category)
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format
6. Submit the OTR form and note down your OTR Registration Number

Step 2: Fill the UPTET 2026 Application Form

1. Visit www.upessc.up.gov.in and click on "UPTET 2026 Apply Online" (link active from 27 March 2026)
2. Log in using your OTR Registration Number and password
3. Select the paper(s) you wish to appear for — Paper I, Paper II, or Both
4. Fill in your educational qualification and other required details
5. Upload documents: passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates
6. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card
7. Review all details carefully and click Submit
8. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

UP TET Selection Process 2026

The UPTET selection process includes the following stages:

Step 1- The UPTET exam consists of two papers. Paper-I needs to be given by aspirants who plan to teach classes 1-5. Paper-II needs to be given by candidates who plan to teach classes 6-8. Candidates who plan to teach classes 1-8 need to appear for both papers.

Step 2- The UPTET result is announced by UPBEB on the official website of the exam. Candidates scoring a minimum of 60 percent marks in the written test are declared UPTET qualified.

Step 3- Candidates qualifying for the written test are issued an eligibility certificate by UPBEB. Candidates having the certificate are eligible to apply for teaching jobs in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. The Validity of UPTET has been revised to be valid for a lifetime. Earlier, it was valid for only five years.

UPTET Exam Pattern 2026

• The UPTET Exam includes the objective type multiple choice questions.
• A total 150 MCQ based questions asked for total 150 marks.
• The time duration of exam will be 150 minutes
• There is no negative marking for wrong answer.
• The language of exam will be Hindi and English.

Paper 1 Pattern

Paper 2 Pattern

UP TET Cut-Off & Qualifying Marks 

The cut-off marks are fixed for the UPTET exam. UPTET Cut Off is the minimum required marks to qualify for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. For General category candidates, the qualifying mark is 60% (90 out of 150), while candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories need to score a minimum of 55% (82 out of 150).

UPTET 2026 Syllabus 

UPTET Syllabus 2026 has been released along with its official website by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). The UPTET syllabus for paper-I and II will contain a list of subjects and topics from which questions will be asked in the teacher eligibility test. Candidates can check the UPTET 2026 Syllabus. It is a good strategy to go in and out of the syllabus of the exam before start preparing for the exam.

Check UPTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 & 2 

UPTET Previous Year Question Paper PDF

What is the Validity of the UPTET Certificate?

Candidates who qualified in the UP TET Exam will be issued the UPTET Certificate, which is valid for a lifetime. As per guidelines by the government, the validity of the UPTET exam is lifetime. Candidates who qualify the UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) do not need to reappear in the exam again to maintain their eligibility for teaching positions in primary (Class 1–5) and upper primary (Class 6–8) schools.

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UPTET Exam Centres 

The UPTET Exam was held in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh for which the postcode and district names have been listed below.