UPTET 2026: Notification, Application Date, Exam Date, Syllabus
UPTET 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the UP Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) city notification slip on its official platform on June 22, 2026. Candidates can check for the city slip to stay prepared for the exam scheduled from July 2, 2026. It can be downloaded from the official link upessc.up.gov.in or from the direct link shared below. Candidates can also check out exam related details, such as admit card, admission and official notification details from this post.
UPTET 2026 Latest Updates
- The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the UP Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) city notification slip on its official platform on June 22, 2026.
- UPTET exam is scheduled to be conducted on 2, 3 and 4 July in 75 districts.
- The UPTET 2026 Notification has been released by the UPESSC on its official website which is updeled.gov.in/- The UPTET exam is scheduled to be conducted in the month of July 2026. The candidates who have the required eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the exam online once the notification has been released. The UPTET registration process will begin along with the release of the official notification. Check out this page to get the latest updates on the UPTET exam such as application date, exam date, eligibility criteria, etc.
UPTET 2026
Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a State Eligibility Test conducted by Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) for teaching jobs in the state at various Government & Government-aided schools across the state. It is a state-level examination that is held once a year to recruit eligible teachers for the primary (classes 1 to 5) and upper primary (classes 6 to 8) classes. UP TET 2026 Exam will be conducted in the various exam centres across Uttar Pradesh. The details about UPTET 2026 including the applicatin form, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, exam date, and other information has been uploaded on the official website which is updeled.gov.in.
UPTET 2026: Important Dates and Timelines
Candidates can refer to this table to go through all the important dates and timelines for UPTET 2026 exam.
| Event Title | Important Dates (2026) |
| Official Notification Released | March 20, 2026 |
| Online Applications Open | March 27, 2026 |
| Extended Application & Fee Deadline | May 3, 2026 |
| Correction Window Closed | May 8, 2026 |
| Exam City Slip Out | June 22, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 30, 2026 |
| UPTET 2026 Exam Dates | July 2 – July 4, 2026 |
UPTET 2026: Key Highlights
The UPTET 2026 examination is conducted in structural shifts implemented by the state government, check the table for exam details:
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Sheet-Based) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 Hours) per paper |
| No. of Papers & Total Marks | • Paper-1 (Primary): 150 Marks (Classes 1 to 5) • Paper-2 (Upper Primary): 150 Marks (Classes 6 to 8) |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per paper |
| Marking Scheme | • +1 for each correct answer • No negative marking |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates as primary (Classes 1-5) and upper-primary (Classes 6-8) teachers in Uttar Pradesh government schools |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
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UPTET 2026 Notification
The UPTET Notification 2026 has been released on March 27, 2026 on the upessc.up.gov.in by UPESSC. The notification is released in Hindi language making it accessible for candidates appearing for the exam. The Notification contains important details of the exam such as the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus and others. Candidates who will qualify for the UPTET exam by obtaining the cut off marks will be eligible to apply for recruitment as Primary or Upper Primary level teachers in the Uttar Pradesh schools. The candidates who qualify for the exam will also receive the UPTET certificate and the result.
From the table shared below, candidates can access the official link to download UPTET 2026.
| UPTET 2026 Notification PDF | Download Link |
| UPTET 2026 Notification PDF |
How To Download UPTET 2026 City Slip ?
UPTET Application Form 2026 has been released on the official UPTET official website. Candidates can check for city intimation to be prepared for the exam scheduled in July. The steps to access UPTET 2026 City Slip have been shared below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPTET which is - updeled.gov.in
Step 2:Click on 'UPTET 2026 City Notification Slip' (on the Top Notice section).
Step 3: Fill in the necessary login details.
Step 4: Click on the Submit button.
Step 5: Review, download, and save the city notification slip for future use.
UPTET 2026 Application Form
UPTET Application Form 2026 for July examination has been closed. Candidates who have applied for the UPTET exam have to fulfill the eligibility criteria. For next session, candidates can use these steps to apply online for UPTET exam:
- Visit the official website of UPTET which is - updeled.gov.in
- Click on 'UPTET 2026 Registration'
- Click on the 'UPTET Registration' button that appears on the screen.
- Read all instructions carefully and click on the declaration checkbox at the bottom of the page
- Click on the 'Apply Here' button and fill up all the details as asked for.
- Click on the declaration at the end of the page
- Fill out the application form and pay the required amount of application fee.
- Upload the scanned images of the photo and signature in the required size and format.
- Submit the form and take its printout for further use.
UPTET Application Fee
The candidates who apply for the UPTET 2026 exam have to pay the UPTET Application Fee through online mode only as per their categories. Check the table below to know the application fee for UPTET exam.
| Category of the candidate | UPTET Application Fee for One Paper | UPTET Application Fee for Two Papers |
| General/ OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1200 |
| SC/ ST |
| Rs. 800 |
| PwD | Rs. 100 | Rs. 200 |
UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit & Qualification
Candidates who will be applying for the UPTET exam must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria that consist of age limit and educational qualification. The eligibility criteria vary for Paper 1 and 2 exams. Check below to know more about the UPTET eligibility criteria for Paper 1 and 2.
UPTET Age limit for Paper 1 & Paper 2
Candidates should be at least 18 years of age to apply for the UPTET exam. There is no upper age limit in the UPTET exam.
UPTET Educational Qualification for Paper 1 & Paper 2
The education qualification varies for Paper 1 and 2. Check the UPTET educational qualification for Paper 1 and 2 below.
UPTET Paper 1 Educational Qualification (Primary Teacher)
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the eligibility conditions mentioned below to appear for the UPTET Paper 1:
- Class 12th pass with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
- Class 12 with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd)
- Class 12 with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
- Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passed)
UPTET Paper 2 Educational Qualification (Upper Primary Teacher)
- Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd
- Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one-year BEd
- Class 12 with at least 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd
- Class 12 with at least 50 per cent marks with a four-year BA/ BScEd/ BAEd/ BScEd
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern
UPTET 2026 exam pattern consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates should be aware of the UPTET syllabus 2026 as well to be aware of the important topics that will be covered in the exam.
- The UPTET exam consists of a total of 150 questions in each Paper, i.e. Paper 1 and 2.
- The exam duration for each paper is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
- Once mark is allotted for every correct answer marked by the candidate.
- There is NO NEGATIVE Marking in the UPTET exam in any of the papers.
We have shared the details regarding the UPTET exam pattern for paper 1 and 2 below.
UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| (i) Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) OR (ii) Social Studies (for Social Science and Social Studies teachers) OR (i) or (ii) (for teacher of any other subject) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UPTET 2024 Cut-Off
The candidates have to obtain a minimum cut off marks to be able to receive the UPTET certificate. General category candidates have to obtain at least 60% while SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD have to obtain at least 55% marks. The minimum qualifying marks or cut off marks is given below for each category.
| Category | UPTET Qualifying Percentage | UPTET Qualifying Marks |
| General | 60 per cent | 90 |
| SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD | 55 per cent | 82 |
UPTET 2026 Certificate
UPTET Certificate 2026 will be issued to those candidates who will qualify the exam by obtaining the cut off marks. The UPTET certificate is valid for a lifetime. The certificate allows a candidate to apply for the post of teacher in the UP schools.
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