UP Special TET 2026:- The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, will close the online registration and fee payment window for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET 2026-Advertisement Number 03/2026) today, October 4, 2026. In-service primary and upper primary and upper primary teachers, alongside eligible special educators across Uttar Pradesh, must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online forms before the midnight on the official website at upessc.up.gov.in. The written exam for the UP Special TET 2026 is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
UP Speical TET 2026 Key Highlights
Given below are the key highlights of the UP Speical Teachers Eligibility Test 2026:-
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Practice
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Details
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Exam Conducting
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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
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Advertisement Number
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03/2026
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Online Application Start Date
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September 5, 2026
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Application Close Date
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October 4, 2026
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Application Correction Window
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October 5 to October 8, 2026
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Exam Date
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November 3, 2026
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Official Website
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upessc.up.gov.in
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UP Special TET 2026 Online Apply Link
Interested candidates who want to apply for the UP Special TET 2026 exam are advised to submit their application form at the earliest today, as the last date for online application submission is October 4, 2026. If the candidate is applying for the first time, the candidate will have to go through the One Time Registration (OTR) process first and if they are applying again they will have to sign in. Given below is the direct link for the online application for those candidates who want to apply:-
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UP Special TET 2026 Online Form
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How to Apply Online for the UP Special TET 2026?
Given below are simple steps that the candidates can use to apply online for the UP Special TET 2026:-
- Go to the official website of UPESSC at upessc.up.gov.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not already generated,
- Click on the apply online link for Special TET 2026 (Advertisement No. 03/2026).
- Log in using the OTR credentials, fill in the education qualifications and enter the eHRMS code if applicable.
- Upload the clear scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and mandatory documents.
- Submit the category-wise application fee online and download the final application confirmation printout.
Also check, UPESSC Special TET 2026
Eligibility Criteria for the UP Special TET 2026
Before applying for the UP Special TET candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully. Given below is the eligibility criteria that the candidates will be required to clear to appear for the UP Special TET 2026 exam:-
- Mandatory OTR:- Applicants will have to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the UPESSC website before filling out the Special TET application form.
- Working teachers at the Primary and Upper Primary levels, as well as Special Educators who are registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). In service government or aided school teachers are required to enter their eHRMS code during the application submission process.
- Upper Age Limit:- Up to 60 years as of November 3, 2026, for eligible contractual and deputation special education staff.
Application Fee for UP Special TET 2026
Candidates can submit their application fee through the online payment gateways like Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Given below is the category-wise application fee for the UP Special TET 2026:-
- General, OBC, EWS Category:- Rs. 1000
- SC and ST Category:- Rs. 500
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD/ PH):- Rs. 300
