The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission officially released the notification for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 on March 20, 2026, and has invited applications from candidates who wish to obtain a TET certificate for appointment as teachers in various schools across UP for classes 1 to 5 or classes 6 to 8.
The application form for the UPTET 2026 will be released on March 27, 2026, following which it will remain available on the official website of the UPESSC until April 26, 2026. Please ensure that you read this article in its entirety to familiarise yourself with the exam date, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and other relevant details.
UPTET 2026 Notification
Candidates have been waiting very eagerly and for a long time for the release of the notification for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026. Now that it has been released on the official website,https://upessc.up.gov.in/, all candidates can download it to access complete details regarding this examination.
For your convenience, we have activated the download link for the UP TET 2026 notification in the table provided below; additionally, we have discussed all the details mentioned in the notification within this article. Be sure to read the entire article thoroughly to determine whether or not you are eligible to participate in this examination.
| Exam Name | UPTET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Notification Release Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 26, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 1, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 30, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | July 2, 3 & 4, 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Class 1–5), Paper 2 (Class 6–8) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question, no negative marking |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
| Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://upessc.up.gov.in/ |
UPTET 2026 Application Form
The application form for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 will be released on March 27, 2026. Candidates will be able to submit their application forms upon its release. Note that to apply, you will be required to fill in the necessary details, upload all the requisite documents, and pay the applicable fees.
The deadline for applying is April 26, 2026; however, you are strongly advised to submit your application form ASAP to avoid facing a last-minute rush. It is a common occurrence that candidates wait until the very last moment to apply, which often leads to them making numerous errors in their application forms, resulting in the rejection of their applications.
UPTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The UPTET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in two distinct papers. The first is Paper I, intended for classes 1 to 5, and the second is Paper II, intended for classes 6 to 8. The educational qualification requirements for both papers are provided below.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1–5): 12th with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC), 12th with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed, 12th with 50% + D.Ed (Special Education), Graduation + B.Ed, Graduation + D.El.Ed, or Graduation + B.Ed (Special Education).
- Paper 2 (Classes 6–8): Graduation + B.Ed, Graduation + D.El.Ed, Graduation/Post Graduation with 50% + B.Ed, Graduation with 45% + B.Ed (NCTE norms), 12th with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed, 12th with 50% + B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., or Graduation + B.Ed (Special Education).
There is no age limit to participate in the UPTET 2026 for any paper; a candidate of any age group may apply, provided they meet the educational qualifications.
UPTET 2026 Application Fee
To apply for the UPTET 2026, the payment of the application fee is mandatory for submitting the application form for either Paper 1 or 2. The required fee is ₹1,000 for candidates belonging to the UR, OBC, and EWS categories; ₹500 for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates; and ₹300 for physically handicapped candidates.
You may pay the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Paper 1 or 2 application fee using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Please note that the deadline for fee payment is May 1, 2026; application forms submitted by candidates who fail to deposit their fees by this date will not be accepted.
UPTET 2026 Exam Date
The UPTET 2026 for Paper 1 and/or 2 will be conducted across the state at various examination centres on July 2, 3, and 4, 2026. The specific timings for the exam have not yet been made public; candidates will be able to view this information by downloading their admit cards, which are scheduled to be released on June 30, 2026.
Prior to the release of the admit cards for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 for Paper 1 and 2, an ‘Exam District Intimation Slip’ will be issued on June 22, 2026, by accessing which candidates will be able to view details regarding the district where their examination is all set to take place.
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam patterns for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 are as follows for Paper 1 and 2. Go through the listed points to check the details about it.
Paper 1 (Classes 1–5)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Question Type: Objective
- Sections:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Questions
- Language I – 30 Questions
- Language II – 30 Questions
- Mathematics – 30 Questions
- Environmental Studies – 30 Questions
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, no negative marking
- Medium: Hindi & English
Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Question Type: Objective
- Sections:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Questions
- Language I – 30 Questions
- Language II – 30 Questions
- Mathematics & Science – 60 Questions (or) Social Science – 60 Questions
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, no negative marking
- Medium: Hindi & English
How to apply for the UPTET 2026 for Paper 1 or 2?
In order to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 for Paper 1 and/or 2, go through the instructions available below.
- Go to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission.
- On the homepage, you will see an option that reads ‘UPTET 2026′; tap on it and go to the next page.
- Register yourself by providing your email address, mobile number and other requested details.
- Login with your registration number and password, and fill in your name, educational qualification, and others.
- Upload documents with a photograph and signature in the required size and format.
- Pay the application fee using one of the provided payment gateways and finalise your application form.