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Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 Notification

JOBAdded: 20 Mar 2026Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the information booklet for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. This test is a mandatory eligibility criterion for the appointment of teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in the state.

Advertisement No: 01/UPTET/2026

Important Dates

Event Date
Advertisement Publication Date 2026-03-20
Online Application Start Date 2026-03-27
Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment 2026-04-26
Last Date for Application Correction 2026-05-01
Exam City Information Date 2026-06-22
Admit Card Issuance Date 2026-06-30
Examination Dates July 02, 03, 04, 2026

Application Fee

(Per Paper)

Category Fee
General / EWS / Other Backward Class (OBC) ₹1000
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) ₹500
Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) ₹300

Candidates must pay the fee through the online mode provided on the official website. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for all applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

For Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of:

  • Graduation and two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC) from an NCTE recognized institution.
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed degree (subject to completing a 6-month bridge course in elementary education after appointment).
  • Intermediate with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Other equivalent qualifications as specified in the official notification.

For Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of:

  • Graduation and two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC).
  • Graduation/Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education).
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed, in accordance with the NCTE regulations issued from time to time.
  • Intermediate with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  • Other equivalent qualifications as specified in the official notification.

Examination Pattern

  • Exam Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for each paper.
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking.

Paper I: Primary Level (Classes 1-5)

Subject No. of MCQs Marks
Child Development & 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

Paper II: Upper Primary Level (Classes 6-8)

Subject No. of MCQs Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30
Language I (Hindi) 30 30
Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) 30 30
(a) For Mathematics and Science teachers: Mathematics and Science 60 60
(b) For Social Studies teachers: Social Studies 60 60
Total 150 150

Qualifying Marks

  • General Category: 60% (90 marks out of 150).
  • Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, etc.): 55% (82 marks out of 150).

Certificate Validity

The UPTET qualifying certificate will be valid for a lifetime from the date of the result declaration. The certificate will be made available through DigiLocker.

Official Website

For detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official website: www.upessc.up.gov.in

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