The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 notification has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. This exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Primary (Class 1–5) and Upper Primary (Class 6–8) teachers in Uttar Pradesh.
| Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 https://dailynaukrisuchna.com/ | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT DATES | |||||||||
| Notification Release: 20 March 2026 Online Application Start: 27 March 2026 Last Date to Apply: 26 April 2026 Correction Last Date: 01 May 2026 Exam City Intimation: 22 June 2026 Admit Card Release: 30 June 2026 Exam Date: 02, 03 & 04 July 2026 | Application Fee General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000 per paper SC / ST: ₹500 per paper PwD: ₹300 per paper | ||||||||
| About UPTET 2026 UPTET is a state-level eligibility test conducted as per guidelines of NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education). It is mandatory for candidates who wish to become teachers in government and aided schools in Uttar Pradesh | |||||||||
| Application Process Mode of application: Online only Apply through official website One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory Candidates can apply for: Paper I (Class 1–5) Paper II (Class 6–8) Or both papers in a single form | |||||||||
| Eligibility Criteria | |||||||||
| For Primary Level (Class 1–5) Graduation + D.El.Ed / BTC OR B.Ed / equivalent qualification OR 4-year integrated B.El.Ed Final-year candidates of teacher training courses can also apply. | For Upper Primary Level (Class 6–8) Graduation with B.Ed OR D.El.Ed OR equivalent teacher training qualification Final-year candidates of teacher training courses can also | ||||||||
| UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 Paper I (Class 1–5) Total Questions: 150 Total Marks: 150 Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Language I (Hindi) – 30 Language II – 30 Mathematics – 30 Environmental Studies – 30 | UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 Paper II (Class 6–8) Total Questions: 150 Total Marks: 150 Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Language I – 30 Language II – 30 Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies – 60 | ||||||||
| Exam Details Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Question Type: MCQs Marks per Question: 1 mark No negative marking Medium: Hindi & English Qualifying Marks General Category: 60% (90/150) Reserved Categories: 55% (82/150) UPTET Certificate Validity Validity: Lifetime Certificate will be issued digitally (DigiLocker) Important Points UPTET is only an eligibility test, not a job guarantee Required for teacher recruitment in: Government schools Aided schools Recognized institutions Final selection depends on recruitment exams like Super TET | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |||||||||
| Link to Apply Online | Click Here | ||||||||
| Information Booklet | Click Here | ||||||||
| Corrigendum Regarding Qualification | Click Here | ||||||||
| Official Website | Click Here | ||||||||
| Check UP Super TET Syllabus | Click Here | ||||||||
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Section 1. What is UPTET 2026? UPTET 2026 is a state-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission for candidates who want to become teachers in Uttar Pradesh. 2. What is the exam date of UPTET 2026? The UPTET 2026 exam will be conducted on 02, 03, and 04 July 2026. 3. Who can apply for UPTET 2026? Candidates with Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification can apply. Final-year candidates are also eligible. 4. Is there negative marking in UPTET exam? No, there is no negative marking in the UPTET exam. 5. What is the validity of UPTET certificate? The UPTET certificate is valid for lifetime. 6. What is the difference between UPTET and Super TET? UPTET is an eligibility test, while Super TET is a recruitment exam for selecting teachers in Uttar Pradesh. 7. How many papers are there in UPTET? There are two papers: Paper I (Class 1–5) Paper II (Class 6–8) 8. What are the qualifying marks for UPTET 2026? General: 60% (90 marks) Reserved: 55% (82 marks) |