Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a crucial state-level examination now conducted by the newly formed Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). Qualifying the UPTET is the mandatory first step for candidates aiming to participate directly in the Super TET recruitment drive for primary (Class 1-5) and upper primary (Class 6-8) government teaching vacancies within Uttar Pradesh.

Aspirants looking for the newly announced UPTET 2026 Exam Dates, the latest offline paper syllabus structure, verified eligibility norms, and live application links can explore the detailed Sarkari Result information below.

1. UPTET 2026 Exam Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Level of Exam	State Level (Uttar Pradesh)
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Valid for	Paper 1 (Class 1-5) & Paper 2 (Class 6-8)
Official Portal	upessc.up.gov.in

2. Notification and Exam Dates 2026 (Confirmed)

The UPESSC has formally published the scheduled dates for the highly anticipated 2026 UPTET cycle. Millions of state candidates prepare for this test yearly.

• Official Notification Release Date: March 20, 2026
• Online Application Starts: March 27, 2026
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: April 26, 2026
• Application Correction Window: Until May 1, 2026
• Exam District Announcement: June 22, 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: June 30, 2026
• UPTET 2026 Offline Exam Dates: July 2, 3, and 4, 2026

3. Eligibility Criteria for UPTET

The UPESSC maintains strict certification requirements depending on the paper level targeted. Note that candidates must complete UP's One-Time Registration (OTR) successfully to apply.

For Paper-I (Primary Level - Classes 1 to 5)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university along solidly with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BTC).
• Note: Under recent judgments, standard B.Ed degree holders are officially restricted from presenting themselves for the Primary teacher (Paper 1) eligibility test.

For Paper-II (Upper Primary Level - Classes 6 to 8)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed / B.El.Ed). Both D.El.Ed and B.Ed holders are natively eligible for Paper 2.

Age Limit

Candidates must generally span between 18 and 35 Years of age.

4. Exam Pattern and Sectional Syllabus

The UPTET stands out by testing specific state-level curricula and deep linguistic competence. Both papers feature 150 questions to be solved entirely in 150 minutes entirely via multiple-choice OMR sheets without any negative marking.

UPTET Paper-I Pattern (Primary)

• Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Language-I (Hindi - Mandatory): 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Language-II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit): 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Mathematics: 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Environmental Studies: 30 Questions | 30 Marks

UPTET Paper-II Pattern (Upper Primary)

• Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Language-I (Hindi - Mandatory): 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Language-II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit): 30 Questions | 30 Marks
• Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies: 60 Questions | 60 Marks (Candidate chooses based on their primary bachelor's degree graduation stream).

5. Qualifying Marks Definition

To obtain the lifetime UPTET eligibility certificate:

• General Category Candidates must cleanly secure a minimum of 60% marks (90 out of 150 marks).
• OBC, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen must seamlessly secure a minimum of 55% marks (82 out of 150 marks).

6. How to Apply Properly

1. Proceed dynamically to the official UPESSC domain: upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Locate the "UPTET 2026 - OTR & Candidate Registration" link actively.
3. Generate your mandatory state One-Time Registration ID securely.
4. Input educational marks and valid ID documentation accurately.
5. Print the initial slip and proceed cleanly to pay the test fee online (₹600 for single paper / ₹1200 for both papers for General/OBC).
6. Print out the absolute final confirmation receipt to finish the phase thoroughly.