UPTET 2026 Apply Online — UP Teacher Eligibility Test Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus and Eligibility

UPTET 2026 Quick Highlights

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• Advertisement Number: 01/UPTET/2026
• Exam Name: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
• Papers: Paper I (Class 1 to 5) and Paper II (Class 6 to 8)
• Application Mode: Online only via www.upessc.up.gov.in
• Online Application Start Date: 27 March 2026
• Last Date for UPTET 2026 Online Form: 26 April 2026
• UPTET 2026 Exam Date: 2, 3, and 4 July 2026
• Official Website: www.upessc.up.gov.in

UPTET 2026 Important Dates

UPTET 2026 Application Fee

Note: Candidates applying for both Paper I and Paper II must pay the fee separately for each paper as per their category.

UPTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Paper I (Class 1 to 5 — Primary Level)

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications to apply for UPTET 2026 Paper I:

• Graduation from a UGC-recognized university AND final year or pass of 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) from an NCTE-recognized institution affiliated with UP Government.
• Graduation AND 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) through Distance Education mode (for untrained/graduate Shiksha Mitras).
• Graduation AND 2-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) or D.Ed. Special Education from an NCTE / RCI recognized institution.
• Graduation AND final year or pass of special BTC training recognized by NCTE and run in Uttar Pradesh.
• Graduation AND 2-year BTC Urdu Special Training run in Uttar Pradesh.
• Graduation from a UGC-recognized university AND Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University (before 11 August 1997).
• Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate / 10+2 (or equivalent) AND final year or pass of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).

Eligibility for Paper II (Class 6 to 8 — Upper Primary Level)

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications to apply for UPTET 2026 Paper II:

• Graduation from a UGC-recognized university AND 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Minimum 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation AND B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Minimum 45% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation AND B.Ed. obtained as per NCTE norms issued from time to time.
• Minimum 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation AND B.Ed. Special Education from an NCTE / RCI recognized institution.
• Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate AND final year or pass of 4-year B.Ed. / B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. from an NCTE / UGC recognized institution.
• Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate AND 4-year B.Sc.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. from an NCTE / UGC recognized institution.
• Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
• Graduation with minimum 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from an RCI-recognized institution.

Important Note: Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks is available for reserved category candidates as per UP Government reservation rules. Candidates in the final year of their D.El.Ed or B.Ed course are also eligible to apply provisionally. Their UPTET certificate will be valid only after they pass the qualifying degree exam.

UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper I — Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)

• Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
• Total Questions: 150 MCQs
• Total Marks: 150
• Each question carries 1 mark. No Negative Marking.
• Medium of question paper: Hindi and English (except Language subjects)

Paper II — Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)

• Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
• Total Questions: 150 MCQs
• Total Marks: 150
• Each question carries 1 mark. No Negative Marking.

UPTET 2026 Syllabus Overview

Paper I Syllabus (Primary Level)

• Child Development and Teaching Methods: Child development stages, learning theories (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohlberg, Piaget, Vygotsky), teaching methods, inclusive education, guidance and counselling.
• Hindi Language: Unseen passage, Hindi varnamala, sentence construction, punctuation, synonyms, antonyms, sandhi, samas, idioms, literary works and authors.
• Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit): English — Unseen passage, parts of speech, tenses, active-passive voice, comprehension. Urdu — Unseen passage, literary forms (ghazal, nazm, masnavi), grammar. Sanskrit — Nouns, verbs, sandhi, samas, etc.
• Mathematics: Number system, LCM and HCF, fractions, decimals, profit-loss, simple interest, geometry, measurement, data representation, volume, area.
• Environmental Studies: Family, food, shelter, plants and animals, our environment, transport, India — rivers, mountains, constitution, governance, local government, voting, national unity.

Paper II Syllabus (Upper Primary Level)

• Child Development and Teaching Methods: Same as Paper I with additional focus on upper primary learning strategies, socialization, critical thinking, and motivation.
• Hindi Language: Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, voices (vachya), sandhi, samas, alankar, sentence formation, idioms and proverbs.
• Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit): English — Unseen passage, all major grammar topics, narration, active-passive, antonyms and synonyms, phrasal verbs, homophones. Sanskrit and Urdu topics as per Paper I with additions at upper primary level.
• Mathematics and Science (for relevant teachers): Natural numbers, integers, algebraic expressions, equations, geometry, statistics, probability, coordinate geometry, mensuration; Science — Fiber to fabric, living and non-living things, microorganisms, food, nutrition, electricity, magnetism, motion, energy, light, sound, water, environmental awareness, chemical changes.
• Social Studies (for relevant teachers): History (Stone Age to modern India, Independence), Civics (Constitution, governance, local self-government, democracy, national security), Geography (Earth, maps, India — rivers, mountains, climate, resources, UP), Environmental Studies, Home Science, Physical Education, Music, Horticulture, Fruit Preservation.

UPTET 2026 Qualifying / Cut Off Marks

Note: Qualifying UPTET 2026 alone does not guarantee any job or recruitment. It is only one of the eligibility criteria for teacher appointment in UP government schools.

UPTET 2026 Certificate Validity

The UPTET 2026 certificate will be valid for lifetime (lifelong) from the date of result declaration. This is applicable for all categories as per UP Government order No. 392/Arsat-4-2021-9(16)/Basic Education Department dated 16 June 2021. The certificate will be distributed through DigiLocker (digital medium) only.

Applicability — Where Is UPTET Certificate Valid?

Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)

• Schools run by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh.
• Schools under Local Bodies that have received recognition or affiliation from the State Government / Basic Shiksha Parishad from time to time.
• Schools receiving aid from the State Government.
• Schools affiliated with any National Education Board and having a No Objection Certificate from the State Government.

Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)

• Schools run by the State Government.
• Schools under Local Bodies that have received recognition from State Government / Basic Shiksha Parishad / Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad.
• Schools receiving aid from the State Government.
• Schools that have received No Objection Certificate from the State Government and are affiliated with any National Board.

How to Apply for UPTET 2026 Online Form

1. Visit the official UPESSC website at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process. OTR is mandatory for all candidates before they can apply for any exam on the portal.
3. After OTR, log in to your account and click on the UPTET 2026 application link.
4. Select the paper(s) you want to appear in — Paper I (Class 1-5), Paper II (Class 6-8), or both — based on your eligibility.
5. Fill in all required personal, educational, and other details carefully and accurately in the online form.
6. Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format as mentioned in the official notification.
7. Pay the application fee online through SBI or ICICI Bank payment gateway as per your category.
8. Submit the application form before 26 April 2026. Save and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important: Application forms sent through any other medium will not be accepted. After the final submission date, no changes will be allowed in the application. Candidates must verify all details before submitting.

Key Rules for UPTET 2026 Candidates

• Only online applications through the official UPESSC portal will be accepted. No offline or postal applications are allowed.
• Date of birth mentioned in High School (Class 10) marksheet will be treated as the official date of birth. No other document will be accepted for this purpose.
• Reserved category benefits are available only to domicile residents of Uttar Pradesh. No out-of-state reservation claim will be entertained.
• Candidates must verify their eligibility themselves before applying. UPESSC does not offer personal eligibility guidance to individual candidates.
• If false or incorrect information is found at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled without any prior notice.
• Candidates using unfair means or indulging in misconduct during the exam will be debarred from UPTET and future UPESSC examinations.
• Men who have more than one living wife and women who have married a man with a living wife are not eligible to apply (unless exempted by the Governor).
• Divyang candidates with at least 40% disability can claim reservation benefits. Those who are completely visually impaired or physically unable to write can bring a scribe of their own arrangement.
• If the number of applicants is very high and a single day / single shift exam is not practical, the exam may be held in multiple shifts / days. In such cases, score normalization will be applied.

Helpdesk Contact for UPTET 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — UPTET 2026

What is the last date to apply for UPTET 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form for UPTET 2026 is 26 April 2026. Fee correction and application amendment can be done till 1 May 2026.

When is the UPTET 2026 exam date?

The UPTET 2026 exam is scheduled on 2 July 2026 (Thursday), 3 July 2026 (Friday), and 4 July 2026 (Saturday).

What is the application fee for UPTET 2026?

For General / EWS / OBC category candidates: Rs. 1000 per paper (Paper I or Paper II). For SC / ST category candidates: Rs. 500 per paper. For Divyang (PwD) candidates: Rs. 300 per paper.

Is there negative marking in UPTET 2026?

No. There is no negative marking in UPTET 2026. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and wrong answers do not attract any deduction.

What is the qualifying score for UPTET 2026?

General category candidates must score at least 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify. SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen and Freedom Fighter Dependents must score at least 55% marks (82 out of 150).

What is the validity of the UPTET 2026 certificate?

As per UP Government order dated 16 June 2021, the UPTET certificate is valid for lifetime (lifelong) from the date of result declaration for all categories.

Can a candidate apply for both Paper I and Paper II in UPTET 2026?

Yes. Candidates who are eligible for both Paper I (Class 1-5) and Paper II (Class 6-8) can apply for both papers in a single online application form.

Where can I apply for UPTET 2026 online?

Candidates must apply only through the official UPESSC website: www.upessc.up.gov.in. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before submitting the application.

Official Source

All information on this page is based on the official UPTET 2026 Information Booklet (Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026) published by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj. Candidates must always verify the latest updates from the official website: www.upessc.up.gov.in.

Notification PDF: Available on the official UPESSC website for download.