👨🏫 Teaching Eligibility — Uttar Pradesh
UPTET 2026 — Apply Online Now, Last Date 26 April 2026! Paper I & II Full Details
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPTET 2026 Notification on 20 March 2026. The online application started on 27 March 2026 and the Last Date is 26 April 2026. The exam will be conducted on 2, 3 & 4 July 2026. UPTET Certificate is valid for a Lifetime — apply now and secure your teaching career!
URGENT — Last Date 26 April 2026 — Apply Now!
The UPTET 2026 application window is open right now at upessc.up.gov.in. Last date to apply is 26 April 2026. Fee payment and correction window closes on 1 May 2026. OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory before filling the form — complete it first!
📊 UPTET 2026 — Key Highlights
2
Papers (Paper I & II)
150
Questions Per Paper
60%
Qualifying Marks
♾️
Lifetime Certificate Validity
📋 UPTET 2026 — Short Details at a Glance
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test — UPTET 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/UPTET/2026 |
| Papers | Paper I (Class 1–5) & Paper II (Class 6–8) |
| Exam Mode | Offline — OMR Sheet Based |
| Exam Date | 02, 03 & 04 July 2026 |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime Valid ✅ — Never Expires |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
📅 UPTET 2026 — Important Dates (Do Not Miss!)
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 March 2026 | ✅ Released |
| OTR Registration Start | 27 March 2026 | ✅ Active |
| Application Form Start | 27 March 2026 | 🟢 Open Now |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 April 2026 | ⚠️ Urgent |
| Fee Payment / Correction Last Date | 01 May 2026 | ⚠️ Important |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 22 June 2026 | ⏳ Later |
| Admit Card Download | 30 June 2026 | ⏳ Later |
| UPTET Exam Date | 02, 03 & 04 July 2026 | 📅 Upcoming |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced | ⏳ After Exam |
⚠️ Important: OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory before filling the application form. Complete OTR first at uptet.upessc.org/otr/ — without OTR, your application will be rejected.
💳 UPTET 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Paper I Only | Paper II Only | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 1,000/- | ₹ 1,000/- | ₹ 1,200/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 800/- |
| PwBD (Divyang) | ₹ 300/- | ₹ 300/- | ₹ 600/- |
💡 Payment Mode: Online payment through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, ICICI Bank or SBI ePay. Save your payment receipt — it will be required later.
🎂 UPTET 2026 — Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 Years | 45 Years (+5 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 21 Years | 45 Years (+5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (Divyang) | 21 Years | 55 Years (+15 years relaxation) |
📚 UPTET 2026 — Paper Wise Eligibility Criteria
📗 Paper I — Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
- Option 1: Graduation + 2-Year D.El.Ed (DElEd/BTC) with minimum 50% marks
- Option 2: Graduation + Basic Training Certificate (BTC) for distance education
- Option 3: Graduation with at least 50% marks + 4-Year B.El.Ed
- Option 4: Graduation with at least 50% marks + 2-Year Diploma in Special Education
- ✅ Final year students of DElEd/BTC are also eligible to apply
📘 Paper II — Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
- Option 1: Graduation with at least 50% marks + 2-Year B.Ed
- Option 2: Graduation with at least 45% marks + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
- Option 3: Graduation with at least 50% marks + 4-Year B.El.Ed
- Option 4: Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education)
- ✅ Final year B.Ed students are also eligible to apply
⚠️ Note: Candidates planning to teach Class 1 to 8 must appear in BOTH Paper I and Paper II. Check the official notification PDF for complete eligibility details before applying.
📝 UPTET 2026 — Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
150
Total Questions
150
Total Marks
2:30
Hours Duration
| Paper I — Subject (Class 1–5) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Paper II — Subject (Class 6–8) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
✅ No Negative Marking! Every correct answer = 1 mark. Wrong answer = 0 mark. Attempt all 150 questions confidently! Minimum 60% marks (90/150) required to qualify.
🖥️ UPTET 2026 — OTR Registration & Application Process
Step 1 — Complete OTR (One Time Registration) First
⚠️ OTR is Aadhaar-based and mandatory. Without completing OTR, you cannot fill the UPTET application form. Do this FIRST before anything else!
1
Visit uptet.upessc.org/otr/ — Click on “New OTR Registration”
2
Enter your Aadhaar Number, Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number & Email ID — verify via OTP
3
Complete OTR process — note down your OTR Registration Number & Password
Step 2 — Fill UPTET Application Form
4
Login to upessc.up.gov.in using your OTR credentials → Click “UPTET 2026 Apply Online”
5
Select your paper — Paper I, Paper II, or Both Papers based on your eligibility
6
Fill all details carefully — Personal Details, Educational Qualifications, Category, Exam Center preference
7
Upload documents — Passport Photo (3.5×4.5 cm, under 50KB) and Signature (under 30KB)
8
Pay application fee online — Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / SBI ePay / ICICI Bank
9
Review all details → Submit the form → Download and save the confirmation page — note your Application Number
💡 Correction Window: If you made any mistake in the form, you can correct it from 1 May 2026. However, mobile number, email ID, and category cannot be changed during correction. Double-check before submitting!
📖 UPTET 2026 — Syllabus Overview
Paper I — Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child Development (6-11 years)
- Piaget, Kohlberg & Vygotsky theories
- Inclusive education concepts
- Learning & Pedagogy
Language I — Hindi
- Comprehension passages
- Hindi Grammar
- Language pedagogy
- Teaching-learning methods
Mathematics
- Number system, Fractions
- Basic Algebra & Geometry
- Measurement & Data handling
- Maths pedagogy
Environmental Studies (EVS)
- Family & Friends
- Food, Shelter, Water
- Travel & Things we make & do
- EVS pedagogy
Paper II — Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Adolescent development (11-14 years)
- Learning theories
- Motivation & learning
- Assessment & evaluation
Mathematics & Science
- Number system, Algebra, Geometry
- Food & Materials in daily life
- Living & non-living world
- Science pedagogy
Social Studies / Social Sciences
- History, Geography, Civics
- Economics basics
- Indian Constitution
- Social Science pedagogy
Language II — English
- Reading comprehension
- English Grammar & vocabulary
- Language pedagogy
- Teaching methods
🏆 UPTET 2026 — Selection Process & What Happens After Qualifying
| Step | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Written Exam (OMR Based) | 150 Questions — 150 Marks — 2.5 Hours — No Negative Marking |
| Step 2 | Qualifying Marks | Minimum 60% marks (90/150) required to qualify the exam |
| Step 3 | UPTET Certificate Issued | Lifetime Valid Certificate — Never expires — Use anytime for teaching jobs |
| Step 4 | Apply for Teaching Jobs | Use UPTET certificate to apply for UP Govt school teacher posts (Super TET etc.) |
💡 Important: UPTET is a qualifying exam only — it is NOT a direct recruitment. After qualifying, you become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in UP government schools. Final selection depends on individual state recruitment processes like Super TET.
🔗 UPTET 2026 — All Important Direct Links
| 📝 Complete OTR Registration (Mandatory First Step) | OTR Register Now |
| 📋 Apply Online — UPTET 2026 Application Form | Apply Now |
| 📄 Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| 📅 Download Exam Date Notice PDF | Click Here |
| 🎫 Admit Card Download (Available 30 June 2026) | Click Here |
| 📊 UPTET Result 2026 (After Exam) | Click Here |
| 🌐 UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
❓ UPTET 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPTET 2026?
The last date to submit the UPTET 2026 application form is 26 April 2026. The fee payment and correction window closes on 1 May 2026. Do not wait for the last day — apply early to avoid technical issues.
Q2. What is OTR and why is it mandatory for UPTET 2026?
OTR (One Time Registration) is an Aadhaar-based one-time registration process introduced by UPESSC. It is mandatory for all candidates — without completing OTR first, you cannot access the UPTET 2026 application form. Complete OTR at uptet.upessc.org/otr/ before anything else.
Q3. What are the qualifying marks for UPTET 2026?
Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify UPTET 2026. There is no negative marking — every correct answer carries 1 mark and wrong answers carry 0 marks.
Q4. How long is the UPTET Certificate valid?
The UPTET Certificate is valid for a Lifetime — it never expires. Once you qualify UPTET, you can use the certificate anytime to apply for teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh government schools without appearing for the exam again.
Q5. Can I apply for both Paper I and Paper II of UPTET 2026?
Yes! Candidates who wish to teach Class 1 to 8 can apply for both Paper I and Paper II. The combined fee for General/OBC candidates is ₹1,200/- and for SC/ST candidates it is ₹800/-.
Q6. What is the UPTET 2026 exam date?
The UPTET 2026 exam is scheduled on 02, 03 & 04 July 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR sheet) in two shifts for Paper I and Paper II. Admit cards will be available from 30 June 2026.
Q7. Does UPTET directly give me a teaching job?
No — UPTET is a qualifying eligibility test only. Clearing UPTET makes you eligible to apply for teaching jobs in UP government and aided schools. Actual recruitment is done through separate processes like Super TET conducted by the state government.
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