Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the official information booklet for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. Check important dates, application process, OTR requirement, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, qualifying marks, certificate validity and official instructions below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Registration / Online Apply Start | 27 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form / Fee | 26 April 2026 |
| Correction / Fee Reconciliation Last Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Exam City Information | 22 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 02, 03, 04 July 2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1000 /- (Per Paper) |
| SC / ST | ₹500 /- (Per Paper) |
| Divyang Category | ₹300 /- (Per Paper) |
| Payment Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | N/A |
| Maximum Age | N/A |
| Relaxation | As per official rules |
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| UPTET Examination 2026 | N/A |
| Post / Level | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paper I (Class 1 to 5) | Graduation with recognized teacher training qualification such as D.El.Ed / BTC / B.El.Ed / equivalent as mentioned in the official booklet. |
| Paper II (Class 6 to 8) | Graduation / Post Graduation with recognized training qualification such as B.Ed / BTC / B.El.Ed / Special Education / equivalent, subject to official conditions. |
| Final Year Candidates | Final-year candidates of eligible training courses are provisionally eligible as per booklet conditions. |
| Important Note | Candidates must read the detailed official booklet before applying because eligibility is course-specific. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Language Medium | Hindi and English except language subjects |
| Paper | Structure |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies — 30 questions each. |
| Paper II | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II, and subject section of 60 questions for Mathematics & Science / Social Science / other applicable option. |
| Category | Qualifying Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Category | 90 Marks out of 150 (60%) |
| Reserved Categories Mentioned in Booklet | 82 Marks out of 150 (55%) |
| Important Clarification | Qualifying UPTET does not itself guarantee recruitment or job appointment. |
| Support Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical Support (Application Issue) | +91 9899677276 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) |
| SBI Payment Support | 022-65361671 24x7 Email: sbiepay@sbi.co.in |
| UPESSC Commission Support | 0532-2465630 / 0532-2466851 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) |
| ICICI / Eligibility Related Support | 9653686149, 7007956300, 7275247672, 8097506200 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Working Days) Email: rana.prateek@icici.bank.in / adhiraj.singh@icici.bank.in |
| Additional Email | uptet.support@upessc.org / upmsscball@gmail.com |
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Information Booklet | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| User Manual | Click Here |
| All Documents Resize in One Place | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Syllabus / Exam Pattern | Click Here |
UPTET 2026 online application is scheduled to start from 27 March 2026.
The last date to submit the application form and fee is 26 April 2026.
Yes, One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying.
No, there is no negative marking in the examination.
The exam duration is 150 minutes and the paper contains 150 multiple choice questions.
The UPTET certificate validity is lifetime.
No, qualifying UPTET does not itself guarantee recruitment or job appointment.