UPTET 2026 Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility at upessc.up.gov.in

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• Updated April 01, 2026 04:10 PM
• by K Sangeetha
• Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026) has been issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj for the 2025-26 session. The detailed information booklet carries the complete schedule for online application, exam dates for both Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) levels, eligibility, exam pattern, applicability and instructions for candidates.

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UPTET 2026 Important Dates (Notification, Application, Exam)

• The information booklet clearly specifies the timeline from notification release to exam dates.
• The corrigendum notice dated 04-2026 also updates specific points related to eligibility and applicability, which candidates should carefully read on the official website.

UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Class 1-5 and Class 6-8)

• The UPTET 2026 information booklet lays down detailed minimum educational qualifications for both levels, aligned with NCTE norms and subsequent state government orders.
• UPTET 2026 Eligibility for Primary Level (Class 1-5)
• For appearing in UPTET 2026 for Class 1-5, candidates must have specific combinations of Graduation and teacher training qualifications such as 2-year D.El.Ed, 2-year B.T.C, B.El.Ed, D.Ed (Special Education) or similar, depending on the recognised institution and percentage criteria as mentioned in clause 6.1. Various approved paths include graduate degree with 2-year D.El.Ed, graduate with NCTE-recognised teacher training, B.Ed with bridge course and other combinations, with minimum 50% marks in many cases (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules).
• UPTET 2026 Eligibility for Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8)
• For Class 6-8, UPTET 2026 eligibility includes graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed, graduation with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed, graduation with 45% marks and NCTE-recognised B.Ed as per time-bound norms, and various combinations including B.Ed (Special Education) and B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed or equivalent. Detailed conditions including minimum percentage, recognition by NCTE or RCI and acceptable teacher education courses are given in clause 6.2 and 6.3, with relaxations for reserved categories.

UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

• UPTET 2026 will be conducted as a written, OMR-based exam with multiple-choice questions and no negative marking.
• UPTET 2026 Paper I Exam Pattern (Class 1-5)
• All questions are compulsory, each carrying 1 mark, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
• UPTET 2026 Paper II Exam Pattern (Class 6-8)
• The written exam is of 150 minutes, with separate syllabi for both levels attached in Annexure-5 of the booklet.

UPTET 2026 Application Fee Category Wise

• The application fee for UPTET 2026 varies by category and paper (Paper I and II).
• Candidates applying for both papers will have to pay combined fees as prescribed in the booklet.

UPTET 2026 Official Notices, Corrigendum and Important Links

• The corrigendum issued for UPTET 2026 modifies certain clauses related to teacher training courses, applicability and eligibility, and is hosted on the UPESSC website.
• Key links you should highlight in your article:
• UPTET 2026 notification and information booklet PDF: Click Here
• UPTET 2026 apply online (One Time Registration and application): Click Here
• UPTET 2026 corrigendum notice PDF: Click Here
• UPTET 2026 exam date notice PDF: Click Here
• Super TET syllabus/exam pattern reference: external syllabus image link can be used for related content, but clarify that it is for Super TET, not UPTET.
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Q2. What are the UPTET 2026 exam dates?

• According to the information booklet, UPTET 2026 written exam will be conducted on 02, 03 and 04 July 2026 for Primary and Upper Primary levels.

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