UPTET 2026 ALERT:
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official notification for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. Online registration will begin on March 27, 2026. Candidates can apply through the new official portal. Check full details below.
UPTET 2026 Notification: After a long wait, the UPESSC has officially announced the UPTET 2026 exam cycle. UPTET is a mandatory qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary (Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Classes 6-8) schools across Uttar Pradesh. This year, the recruitment process will be managed by the newly formed commission. Below are the exhaustive details regarding eligibility, application fee, and the step-by-step registration process.
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UPTET 2026 - Official Summary
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| Recruiting Body |
UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Exam Name |
UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Registration Starts |
27 March 2026 |
| Official Website |
upessc.up.gov.in
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Important Dates & Schedule
| Event Name |
Important Dates |
| UPTET 2026 Notification Release |
24 March 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts |
27 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
Check Official PDF |
| UPTET Exam Date 2026 |
Notify Soon |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
1. For Paper-I (Primary Level - Class 1 to 5):
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC).
- OR Graduation with 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - *Subject to latest NCTE & Supreme Court guidelines*.
2. For Paper-II (Upper Primary Level - Class 6 to 8):
- Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed / 2-year B.Ed.
- OR 10+2 with 50% marks and 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Single Paper |
Both Papers |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹600/- |
₹1200/- |
| SC / ST |
₹400/- |
₹800/- |
| PWD (Divyang) |
₹100/- |
₹200/- |
How to Apply Online for UPTET 2026?
- Step 1: Visit the official portal: upessc.up.gov.in (Link active from March 27).
- Step 2: Click on the "UPTET 2026 Registration" link on the homepage.
- Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and click on 'Apply Now'.
- Step 4: Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and choose your Paper (Paper 1, Paper 2, or Both).
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee online through Net Banking/Credit/Debit card.
- Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
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