UPTET Online Form 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus

Post Name	UPTET Online Form 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus
Short Description	The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is expected to release the UPTET 2026 notification soon. This state-level teacher eligibility test is mandatory for candidates aspiring to teach in primary and upper-primary government schools across Uttar Pradesh. Our detailed guide provides the latest updates on application dates, paper patterns, and qualification criteria to help you prepare effectively.
Post Date	27-03-2026-09:30:45 AM
Post Update	27-03-2026-01:10:23 PM

UPTET 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the UP Teacher Eligibility Test

If you are aiming to build a career in teaching within Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 is your first major milestone. Conducted by the newly formed UPESSC, this exam determines the eligibility of candidates for Primary (Classes 1-5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) teacher positions.

UPTET Online Form 2026

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

UPTET 2026 Important Highlights

Exam Name

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)

Exam Level

State Level (Uttar Pradesh)

Notification Status

Upcoming (Expected Early 2026)

Official Website

updeled.gov.in

Important Dates / Projected Exam Schedule

Notification Release:

To be announced soon.

Start of Online Application:

27 March 2026

Last Date :

26 April 2026

Fee Payment Last Date :

26 April 2026

Correction Last Date :

01 May 2026

omplete Form/ Submit Date :

Available Now

Admit Card Availability:

10 days before the exam.

Exam Date:

2, 3, & 4 July 2026

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

1- For Primary Level (Paper-I: Classes 1 to 5):

- 1A- Graduation degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks.
- 1B- Must have completed D.El.Ed (BTC) or B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.

2- For Upper Primary Level (Paper-II: Classes 6 to 8):

- 2A- Graduation/Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks.
- 2B- Mandatory B.Ed. or B.Ed. Special Education or D.El.Ed.

3- Age Limit: * Minimum: 18 Years.

- 3A- Maximum: No upper age limit for UPTET (as it is a qualifying certificate).

Application Fee

Category	Single Paper (I or II)	Both Papers (I & II)
General / OBC / EWS	₹1000	₹1000
SC / ST	₹500	₹500
PH (Divyang)	₹300	₹300
Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Onl

UPTET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR based) and consists of two papers:

Paper I:

For those who want to teach Classes 1-5.

Paper II:

For those who want to teach Classes 6-8.

Total Questions:

150 MCQs per paper.

Total Marks:

150 Marks.

Duration:

150 Minutes (2.5 Hours).

Negative Marking:

No negative marking.

UPTET Structure & Subject List (Paper-I)

संरचना एवं विषय सूची (प्रथम प्रश्न-पत्र)

क्र.सं (S.No.)	विषय वस्तु (Subject Content)	प्रश्नों की संख्या (No. of Questions)	अंक (Marks)
1.	बाल विकास एवं शिक्षण विधि (अनिवार्य) Child Development & Teaching Method (Compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
2.	भाषा प्रथम (हिन्दी) (अनिवार्य) Language-I (Hindi) (Compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
3.	भाषा द्वितीय (अंग्रेजी/उर्दू/संस्कृत) (अनिवार्य) Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) (Compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
4.	गणित (अनिवार्य) Mathematics (Compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
5.	पर्यावरणीय अध्ययन (अनिवार्य) Environmental Studies (Compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
	कुल (Total)	150 MCQs	150

How to Apply Online:

1- Visit the official portal at updeled.gov.in.
2- Click on the UPTET 2026 Registration link.
3- Fill in your personal and educational details.
4- Upload your scanned photograph and signature (check dimensions carefully).
5- Pay the application fee through the online gateway.
6- Print the final confirmation page for your records.

Qualifying Marks:

To clear UPTET, candidates must score:

1- General Category: 60% (90 out of 150 marks).
2- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): 55% (82 out of 150 marks).

NaukriApp Tip: UPTET certificate validity is now for a lifetime. Once you qualify, you can apply for Super TET or any UP government teaching vacancy whenever they are announced without re-taking the eligibility test.