The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 registration window closes today, 3 May 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is concluding the final opportunity for candidates to submit online applications for teacher eligibility in primary and upper primary schools across the state.
Application Timeline and Deadline
The notification for UPTET 2026 was issued on 20 March 2026, with applications opening on 27 March 2026. An official notice released on 25 April 2026 confirmed an extended deadline. Candidates can submit their forms through the official portals: upessc.up.gov.in and uptet.upessc.org/otr/info/. The final date for completing registration and fee submission is 3 May 2026.
Exam Schedule and Pattern
The UPTET 2026 examination is scheduled for 2, 3, and 4 July 2026. It will be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode at various centres across Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria for Primary Level
For primary level teaching (classes 1 to 5), candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks along with a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), Basic Training Certificate (BTC), or an equivalent qualification. B.Ed holders are also eligible under the revised norms.
Eligibility for Upper Primary Level
Graduates applying for classes 6 to 8 must hold a bachelor's degree with B.Ed or D.El.Ed, as specified in the notification. A direct link to apply online for UPTET 2026 is available on the official website.
Exam Structure and Marking Scheme
Each paper consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with no negative marking. The subjects covered include Child Development and Pedagogy, Language sections, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (for Paper 1), or Social Studies (for Paper 2), depending on the paper selected.
Admit Card and Exam City Details
Exam city information will be released on 22 June 2026, followed by the release of admit cards on 30 June 2026 through the official websites.
Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies by category: General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs 1,000 per paper; SC and ST candidates pay Rs 500; and Persons with Disabilities pay Rs 300.
Age Criteria
Candidates must be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit specified, subject to the fulfillment of teaching recruitment rules as per government guidelines.
Online Application Process
Candidates are required to complete registration, upload necessary documents, pay the fee online, and submit the application form before the deadline of 3 May 2026 through the official portal.
Exam Purpose and Scope
UPTET is a qualifying examination for the recruitment of teachers in government primary and upper primary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Selection Structure and Papers
Candidates may apply for Paper 1, Paper 2, or both, depending on their eligibility. Separate qualification criteria for primary and upper primary levels are defined in the notification.
All updates and notifications are available on the official UPESSC portals for candidates seeking verification or application status before the closure of the registration window. Applicants must complete their submission today to ensure eligibility for the UPTET 2026 examination cycle, as no further extension period has been announced.
