UPTET Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees & How to Apply

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. This exam will take place on July 02, 03, and 04, 2026. You can start applying online from March 27, 2026, and the last date to submit your form is April 26, 2026.

Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Total Posts	Not Specified
Application Start Date	March 27, 2026
Application Last Date	April 26, 2026
Exam Dates	July 02, 03, 04, 2026
Official Website	upessc.up.gov.in

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates:

Event	Date
Online Application Start	March 27, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	April 26, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	April 26, 2026
Form Correction Last Date	May 01, 2026
Exam Date (TET)	July 02, 03, 04, 2026
Exam City Details Available	June 22, 2026
Admit Card Available	June 30, 2026
Result Date	Will be updated soon

Vacancy Details

The official notification for UPTET 2026 does not specify the total number of vacancies.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the UPTET 2026, you need to meet certain age and educational requirements.

Age Limits

There is no specific minimum or maximum age mentioned for this exam. However, UPESSC rules allow for age relaxation for certain categories.

Category	Age Requirement
Minimum Age	Not Specified
Maximum Age	Not Specified
Age Relaxation	As per UPESSC rules for specific categories.

Educational Qualifications

The qualifications differ depending on whether you want to teach primary or upper primary classes.

Post	Requirements
TET Primary Teacher (Class 1-5)	You must have a Bachelor’s degree from an NCTE-recognized institution. You also need a valid teacher training qualification like BTC, B.El.Ed, or a similar course. If you are in the final year of your training course, you can still apply. Generally, you need at least 50% marks in your graduation or relevant training program.
TET Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8)	You must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% in some cases, as per rules) from an NCTE-recognized institution. You need a valid teacher training qualification such as B.Ed, BTC, B.El.Ed, or an equivalent. Final-year students of these courses are also eligible. If you have specialized education qualifications (like Special Education) from RCI-recognized institutes, you can also apply. In some situations, if you have 50% marks in intermediate and completed a 4-year integrated teaching program, you might also be eligible.

Post

Requirements

TET Primary Teacher (Class 1-5)

You must have a Bachelor’s degree from an NCTE-recognized institution.
You also need a valid teacher training qualification like BTC, B.El.Ed, or a similar course.
If you are in the final year of your training course, you can still apply.
Generally, you need at least 50% marks in your graduation or relevant training program.

TET Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8)

You must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% in some cases, as per rules) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
You need a valid teacher training qualification such as B.Ed, BTC, B.El.Ed, or an equivalent.
Final-year students of these courses are also eligible.
If you have specialized education qualifications (like Special Education) from RCI-recognized institutes, you can also apply.
In some situations, if you have 50% marks in intermediate and completed a 4-year integrated teaching program, you might also be eligible.

Application Fee

Pay the fee according to your category:

Category	Fee Amount
General / EWS / OBC	₹1000/-
SC / ST	₹500/-
PH (Physically Handicapped)	₹300/-

You can pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

How to Apply

If you want to apply for UPTET, follow these steps before April 26, 2026:

First, read the official notification carefully to understand all the details.
Go to the online application portal for this exam.
If it’s your first time, register on the website. If you already have an account, just log in.
Fill in the application form with all your personal and educational information.
Upload your photograph, signature, and any other required documents as per the instructions.
Pay the application fee online using one of the available methods.
Check everything you’ve entered before you submit the form.
After successful submission, take a printout of your confirmation page for your records.

Selection Process

Your selection for UPTET 2026 will be based on a written examination. There will be no other selection rounds.

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