UPTET Application Online Form 2026 – How to Apply, Last Date, Eligibility & Fees

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released information about the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. You can start applying for this important exam from March 27, 2026, and the last day to submit your application is April 26, 2026. The UPTET exam itself is scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026.

Quick Overview

Details	Information
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Application Start Date	March 27, 2026
Application Last Date	April 26, 2026
Exam Dates	July 2, 3, 4, 2026
Official Website	upessc.up.gov.in

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates you need to remember for the UPTET 2026 exam:

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	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 City Details Available	June 22, 2026
Admit Card Available	June 30, 2026
Exam Date (TET)	July 02, 03, 04, 2026
Result Date	Will be updated soon

Vacancy Details

The UPTET is an eligibility test, which means it doesn’t have a fixed number of “posts” or vacancies. Instead, it certifies you as eligible to apply for teaching jobs in Uttar Pradesh schools. Therefore, no specific vacancy count is announced.

Category	Details
Total Posts	Not Applicable (Eligibility Test)

Eligibility

To take the UPTET 2026, you need to meet certain educational requirements for the level of teaching you want to pursue. There are two main categories:

Age Limits

The UPESSC follows its own rules for age limits for the UPTET exam. You should check the official notification for specific details, but generally, no minimum or maximum age is specified for this eligibility test itself.

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	Not specified
Maximum Age	Not specified
Age Relaxation	As per UPESSC rules (check official notification)

Educational Qualifications

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

Post

Requirements

TET Primary Teacher (Class 1-5)

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

TET Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8)

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

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 using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

How to Apply

If you want to apply for the UPTET 2026, follow these steps:

First, visit the official website of UPESSC: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/.
Look for the link related to UPTET 2026 applications. You can also check the official notification for detailed instructions: Download Official Notification.
If it’s your first time, you’ll need to register. If you already have an account, just log in.
Fill out the application form carefully with all your personal and educational details.
Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and any other required documents as per the instructions.
Pay the application fee online based on your category.
Review everything you’ve entered before you submit the form to make sure there are no mistakes.
After successful submission, download and print a copy of your completed application form for your records.

Selection Process

Your selection for UPTET eligibility is based on a written examination. There is no other selection method mentioned for this test.

Mode of Selection	Details
Selection Method	Written Examination

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