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. You can start applying online from March 27, 2026, and the last date to submit your form is April 26, 2026. The exam is scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026.

Quick Overview

Detail	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

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates you should know for the UPTET 2026:

Event	Date
Online Application Begins	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 Release	June 30, 2026
Exam Date (TET)	July 02, 03, 04, 2026
Result Date	To be announced soon

You should always check the official notification from the UPESSC website for the most accurate information.

Vacancy Details

The official notification for UPTET 2026 does not specify a total number of vacancies. The exam is for eligibility to become a teacher in Uttar Pradesh schools.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the UPTET 2026, you need to meet certain age and educational requirements. The UPESSC rules will determine any age relaxation.

Age Limits

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	Not specified
Maximum Age	Not specified

Educational Qualifications

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

Post

Requirements

Primary Teacher (Class 1-5)

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

Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8)

You need a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% in some cases, as per rules) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
You must also have a valid teacher training qualification such as B.Ed, BTC, B.El.Ed, or an equivalent.
If you are in the final year of these courses, you are 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 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 the UPTET 2026, follow these steps:

Go to the official website of UPESSC. The application link will be active there from March 27, 2026.
Register if you are a new user. If you already have an account, just log in.
Fill in the application form with all your personal and educational details accurately.
Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and any other required documents as per the instructions.
Pay the application fee online based on your category.
Review your entire application carefully to make sure there are no mistakes.
Submit your application before the deadline of April 26, 2026.
Take a printout of your confirmation page for your records.

Selection Process

Your selection for UPTET 2026 will be based on a written examination.

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Chetan Rajput is a Senior Government Job Content Editor with over 5+ years of experience in tracking and publishing updates related to SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and specializes in analyzing official notifications, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and cut-off trends.