UP TET 2026: Notification out, exam date (out), eligibility, application form link

UP TET 2026 — Exam preparation

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The UPESSC cycle on uptet.upessc.org — registration 27 March – 26 April 2026, exam 2–4 July 2026. Classes 1–8 teacher eligibility for Uttar Pradesh.

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20 Mar

Notification

2026 (out)

27 Mar

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– 26 Apr 2026

2–4 Jul

Exam dates

2026

Offline

Mode

(expected)

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Paper I — Primary (I–V)

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Focus

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Duration (typical)

150 min

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Paper II — Upper Primary (VI–VIII)

Pedagogy · Languages · Optional group

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Duration (typical)

150 min

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UP TET 2026: Notification out, exam date (out), eligibility, application

Exam preparation — overview and latest official timeline (verify on uptet.upessc.org).

The UPTET Exam Dates 2026 have been announced. The UPTET 2026 Exam will be held from 2nd to 4th July 2026. The UPTET Notification 2026 has been released on 20th March. Online application process has been started from 27th March at uptet.upessc.org. The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is an annual exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts (classes 1-8) in Uttar Pradesh. Check the exam dates, eligibility, paper pattern, and other details of the Uttar Pradesh TET 2026 from this page. Always verify every detail from the official notification PDF.

Registration

27 Mar 2026 – 26 Apr 2026

Online application including fee payment by the last date on the official portal.

Exam date

2 Jul – 4 Jul 2026

UPTET 2026 scheduled on 2nd, 3rd and 4th July as per official notice.

Eligibility (summary)

Bachelor's degree with 50% marks

Full criteria including age, subject, and reservation are in the official notification.

Official notification

Released 20 Mar 2026

Download the PDF and exam dates notice only from uptet.upessc.org.

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Latest UPTET updates

Last updated: Apr 4, 2026

The UPTET 2026 Exam Dates are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th July 2026.
The official UPTET Notification 2026 has been released on 20th March.
Candidates can apply online at uptet.upessc.org from 27th March to 26th April 2026.
The UPTET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching primary and upper primary classes (1–8) at schools in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates who qualify Paper I can apply for the Primary Teacher role and those who qualify Paper II can apply for the Upper Primary Teacher role in Government schools across Uttar Pradesh.
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UPTET notification 2026 — summary

UPTET Notification 2026 is out on 20th March 2026. This time, the UPTET Exam 2026 is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), instead of UPBEB. Online application process has been started on 27th March and the last date to apply online is 26th April 2026. The UPTET Exam Dates 2026 have also been announced. As per the official notice, the UPTET 2026 Exam will be held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th July 2026. The authorities have released the UPTET 2026 Notification on the official website at uptet.upessc.org. The Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the post of teacher in various Government & Govt. Aided Schools in Uttar Pradesh.

The UPTET Exam is held once a year.
Candidates can apply for the post of Primary Teachers (Class 1 to 5) and for the Upper Primary Teachers (Class 6 to 8).
The registration dates are from 27th March to 26th April 2026.
The Uttar Pradesh TET Exam comprises two papers — Paper I & Paper II. Paper I is for those who want to apply for the Primary Teacher (1–5) role. Paper II is for those who want to apply for the Upper Primary Teacher (6–8) role.
Download the UPTET Notification 2026 PDF and exam dates notice from the official portal to confirm syllabus, eligibility, and instructions.

UPTET 2026 notification Exam dates notice

UPTET exam 2026 — full overview

Exam elements and details (cross-check with the official information bulletin).

UPTET 2026 overview table
Exam elements	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Official Website	uptet.upessc.org (UPESSC)
Exam Name	Teacher Eligibility Test Uttar Pradesh (UPTET)
Exam Level	State
Cycle	2026
Notification Release Date	20th March 2026
Registration Start Date	27th March 2026
Last Date to Apply	26th April 2026
Last Date to Submit Exam Fee	26th April 2026
Exam Date	2nd, 3rd and 4th July 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline (Expected)
Purpose of Exam	Issue of Eligibility Certificate for Primary and Upper Primary Teachers
Exam Duration	150 minutes for each paper
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Exam Stages	Paper I and Paper II
Validity	Lifetime (as per official rules — confirm in notification)
Exam Category	Graduates — Government Teacher Jobs
Salary	— (UPTET is an eligibility test; salary applies when you join a teaching post via recruitment)

UPTET 2026 — Frequently asked questions

Common questions on notification, UPTET eligibility, papers, and EduJha preparation support.

What is UPTET 2026 and who conducts it?

UPTET is a state-level eligibility test for those who want to teach at primary (Classes 1–5) or upper primary (Classes 6–8). For the 2026 cycle, conduct is by UPESSC as per the official notification. Candidates who qualify receive an eligibility certificate subject to rules in force. Qualifying UPTET is typically mandatory to apply for many teaching recruitments in UP, but it does not by itself guarantee appointment. The 2026 notification is on uptet.upessc.org under UPESSC.

What are the UPTET 2026 exam dates and application dates?

As per the announced schedule: notification 20 March 2026; registration 27 March to 26 April 2026; exam on 2nd, 3rd and 4th July 2026. Reconfirm on the official portal before travelling or planning leave.

What is the difference between UPTET Paper I and Paper II?

Paper I is for Primary (Classes 1–5) teachers; Paper II is for Upper Primary (Classes 6–8). You may appear for one or both depending on the roles you target and eligibility.

Is there negative marking in UPTET?

The widely cited pattern for UPTET is MCQ-based papers with no negative marking, but you must follow the instructions printed on your question paper and admit card for the 2026 cycle.

What is the validity of the UPTET certificate?

Official sources often indicate lifetime validity for the eligibility certificate, subject to government rules — verify the exact clause in the 2026 information bulletin.

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