UPTET 2026 Notification: Apply Online for UP Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper I & II)

Q: Is there any negative marking in UPTET 2026?

**No, there is NO negative marking** in UPTET 2026. Each question carries 1 mark, and there will be no deduction for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to attempt all 150 questions.

Q: What is the qualifying cut-off for UPTET 2026?

General category candidates must score minimum **90 marks (60%) out of 150**. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Freedom Fighter Dependent/Ex-Servicemen/Divyang candidates (UP domicile only) must score minimum **82 marks (55%) out of 150**.

Q: How to download the UPTET 2026 Notification PDF?

Visit the official UPESSC website **upessc.up.gov.in** → Go to 'Notifications/Recruitments' section → Click on **'UPTET 2026 (Advt No. 01/UPTET/2026)'** → Download the Information Booklet PDF containing detailed syllabus and eligibility.

📅 Posted: 20/03/2026 📝 Updated: 30/06/2026

Total VacancyEligibility Test (Not a Vacancy Based Exam)

LocationUttar Pradesh

Last Date26/04/2026

Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No: 01/UPTET/2026) for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Graduation with D.El.Ed/BTC/B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification to qualify as Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) teachers in UP schools. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 27 March 2026 to 26 April 2026 through the official website upessc.up.gov.in.

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UPTET 2026 Online Form 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	20/03/2026
Application Begin	27/03/2026
Last Date to Apply	26/04/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	26/04/2026
Correction / Fee Settlement Last Date	01/05/2026
Exam City Intimation	22/06/2026
Admit Card Release Date	30/06/2026
Exam Date	02, 03, 04 July 2026

UPTET 2026 Online Form 2026Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC (Per Paper)	₹1000
SC / ST (Per Paper)	₹500
Divyang (PwD) (Per Paper)	₹300

Payment: Online (SBI E-Pay / ICICI Bank - Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)

UPTET 2026 Notification: Apply Online for UP Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper I & II)Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: N/A (No upper age limit for UPTET. Eligibility test only - not a recruitment exam).

(UPTET is an eligibility test and does NOT prescribe any specific age limit for appearing., Age limits will apply only at the time of actual recruitment for teacher posts, as per UP Government rules., Relaxation in qualifying marks is provided only for UP domicile candidates of reserved categories.)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
UPTET Paper-I (For Primary Level - Class 1 to 5)	Eligibility Test	Senior Secondary (10+2) with min 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) / 4-year B.El.Ed / D.Ed (Special Education) final year or passed. OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC).
UPTET Paper-II (For Upper Primary Level - Class 6 to 8)	Eligibility Test	Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) / B.Ed. OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with min 50% + B.Ed. OR Senior Secondary with min 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed.
Total Vacancy

Recruitment Table: UPTET 2026 - Exam Fee Structure (Per Paper)

Category	Fee (Paper-I)	Fee (Paper-II)	Fee (Both Papers)
General / EWS / OBC	₹1000	₹1000	₹2000
SC / ST	₹500	₹500	₹1000
Divyang (PwD)	₹300	₹300	₹600
Note:Candidates appearing for BOTH Paper-I and Paper-II must pay the fee for each paper separately. Fees as per category of the candidate.

UPTET 2026 Online FormEligibility Criteria

For Paper-I (Class 1-5) Primary Level: Graduation from a recognised University + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) final year appearing or passed.
OR Graduation + 2-year BTC (Urdu Special Training) / Diploma in Teaching from AMU / Moallim-e-Urdu degree (for Urdu Teachers).
OR Graduation + 2-year D.Ed (Special Education) from RCI-recognised institute.
OR Senior Secondary (Intermediate) with min 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed final year appearing or passed.
For Paper-II (Class 6-8) Upper Primary Level: Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) final year appearing/passed.
OR Graduation/PG with min 50% marks + 1-year or 2-year B.Ed from NCTE-recognised institute.
OR Graduation with min 45% marks + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms).
OR Senior Secondary with min 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed final year appearing or passed.
OR Graduation with min 50% + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) from RCI-recognised institute.
Candidates in the final year of the above qualifications may appear provisionally; their UPTET certificate will be valid only after passing the qualifying course.
Candidates can apply for Paper-I, Paper-II, or BOTH in a single online application if they hold the respective qualifications.

UPTET 2026 Online FormPay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
UPTET Qualification	UPTET is an Eligibility Test (Certificate Only). Salary will be as per applicable post at the time of recruitment through UPESSC in UP Government / Aided / Local Body Primary & Upper Primary Schools (typically Level-6 / Level-7 as per 7th Pay Commission).

UPTET 2026 Online FormSelection Process Steps

Online Application & Fee Payment
Written Examination (OMR-Based, Multiple Choice Questions)
Score Normalization (if exam is conducted in multiple shifts/days)
Issuance of UPTET Eligibility Certificate via DigiLocker

UPTET 2026 Online FormDetailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: UPTET 2026 Exam Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR-Based).
Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150.
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes).
Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking.
Marks per Question: 1 Mark each.
Medium: Hindi & English (except language-specific sections).
Exam Dates: 02, 03, 04 July 2026 (multiple shifts possible with Score Normalization).
Paper Selection: Candidates can appear for Paper-I (Class 1-5), Paper-II (Class 6-8), or Both in a single application.

Recruitment Table: Paper-I: Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) - 150 Minutes

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory)	30	30
Language I - Hindi (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II - English/Urdu/Sanskrit (Compulsory)	30	30
Mathematics (Compulsory)	30	30
Environmental Studies (Compulsory)	30	30
Total	150	150

Recruitment Table: Paper-II: Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8) - 150 Minutes

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory)	30	30
Language I - Hindi (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II - English/Urdu/Sanskrit (Compulsory)	30	30
Maths & Science (for Maths/Science Teacher) OR Social Studies (for SST Teacher) OR Either (for Any Other Teacher)	60	60
Total	150	150

Recruitment Details: Qualifying Marks (Cut-Off for UPTET Certificate)

General Category: Minimum 90 Marks (60%) out of 150.
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Freedom Fighter Dependent / Ex-Servicemen / Divyang: Minimum 82 Marks (55%) out of 150.
Note: Qualifying UPTET does NOT guarantee a teaching job. It is only one of the eligibility criteria.

UPTET 2026 Online FormSubject-wise Syllabus Topics

The UPTET 2026 syllabus covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (for Paper-I), and Maths & Science / Social Studies (for Paper-II). Detailed syllabus is provided in Appendix-5 of the official notification.

📚 Child Development & Pedagogy (Both Papers)

Meaning, Need and Scope of Child Development
Stages of Child Development - Physical, Mental, Emotional, Language Development
Factors Affecting Child Development - Heredity & Environment
Principles of Learning - Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler, Piaget, Vygotsky
Teaching Methods, Principles and Techniques; Micro-Teaching
Inclusive Education - Deprived groups, Language, Religion, Caste, Gender, Physical & Mental Disability
Guidance and Counselling - Meaning, Objectives, Types, Methods
Learning Theories, Motivation, Cognition & Emotions
Understanding children as problem solvers and scientific investigators

📚 Language I - Hindi (हिंदी)

अपठित अनुच्छेद (Unseen Passage)
हिंदी वर्णमाला - स्वर, व्यंजन
संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया एवं उनके भेद
लिंग, वचन, काल
उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज शब्द
लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे
संधि (स्वर, व्यंजन, विसर्ग), समास, अलंकार, वाच्य
पर्यायवाची, विलोम, तुकांत-अतुकांत शब्द
भाषा विकास का अध्यापन - सुनना, बोलना, पढ़ना, लिखना

📚 Language II - English

Unseen Passage
Parts of Speech - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction
Sentences - Subject and Predicate, Kinds of Sentences
Tenses - Present, Past, Future
Articles, Punctuation, Word Formation
Active & Passive Voice, Narration (Direct/Indirect)
Singular & Plural, Gender
Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones
Phrasal Verbs, Silent Letters

📚 Language II - Urdu / Sanskrit (Optional)

Urdu: अपठित अनुच्छेद, ज़बान की फ़न्नी महारतें, अदीबों व शायरों की हयात
Urdu: इस्म, ज़मीर, सिफत, मुतज़ाद, एहम फन्नी इस्तिलाहात, सनअतें
Sanskrit: अपठित अनुच्छेद, संज्ञा (विभक्ति रूप), सर्वनाम, क्रिया, अव्यय
Sanskrit: संधि (स्वर, व्यंजन, विसर्ग), समास, कारक, प्रत्यय, वाच्य, अलंकार
Sanskrit: लिंग, वचन, काल, संख्याएँ, उपसर्ग, पर्यायवाची, विलोम

📚 Mathematics (Paper-I)

Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
LCM & HCF, Fractions, Decimals
Unitary Method, Percentage, Profit & Loss
Simple Interest, Ratio & Proportion
Geometry - Shapes, Angles, Triangle, Circle
Money, Measurement - Time, Weight, Length, Temperature
Perimeter - Triangle, Rectangle, Square, Quadrilateral
Area - Rectangle, Square; Volume - Cube, Cuboid
Calendar, Data Representation, Railway/Bus Timetable

📚 Mathematics & Science (Paper-II)

Natural, Whole, Rational Numbers, Integers, LCM & HCF
Square Root, Cube Root, Algebraic Identities, Algebra
Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Simultaneous Equations
Parallel Lines, Triangle, Quadrilateral, Circle, Tangents
Commercial Math - Ratio, Proportion, Profit/Loss, SI, CI, Tax
Statistics - Mean, Median, Mode; Graphs, Pie Chart, Bar Chart
Probability, Cartesian Plane, Mensuration, Exponents
Science: Fibers & Fabrics, Living/Non-Living, Classification
Cell, Human Body, Nutrition, Respiration, Reproduction
Force, Motion, Energy, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism
Air, Water, Ozone Layer, Pollution, Acids, Bases, Salts
Carbon & Compounds, Minerals & Metals, Alternative Energy

📚 Environmental Studies (Paper-I)

Family, Food, Health & Hygiene, Housing
Plants and Animals, Our Surroundings
Fairs, Local Occupations, Water, Transport & Communication
Sports and Sportsmanship
India - Rivers, Mountains, Plateaus, Forests, Transport, Continents & Oceans
Our State - UP Rivers, Mountains, Forests, Transport
Constitution, Governance - Local Self-Government, Gram Panchayat, Nagar Palika, Nagar Nigam
State Government, Legislature, Judiciary, Executive
National Festivals, Symbols, National Unity, Voting
Environment - Need, Importance, Protection & Conservation Schemes

📚 Social Studies (Paper-II Only)

History: Stone Age, Vedic Culture, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Freedom Struggle, Independence
Civics: Society, Rural/Urban Governance, District Administration, Constitution, Democracy, Defense & Foreign Policy, Citizen Safety, Disability
Geography: Earth in Solar System, Motions of Earth, Mapping, Lithosphere, Landforms, India (Physical), Climate, Soil, Vegetation, Economic Resources, UP Geography, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Disaster Management
Environmental Studies: Natural Resources, Ecological Balance, Pollution, Waste Management, Disasters, Environmental Awards & Days
Home Science: Health, Nutrition, First Aid, Food Preservation, Digestive Diseases, Home Management
Physical Education: Exercise, Yoga, Pranayama, National Games, Awards, First Aid
Music: Swar, Raga, Taal, Patriotic Songs, Bhajan
Horticulture: Soil, Irrigation, Gardening, Seasonal Flowers, Fruit Farming, Crop Rotation

UPTET 2026 Online FormHow to Apply

Visit the official UPESSC website upessc.up.gov.in.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) - MANDATORY for all candidates (first-time).
Click on the UPTET 2026 notification link and then click 'Apply Online'.
Fill Personal, Educational, Communication details carefully.
Select Paper-I (Class 1-5), Paper-II (Class 6-8), or BOTH as per your qualification.
Upload required documents - recent photograph, signature, and qualification certificates.
Verify all the details in the preview before final submission (data once submitted cannot be changed after correction window closes on 01/05/2026).
Pay the application fee online via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI (SBI E-Pay or ICICI Bank).
Final Submit the application and take printout of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Recruitment Note: Validity of UPTET Certificate

As per UP Government Letter No. 392/Arsth-4-2021 dated 16 June 2021, the UPTET Certificate is valid for LIFETIME from the date of result declaration for all categories.

Recruitment Note: Certificate Distribution via DigiLocker

UPESSC will distribute the UPTET 2026 Certificate through electronic mode (DigiLocker) only. No physical certificate will be issued. No correction in photograph, category, or reservation class will be allowed in the certificate after issuance.

Recruitment Note: Score Normalization

If the UPTET 2026 exam is conducted in multiple shifts/days due to high volume of applicants, Score Normalization will be applied as per UPESSC Notice No. Shiksha Sewa Aayog/2018/2025-26 dated 26/02/2026. The Commission's decision in this regard shall be final.

Recruitment Note: Reservation & Domicile Rule

Benefit of reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable ONLY to permanent residents (mool niwasi) of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must clearly mention their category in the application.

Recruitment Note: Scribe & Extra Time for Divyang Candidates

Fully blind / candidates with writing disability (40%+ disability) may bring their own Scribe (Shrut Lekhak). The Scribe's qualification must not exceed Intermediate level. Such candidates also get 30 minutes extra time. Prior permission from the Centre Superintendent must be obtained before the exam along with supporting certificates.

Recruitment Note: UPTET is Only an Eligibility Test

Qualifying UPTET does NOT grant any right to recruitment or employment. It is only ONE of the eligibility criteria for teacher recruitment in UP government / local body / aided / CBSE-affiliated schools (Class 1-8). Final eligibility will be verified by the recruiting authority.

Recruitment Note: UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

Any candidate found using unfair means, impersonation, or any act affecting the sanctity of the exam shall be dealt with under the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (Notification No. 338/79-Vi-1-2024-1-Ka-2024 dated 06/08/2024), which includes provisions for life imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 Crore. Candidate may also be debarred from future exams.

Recruitment Note: Helpline Contacts

UPESSC Support (Eligibility): 0532-2466851 (10 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Sat) | Email: upmsscball@gmail.com. Technical Support: +919899677276 (9 AM - 6 PM) | Email: uptet.support@upessc.org. Payment Support (SBI): 022-65361671 (24x7). Payment Support (ICICI): 0532-2465630.

UPTET 2026 Online FormImportant Official Links

Apply Online (OTR)	Click Here ↗
Download UPTET 2026 Exam Date	Click Here ↗
Download UPTET 2026 Corrigendum Notice	Click Here ↗
Download UPTET 2026 Syllabus (Primary)	Click Here ↗
Download UPTET 2026 Syllabus (Junior)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 01/UPTET/2026 Dated: 20/03/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	UPESSC
Post Name	UPTET (Teacher Eligibility Test)
Total Vacancy	Eligibility Test (Not a Vacancy Based Exam)
Salary	N/A
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	26/04/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for UPTET qualified Teachers? ▼

Ans: UPTET itself is only an eligibility certificate (no salary). However, after qualifying UPTET and getting selected as a Primary/Upper Primary Teacher in UP, the post falls under Pay Level-6 or Level-7 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) as per 7th Pay Commission. After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for UPTET 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date for submission of online application and fee payment is 26/04/2026. However, the correction/fee settlement window will remain open until 01/05/2026. Exam is scheduled on 02, 03, 04 July 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in UPTET 2026? ▼

Ans: No, there is NO negative marking in UPTET 2026. Each question carries 1 mark, and there will be no deduction for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to attempt all 150 questions.

Q.4 What is the qualifying cut-off for UPTET 2026? ▼

Ans: General category candidates must score minimum 90 marks (60%) out of 150. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Freedom Fighter Dependent/Ex-Servicemen/Divyang candidates (UP domicile only) must score minimum 82 marks (55%) out of 150.

Q.5 How long is the UPTET certificate valid? ▼

Ans: As per UP Government order dated 16 June 2021, the UPTET 2026 certificate is valid for LIFETIME from the date of result declaration for all categories. The certificate will be issued via DigiLocker only.

Q.6 How to download the UPTET 2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official UPESSC website upessc.up.gov.in → Go to 'Notifications/Recruitments' section → Click on 'UPTET 2026 (Advt No. 01/UPTET/2026)' → Download the Information Booklet PDF containing detailed syllabus and eligibility.