The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has officially released the Information Booklet for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 01/UPTET/2026.
The Information Booklet contains vital details regarding the examination schedule, application fee, eligibility criteria for Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8), exam pattern, category-wise qualifying marks, result publication guidelines, and lifetime certificate validity. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official UPESSC portal (upessc.up.gov.in).
The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 02, 03 & 04 July 2026 across various districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Important Notice: UPTET is a Teacher Eligibility Test, not a direct recruitment examination for a fixed number of vacancies. Qualifying UPTET is an essential eligibility requirement for teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, but qualifying the examination does not itself guarantee appointment. The Information Booklet does not specify an exact date for the declaration of the UPTET 2026 Result; official result notices will be published on the Commission’s website.
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
UPTET 2026 Result Notice – Qualifying Marks, Exam Pattern & Certificate Validity
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test UPTET Advt No. 01/UPTET/2026 : Short Details of Notification
Last Date for Application & Fee Payment : 26/04/2026
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Correction : 01/05/2026
Exam District Information Date : 22/06/2026
Admit Card Release Date : 30/06/2026
UPTET 2026 Exam Date : 02, 03 & 04 July 2026
Answer Key Release Date : July 2026 (Tentative)
UPTET 2026 Result Declaration : Not Specified in Booklet (To Be Announced)
The Information Booklet does not specify a fixed result date; candidates should regularly check the official UPESSC portal.
Application Fee
For Only One Paper (Paper I or Paper II):
General / OBC / EWS : ₹1,000/-
SC / ST : ₹500/-
Divyangjan (PwD) : ₹300/-
For Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II):
General / OBC / EWS : ₹2,000/-
SC / ST : ₹1,000/-
Divyangjan (PwD) : ₹600/-
Candidates applying for both papers are required to pay the applicable fee for each paper.
Pay the Examination Fee Online Through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, BHIM UPI or Other Prescribed Payment Modes.
UPTET 2026 : Age Limit & Vacancy Scope
Age Limit: The Information Booklet does not specify a separate minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in UPTET 2026. Candidates possessing the prescribed educational and teacher-training qualifications are eligible to appear.
Vacancy Scope: UPTET is a Teacher Eligibility Test, not a direct recruitment examination for a fixed number of vacancies. The Information Booklet does not announce a fixed vacancy count. Qualifying UPTET is one of the mandatory eligibility requirements for teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, but appearing in or qualifying the examination does not itself guarantee appointment.
UPTET 2026 – Short Details Overview
Particular
Details
Exam Name
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Conducting Authority
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement No.
01/UPTET/2026
Exam Level
Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) & Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
Application Mode
Online (OTR Based)
Total Vacancies
Teacher Eligibility Examination (No Direct Vacancies)
As prescribed in the official Information Booklet, candidates must secure the following minimum qualifying marks:
Candidate Category
Minimum Qualifying Percentage
Minimum Marks (Out of 150)
General / Unreserved (UR)
60%
90 Marks
OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD & Other Specified Reserved Categories
55%
82 Marks
Note: Qualifying the UPTET is related to eligibility for teacher recruitment. Qualifying UPTET alone does not provide an automatic right to appointment.
Graduation from a UGC-recognized University with a 2-Year D.El.Ed. (BTC) from an NCTE-recognized institution (passed or appearing in the final year).
Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year D.Ed. (Special Education).
Intermediate (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) (passed or appearing in the final year).
Candidates studying in or having passed the final year of specified recognized teacher-training programmes.
Other qualifications specifically recognized under the official UPESSC Information Booklet.
Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year D.El.Ed. (BTC).
Graduation / Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).
Graduation with minimum 45% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE regulations.
Intermediate (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and 4-Year B.El.Ed. or 4-Year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-Year or 2-Year B.Ed. (Special Education).
Other qualifications specified in the official Information Booklet.
Candidates should carefully verify their applicable qualification against the Information Booklet before submitting the application.
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 : Paper I (Primary Level – Classes 1 to 5)
Paper I consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Exam duration is 150 minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes). Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
Subject / Section
Questions
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (बाल विकास एवं शिक्षण विधि)
30
30
Language I – Hindi (अनिवार्य)
30
30
Language II – English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Any One)
30
30
Mathematics (गणित)
30
30
Environmental Studies (पर्यावरण अध्ययन)
30
30
Total
150 Questions
150 Marks
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 : Paper II (Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8)
Paper II consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Total exam duration is 150 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
Subject / Section
Questions
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (बाल विकास एवं शिक्षण विधि)
30
30
Language I – Hindi (अनिवार्य)
30
30
Language II – English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Any One)
30
30
For Maths & Science Teacher: Mathematics & Science OR For Social Studies Teacher: Social Studies / Social Science OR For Other Teachers: Either (A) or (B)
60
60
Total
150 Questions
150 Marks
No Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II. Each correct question awards 1 mark. For Maths & Science teaching, Mathematics & Science is applicable; for Social Studies/Social Science teaching, Social Studies is applicable as prescribed.
UPTET 2026 Result Notice & Certificate Validity
UPTET 2026 Result Notice
The UPTET 2026 Information Booklet states that the marks and details of candidates appearing in the examination will be published through the Commission’s official website (www.upessc.up.gov.in).
The Information Booklet does not specify an exact date for the declaration of the UPTET 2026 Result. Result dates will be announced separately by UPESSC via an official press release.
Candidates should keep their registration number and roll number ready to check their result once the official link is released.
Certificate Validity (Lifetime & DigiLocker)
According to the Information Booklet, the UPTET Certificate will remain valid for a lifetime from the date of declaration of the result for all categories.
The certificate is also mentioned to be made available electronically through DigiLocker, enabling candidates to access and verify their certificate digitally anytime.
Common queries and verified answers regarding UP Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
Q1. When will the UPTET 2026 examination be conducted?+
According to the official Information Booklet, the UPTET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 02, 03 & 04 July 2026.
Q2. How many questions and marks are there in each UPTET paper?+
Each paper (Paper I and Paper II) consists of 150 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks with a total duration of 150 minutes.
Q3. Is there negative marking in UPTET 2026?+
No. There is no negative marking in the UPTET 2026 examination as per the Information Booklet.
Q4. What are the qualifying marks for General category candidates?+
General category candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks (90 marks out of 150) to qualify UPTET.
Q5. What are the qualifying marks for reserved categories?+
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories require a minimum of 55% marks (82 marks out of 150) to qualify.
Q6. When will the UPTET 2026 Result be released?+
The Information Booklet does not specify an exact date for the declaration of results. Candidates should visit upessc.up.gov.in for official result notifications.
Q7. What is the validity period of the UPTET certificate?+
The UPTET certificate will remain valid for a lifetime from the date of result declaration for all categories, and can be accessed digitally via DigiLocker.
Q8. Does qualifying UPTET guarantee a teaching job?+
No. Qualifying UPTET is an essential eligibility requirement, but it does not confer a direct right to appointment. Candidates must participate and qualify in subsequent recruitment processes announced by the government.
Q9. What is the application fee for both papers?+
For both papers (Paper I & II), the application fee is ₹2,000/- for General/OBC/EWS, ₹1,000/- for SC/ST, and ₹600/- for PwD candidates.
Q10. What is the official website for UPTET 2026?+
Candidates must carefully read the official UPTET 2026 Information Booklet (Advertisement No. 01/UPTET/2026) issued by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) and submit your application well before the deadline on 26 April 2026. Qualifying UPTET satisfies teacher eligibility, but candidates must fulfill all specific criteria for future UP Teacher Recruitment drives.
