The UPTET notification 2026 has released on 20 March 2026 on the official website. The candidate can apply for UPTET application form from 27 March 2026.
UPTET Notification 2026
The UPTET notification 2026 has released by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) on 20 March 2026. Candidates who wants to become a primary teacher (class 1 to 5) and upper primary teacher (class 6 to 8) in Uttar Pradesh can apply for UPTET application form 2026 from 27 March 2026. The UPTET apply online last date 2026 is 26 April 2026. Interested candidates can apply online at upessc.up.gov.in. The UPESSC has announced to conduct UPTET exam 2026 from 02, 03, and 04 July 2026 through offline mode.
UPTET Notification 2026 PDF
The UP government has released the notification after 4 years, so UPTET 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidate who wants to become teachers in Uttar Pradesh. The UPTET notification PDF 2026 has released on 20 March 2026 for 01/UPTET/2026. The Uttar Pradesh teacher eligibility test notification includes important details such as UPTET application form date, application process, syllabus, exam pattern etc. Interested candidate who is graduate and having two year diploma in elementary education are eligible to apply for Uttar Pradesh TET 2026.
UPTET 2026 Exam Overview
UPTET is a state level Teachers Eligibility Test conducted by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. The candidate who is willing to become a teacher needs to apply for UPTET notification 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Authority | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board, UPBEB |
| Exam Name | UPTET 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) |
| Level | Primary & Upper Primary |
| Category | Eligibility Test |
| Job Level | State-level |
| UP TET Exam Date 2026 | 2nd, 3rd, 4th July 2026 |
| Language of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Job location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPTET 2026 Important Date
Candidates interested to apply for Uttar Pradesh teacher eligibility test for classes (1 to 5) or classes (6 to 8) must check the all important dates mention below. The UPTET application form 2026 has a started from 27 March 2026 and continue till 26 April 2026.
| Events | Important Dates |
| UPTET Notification 2026 | 20th March 2026 |
| UPTET Application Form 2026 Date | 27th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Fill UPTET Application Form 2026 | 26th April 2026 |
| Last Date for Making Fee Payment | 26th April 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Date | 1st May 2026 |
| UPTET City Intimation Slip | 22nd June 2026 |
| Release of UPTET Admit Card | 30th June 2026 |
| UPTET Exam Date 2026 | 2nd to 4th July 2026 |
UPTET Eligibility 2026
According to the UPTET notification 2026 candidate who are graduate with two year diploma in elementary education are eligible to apply for UPTET 2026. Those candidate who will not meet the eligibility there application form will be rejected. The detailed eligibility criteria is given below.
- The UPTET exam 2026 is conducted for two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- UPTET paper 1 will be conducted for candidate who want to teach classes 1 to 5 (primary level).
- UPTET paper 2 will be conducted for candidates who want to teach classes 6 to 8 (upper primary level).
| Level | Educational Qualification |
| Paper I (Class 1–5) | 12th with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC OR 12th with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed OR Graduation + D.El.Ed OR Graduation with B.Ed (as per norms) |
| Paper II (Class 6–8) | Graduation + D.El.Ed OR Graduation with 50% + B.Ed OR Graduation with 45% + B.Ed OR 12th with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA B.Ed/BSc B.Ed |
UPTET Application Form 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test application form 2026 has been released on 27 March 2026 on the official website. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the UPTET notification 2026 from upessc.up.gov.in. The last day to fill out the UPTET 2026 application form is 26 April 2026. Candidates are advice to fill out their application from before the last date to avoid the technical issues. The direct link to apply for UPTET apply online 2026 to given below.
UP TET Apply Online 2026 – APPLY NOW
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UPTET Application Fees 2026
The UPTET online application fees for all categories is different. Candidate needs to pay the application fees according to their wish whether they want to apply for both paper 1 or 2, and only paper 1 and 2. Check the application fees details given below.
| Category | Only For Paper I or II | For Both Paper I & II |
| General/OBC | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 400/- | Rs. 800/- |
| Differently Abled Person | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 200/- |
FAQs on UPTET Notification 2026
When did UP TET application form 2026 be released?
The UPTET application form 2026 be released on 27 March 2026 at upessc.up.gov.in.
What is the last date to apply for UPTET 2026?
The last date to apply for UPTET notification 2026 is 26 April 2026.
When is UPTET Exam 2026?
The UPTET Exam 2026 is conducted on 2nd to 4th July 2026.