UP TET 2026 Notification will be OUT soon by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB). UP TET is a compulsory eligibility test for applicants to become Primary (Classes 1-5) or Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) teachers in government and aided schools of Uttar Pradesh.The notification is addressed to the teaching aspirants having D.El.Ed, B.Ed, BTC or any equivalent qualification. Candidates must pass UP TET to get recruited as an assistant teacher in the state. After the notification is released. The qualified candidates must apply online within the deadline.
Key points of UP TET Examination 2026:
Applicants must understand the following highlights carefully before submitting the application form:
| Test Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET). |
| Authority | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB). |
| Purpose | Classes 1-8 Teacher eligibility |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Validity of Certificate | Life-Time |
| Papers Conducted | Paper I (Principal Teacher – Class 1 to 5) Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher -Class 6-8) |
| Official website | Click here |
Major dates to remember:
The important dates for application process are:
| Notification Issue | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | September 2026 |
| Online Application Deadline | mid October 2026. |
Who can apply for UP TET Examination 2026 ?
The candidates who fulfill the following eligibility criteria can apply:
| Paper I (Primary Teacher: Class 1-5) Educational Qualification | Candidate needs to satisfy any one of the following: Senior Secondary (10+2) and 50 percent marks + 2 years D.El.Ed / BTC. Senior Secondary (10+2) at 45% marks + 2 years D.El.Ed (according to the requirements of the NCTE). Senior Secondary (10 + 2) 50 percent marks + 4 years B.El.Ed. Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed Graduation + BTC / Special BTC |
| Paper II (Teacher: Upper Primary classes 6-8) | Applicant should satisfy any of the following: Graduation + 2-year B.Ed B.Ed 1 year + graduation with 50% marks. Graduation + 2 yrs B.Ed (Special Education) Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50 percentage marks and 4 years of B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed. Graduation + BTC / D.El.Ed |
| Age limit | Minimum Age 18 years Maximum There is no upper age limit. |
How are the candidates selected for the UP TET Examination 2026 ?
The UPTET is conducted in single phase:
- Written Examination
- Result declaration
- Granting of UP TET Eligibility Certificate
What is the exam pattern and subjects ?
Paper I Primary Level (Class 1-5)
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Negative Marking | not applicable |
| Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Mathematics – 30 Environmental Studies – 30 Language I (Hindi) – 30 Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) – 30 |
Paper II- Upper primary ( Class 6- 8)
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Language I (Hindi) – 30 Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) – 30 Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies- 60. |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category 60 (90 marks out of 150)
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD 55%
How to Apply for UP TET Examination 2026 ?
- Go to the official website.
- Check UPTET 2026 Online Application.
- Create an account with required information. Complete educational and paper preference.
- Add signature and picture.
- Pay application fee.
- Fill form and download confirmation page.
Note: UP TET is an eligibility test, and not a recruitment test. The qualification of UP TET does not guarantee employment.
Important Links
| Official website | Click here |
| Notification | Available soon |
| Apply online | Available soon |
Conclusion
The UP TET 2026 is an important eligibility test of Uttar Pradesh in India among all teaching candidates. The certificate is effective for lifetime. Hence, the qualification opens numerous teaching opportunities with the government. The shortlisted candidates must prepare as per the examination pattern and submit their applications after the announcement.
FAQs- UP TET 2026
No, it is supposed to be announced in near future.
No, there is no negative marking.
Yes, provided that you are eligible in both, you can attempt both.
It is valid for life time.
No, it only qualifies you for teacher recruitment
