Kamal Ghorui
UPTET 2026: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 registration closes today, 3 May 2026, as Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission completes the final window for online applications for teacher eligibility in primary and upper primary schools across the state.The notification issued on 20 March 2026 set the process in motion, with applications opening on 27 March 2026 and the extended deadline confirmed after an official notice issued on 25 April 2026.Application deadline and submission windowCandidates can submit forms through official portals upessc.up.gov.in and uptet.upessc.org/otr/info/, with the final date fixed as 3 May 2026 for completion of registration and fee submission.Exam schedule and pattern detailsUPTET 2026 examination is scheduled for 2, 3 and 4 July 2026 in offline pen and paper mode across centres in Uttar Pradesh.Eligibility criteria for teaching postsPrimary level candidates require 10+2 with at least 50 percent marks along with D.El.Ed, BTC or equivalent, while B.Ed holders are also eligible under revised norms.Upper primary eligibility requirementsGraduates applying for classes 6 to 8 must hold a degree with B.Ed or D.El.Ed qualification as specified in the notification.Exam structure and marking schemeEach paper carries 150 questions for 150 marks with no negative marking, covering Child Development and Pedagogy, Language sections, Mathematics, Environmental Studies or Social Studies depending on paper selection.Admit card and exam city detailsExam city information will be released on 22 June 2026, followed by admit cards on 30 June 2026 through official websites.Application fee structure and categoriesFee structure varies by category, with General, OBC and EWS candidates paying Rs 1000 per paper, SC and ST candidates Rs 500, and Persons with Disabilities Rs 300.Age criteria and conditionsCandidates must be at least 18 years old, with no upper age limit specified, subject to fulfilment of teaching recruitment rules as per government guidelines.Online application process detailsCandidates are required to complete registration, upload documents, pay fee online and submit application form before the deadline of 3 May 2026 through the official portal.Exam purpose and scopeUPTET serves as a qualifying examination for recruitment of teachers in government primary and upper primary schools across Uttar Pradesh.Selection structure and papersCandidates may apply for Paper 1, Paper 2 or both papers depending on eligibility, with separate qualification criteria for primary and upper primary levels defined in the notification.All updates and notifications remain available on official UPESSC portals for candidates seeking verification or application status before closure of registration window.Applicants must complete submission today to ensure eligibility for UPTET 2026 examination cycle without further extension period announced.
