Kamal Ghorui
UPTET application 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will start the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 application form from March 27, 2026. The notification has been released on the official website. The registrations will end on April 26, 2026. Aspirants need to register themselves one time. A correction window will remain open until May 1, 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held on July 2,3, and 4, 2026. UPTET continues to operate as a mandatory qualification for teaching roles in government and aided schools across Uttar Pradesh. However, eligibility criteria reveal a calibrated attempt to maintain academic thresholds while aligning with national teacher education norms.
UPTET exam 2026: Eligibility criteria
For Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5), candidates must have:
- Senior Secondary qualification with at least 50% marks
- A 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent
For Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8), the bar shifts:
- A Graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks
- Along with either a D.El.Ed or a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree
UPTET application 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the UPTET application 2026 from the official website:
- Move to the OTR portal and register with basic details
- Create login credentials and complete One-Time Registration
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
- Generate and note your OTR ID
- Log in and fill the UPTET 2026 application form
- Select the relevant paper (Primary/Upper Primary)
- Enter educational and personal details accurately
- Pay the application fee online
- Review, submit the form, and download the confirmation copy
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the UPTET application process 2026.
