UPTET 2026 Online Form & OTR Registration – Apply Before 26 April

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is the state-level body responsible for conducting teacher eligibility tests and recruitment in Uttar Pradesh. Its official recruitment portal for UPTET is uptet.upessc.org.

UPTET 2026 – Application & OTR Overview

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 online application process has commenced for Primary & Junior Level Teacher Eligibility. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is conducting this examination. Applications are open from 27 March 2026 to 26 April 2026 at uptet.upessc.org. The minimum qualification for Primary Level is a Bachelor's Degree with D.El.Ed/B.Ed (appearing/passed), and for Junior Level, it is a Bachelor's/Master's Degree with B.Ed/BTC (appearing/passed). Application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST candidates pay ₹500, and PH candidates pay ₹300.

Source: Official UPTET 2026 Notification, UPESSC, 20 March 2026. Download New Notice PDF

UPTET 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

UPTET 2026 – Vacancy Details

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UPTET 2026 for Primary and Junior Level Teacher Eligibility. Specific vacancy numbers for this examination have not been detailed in the short notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the full official notification for any updates regarding post-wise or category-wise vacancies, if released.

UPTET 2026 – Application Fee

Candidates applying for the UPTET 2026 examination must pay the application fee as per their category. The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

UPTET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026, candidates must meet the age and educational qualification criteria set by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).

Age Limit for UPTET 2026

The official short notification for UPTET 2026 does not specify explicit minimum and maximum age limits. Candidates are advised that age limits are generally applied as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for teacher eligibility tests. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) as per state government norms. Please refer to the detailed notification for any specific age criteria.

Educational Qualification for UPTET 2026

The educational qualifications vary for Primary Level (Paper I) and Junior Level (Paper II) teachers. A significant update for UPTET 2026 is that all D.El.Ed trainees (including those in their first and second semesters) and all serving assistant teachers are now eligible to apply.

How to Fill UPTET 2026 Online Form & OTR – Step by Step

Candidates interested in applying for UPTET 2026 must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process and then proceed to fill out the online application form. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official UPTET 2026 application portal at uptet.upessc.org/otr/.
2. Complete OTR Registration: Click on the "One-Time Registration (OTR)" link. Fill in all required details such as name, father's name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID. Verify your details and submit the OTR form.
3. Receive Registration ID: After successful OTR, you will receive a unique OTR Registration ID and password on your registered mobile number and email. Keep these credentials safe.
4. Login for Application: Use your OTR Registration ID and password to log in to the UPTET 2026 application portal.
5. Fill Application Form: Complete the detailed application form by providing personal information, educational qualifications, and other relevant details. Ensure all information matches your documents.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other required documents as per the specified format and size.
7. Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The fee varies by category.
8. Review and Submit: Carefully review all the entered information before final submission. Make any necessary corrections during the correction window (until 01 May 2026).
9. Print Confirmation: After successful submission and fee payment, download and print the final confirmation page for your records.

UPTET 2026 Admit Card – How to Download

The UPTET 2026 Admit Card has not been released yet. It will be available for download at the official portal uptet.upessc.org on 30 June 2026, before the written examination. Candidates should keep their OTR Registration ID and date of birth ready to download the hall ticket.

UPTET 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern

The UPTET 2026 examination consists of two papers: Paper I for Primary Level (Classes 1-5) and Paper II for Junior Level (Classes 6-8). Each paper comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, carrying 150 marks, to be completed in 2.5 hours. The subjects include Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (for Paper I) or Social Studies/Science (for Paper II).

Candidates preparing for the exam should check the detailed UPTET Syllabus 2026 to understand the exam pattern and subject-wise topics.

The cut-off marks for UPTET 2026 are generally 60% (90 Marks) for General category candidates and 55% (82-83 Marks) for OBC/SC/ST categories.

UPTET 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF

UPTET 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions