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UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 for Primary and Upper Primary Teachers

G Team Govtjobupdates 12 Sep 2026  ·  1 min read

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test (UP Special TET) 2026 for Primary and Upper Primary Teacher positions. The online registration for the exam started on 05 September 2026 and will conclude on 04 October 2026.

Uttar Pradesh UP Special TET 2026 Details

Important Dates

Here are the key dates related to the UP Special TET 2026.

  • Notification Date: 20 March 2026
  • Application Start Date: 05 September 2026
  • Apply Online Last Date: 04 October 2026
  • Fee Payment Date: 04 October 2026
  • Correction Last Date: 08 October 2026
  • Exam Date: 03 November 2026
  • Result Date: To be Notified Later

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Application Fee

The application fee structure for UP Special TET 2026 is as follows.

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000/-
  • SC/ST: ₹500/-
  • PH (Divyang): ₹300/-

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates applying for the UP Special TET 2026 is specified below.

  • Minimum Age: N/A
  • Maximum Age: 60 Years

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility details for the UP Special TET 2026 are as follows.

  • UP Special TET Primary Level Eligibility: Candidates Working in Primary Level School (Government School)
  • UP Special TET Junior Level Eligibility: Candidates Working in Upper Primary/ Junior High School Level School (Government School)

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for UP Special TET 2026 is divided into two papers.

  • Paper 1 (Class 1-5):
    • Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Language-I (Hindi): 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Mathematics: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Environmental Studies (EVS): 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Total: 150 Questions, 150 Marks
    • Duration: 02:30 Hours
    • Negative Marking: No
  • Paper 2 (Class 6-8):
    • Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Language-I (Hindi): 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Math/Science or Social Science/Social Studies: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
    • Total: 150 Questions, 150 Marks
    • Duration: 02:30 Hours
    • Negative Marking: No

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Selection Process

The selection process for UP Special TET 2026 includes the following stages.

  • Written Exam
  • Merit List
  • Document Verification

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