UPTET Notification 2026 has been officially released on 20 March 2026. The online application process will begin from 27 March 2026, and the examination is expected to be conducted in July 2026. Candidates who want to become primary and upper primary teachers in Uttar Pradesh must qualify UPTET.

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. The notification includes:

Eligibility criteria
Exam pattern
Application process
Important instructions
Category reservations
Document requirements

UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level eligibility examination conducted to certify candidates for teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh schools.

UPTET includes:

Paper 1 → Primary Teacher (Class 1-5)
Paper 2 → Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8)

UPTET is mandatory for teaching jobs in UP government schools.

Candidates must have:

12th with 50% marks + D.El.Ed
OR
Graduation + B.Ed

Candidates must have:

Graduation + B.Ed
OR
Graduation + D.El.Ed

Candidates can apply online through the official website.

Step 1 Visit official website
Step 2 Click UPTET apply link
Step 3 Register
Step 4 Fill form
Step 5 Upload documents
Step 6 Pay fee
Step 7 Submit form

Total:
150 questions

Time:
2.5 hours

Total:
150 marks

Learning theories
Teaching methods
Child psychology

Grammar
Comprehension
Vocabulary

Grammar
Reading comprehension
Pedagogy

Number system
Algebra
Geometry

Environment
Science basics
Teaching methods

UPTET certificate validity is lifetime.

This means candidates can apply for teaching jobs anytime after qualifying.

₹35,000 – ₹60,000 approx.

₹40,000 – ₹70,000 approx.

DA
HRA
Medical
Pension

Applicants:
8-15 lakh yearly.

Selection ratio:
Around 10-15%.

Difficulty level:
Moderate.

Focus on pedagogy
Solve previous papers
Practice mock tests
Revise regularly
Improve accuracy

Good score:

90-110 marks.

Very safe:

110+

Candidates can apply for:

Primary teacher
Upper primary teacher
Government teacher
Private school teacher

UPTET notification released on 20 March 2026.

UPTET exam expected July 2026.

Graduation with D.El.Ed or B.Ed.

Yes.

Yes for UP government schools.

Yes.

Only if qualification completed.

Moderate difficulty.

No.

Unlimited within eligibility.

Depends on notification.

UPTET 2026 application is scheduled to start on 27 March 2026.

The last date to apply is 26 April 2026.

The exam is scheduled for 2, 3 and 4 July 2026.

Current reporting says yes, OTR is mandatory before applying.

Candidates should monitor:

• UPESSC
• UPDELED

Current reports indicate offline mode.

The validity is reported as lifetime.

As of 20 March 2026, the reported UPTET 2026 schedule is:

• Notification / short notice: 20 March 2026
• Application start: 27 March 2026
• Last date: 26 April 2026
• Exam: 2, 3, 4 July 2026.

Because the UPDELED UPTET page still shows “Check Schedule Activity is Closed……”, candidates should treat the official portals as the final authority for the live application link and final instructions.