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UPTET 2026

Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB)

Mode

Offline

Level

12th Pass

Vacancies

Eligibility Certificate

Fee

₹600 (Gen/OBC), ₹400 (SC/ST)

Key dates

Application Start

May 2026

Last Date to Apply

Jun 2026

Admit Card

Jun 30, 2026

Exam Date

Jul 2–4, 2026

About this exam

UPTET 2026 is the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by UPBEB for certifying candidates for primary (classes I–V) and upper primary (classes VI–VIII) teacher posts in UP government schools. Paper I is for primary level and Paper II for upper primary; both have 150 MCQs in 2.5 hours with no negative marking. Minimum qualifying score is 60% (90/150) for General category. The UPTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime. Admit card released June 30, 2026; exam scheduled July 2–4, 2026.

Eligibility

  • Paper I (Classes I–V): 12th pass with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed degree
  • Paper II (Classes VI–VIII): Graduation with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed
  • No upper age limit for UPTET
  • UP domicile is NOT mandatory to appear; any Indian citizen can apply

Syllabus

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language I – Hindi
  • Language II – English / Sanskrit / Urdu
  • Mathematics and Environmental Studies (Paper I)
  • Mathematics & Science or Social Studies (Paper II)

Exam Pattern

  • Paper I: 150 MCQ questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
  • Paper II: 150 MCQ questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
  • No negative marking
  • Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (90/150) for General; 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PH
  • Certificate valid for lifetime

Exam overview

UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by UPBEB to certify candidates for teaching roles in UP government primary and upper-primary schools.

Clearing UPTET is mandatory to apply for government teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh. The certificate is valid for a lifetime.

UPTET 2026 admit cards were released on June 30, 2026, and the exam is scheduled from July 2 to July 4, 2026 across UP examination centres.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UPTET certificate valid for jobs outside UP?▼
UPTET is primarily valid for UP government school recruitment. However, some private schools across India accept UPTET as proof of teaching eligibility. For central government schools, CTET is required.
What is the difference between CTET and UPTET?▼
CTET is a national eligibility test conducted by CBSE, valid for central government and many state school recruitments. UPTET is conducted by UPBEB specifically for UP government school recruitment. Both are required for UP state teacher posts — TGT posts require CTET Paper II or UPTET Paper II.
How many times is UPTET conducted in a year?▼
UPTET is generally conducted once a year by UPBEB. However, the schedule can vary. Candidates should monitor the official UPBEB website for the latest cycle announcement.
Is there negative marking in UPTET?▼
No, there is no negative marking in UPTET. All 150 questions carry 1 mark each. Candidates should attempt all questions.
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Official Website

https://updeled.gov.in

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