UPTET 2026 Online Form
Job Description
UPTET is not an entrance exam in the traditional sense. It is a qualifying exam for eligibility.
While you may think of entrance exams as tests that secure a seat or job directly (like JEE or NEET), UPTET works differently. Here’s a quick comparison to clarify:
📝 What UPTET Actually Does
Think of the UPTET certificate as a mandatory teaching license. Passing this exam proves you have the minimum qualifications to be a teacher.
Eligibility Only: It qualifies you to apply for assistant teacher positions in Uttar Pradesh.
Separate Recruitment: To get a government school job, you must apply for a separate teacher recruitment process after passing UPTET. Your UPTET score will then be considered during that final selection.
🎯 How to Use Your UPTET Certificate
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern (Common for Both Papers)
Both papers share a common exam structure, as detailed in the table below :
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Mark for each correct answer; No Negative Marking |
| Language | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
🏫 Paper 1: Syllabus for Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)
This paper is for candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 1 to 5. It consists of 5 sections, each carrying 30 questions .
🏫 Paper 2: Syllabus for Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
This paper is for candidates aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8. It has 4 sections, with a subject-specific section worth 60 marks .
Option A: Syllabus for Mathematics & Science (for teachers of these subjects)
Option B: Syllabus for Social Studies (for teachers of this subject)
✅ UPTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
To pass the exam, you must score the minimum qualifying marks. The validity of the UPTET certificate is now lifetime .
| Category | Required Percentage | Minimum Marks (Out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 60% | 90 Marks |
| SC / ST / PwD | 55% | 82 Marks |
Educational Qualification
Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5): Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and possess a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC) .
Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8): Candidates must hold a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
One-Time Registration (OTR): This year, the commission has made a One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory. You must complete the OTR on the official website before you can fill out the application form .
Educational Qualification:
Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5): Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and possess a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC) .
Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8): Candidates must hold a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) .
Age Limit: Most sources indicate that there is no upper age limit for appearing in the UPTET exam, though the general requirement is a minimum of 18 years
Post Details – Posts & Eligibility
Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) – Eligibility Options
Candidates can qualify under any one of the following pathways:
🏫 Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8) – Eligibility Options
Candidates can qualify under any one of the following pathways:
Application Fee
Here is the official and confirmed fee structure for UPTET 2026:
| Category | Fee for Single Paper (Paper I or II) | Fee for Both Papers (Paper I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 600 | ₹ 1200 |
| SC / ST | ₹ 400 | ₹ 800 |
| PwD (Divyang) | ₹ 100 | ₹ 200 |
How to Apply
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