- UP Special TET 2026 notification was released today by UPESSC Prayagraj.
- UP Special TET online registration will start on September 5.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for all applicants.
UP Special TET 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the official notification for the UP Special TET 2026 exam today, September 3, 2026. The PDF is available on the official portal at uppsc.up.nic, with details such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, OTR registration, and application fee. Following this, the online application portal will open on September 5, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam must complete their One-time registration to proceed with the registration process via the official portal at uppsc.up.nic.in. The last date to submit the registration fee is fixed on October 4, 2026. Once the application window closes, UPESSC will open the correction window on October 8.
UP TET Qualification Mandatory For Teacher Recruitment
Following the Supreme Court order, currently working teachers need to qualify the UP Special TET examination by August 31, 2028, to keep their jobs secure. The exam will be held on November 3, 2026, to evaluate candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions at the Primary and Upper Primary levels in government-aided schools.
UP Special TET 2026: Key Dates
UP Special TET is a state-level examination monitored by the UPPSC for teacher recruitment. Selected candidates get an Eligibility Certificate, which remains valid for the state-level teacher recruitment examinations.
The registration window will run from September 5 to October 4, 2026. After that, the authorities will open the correction window on October 8, 2026.
Events | Dates |
Notification Publication Date | September 3, 2026 |
Online Registration (OTR)/ Application Start Date | September 5, 2026 |
Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment | October 4, 2026 |
Last Date for Application Correction | October 8, 2026 |
UP Special TET 2026 Exam Date | November 3, 2026 |
OTR Mandatory For Application Process
The One Time Registration (OTR) system is mandatory for candidates appearing for the exam. Those who have not yet completed the OTR process must do so before applying for the recruitment. The OTR number is required to proceed with the application process for the examination. Furthermore, the Commission has provided a candidate dashboard for applicants to check application-related information.
UP Special TET 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam for both the Primary and Upper Primary levels will be held on November 3, 3036 for two hours and thirty minutes. Both papers will have 150 questions worth 150 marks. Child Development & Pedagogy, Hindi, English/urdu/sanskrit, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies will be included in Paper 1, while Paper 2 consists of Child Development & Pedagogy, Hindi, English/urdu/sanskrit. Subject-specific sections comprise Mathematics and Social Studies. However, there is no negative marking for incomplete answers.