UP Special TET 2026 Notification: Apply Online

UP Special TET 2026 Recruitment Notification Released

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has announced the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET), 2026, under Advertisement No. 03/2026. This recruitment is for teachers currently serving at the Primary and Upper Primary levels in Uttar Pradesh, and also for approximately 2,500 Special Teachers/Assistant Teachers (CWSN).

The Supreme Court has made the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all teachers. Serving teachers must clear this test by 31 August 2028. To comply with this order, UPESSC is conducting this Special TET.

UPESSC Special TET 2026 Important Dates

Who Can Apply for UP Special TET 2026?

The UP Special TET 2026 is open to the following candidates:

• Serving Primary and Upper Primary Level Teachers: Teachers working in schools run by the State Government, local bodies, or schools affiliated/recognized by the State Government/Basic Shiksha Parishad, and receiving aid from the State Government.
• Special Educators (CWSN): Approximately 2,500 Special Teachers/Assistant Teachers (CWSN) at the Primary and Upper Primary levels.

Mandatory Eligibility for Serving Teachers:

• Primary Level (Class 1 to 5): All serving teachers in Primary-level schools are eligible.
• Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8): All serving teachers in Upper Primary/Junior High School-level schools are eligible.

Mandatory Eligibility for Special Teachers (CWSN):

• Primary Level (Class 1–5): Must have passed Graduation and an RCI-recognised D.Ed Special Education or equivalent. Must hold an RCI registration certificate with an active CRR number.
• Upper Primary Level (Class 6–8): Must have passed Graduation and an RCI-recognised B.Ed Special Education or equivalent. Must hold an RCI registration certificate with an active CRR number.

UPESSC Special TET 2026 Age Limit

The age limit for Special Educators serving on a contract/deliverables basis is a maximum of 60 years as of the exam date (3 November 2026).

Age limit for other categories is not specified in the official notification.

UPESSC Special TET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the Special TET 2026 varies by category and the level of the test applied for. Payment can be made online.

Important Notes on Fee Payment:

• Fee must be paid online immediately after registration.
• Payment is valid only after bank confirmation.
• Preserve the fee receipt.
• If OTR is completed and fee is paid, but the application form is not submitted by the last date, the application will be invalid.
• Fee once deposited is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for other applications.

UPESSC Special TET 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). There is no negative marking.

• Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
• Total Questions: 150
• Marks: 1 mark per question (Total 150 marks)
• Medium: Hindi and English (except for language subjects)

Qualifying Marks:

Note on Scoring: If the exam is held in multiple shifts, a normalization process will be applied to evaluate scores.

Syllabus:

• Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) – All Subjects Compulsory: Child Development and Teaching Method (30 MCQ), Language First (H...) - Syllabus details for other subjects are not fully provided in the source.

UPESSC Special TET 2026 Exam Centre

Exam centres will be set up at district headquarters. Candidates may be allotted any centre. Information about the exam centre's district will be provided 10 days before the exam, and specific centre details 3 days before the exam, via a link on the UPESSC website for admit card download.

Important Note: Appearing at a centre or for a subject other than what is on the admit card will lead to cancellation of candidature.

How to Apply for UP Special TET 2026

Candidates must apply online through the UPESSC website. The application process involves One Time Registration (OTR).

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
3. Fill in the application form with all required details.
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit the application form before the last date.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the UP Special TET 2026?
A1: It is a Special Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by UPESSC for serving teachers and Special Teachers (CWSN) in Uttar Pradesh, as mandated by the Supreme Court.

Q2: When does the online application for UP Special TET 2026 start and end?
A2: Online registration begins on 5 September 2026 and the last date to deposit the fee is 4 October 2026. The last date for correction is 8 October 2026.

Q3: Who is eligible to apply for the UP Special TET 2026?
A3: Serving Primary and Upper Primary level teachers in eligible UP schools, and Special Teachers (CWSN) with specific qualifications are eligible.

Q4: What is the application fee for UP Special TET 2026?
A4: The fee ranges from ₹300 to ₹1000 depending on the category and the level applied for (Primary/Upper Primary).

Q5: When will the UP Special TET 2026 exam be conducted?
A5: The exam is scheduled for 3 November 2026.

Q6: What is the minimum qualifying mark for UP Special TET 2026?
A6: For the General category, it is 90 out of 150 marks (60%). For SC/ST/OBC/PwD and EWS categories, it is 82 out of 150 marks (55%).