The official exam dates for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 have been confirmed for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026. Candidates can review the official notification and key schedule updates below.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPTET Exam Date 2026 and the notification PDF on their website at https://upessc.up.gov.in. According to the official announcement, the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 will be held on July 2, 3, and 4, 2026. Teaching aspirants should mark these dates on their calendars and streamline their final exam preparations accordingly.
UPTET Exam Date 2026 Notice
The official notice details the upcoming exam schedule for the UPTET 2026, along with timelines for teacher recruitment and assistant professor examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). The official examination notice is provided in the image below.
UP TET Exam Shift Timing
The UPTET 2026 examination will be conducted in an offline format over multiple days. Each day features two shifts: Paper 1 (Primary Level) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level). The morning shift is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while the afternoon shift runs from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with question papers provided in both English and Hindi.
- Morning Shift: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Evening Shift: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Important Dates for UPTET 2026 Exam
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Apply Online End Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 2, 3 and 4 July 2026 |
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination pattern for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of UPTET 2026 varies; candidates are advised to structure their study plan according to the official syllabus.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern for Primary Stage (class 1 to class 5)
| Topics | No of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/ Urdu/ Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern for Junior Level Teachers (Class 6 to 8)
| Topics | No of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Languages I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Science and Mathematics (OR) Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
FAQs
Is UPTET offline or online?
The UPTET 2026 exam will be held in the traditional pen-and-paper (offline) mode.
How many papers are there in UP TET exam?
The exam consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2, and eligible candidates may opt to appear for either one or both papers.
Recommended Reads
- UPTET Answer Key 2026 Released: Direct Download Link @upessc.up.gov.in
- UPTET Answer Key 2026 (Released): Download Paper 1 & 2 Response Sheets PDF
- UPTET Question Paper 2026: Download Paper 1 & 2 PDFs (All Shifts)
- UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 Released @upessc.up.gov.in – Download Link
- UPTET Cut Off 2026: Qualifying Marks for All Categories Explained
- UPTET Certificate Validity: Is it Lifetime or 5 Years?
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