Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test UPESSC UP Special TET 2026 Exam City / Admit Card
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test UPESSC UP Special TET 2026 Exam City / Admit Card
Advt. No. 03/2026
- Notification Release Date: 03 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 05 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 04 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 October 2026
- Application Correction Last Date: 08 October 2026
- Exam City Intimation Slip: 23 October 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 31 October 2026 (Scheduled)
- UP Special TET Exam Date: 03 November 2026
- Result Date: To Be Announced
Candidates were required to pay the application fee according to their respective categories while submitting the UP Special TET 2026 application form. The same fee structure was applicable for the Primary and Upper Primary examination levels.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000/- |
| OBC | ₹1,000/- |
| EWS | ₹1,000/- |
| SC | ₹500/- |
| ST | ₹500/- |
| PwBD / Divyang | ₹300/- |
Payment Mode: Candidates could pay the examination fee through SBI I-Collect using the available online payment options or through SBI E-Challan, as prescribed in the application process.
No additional application fee is required for downloading the examination city slip or admit card.
The UP Special TET 2026 examination is primarily intended for candidates who are already working in eligible teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must satisfy the service-related and other conditions mentioned in Advertisement No. 03/2026.
| Candidate Category | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|
| Primary Level Teachers | Must be serving teachers working at the Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) in eligible government, local body or aided schools in Uttar Pradesh. The prescribed eHRMS code is required. |
| Upper Primary Level Teachers | Must be serving teachers working at the Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8) in eligible government, local body or aided schools in Uttar Pradesh. The prescribed eHRMS code is required. |
| Special Educators / Assistant Teachers (CWSN) | Must fulfil the prescribed service and educational qualification conditions and provide the required RCI registration certificate number along with an active CRR number, as applicable. |
Important Instructions:
- Eligible Primary and Upper Primary teachers must provide their correct eHRMS code.
- Special Educators must provide the required RCI registration and CRR details.
- Candidates must select the appropriate examination level according to their eligible teaching category.
- Fresh candidates who are not covered under the prescribed in-service eligibility conditions should not consider this examination as an open teacher recruitment opportunity.
- All candidates should check the detailed official notification before relying on the eligibility conditions.
The maximum age limit prescribed for UP Special TET 2026 is 60 years as on 03 November 2026. Since this examination is intended for eligible in-service teachers and Special Educators, it should not be treated as a regular fresh recruitment examination with the usual entry-level age conditions.
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 60 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 03 November 2026 |
Candidates should refer to Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the applicable conditions and any specific provisions.
There is no separate Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST) or physical measurement requirement for the UP Special TET 2026 examination. Candidates are required to appear in the prescribed written eligibility examination.
UP Special TET 2026 is a Teacher Eligibility Test and not a regular direct recruitment examination. Therefore, the commission has not announced a conventional category-wise vacancy distribution for this examination. It is intended for eligible serving teachers and Special Educators working in Uttar Pradesh.
| Teaching Category | Class / Level |
|---|---|
| Primary Teachers | Class 1 to 5 |
| Upper Primary Teachers | Class 6 to 8 |
| Special Educators / Assistant Teachers (CWSN) | As per prescribed eligibility conditions |
Candidates should note that qualifying this examination does not amount to selection against a new teaching vacancy. The examination is conducted to assess the eligibility of the prescribed in-service categories.
Candidates who have successfully submitted their UP Special TET 2026 application form can follow the steps given below to check their examination city and download their admit card.
How to Check UP Special TET Exam City 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC candidate portal.
- Open the Candidate Sign In option.
- Log in using your OTR ID, registered mobile number or email address and the required credentials.
- After successful login, open the City Slip tab.
- Select the UP Special TET 2026 examination city intimation option.
- Check your allotted examination city carefully.
- Download and save the examination city slip for future reference.
How to Download UP Special TET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website at https://upessc.up.gov.in/.
- Open the candidate login portal.
- Sign in using your OTR ID and the required login details.
- Find the UP Special TET 2026 Admit Card link.
- Click on the download option.
- Check the details printed on your admit card.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout for examination day.
Note: The examination city slip and admit card are two different documents. The city slip provides advance information about the allotted examination city, whereas the admit card contains the examination centre address, roll number, reporting time and other important instructions. Candidates must carry the valid admit card to the examination centre.
UP Special TET 2026 is an eligibility examination and does not involve a conventional recruitment selection process such as an interview or document-based merit list for fresh appointments. Candidates are required to appear in the relevant written examination paper and achieve the prescribed qualifying marks.
UP Special TET 2026 Examination Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Marks Per Question | 1 Mark |
| Examination Duration | 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Marks Out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 60% | 90 Marks |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS | 55% | 82.5 Marks |
| Other prescribed reserved categories | 55% | 82.5 Marks |
The qualifying marks shown above are based on the published examination information. Candidates should verify the official notification for the complete category-wise qualifying provisions.
UP Special TET 2026 Exam Date and Shift Timing
| Particulars | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Morning Shift | 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Afternoon Shift | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
UP Special TET 2026 Examination Cities
The examination is scheduled to be conducted at the following six divisional headquarters:
| S. No. | Examination City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prayagraj |
| 2 | Lucknow |
| 3 | Varanasi |
| 4 | Gorakhpur |
| 5 | Meerut |
| 6 | Agra |
The exact examination centre will be mentioned on the candidate's admit card. Candidates should follow the reporting time and examination-day instructions printed on their individual hall tickets.
Important: Qualifying UP Special TET does not itself constitute a new appointment, promotion or salary revision. It is an eligibility examination for the prescribed in-service candidates.
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| Q1. When will the UP Special TET Admit Card 2026 be released? Ans: The UP Special TET 2026 admit card is scheduled for release on 31 October 2026. Candidates can check the official UPESSC candidate portal and download their hall ticket after the link becomes available. |
| Q2. What is the UP Special TET 2026 examination date? Ans: The UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 03 November 2026 in two shifts. The morning shift will run from 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and the afternoon shift from 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM. |
| Q3. How can I check the UP Special TET Exam City 2026? Ans: Candidates can visit the official UPESSC OTR portal, sign in using their OTR ID or registered login details and open the City Slip tab. The examination city intimation slip has been available from 23 October 2026. |
| Q4. What was the last date to apply for UP Special TET 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the UP Special TET 2026 online application form and pay the application fee was 04 October 2026. The application correction facility was available until 08 October 2026. |
| Q5. Who is eligible for UP Special TET 2026? Ans: The examination is intended for eligible in-service Primary and Upper Primary teachers working in government, local body and aided schools in Uttar Pradesh, along with eligible Special Educators for Children With Special Needs (CWSN). Fresh candidates should check the regular UPTET notification instead. |