The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, conducts the UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test (UP Special TET) 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026). Unlike the standard open recruitment or fresh-candidate TET, this is a state-level mandatory qualifying eligibility examination conducted pursuant to Hon’ble Supreme Court directives. It is specifically aimed at serving in-service teachers (in state-run, local body, and aided schools) and contractual/daily-wage Special Educators (Children with Special Needs – CWSN) to validate mandatory TET qualifications.
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Exam Date: 03 November 2026. Admit card link activates on 31 October 2026.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application / OTR Start Date
05 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application
04 October 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment
04 October 2026
Application Correction Window
Up to 08 October 2026
Exam City Details Available
23 October 2026
Admit Card Download Activation
31 October 2026
Written Exam Date
03 November 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee per Level (Primary / Upper Primary)
General / OBC / EWS
₹1,000
SC / ST
₹500
Divyang (PwBD)
₹300
Age Limit (as on 03 November 2026)
Category / Candidate Type
Age Limit
Contractual / Daily-Wage CWSN Special Educators
Maximum 60 Years (Minimum age: N/A)
Regular In-Service Working Teachers
No specific age limit (applicable as per existing service rules)
Not Applicable (Qualifying examination for state cadre serving teachers)
Special Educators / Assistant Teachers (CWSN)
Eligibility drive covering all eligible contractual/deputation educators (~2,500 candidates)
Eligibility Details
Level / Category
Minimum Qualification & Requirements
Primary Level (Classes 1–5): In-Service Teachers
Must be currently employed as working teachers in UP government, local body, or state-aided primary schools with a valid eHRMS code.
Primary Level (Classes 1–5): Special Educators (CWSN)
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) + D.Ed. Special Education (or RCI-recognized equivalent) + active CRR registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Must be currently employed as working teachers in recognized/aided upper primary schools with a valid eHRMS code.
Upper Primary Level (Classes 6–8): Special Educators (CWSN)
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) + B.Ed. Special Education (or RCI-recognized equivalent) + active CRR registration with RCI.
Salary Details
Cadre / Employment Type
Pay Scale / Remuneration Status
In-Service Regular Teachers
Continue to draw their regular pay scale as per UP State 7th Pay Commission rules (Level 6/7).
Contractual / Daily-Wage Special Educators
Paid as per approved state contract/deputation wage norms; clearing Special TET secures mandatory eligibility certification.
Exam Pattern
The test is conducted in offline OMR mode across 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) with 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks (no negative marking).
Paper 1: Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)
Section / Subject
Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Language I (Hindi)
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit)
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Mathematics
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Environmental Studies
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Total
150 MCQs
150 Marks
Paper 2: Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
Section / Subject
Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Language I (Hindi)
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit)
30 MCQs
30 Marks
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies / Social Science
60 MCQs
60 Marks
Total
150 MCQs
150 Marks
Qualifying Marks: 60% (90/150) for General category candidates; 55% (82/150) for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyang (PwBD) candidates.
How to Download Exam City Details and Admit Card
Visit the official UPESSC website.
Login using Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth.
Click on the Exam City Details or Admit Card link.
Download and print the details for reference.
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Tip: Keep your login credentials ready and check the official site regularly for updates.
Exam Pattern
The UP Special TET is a written examination for Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) levels.
Exam Day Rules
Carry your admit card, photo ID proof, and other required documents.
Reach the exam centre well before reporting time.
Do not carry prohibited items such as mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic devices.
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Follow all instructions strictly to avoid disqualification.
After the Exam
Results will be declared on the official website. Candidates should regularly check for updates on the result date and further process.
