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Apply for UPESSC Special TET Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and vacancy details below.
The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, is conducting the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 (Advertisement No.
| Application Begin | 2026-09-05 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-10-04 |
| Exam Date | 2026-11-03 |
| Advertisement Publication Date | 03.09.2026 |
Visit the official website of UPESSC: www.upessc.up.gov.in.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process, which is mandatory for all applicants.
Fill out the online application form in English, providing all necessary details.
Teachers working in Primary/Upper Primary schools must provide their MHRMS code. Special Educators (CWSN) must provide their Active CRR number and Indian Rehabilitation Council (RCI) registration certificate number.
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The advertisement was published on September 03, 2026. Online registration and application started on September 05, 2026. The last date for online application fee submission is October 04, 2026, and the last date for online application amendment is October 08, 2026. The examination date is November 03, 2026.
The application fee for General/OBC/EWS categories is Rs. 1,000.00. For SC/ST categories, it is Rs. 500.00, and for PwD candidates, it is Rs. 300.00. This fee applies to both Primary and Upper Primary Level applications.
Teachers currently working in Primary Level schools are eligible. Special Educators (CWSN) for Primary Level must be Graduates with D.Ed. Special Education or equivalent from an RCI recognized institute, and possess an Active CRR number with an RCI registration certificate.
For Special Educators working on contract/daily wages, the maximum age limit is 60 years as of November 03, 2026.
The Primary Level exam consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question carrying 1 mark, totaling 150 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Subjects include Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, each with 30 questions and 30 marks. There is no negative marking.
General category candidates need to score 60% (90 marks out of 150) to qualify. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter Dependent categories need to score 55% (82 marks out of 150) to qualify.
Yes, if the examination is conducted in more than one shift due to a large number of applicants, the normalization process will be applied for comparative evaluation of scores. Normalized marks will be considered for qualifying purposes.
The notification provides the subjects for the Special TET Primary Level exam. However, a detailed topic-wise syllabus will be announced separately by the commission.
| Online Registration/Application Start Date | 05.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Fee Submission | 04.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Correction | 08.10.2026 |
| Exam Date | 03.11.2026 |
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹ 1000.00 |
| SC, ST | ₹ 500.00 |
| PwBD | ₹ 300.00 |
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | Hindi & English |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| * Separate / Alternative Test Papers: Candidates appear only in their chosen paper / discipline (not cumulative). | ||||
Detailed topic-wise syllabus will be announced separately by the commission.
Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (30-300 KB, 300-600 Pixel Resolution) and signature (10-200 KB, 140x110 Pixel Resolution) in JPG or JPEG format.
Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format, with each file size between 50KB and 500KB.
Pay the application fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Review the filled application form carefully before final submission. No changes to category, sub-category, date of birth, or gender will be allowed after final submission.
A correction window will be available until the specified last date for amendments.