UPTET Application 2026: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will start the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 application form from 27 March 2026. The notification has been released on the official website. Registration ends on April 26, 2026. Aspirants have to register themselves once. A reform window will remain open until May 1, 2026. The exam is scheduled to be held on 2, 3 and 4 July 2026. UPTET serves as a mandatory qualification for teaching roles in government and aided schools across Uttar Pradesh. However, the eligibility criteria indicate that an attempt has been made to maintain academic boundaries while aligning with national teacher education norms.
UPTET Exam 2026: Eligibility Criteria
For Primary Level (Class 1 to 5), candidates must have:
- Senior Secondary Qualification with minimum 50% marks
- 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent
For Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8), the bar shifts to:
- Graduation Degree with minimum 50% marks
- With a DL Ed or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
UPTET Application 2026: Steps to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for UPTET Application 2026 from the official website:
- Go to OTR portal and register with basic details.
- Create login credentials and complete one-time registration.
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
- Create and note down your OTR ID.
- Login and fill the UPTET 2026 application form.
- Select the relevant paper (Primary/Upper Primary)
- Enter educational and personal details correctly.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review, submit the form, and download the attestation copy.
Candidates are advised to stay connected with the official website to get complete details of UPTET Application Process 2026.
