The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 03/2026.
The examination is intended for eligible teachers working at the Primary Level (Classes 1–5) and Upper Primary Level (Classes 6–8), along with eligible Special Educators (CWSN), as specified in the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 03 September 2026 |
| OTR / Online Application Begins | 05 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 08 October 2026 |
| Special TET Exam Date | 03 November 2026 |
UP Special TET 2026 Eligibility
The examination is applicable to teachers working in eligible government, local-body, aided and recognized schools, as well as eligible Special Educators (CWSN), according to the level at which they are working.
Primary Level – Classes 1 to 5
Teachers working at the primary level are eligible for the Primary Level Special TET.
Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8
Teachers working at the upper-primary/junior-high-school level are eligible for the Upper Primary Level Special TET.
Special Educators / CWSN
For Special Educators, the notification specifies relevant qualifications including graduation, recognized special education qualification and a valid RCI registration/CRR number, as applicable.
Age Limit
For Special Educators working on contract/deputation, the maximum age prescribed for the examination date 03 November 2026 is 60 years.
Application Process
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the online application. Applications will be accepted only through the official UPESSC online system.
Candidates can apply through the official website:
Official Website: UPESSC Official Website
The notification specifically states that the application is OTR-based and applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Application Instructions
- Complete OTR before applying.
- Fill in all information carefully.
- Category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
- Photograph and signature must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.
- Certificates/documents must be uploaded in PDF format within the prescribed size limits.
- The application form must be completed in English.
- Candidates should verify their eligibility before submitting the application.
Application Fee
| Category | Primary Level | Upper Primary Level |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Divyang | ₹300 | ₹300 |
UP Special TET Exam Pattern 2026
The Special TET written examination will have:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium | Hindi & English, except language subjects |
Qualifying Marks
For General category candidates, the minimum qualifying requirement is 60% (90 marks out of 150).
For the specified reserved categories, including SC/ST/OBC, EWS and other categories mentioned in the notification, the minimum qualifying requirement is 55% (82 marks out of 150).
Primary Level Syllabus
For Classes 1–5, the examination consists of 150 MCQs for 150 marks:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & 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 |
Upper Primary Level Syllabus
For Classes 6–8:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 questions
- Language I – Hindi – 30 questions
- Language II – English/Urdu/Sanskrit – 30 questions
- Subject-specific section – 60 questions
- Total – 150 questions / 150 marks
The subject-specific section varies according to the teacher’s subject, such as Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science.
Important Exam Instructions
Candidates should carefully follow the examination instructions. In particular:
- Candidates must appear at the examination centre allotted to them.
- Black ball-point pen is required for marking the OMR sheet.
- Eraser, blade, whitener and similar materials are prohibited for making corrections on the OMR sheet.
- Incorrectly filled OMR information may result in the answer sheet not being evaluated.
- Eligible Divyang candidates can avail themselves of the prescribed scribe facility and additional time according to the notification.
UP Special TET 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Notification | Download |
| Apply Online | Available through the official OTR-based application system |
| Syllabus | Available on the UPESSC website |
