Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
UPTET 2026 Result and Examination Details
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 · Advertisement No. 01/UPTET/2026
Important Dates
- Application started: March 27, 2026
- Extended deadline: May 3, 2026
- Admit card: June 30, 2026
- Exam: July 2, 3 and 4, 2026
- Answer key: July 8, 2026
- Result: August 26, 2026
Result Status
- Status: Result declared
- Paper 1: Classes 1–5
- Paper 2: Classes 6–8
- Exam mode: Offline, OMR-based
- Scorecard: Check online
- Certificate: Available for qualified candidates
UPTET 2026 Latest Update
The UPTET 2026 result was declared on August 26, 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status and scorecard through the official examination portals.
According to the reported result information, Paper 1 recorded an 80.07% pass percentage, while 71.85% of candidates who appeared for Paper 2 qualified. The examination was conducted over three days across centres in Uttar Pradesh.
UPTET 2026 Overview
| Examination | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission |
| Advertisement number | 01/UPTET/2026 |
| Paper 1 | Primary level, Classes 1–5 |
| Paper 2 | Upper-primary level, Classes 6–8 |
| OTR | Required for the application |
| Exam dates | July 2, 3 and 4, 2026 |
| Result date | August 26, 2026 |
| Current status | Result declared |
UPTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | March 2026 |
| OTR and application started | March 27, 2026 |
| Original deadline | April 26, 2026 |
| Extended deadline | May 3, 2026 |
| Fee/correction deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Exam district information | June 22, 2026 |
| Admit card | June 30, 2026 |
| UPTET examination | July 2, 3 and 4, 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | July 8, 2026 |
| Objection deadline | July 14, 2026 |
| Result | August 26, 2026 |
UPTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
UPTET has two examination levels. Paper 1 is for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8. Candidates applying for both levels must satisfy the requirements of both papers.
UPTET Paper 1 Eligibility
Candidates generally need the prescribed academic qualification together with an approved primary-level teacher-training qualification. Accepted combinations may involve Senior Secondary, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, D.Ed or another qualification recognized under the notification.
UPTET Paper 2 Eligibility
Candidates generally require graduation together with an approved teacher-training qualification. Relevant qualifications may include B.Ed, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, B.A.Ed, B.Sc.Ed or another qualification recognized under the applicable rules.
UPTET 2026 Age Limit
UPTET is an eligibility examination and does not operate like a direct recruitment vacancy. The age limit for a future teaching appointment will depend on the notification of that particular recruitment.
Qualifying UPTET does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every government teacher vacancy. Academic qualifications, age, category and other requirements must be checked separately.
UPTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| SC/ST | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| PwD | ₹300 | ₹600 |
The application window has closed. The fee shown above is retained for reference.
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Both papers contain objective questions and are conducted offline using an OMR-based system.
UPTET 2026 Syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy
Child development, learning, individual differences, inclusive education, learning difficulties, child-centred education, teaching processes, assessment and evaluation.
Languages
Language comprehension, grammar, communication skills and language-teaching methodology for Language I and Language II.
Mathematics
Number system, arithmetic, geometry, measurement, fractions, algebra, data handling and mathematics pedagogy.
Environmental Studies
Family, food, shelter, water, travel, plants, animals, environment, basic science and EVS pedagogy.
Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Paper 2 candidates answer the applicable subject section. Social Studies includes history, geography, civics, social and political life and pedagogy.
UPTET Result 2026
The UPTET Result 2026 was declared on August 26, 2026. Candidates can check the result for Paper 1 and Paper 2 through the official examination websites.
Reported Result Statistics
| Paper | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 7,13,648 | 5,71,435 | 80.07% |
| Paper 2 | 10,57,021 | 7,59,513 | 71.85% |
How to Check UPTET Result 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC or UPTET examination portal.
- Open the UPTET 2026 result link.
- Enter the required registration or login information.
- Submit the details to view the result.
- Check the name, roll number, paper, marks and qualifying status.
- Download the scorecard and save a copy.
UPTET 2026 Eligibility Certificate
The eligibility certificate establishes that a candidate has qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test. It is different from a teacher appointment letter.
Qualified candidates should preserve their scorecard and eligibility certificate for future recruitment applications. Current reporting states that the lifetime eligibility certificate can be obtained through DigiLocker.
What After UPTET Result 2026?
Qualifying UPTET does not directly provide a government teaching job. Candidates can use their qualification when applying for teaching recruitments where UPTET is prescribed.
A subsequent recruitment may have separate conditions relating to academic qualification, teacher training, age, category, experience, written examination, merit and document verification.
Documents to Keep Ready
- High School and Intermediate certificates
- Graduation certificate, where applicable
- Teacher-training qualification certificate
- Category or PwD certificate, where applicable
- Valid identity proof
- UPTET scorecard and eligibility certificate
- OTR and registration information
- Other documents required by a future recruitment
UPTET 2026 Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPTET 2026?
It is the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at primary and upper-primary levels.
When was the UPTET 2026 exam conducted?
The examination was conducted on July 2, 3 and 4, 2026.
When was the UPTET 2026 result declared?
The result was declared on August 26, 2026.
What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1 applies to Classes 1–5, while Paper 2 applies to Classes 6–8.
Is UPTET a direct teacher recruitment examination?
No. It establishes teacher eligibility. Candidates must separately apply for eligible teaching recruitments.
Is the UPTET certificate valid for life?
Current result reporting states that qualified candidates can receive a lifetime eligibility certificate through DigiLocker.
What should candidates do after qualifying?
Download and preserve the scorecard and eligibility certificate, then monitor official teacher recruitment notifications.
Disclaimer
This page provides informational guidance and is not an official government service. Dates, eligibility rules, statistics, certificate conditions and links may change. Candidates should verify the latest information through the official UPESSC and UPTET portals before taking action.