📚 UPTET 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) – Complete Syllabus, Pattern & Eligibility Guide
Exam Name: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Purpose: Eligibility test for appointment as teacher in UP schools (Primary & Upper Primary)
Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper/OMR Based)
Total Papers: 2 (Paper I & Paper II)
Exam Date: 29 & 30 January 2026 (Tentative) — after a long gap, UPTET is scheduled this year.
Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Purpose: Eligibility test for appointment as teacher in UP schools (Primary & Upper Primary)
Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper/OMR Based)
Total Papers: 2 (Paper I & Paper II)
Exam Date: 29 & 30 January 2026 (Tentative) — after a long gap, UPTET is scheduled this year.
📅 Important Dates (2026)
- Notification Release: October–November 2025 (Expected)
- Application Start: March 2026 (Expected)
- Last Date to Apply: April 2026 (Expected)
- Admit Card Release: May 2026 (Expected)
- Exam Dates: 29–30 January 2026 (Primary & Upper Primary)
- Result Declaration: July–August 2026 (Expected)
✔ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Minimum age: 18 years (maximum varies; relaxations apply for reserved categories).
- Educational Qualification – Paper 1 (Primary Level):
- Class 12 with ≥50% marks + 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
- OR Class 12 with ≥50% + 4‑year B.El.Ed
- OR Graduation + 2‑year D.El.Ed / B.Ed (final year appearing eligible)
- Educational Qualification – Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level):
- Graduation + 2‑year D.El.Ed / B.Ed
- OR Class 12 with ≥50% + 4‑year B.El.Ed
- OR Class 12 with ≥50% + 4‑year BA/BSc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed.
📊 Exam Pattern (UPTET 2026)
UPTET 2026 has two papers — candidates can appear in one or both depending on teaching level applied for:
📝 Paper I – Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
| 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 (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes • No negative marking • Questions are objective MCQs.
📝 Paper II – Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes • Objective MCQs • No negative marking.
📘 UPTET 2026 Syllabus – Detailed Topics
🔹 Child Development & Pedagogy
- Human Development (Development of Learner)
- Learning & Pedagogy principles
- Individual Differences & Special Needs
- Teaching‑Learning process
- Classroom management & assessment practices
🔹 Language I & Language II
- Comprehension Passages
- Grammar & Usage
- Vocabulary Development
- Language Pedagogy
- Functional English/Hindi language skills
🔹 Mathematics
- Number System & Arithmetic
- Fractions, Decimals, Ratios & Proportions
- Algebra basics
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Data Handling & Measurement
- Problem‑solving for primary/junior levels
🔹 Environmental Studies (Paper I)
- Food, Water, Shelter & Family
- Plants & Animals
- Human Body & Health
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Disaster Management Basics
🔹 Mathematics & Science / Social Studies (Paper II)
- Mathematics topics for 6–8 as above
- Basic General Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology concepts
- Social Studies — History, Civics, Geography basics
🎯 Preparation Tips – UPTET 2026
- Start with NCERT basics up to Class 8 for Maths & Science topics.
- Practice child development & pedagogy books & child psychology principles.
- Solve previous years’ UPTET papers & full‑length mocks.
- Improve language comprehension through regular reading.
- Focus on problem‑solving and time management.
🔗 Important Links
- Official UPTET / UPESSC Site: https://upessc.up.gov.in
- Download UPTET 2026 Notification & Syllabus (available once official notification is released)
- UPTET Application & Admit Card Portal
❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. UPTET 2026 kab hoga?Ans: UPTET 2026 Paper I & II exams are scheduled on 29 & 30 January 2026 (tentative).
Q2. UPTET me negative marking hota hai?
Ans: Nahi — UPTET me koi negative marking nahi hoti.
Ans: Nahi — UPTET me koi negative marking nahi hoti.
Q3. Paper I aur Paper II me kya fark hai?
Ans: Paper I Primary (Class 1–5) aur Paper II Upper Primary (Class 6–8) teacher eligibility ke liye hota hai. :
Ans: Paper I Primary (Class 1–5) aur Paper II Upper Primary (Class 6–8) teacher eligibility ke liye hota hai. :
⚠ Disclaimer
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