UP Special TET 2026: Eligibility Test for Working Teachers, Exam on 03 November 2026
UP Special TET 2026 : Short Details
| Notification No. | 03/UPTET/2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Examinations and Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post Name | Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) |
| Total Vacancy | Notify Later |
| Advertisement Number | 03/UPTET/2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in (UPESSC) |
The Uttar Pradesh Examinations and Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released advertisement number 03/UPTET/2026 for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026. This is an eligibility test for teachers already in service — only teachers working in government or aided schools in Uttar Pradesh can appear. The Special TET will be held on 03 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 05 September 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Form Correction Last Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Exam Date (Special TET) | 03 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the Examination |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 500/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹ 300/- |
Age Limit
| Maximum Age (as on 03 November 2026) | 60 Years |
Age relaxation is provided as per UPESSC rules. The age is calculated as on the date of the examination, 03 November 2026.
Educational Qualification
[‘TET Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)’, ‘All teachers working in Primary Level schools will be eligible to appear for the Special TET at the Primary Level.’]
[‘TET Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)’, ‘All teachers working in Upper Primary / Junior High School Level schools will be eligible to appear for the Special TET at the Upper Primary Level.’]
This test is only for serving teachers. Please read the official UPESSC notification for the complete eligibility, including the qualifying marks and the rules for each level.
Selection Process
- Written examination
How To Apply Online
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in
- Read the notification for advertisement 03/UPTET/2026
- Register on the UPESSC online application portal at apply.upessc.org
- Fill in the online application form and select your level
- Pay the application fee online and submit before 04 October 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online (UPESSC) | Click Here |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
| Special TET Syllabus (PDF) | Click Here |
| UPESSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for UP Special TET 2026?
Only teachers already working in Primary or Upper Primary / Junior High schools in Uttar Pradesh. This is an eligibility test for serving teachers, not a recruitment for new appointments.
When is the UP Special TET 2026 exam held?
The Special TET will be held on 03 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the form and pay the fee is 04 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹1000/- for General, EWS and OBC; ₹500/- for SC and ST; and ₹300/- for PH candidates.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 60 years as on 03 November 2026, the date of the examination.
Important Notes
- This is not an open recruitment — only serving teachers in Uttar Pradesh can apply.
- The age is calculated as on the date of the examination (03 November 2026), which is unusual and worth noting.
- Selection is through a written examination only.
- This advertisement is numbered 03/UPTET/2026, which is different from the regular UPTET 2026 advertisement numbered 01/UPTET/2026.