UP Special TET Online Form 2026 – Apply Before 4 October

Name of Post: UP Special TET Online Form 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026)

Post Date / Update: 28 September 2026, 12:11 AM

Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has opened the online application window for the Uttar Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (UP Special TET) 2026 at the Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels. Applications are accepted from 05 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 04 October 2026; the written eligibility test will be held on 03 November 2026. Qualifying this test makes candidates eligible for Special Educator posts in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh state government. Important dates, the application fee, age limit, vacancy position, eligibility conditions, the selection process and the direct links are all given further below.

UP Special TET 2026 – Important Dates

UP Special TET 2026 – Application Fee

UP Special TET 2026 – Age Limit (as on 03/11/2026)

• Maximum Age: 60 Years
• Minimum Age: Not specified in the official notification

UP Special TET 2026 – Vacancy Details

UP Special TET is an eligibility test for Special Educators, not a direct recruitment drive, so no fixed number of vacancies has been announced. Candidates who qualify the test become eligible to apply for Special Educator posts in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh state government.

UP Special TET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

• Primary Level (Classes I–V): Aspirants seeking eligibility as a Special Educator for Classes 1 to 5 in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh state government.
• Upper Primary Level (Classes VI–VIII): Aspirants seeking eligibility as a Special Educator for Classes 6 to 8 in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh state government.
• Candidates should read the official information brochure / notification carefully for the complete eligibility conditions before applying.

UP Special TET 2026 – Selection Process

1. Written Eligibility Examination (UP Special TET 2026) on 03/11/2026

The paper carries 150 objective-type (MCQ) questions for 150 marks (1 mark per question) with an exam duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking. Qualifying the test makes candidates eligible for Special Educator posts in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh state government.

How to Apply for UP Special TET 2026

1. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPESSC portal.
2. Open the UP Special TET 2026 online form through the link given below.
3. Fill in your eligibility, personal and address details, and keep a scanned photograph, signature and ID proof ready.
4. Pay the examination fee online on or before 04/10/2026.
5. Check the preview carefully before final submission and take a printout of the submitted form.

UP Special TET 2026 – Important Links

UP Special TET 2026 – FAQs

Q. What is the last date to apply for UP Special TET 2026?
A. The last date for online registration is 4 October 2026.

Q. When will the UP Special TET 2026 exam be held?
A. The written eligibility test is scheduled for 3 November 2026.

Q. What is the application fee for UP Special TET 2026?
A. ₹1000 for General / OBC / EWS, ₹500 for SC / ST and ₹300 for PH (Divyang) candidates.

Q. What is the age limit for UP Special TET 2026?
A. The maximum age is 60 years as on 3 November 2026; no minimum age has been specified in the official notification.

Q. Is there negative marking in UP Special TET 2026?
A. No. The 150-mark objective (MCQ) paper has no negative marking.

Q. Who conducts the UP Special TET 2026?
A. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj.