Name of Post: UP Special TET Syllabus 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026)
Post Date / Update: 28 September 2026, 12:49 AM
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the syllabus for the Uttar Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (UP Special TET) 2026 along with the official notice. The written test will be held on 03 November 2026 and carries 150 objective-type questions for 150 marks with no negative marking. The syllabus is prescribed separately for the Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels. The complete exam pattern, subject-wise marks distribution and the syllabus PDF link are given below.
UP Special TET Syllabus 2026 – Key Highlights
- Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
- Advertisement No.: 03/2026
- Exam Name: UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026
- Levels: Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII)
- Exam Date: 03/11/2026
- Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Negative Marking: No
UP Special TET Exam Pattern 2026 – Primary Level (Classes I–V)
The Primary Level paper has five sections of 30 questions each. Every question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Teaching Method | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes | Negative Marking: No
UP Special TET Exam Pattern 2026 – Upper Primary Level (Classes VI–VIII)
The Upper Primary Level paper has four sections. The fourth section carries 60 questions and is chosen as per the candidate’s subject group.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Teaching Method | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science (for Maths / Science teachers) or Social Studies (for Social Studies teachers) or any one (for other teachers) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes | Negative Marking: No
UP Special TET Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise Topics
The subject-wise syllabus for both levels is given below. Candidates should prepare each subject as per their level and chosen language / subject group.
Child Development & Teaching Method (30 Questions): This section tests the understanding of how children grow and learn — stages of child development, learning theories, individual differences, motivation, and teaching methods suited to young learners, including inclusive classroom practices.
Language 1 – Hindi (30 Questions): Hindi grammar (vyakaran), unseen comprehension passages, vocabulary, and the pedagogy of teaching Hindi at the school level.
Language 2 – English / Urdu / Sanskrit (30 Questions): Grammar and comprehension in the language chosen by the candidate, along with the methods of teaching that language.
Mathematics (30 Questions): Number system, arithmetic operations, fractions, geometry, mensuration and data handling at the primary level, together with the pedagogy of teaching mathematics.
Environmental Studies (30 Questions): Topics related to the child’s family and surroundings, natural resources, and elementary science and social concepts connected with the learner’s environment.
Maths & Science / Social Studies (60 Questions, Upper Primary): Candidates from the Maths / Science group face questions from mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, while Social Studies group candidates face history, geography, civics and economics. Other candidates may opt for either group.
UP Special TET Selection Process 2026
- Written Eligibility Examination (UP Special TET 2026) on 03/11/2026
- Qualifying the written test makes candidates eligible as Special Educators
How to Download UP Special TET Syllabus 2026
- Open the official UPESSC website through the link given below.
- Find the Special TET 2026 notice (Advt. No. 03/2026) in the notices section.
- The detailed syllabus is published along with the official notice PDF — download and save it for preparation.
UP Special TET Syllabus 2026 – Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
UP Special TET Syllabus 2026 – FAQs
Q. How many questions are asked in UP Special TET 2026?
A. The paper has 150 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks, one mark per question.
Q. Is there negative marking in UP Special TET 2026?
A. No, there is no negative marking in the UP Special TET 2026 paper.
Q. What is the exam duration for UP Special TET 2026?
A. The exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Q. Where can I download the UP Special TET syllabus 2026 PDF?
A. The syllabus is released with the official notice; use the Download Official Notification link given above.