UP Special TET 2026 Apply Online: Last Date, Fee, Exam Date

UP Special TET 2026 registration is underway for eligible teachers in Uttar Pradesh. The online application process started on September 5, 2026, and the last date to apply and pay the application fee is October 4, 2026. The correction window will remain open until October 8, while the UP Special TET exam is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the UP Special TET application form. The examination is being conducted under Advertisement No. 03/2026.

UP Special TET 2026 Important Dates

The application window is currently open, so applicants should keep the fee payment and correction deadlines in mind.

The UP Special TET 2026 exam will be held in offline OMR-based mode. The examination is scheduled for November 3, giving applicants time to complete their application and begin preparation.

UP Special TET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the category. The same fee structure applies for the Primary and Upper Primary levels.

Applicants should complete the fee payment within the prescribed deadline. Fee payment alone does not complete the application; the final form submission is also required.

Who Can Apply for UP Special TET 2026?

The UP Special TET is primarily meant for teachers already working in eligible schools in Uttar Pradesh, along with eligible special educators.

The eligibility broadly includes:

• Teachers working at the Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5).
• Teachers working at the Upper Primary/Junior High School Level (Classes 6 to 8).
• Teachers working in government, local body and aided schools, as specified in the notification.
• Eligible Special Educators/Assistant Teachers working with Children With Special Needs (CWSN).
• The maximum age mentioned for eligible applicants is 60 years as on November 3, 2026.

For Primary and Upper Primary teachers, relevant service details such as the eHRMS code may be required. Special Educators are required to provide their RCI registration details as prescribed.

UP Special TET 2026 Exam Pattern

The UP Special TET examination will have 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The total duration is 150 minutes, and there is no negative marking.

For the Upper Primary paper, the final subject section depends on the teacher's teaching category. The examination is conducted for both Primary and Upper Primary levels.

How to Apply for UP Special TET 2026

Applicants can complete the UP Special TET apply online process by following these steps:

1. Visit the UPESSC official website.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
3. Log in using the required credentials.
4. Select the UP Special TET 2026 application.
5. Enter personal, educational and service-related information.
6. Upload the required documents and details.
7. Pay the application fee in the applicable category.
8. Check the complete application carefully.
9. Submit the final form.
10. Download the confirmation page and payment receipt.

The application deadline is October 4, 2026. Applicants should not wait until the final day, particularly if OTR or fee payment is still pending.

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