UP TET Special 2026 Dates Out, OTR, Exam Date, Application
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• Updated on 5 Sep, 2026, 10:48 AM, • 1 hour ago by Nishad Anjum
UPESSC has announced UP TET Special 2026 dates. OTR starts September 5, applications close October 4, corrections end October 8 and the exam is scheduled for November 11.
UP TET Special 2026 dates have been announced by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). The One Time Registration (OTR) process begins today, September 5.
The special Teacher Eligibility Test is being conducted for eligible in-service teachers, including teachers working at primary and upper primary levels and special teachers for Children With Special Needs (CWSN). The UP TET Special 2026 exam is scheduled for November 11.
UP TET Special 2026: Key Highlights
The table below provides the important details of the UP Special TET 2026 examination, including the registration timeline, exam date and official website.
UP TET Special 2026 OTR Starts Today
The UPESSC has started the One Time Registration process for UP TET Special 2026 from September 5. Candidates must complete the OTR process before proceeding with the Special TET application.
Candidates should keep their personal, educational, and other required information ready while completing OTR. They should also carefully check the details entered in the registration form before submitting it.
The application process will remain open until October 4, while the correction facility will be available up to October 8, according to the announced schedule.
UP TET Special 2026 Exam Date
UPESSC will conduct the UP TET Special 2026 examination on November 11, 2026. The examination is intended for teachers covered under the special TET requirement.
The Special TET has been announced following the Supreme Court's directions concerning the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test for in-service teachers. The Supreme Court's May 29 order extended the deadline for affected in-service teachers to clear the mandatory TET requirement to August 31, 2028.
The examination also covers special teachers working with Children With Special Needs (CWSN), in line with the applicable directions.
UP TET Special 2026 Application Fee
Candidates will have to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the UP TET Special 2026 application form.
The category-wise fee details are given below.
Candidates should select the appropriate category and level while filling out the application form and pay the applicable fee within the prescribed deadline.
Who Can Apply for UP TET Special 2026?
The Special TET is aimed at eligible teachers working in government-established primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh. It also includes eligible special teachers and teachers working with Children With Special Needs.
Candidates should check the detailed UPESSC notification for the exact eligibility conditions applicable to their category before submitting the application.
How to Apply for UP TET Special 2026?
Eligible candidates can complete the registration and application process through the official UPESSC website.
- Visit upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Select the UP TET Special 2026 application link.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application and fee payment receipt for future reference.
UP TET Special 2026: Grievance Facility
UPESSC has also provided a mechanism for addressing candidate-related concerns. Candidates should use the facility provided by the Commission and submit their grievances within the specified period.
The development comes amid recent concerns surrounding the regular UPTET 2026 result. UPESSC has already constituted a five-member committee to examine representations submitted by candidates after the declaration of the written examination result.
UP TET Special 2026 FAQs
When will the UP TET Special 2026 OTR process start?
The UP TET Special 2026 OTR process starts on September 5, 2026. Candidates must complete OTR before submitting their examination application.
What is the UP TET Special 2026 exam date?
UPESSC has scheduled the UP TET Special 2026 examination for November 11, 2026, for eligible teachers covered under the special examination.
What is the last date to apply for UP TET Special 2026?
Candidates can submit the UP TET Special 2026 application form until October 4, 2026. The correction facility will remain available until October 8.
What is the UP TET Special 2026 application fee?
The fee is INR 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, INR 500 for SC/ST candidates and INR 300 for PwD candidates.
Who is eligible for UP TET Special 2026?
The Special TET is intended for eligible in-service teachers working at primary and upper primary levels, including applicable special teachers for CWSN.
Where can candidates apply for UP TET Special 2026?
Candidates can complete OTR and apply for UP TET Special 2026 through the official Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission website, upessc.up.gov.in.
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