Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has published the official recruitment notification for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP Special TET) 2026 under Advt. No. 03/UPTET/2026. This statelevel entrance examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Uttar Pradesh, including special education institutions.

Recruitment Overview & Importance

The UP Special TET 2026 is an essential qualifying examination for teaching jobs in government, governmentaided, and special education schools across the state of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates qualifying for the Special TET demonstrate expertise and eligibility tailored for primary and upper primary level teaching, with specialized eligibility norms catering to special education and standard teacher training qualifications.

Key Highlights & Rules

• Issuing Authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
• Advertisement No.: 03/UPTET/2026
• Job Location: Across Uttar Pradesh
• Validity of Certificate: As per UPESSC guidelines and NCTE norms.
• Exam Type: State Level Eligibility Test (Paper I for Class 1-5, Paper II for Class 6-8).

Eligible candidates who possess the required educational qualifications such as D.El.Ed/BTC, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, or Special Education qualifications from recognized institutions (NCTE/RCI) are invited to complete their online registration between 05 September 2026 and 04 October 2026 on the official portal.