Short Detail:
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has made the exam city information available for Special TET 2026 . Candidates who registered earlier can now check their allotted city through the official login page. The city details were released on 23/10/2026. Admit cards can be downloaded from 31/10/2026. The written exam is scheduled for 03/11/2026. Use the links below to check the city, download the admit card when available and read the exam notice.
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
UPESSC Special TET 2026 Exam City / Admit Card
Advt No.: 03/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 03/09/2026
- Form Start Date: 05/09/2026
- Form Last Date: 04/10/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 04/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: 08/10/2026
- Admit Card Date: 31/10/2026
- Exam City Details: 23/10/2026
- Exam Date: 03/11/2026
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-
- SC / ST: ₹500/-
- PwD (Divyangjan): ₹300/-
- These fees apply to the Primary and Upper Primary levels.
- Payment was accepted online. The fee will not be refunded.
UPESSC Special TET 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 03/11/2026
- Minimum Age: Not Applicable
- Maximum Age: 60 Years for CWSN special teachers working on contract or daily wages.
- Separate category-wise age relaxation details are not given.
UPESSC Special TET 2026 Exam Information
CWSN Special Teachers Covered: Approx. 2500
- This is a teacher eligibility test for working teachers. It does not offer new job posts.
- The test covers teachers at Primary and Upper Primary levels.
- The Supreme Court directions require working teachers to pass TET by 31/08/2028.
- The order dated 07/03/2025 also covers about 2500 special teachers/assistant teachers for children with special needs (CWSN).
Eligibility Details
| Teacher Category | Teaching Level | Required Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Regular teacher | Primary: Classes 1–5 | Must already teach in a primary school run by the State Government, a local body recognised by the Basic Education Board, or a school receiving State Government aid. |
| Regular teacher | Upper Primary: Classes 6–8 | Must already teach in an upper primary/junior high school run by the State Government or a local body, or a school receiving State Government aid. |
| Special teacher on contract/daily wages | Primary: Classes 1–5 | Graduation with D.Ed in Special Education or an equivalent course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). A valid RCI registration certificate with an active Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) number is also required. |
| Special teacher on contract/daily wages | Upper Primary: Classes 6–8 | Graduation with B.Ed in Special Education or an equivalent course recognised by RCI. The candidate must also hold a valid RCI registration certificate with an active CRR number. |
Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Link Active On 31 October 2026 |
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Exam City / Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | UPESSC Official Website |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
UPESSC Special TET 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Written Exam
| Exam Detail | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Question type | 150 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 options |
| Total marks | 150 marks; each correct answer gives 1 mark |
| Time allowed | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Wrong answers | No marks will be deducted for wrong answers |
| Question paper language | Hindi and English, except the language papers |
How Marks Are Counted
For an exam held in 1 shift, the marks scored in that shift will be used. If the exam takes place in several shifts, marks will be adjusted through normalization before deciding eligibility. This will follow Government Order No. 6/2024/148/General/47/Ka-4-2024 and the Commission guidelines dated 26/02/2026.
Primary Level: Classes 1–5
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I: Hindi | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English / Urdu / Sanskrit | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Upper Primary Level: Classes 6–8
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I: Hindi | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English / Urdu / Sanskrit | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, or Social Studies, based on the teaching subject | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Marks Needed to Qualify
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Minimum Marks out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS / Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Ex-Servicemen / PwD | 55% | 82 |
Exam Instructions
- Fill the OMR answer sheet using a black ballpoint pen. Do not use pencils, gel pens, fountain pens, sketch pens or whitener.
- Do not scratch the OMR sheet or use an eraser, blade or whitener on it. Such answer sheets will not be checked.
- PwD candidates who need a scribe must arrange one themselves and complete registration at the Commission office 1 week before the exam.
- Candidates using a scribe get 20 extra minutes per hour, which means 50 extra minutes for this paper.
- Candidates from reserved categories who are not permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh will be treated as General candidates. They will not get reservation or a reduced fee.
UPESSC Special TET 2026: FAQS
When can candidates check UPESSC Special TET 2026 Exam City?
Exam City details have been available since 23/10/2026. Open the official login page using the city link in Important Links. After signing in, check the city allotted for your written exam.
When does the UPESSC Special TET 2026 admit card link open?
The admit card download facility is scheduled to open on 31/10/2026. Until then, the link is marked with its activation date. Once available, download your admit card and check the details printed on it.
What is the exam date for UPESSC Special TET 2026?
The written test is scheduled for 03/11/2026. Candidates must follow the reporting time printed on their admit card. Read the centre address and exam instructions carefully before travelling for the test.
What is the paper pattern for UPESSC Special TET 2026?
The paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. Candidates get 150 minutes to answer them. Each question gives 4 answer options. The subjects differ between the Primary and Upper Primary papers.
How many marks are needed to pass UPESSC Special TET 2026?
General candidates need 60%, or 90 marks out of 150. The stated reserved categories need 55%, with 82 marks listed in the supplied details. These include OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and the other listed categories.
What qualifications do special teachers need for UPESSC Special TET 2026?
For Primary level, Graduation with D.Ed in Special Education or an RCI-recognised equivalent is required. For Upper Primary, Graduation with B.Ed in Special Education or an equivalent is required. Both need valid RCI registration with an active CRR number.
Can candidates lose marks for wrong answers in UPESSC Special TET 2026?
No marks will be cut for an incorrect answer. Each correct answer gives 1 mark. The paper is available in Hindi and English, apart from language-specific sections, and candidates must mark answers on the OMR sheet.
