The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has opened the correction/edit window for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. Candidates who have applied for the UPTET 2026 examination can now make necessary corrections to their application forms online until 08 May 2026. The examination is scheduled for 02, 03, and 04 July 2026. All applicants are advised to review their forms carefully and make corrections before the deadline to avoid any discrepancies.
Minimum Age : Not Specified for UPTET as it is an eligibility test.
Maximum Age : Not Specified for UPTET as it is an eligibility test.
Age Relaxation : Age relaxation benefits are provided by the UPESSC as per government regulations for specific categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) for subsequent recruitment processes, though UPTET itself doesn’t have a strict age limit for application. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete details.
How To Fill Uttar Pradesh TET Correction / Edit Form 2026
Step 1 : Visit the official website of UPTET / Exam Regulatory Authority, Uttar Pradesh, i.e., www.upessc.up.gov.in.
Step 2 : Look for the link “UPTET 2026 Correction / Edit Form” on the homepage and click on it.
Step 3 : A login page will appear. Enter your Registration Number, Password (or Date of Birth), and the Captcha Code as displayed.
Step 4 : Click on the “Login / Sign In” button to access your submitted application form.
Step 5 : Your application form will open. Review all details carefully.
Step 6 : Edit the allowed fields. Typically, you may be allowed to correct details such as:
Candidate’s Name (if permitted by the authority)
Father’s / Mother’s Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PH)
Communication Address
Uploaded Photo / Signature (if a re-upload or correction option is provided)
Please note that not all fields may be editable. Refer to the official corrigendum notice for the exact list of editable fields.
Step 7 : After making the necessary corrections, meticulously check all the updated details to ensure accuracy.
Step 9 : If all details are correct, proceed to “Submit” the final corrected form. It is highly recommended to take a printout of the corrected application form for your records.
UPTET is an Eligibility Test: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Class 1 to 8 in schools across Uttar Pradesh. It is not a recruitment examination for a fixed number of posts; instead, it provides a certificate of eligibility.
TET Primary Teacher (Class 1-5):
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Along with the Bachelor’s Degree, candidates must have a valid teacher training qualification such as a 2-year BTC (Basic Training Certificate), or a 4-year B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education), or an equivalent qualification recognized by NCTE.
Candidates appearing in the final year of any of these teacher training programs are also eligible to apply.
Generally, a minimum of 50% marks in graduation or the relevant training program is required, though specific percentages might vary as per official notification and government rules.
TET Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8):
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% in some cases as per government rules for specific categories) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Alongside, a valid teacher training qualification such as a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education), BTC, B.El.Ed, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
Final-year candidates of these teaching courses are also eligible.
Additionally, candidates with specialized education qualifications (e.g., B.Ed in Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)-recognized institutes are also eligible.
In some cases, candidates with 50% marks in Intermediate (10+2) and a 4-year integrated teaching program (e.g., BA-B.Ed / B.Sc-B.Ed) can also apply.
UPTET 2026 : Mode Of Selection
Written Examination: The selection process for UPTET 2026 is based solely on a written examination. This examination comprises two papers:
Paper I: For candidates aspiring to teach Class 1 to 5 (Primary Level).
Paper II: For candidates aspiring to teach Class 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level).
Candidates can appear for either Paper I, Paper II, or both, depending on their eligibility and aspiration. Both papers consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and are generally of 150 marks each, with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is typically no negative marking in UPTET.
Qualifying Marks: Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks (generally 60% for General category and 55% for reserved categories) to be declared UPTET qualified.
The online application for UPTET 2026 started on 27 March 2026.
The last date to apply online for UPTET 2026 was 03 May 2026 (Extended).
The last date to make corrections/edits to the UPTET 2026 application form is 08 May 2026.
The application fee for General/EWS/OBC candidates is ₹ 1000/-, for SC/ST candidates is ₹ 500/-, and for PH candidates is ₹ 300/-.
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from an NCTE-recognized institution along with a valid teacher training qualification like BTC, B.El.Ed, or B.Ed. Final-year candidates are also eligible. Detailed eligibility varies for Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) teachers, as per the official notification.
The official website for UPTET 2026 is https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/ and the application/correction portal is https://uptet.upessc.org/otr/.
⚠️ Important: Read the full official notification on the official website before taking any action.
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