The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPTET Exam Schedule 2026 for candidates appearing in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET). As per the official schedule, the examination will be conducted on 2 July, 3 July, and 4 July 2026 across various examination centres in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates can now check the complete UPTET exam schedule, exam date, application timeline, shift timings, exam city details, admit card release date, and other important updates.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) |
| Conducting Authority | UPESSC |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| UPTET Exam Date 2026 | 2, 3 & 4 July 2026 |
| Exam City Details Release | 22 June 2026 |
| UPTET Admit Card Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Official Website | UPESSC |
Candidates should keep track of all important events related to UPTET 2026.
| Event | Date |
| UPTET 2026 Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Application Form Start Date | March 2026 |
| UPTET Form Last Date 2026 | April 2026 |
| Exam City Slip Release Date | 22 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 30 June 2026 |
| UPTET Exam Dates 2026 | 2, 3 & 4 July 2026 |
UPESSC has released the official UPTET Exam Schedule 2026 for Primary and Upper Primary level examinations. Candidates should carefully check the examination date and shift allotted to them through the admit card.
| Exam Date | Shift | Level |
| 2 July 2026 | Morning & Afternoon | Upper Primary |
| 3 July 2026 | Morning & Afternoon | Primary & Upper Primary |
| 4 July 2026 | Morning Shift | Primary |
The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts across different examination centres in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates are advised to reach their examination centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
| Morning Shift | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon Shift | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
The exact timing and reporting schedule will be available on the admit card.
UPESSC has released the UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 for registered candidates. The city slip allows candidates to check their allotted examination city before the release of the admit card.
Candidate Name
Registration Number
Exam Date
Exam City
Shift Details
Examination Level
The city slip is only for information purposes and cannot be used as an entry pass to the examination centre.
Follow the steps below to check the allotted examination city:
Visit the official UPESSC portal.
Open the UPTET Exam City Slip link.
Enter Registration Number and Password.
Click on Submit.
Check the allotted exam city.
Download the city slip for future reference.
The UPTET Admit Card 2026 will be released on 30 June 2026. Candidates must download and print the admit card before appearing for the examination.
Candidate Name
Roll Number
Exam Date
Shift Timing
Exam Centre Address
Reporting Time
Photograph and Signature
Important Instructions
Without a valid admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.
The examination centre details will be available through the admit card. Candidates must report only to the examination centre allotted by UPESSC. Requests for changes to the allotted examination centre are generally not accepted after the city allocation process is completed.
Candidates can refer to previous UPTET exam cycles for reference.
| Year | Exam Date |
| 2026 | 2, 3 & 4 July 2026 |
| 2021 | 28 November 2021 |
After a gap of several years, UPTET 2026 marks the return of the state-level teacher eligibility examination, resulting in significant interest among teaching aspirants.
Candidates should carry:
Printed UPTET Admit Card
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Voter ID
Passport
Driving Licence
Other Valid Government Photo ID
Failure to produce valid identification documents may result in denial of entry.
Download the admit card in advance.
Verify examination centre details.
Carry all required documents.
Reach the centre before reporting time.
Follow invigilator instructions.
Fill OMR sheets carefully.
Maintain discipline inside the examination hall.
Use only permitted stationery items.
Mobile Phones
Smart Watches
Bluetooth Devices
Calculators
Electronic Gadgets
Study Notes
After the completion of the examination, candidates can expect the following stages:
UPTET Answer Key 2026
Objection Window
Final Answer Key
UPTET Result 2026
UPTET Eligibility Certificate
Candidates who qualify the examination become eligible to apply for teaching positions in Primary and Upper Primary schools according to future recruitment notifications.