Short Detail:
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has come out with the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 notification, meant for teachers already working at primary and upper primary schools, along with special teachers under the CWSN category. Interested and eligible candidates can register online between 05/09/2026 and 04/10/2026. Before applying, candidates eligible for Special TET 2026 are advised to go through the eligibility, application fee, age limit, and exam pattern details given in the official notification below.
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
UPESSC Special TET 2026
Advt No.: 03/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 03/09/2026 |
| Online Registration Begins (OTR) | 05/09/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply / Pay Fee | 04/10/2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | 08/10/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Notified |
| Written Exam Date | 03/11/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST | ₹500/- |
| Divyangjan (PwD) | ₹300/- |
Note: The application fee has to be paid online and will not be refunded once submitted, under any circumstances.
UPESSC Special TET 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 03/11/2026 (Exam Day)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Not Applicable (regular teachers are already in service) |
| Maximum Age | 60 Years (only for contract/daily-wage CWSN special educators) |
| Remarks | The notification does not mention any age relaxation table for Special TET 2026. |
Special TET 2026 Exam Details
Candidates Covered (CWSN Special Teachers): Approx. 2500
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of Exam | Eligibility test, not a fresh vacancy-based recruitment drive. |
| Legal Background | Held under Supreme Court orders directing working teachers to clear TET by 31 August 2028. |
| Special Teacher Coverage | Approximately 2500 special/assistant teachers (CWSN) as per Supreme Court order dated 07-03-2025. |
Eligibility Details
| Applicant Type | School Level | Qualification Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Working Teacher | Primary (Class 1-5) | Already serving in a State Govt/local body/State-aided primary school. |
| Regular Working Teacher | Upper Primary (Class 6-8) | Already serving in a State Govt/local body/State-aided upper primary or junior high school. |
| Special Teacher (CWSN), Contract/Daily-Wage | Primary (Class 1-5) | Graduate with D.Ed (Special Education) or an RCI-recognised equivalent, holding a valid RCI CRR number. |
| Special Teacher (CWSN), Contract/Daily-Wage | Upper Primary (Class 6-8) | Graduate with B.Ed (Special Education) or an RCI-recognised equivalent, holding a valid RCI CRR number. |
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UP Special TET 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Exam Scheme At A Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Question Format | Objective MCQs, 4 options each |
| Total Questions / Marks | 150 Questions / 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Medium | Bilingual (Hindi & English) |
Normalization Rule
When the exam runs in one single shift, the raw marks scored by candidates are directly used. If applicant numbers are high enough to require multiple shifts, scores get normalized as per Government Order No. 6/2024/148/General/47/Ka-4-2024 and the Commission’s guidelines dated 26-02-2026, and only that normalized score is considered for the eligibility cut-off.
Syllabus – Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi (Language I) | 30 | 30 |
| English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Language II) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Syllabus – Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi (Language I) | 30 | 30 |
| English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Language II) | 30 | 30 |
| Subject-Specific Paper (Maths & Science, or Social Studies) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Cut-off Marks To Qualify
| Category | Cut-off % | Marks Needed (of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS / Freedom Fighter Dependents / Ex-Servicemen / PwD | 55% | 82 |
Exam Day Instructions
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pen To Use | Only a black ball point pen is allowed on the OMR sheet; pencils, gel/fountain/sketch pens and whitener are banned. |
| OMR Damage | Any scratching, scraping or use of whitener/blade on the OMR sheet leads to that sheet being excluded from checking. |
| Scribe Facility | Divyangjan candidates must arrange their own scribe and register at the Commission office a week before the exam; they get 20 extra minutes per hour (50 minutes total). |
| Other-State Candidates | Reserved category candidates who are not UP residents lose reservation and fee-concession benefits and are treated as General category. |
Special TET 2026: Important Questions & Answer
Which commission conducts the Special TET 2026 exam?
UPESSC (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission) conducts Special TET 2026 for teachers already working at primary and upper primary schools, including special teachers under the CWSN category.
When does online registration open for Special TET 2026?
Registration opens on 5 September 2026, right after the notification was released on 3 September 2026.
Till when can candidates pay the Special TET 2026 fee?
The fee has to be paid online by 4 October 2026, and it is not refunded once submitted.
What is the exam pattern for Special TET 2026?
Candidates attempt 150 objective MCQs worth 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, and there is no penalty for wrong answers.
What percentage is needed to clear Special TET 2026?
General candidates need 60 percent (90 marks), while OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD candidates need 55 percent (82 marks) to qualify.
Can contract-based special educators appear for Special TET 2026?
Yes, special teachers on contract or daily-wage basis with D.Ed/B.Ed in Special Education and a valid RCI CRR number can appear, as long as they are not older than 60 years.
Is Special TET 2026 a fresh recruitment drive?
No, it is only an eligibility test for teachers already in service, held to meet the Supreme Court’s TET compliance deadline of 31 August 2028.