UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released
UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj has published the answer key notification (Advt No. 01/UPTET/2026) on its official website https://www.upessc.gov.in . The notification is for the answer key of Various Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 - Primary Level (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8) posts examination. The answer key has been released for the candidates who appeared in the examination conducted for UPTET 2026 Online Form. Candidates who have appeared in the examination can check the answer key. We advised the candidates that they must read the official UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released notice carefully and check the answer key as per the given instructions. The official website link and the UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released link are provided below under the heading Important Links.
Latest Updates: UPESSC Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 - Primary Level (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8)
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UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released – Overview
Here is the overview section of UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released. Here you can find the quick information about the UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released notice. First check the following overview and if you have appeared in the examination then read the next sections like important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and mode.
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 - Primary Level (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8) |
| Total Vacancies | Various |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree, B.Ed, 10+2 and B.LED |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mode | Check Answer Key Online |
| Official Website | https://www.upessc.gov.in |
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UPTET 2026 Notification notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UPESSC is given below.
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Primary Level Teacher Eligibility (Class 1-5) - Paper I
- No. of Vacancies: -
- Qualification: Graduation from UGC recognized university + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) from NCTE recognized institution (final year appearing or passed); OR Graduation + 2-year BTC through distance mode; OR Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed) from NCTE/RCI recognized institution; OR Graduation + Special BTC from NCTE recognized institution in UP; OR Graduation + 2-year BTC Urdu Special Training; OR Graduation + Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University; OR Graduation + Moalim-e-Urdu from AMU (before 11-08-1997); OR Intermediate with min 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed (final year or passed)
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Pay Scale: Not Mentioned
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Upper Primary Level Teacher Eligibility (Class 6-8) - Paper II
- No. of Vacancies: -
- Qualification: Graduation from UGC recognized university + 2-year D.El.Ed (BTC) from NCTE recognized institution; OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with min 50% marks + B.Ed from NCTE recognized institution; OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with min 45% marks + B.Ed as per NCTE regulations; OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with min 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education) from NCTE/RCI recognized institution; OR Intermediate with min 50% marks + 4-year B.Ed/B.A.B.Ed from NCTE/UGC recognized institution; OR Intermediate with min 50% marks + 4-year B.Sc.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed; OR Intermediate with min 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed; OR Graduation with min 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) from RCI recognized institution
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Pay Scale: Not Mentioned
Selection Procedure
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of UPTET 2026 Notification. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
- Written Examination: Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options each. No negative marking.
- Paper I (Primary Level – Class 1 to 5): 150 MCQs, 150 marks, Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Subjects: Child Development & Teaching Methods (30), Language I – Hindi (30), Language II – English/Urdu/Sanskrit (30), Mathematics (30), Environmental Studies (30).
- Paper II (Upper Primary Level – Class 6 to 8): 150 MCQs, 150 marks, Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Subjects: Child Development & Teaching Methods (30), Language I – Hindi (30), Language II – English/Urdu/Sanskrit (30), Subject Specific – Mathematics & Science / Social Studies / Any other (60).
- Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 60% (90 out of 150); SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Freedom Fighter Dependents/Ex-Servicemen/Divyang: 55% (82 out of 150).
- If exam is held in multiple shifts/days, normalization of scores will be applied for comparative evaluation.
- UPTET certificate validity: Lifetime from the date of result declaration.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about UPTET 2026 Notification application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 1000 per paper (Paper I or Paper II) |
| SC/ST | Rs. 500 per paper |
| Divyang (PwD) | Rs. 300 per paper |
UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released - Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 20/03/2026 |
| Registration/Online Application/Fee Submission Start Date | 27/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration/Fee Submission/Online Application (Extended Upto) | 03/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 03/05/2026 |
| Exam Date (02-04 Jult 2026) | |
| Exam City Detail Available | 22/06/2026 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | 30/06/2026 |
| Exam Date (02-07-2026 to 04-07-2026) | |
| Answer Key Released | 08/07/2026 |
How to Apply
Here is the complete procedure to apply for UPTET 2026 Notification. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
- Visit the official website www.upessc.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) – mandatory for all candidates
- After OTR, apply for the relevant examination (Paper I for Class 1-5, Paper II for Class 6-8, or both)
- Fill in all required details carefully in the online application form
- Upload photograph and required documents
- Pay the application fee online through SBI or ICICI Bank payment gateway
- Submit the online application before the last date (26-04-2026)
- Corrections can be made till 01-05-2026
- No application through any other mode will be accepted
Important Links
You can find here all important links to check UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released. We advise the candidates that you must check the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj i.e. https://www.upessc.gov.in to download the UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Exam City Detail | Click Here |
| Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Last Date Extended notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates | Click Here |
Other Important Information
Other Important Information:
- Exam Dates: 02, 03, 04 July 2026
- Certificate Validity: UPTET certificate is valid for lifetime from the date of result declaration for all categories.
- Certificate Distribution: UPTET certificate will be distributed electronically through DigiLocker.
- Applicability: UPTET qualified candidates are eligible for appointment in government schools, local body schools, aided schools, and schools affiliated with national boards in Uttar Pradesh at primary (Class 1-5) and upper primary (Class 6-8) levels.
- UPTET is only an eligibility criterion and does not confer any right to appointment/employment.
- Scribe facility: Available for completely blind/physically disabled candidates unable to write. Scribe must be brought by the candidate. Scribe’s qualification should not exceed Intermediate level of the same year as the exam.
- Extra time for Divyang: 30 additional minutes for completely blind/physically unable to write candidates. Divyang candidates with 40% or more disability get special reservation benefits.
- Unfair means: Action under UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 (Notification No. 338/79-V-1-2024) including debarment from future exams.
- OMR Sheet: Evaluated electronically. Incorrect roll number, registration number, question booklet code, or unfilled language/Part-IV bubble will result in non-evaluation with no recourse.
- Technical Support: Mo. +919899677276 (9AM-6PM, Mon-Sat); Email: uptet.support@upessc.org
- SBI Bank Support: 022-65361671 (24×7); Email: sbiepay@sbi.co.in
- ICICI Bank Support: 0532-2465630, 9653686149, 7007956300, 7275247672, 8097506200 (9:30AM-6:30PM, Working Days)
- Commission Support: 0532-2466851 (10AM-5PM, Mon-Sat); Email: upmsscball@gmail.com
- Date of Birth: Only the date of birth as mentioned in High School/equivalent certificate will be accepted.
- Candidates with more than one living spouse are not eligible to apply unless exempted by the Governor.
- Reservation benefits are applicable only to original residents of Uttar Pradesh.
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