UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Dec 08, 2025

UPTET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

UPTET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Check out the following essential UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2026 regarding UPTET educational requirements and UPTET age limit:

Age limit for UPTET Paper 1 and Paper 2

  • To be eligible to apply for the UPTET exam, candidates must be at least eighteen years old. The UPTET exam has no upper age limit.

 Qualifications for UPTET Education for Paper 1 and Paper 2

  • Paper 1 and Paper 2 require different educational qualifications. Examine the specific requirements listed below:

UPTET Paper 1 Educational Qualification (Primary Teacher)

To take the UPTET Paper 1, candidates must meet any of the following qualifying requirements regarding their educational background:

  • Diploma in Elementary Education Class 12 with at least 50% of the possible points, passed, or appearing in the final year of two years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd)
  • Class 12 with at least 50% of the possible points and passing or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  • Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passing)

UPTET Paper 2 Educational Qualification (Upper Primary Teacher)

To take the UPTET Paper 2, candidates must meet any of the following qualifying requirements regarding educational background:

  • Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd
  • Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one-year BEd
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BA/ BScEd/ BAEd/ BscEd

UPTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. What is the age limit?

Ans. Minimum 18 years; maximum 35 (General), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST), 45 (PH)—no upper limit in some notifications, but relaxations apply per govt norms.

Q2. Can final-year students apply?

Ans. Yes, candidates in final year of D.El.Ed/BTC/B.Ed (NCTE-recognized) are eligible if degree completes before appointment; proof required later.

Q3. Marks relaxation for reserved categories?

Ans. 5% in qualifying exams (e.g., 50% → 45% in Graduation for B.Ed); also applies to SC/ST/OBC/PH in age/qualifying scores.

Q4. Paper 1 vs Paper 2 qualification differences?

Ans. Paper 1: 12th (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC. Paper 2: Graduation (50%) + B.Ed; both accept Special Ed/Urdu variants.

Q5. Nationality and other criteria?

Ans. Indian citizens only; no domicile restriction, but UP govt jobs prefer UPTET holders—valid lifetime post-qualifying (60% General, 55% reserved).

Click Here For UPTET 2026 Application Form

 
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