UPTET Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Vacancy & Selection Process

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( UPTET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 29 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 15:00 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UPTET Recruitment 2025 is one of the most significant exams in the nation. However, it may be noted that the UPTET exam is not a recruitment exam; it is just an eligibility exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates who wish to become Classes 1 to 8 teachers in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. UPTET-qualified candidates are not directly recruited in the schools. However, they become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in government schools in the state. The Uttar Pradesh Government announces vacancies for qualified candidates as and when the need arises.

Candidates who want to teach at the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) appear for UPTET Paper 1 and those who wish to teach at the upper-primary level (Classes 6-8) appear for UPTET Paper 2. Candidates who plan to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both UPTET papers.

UPTET 2025 exam process will begin with the release of notification by the Uttar Pradesh Examination Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). The UPTET Notification 2025 contains all the important information related to the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) exam including dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, result, etc. The UPTET Exam Date 2025 will be announced soon. The authority will soon release the UPTET notification and application form on the official website.

Table of content
  • UPTET Recruitment 2025
  • UPTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • UPTET Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
  • Details Mentioned in UPTET Notification 2025
  • UPTET Recruitment 2025: Vacancy
  • UPTET Application Form 2025
  • UPTET Application Fee 2025
  • UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • UPTET Recruitment 2025 FAQs
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UPTET Recruitment 2025

UPTET Recruitment 2025 will be processed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) while releasing the UPTET Notification 2025 on the official website. UPTET Recruitment 2025 will be conducted for the candidates who want to teach at the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) to appear for UPTET Paper 1 and those who wish to teach at the upper-primary level (Classes 6-8) to appear for UPTET Paper 2. UPTET Recruitment 2025 is one of the most searched queries on the internet.

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UPTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPTET 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 25

Release of UPTET Application Form

TENTATIVE
Oct ' 25

Release of UPTET Notification

TENTATIVE
29 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26

Release of UPTET Exam date

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UPTET Recruitment 2025: Selection Process

The UPTET selection process involves various stages. Have a look at these stages below:

  • UPTET Application Form: As the first step, candidates need to fill out the UPTET application form 2025 on the official website of the exam. UPTET application fee is INR 600 for one paper and INR 1,200 for two papers.
  • UPTET Admit Card: All registered candidates are issued UPTET admit card as per the date prescribed by authorities. Candidates can download the UPTET admit card on the official website of the exam by using their login credentials.
  • UPTET Exam: Candidates need to appear for UPTET 2024 exam at the test centre mentioned on the admit card. The UPTET exam is conducted in offline mode in two shifts for Paper 1 and 2.
  • UPTET Result: The result is announced on the official website of the exam. Candidates can check their results and download the UPTET scorecard by logging into their registered accounts. Candidates need to score a minimum of 60 per cent marks in order to clear the exam.
  • UPTET Eligibility Certificate: All qualified candidates are issued the UPTET eligibility certificate a few weeks after the result declaration. Candidates can apply for teaching jobs in the schools of Uttar Pradesh using their certificates. The UPTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime.

Read More: UPTET Exam Date 2025

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Details Mentioned in UPTET Notification 2025

DeskCalendarNotification: Oct ' 25

The UPTET Notification contains all important details about the exam such as:

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UPTET Recruitment 2025: Vacancy

UP government announces UPTET Vacancy for primary and upper primary teachers for govt. schools. UP PGT, TGT recruitment exam will be announced soon for approximately 17000+ seats. Along with the notification, UPTET Vacancy 2025 will also be released by the UP Government. The candidate who is willing to fill out the recruitment form must go through the eligibility criteria for PGT and TGT exams. The candidates must have completed their graduation/ BEd/ PhD. 

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UPTET Application Form 2025

DeskCalendarRegistration: Oct ' 25

The Application Form for UPTET 2025 will be available online on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB). The candidates must know the ways to fill out the UPTET online form or they will lose the opportunity to fill out the online application form due to a lack of knowledge online application process. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board will not allow any candidates to take the exam who will not complete their UPTET online application. The steps to fill out the UPTET online application form have been discussed in the article. Candidates can apply online for the UPTET 2025 exam by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website - updeled.gov.in
  • Click on 'UPTET'
  • Click on the 'UPTET Registration' button
  • Read all instructions carefully and click on the declaration checkbox at the bottom of the page
  • Click on the 'Apply Here' button
  • Fill in all details asked in the registration form as mentioned in the table below
  • Click on the declaration at the end of the page
  • Fill out the application form
  • Pay the application fee
  • Upload the scanned images of the photo and signature
  • Submit and save the confirmation page
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UPTET Application Fee 2025

The UPTET application fee is as follows.

Category

UPTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

UPTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General/ OBC

600

1200

SC/ ST

400

800

PwD

100

200

Also Read: UPTET Exam Pattern 2025

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UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for UPTET are as follows:

  1. Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India
  2. Educational Qualification:
    • For Primary Level (Classes I-V): The candidate must have a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) or BTC (Basic Training Certificate) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
    • For Upper Primary Level (Classes VI-VIII): The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) or a Bachelor’s degree with 1-year Bachelor in Education (BEd) or a Bachelor’s degree with BTC (Basic Training Certificate) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  3. Age Limit: Candidates should have attained a minimum of 18 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for the UPTET exam. There is no upper age limit in the UPTET exam

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UPTET Recruitment 2025 FAQs

Candidates can read UPTET Recruitment 2025 FAQs below.

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Answered 23 hours ago

The authority has not yet announced the UPTET Notification 2025 release date. It is expected to be released soon. It will be released in PDF format which comprises the details of the exam including the exam dates, application dates, steps to apply, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and m

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam, candidates are given four choices for every question. Candidates can check below the marking scheme:

UPTET Marking Parameters

Marks Allotted for Paper 1

Marks Allotted for Paper 2

Correct answer

+1

+1

Incorrect answer

0

0

Un-attempted question

0

0

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Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, there is no sectional time limit in the UPTET examination. Candidates have to complete the entire exam in a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes. That is, candidates can attempt any section as per their convenience within a total duration of 2.5 hours.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam, the minimum qualifying marks for the General category is 60% and for the reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST) is 55%.  Have a look at the UPTET Qualifying Marks below.

Category

UPTET Qualifying Percentage

UPTET Qualifying Marks

General

60 per cent

90

SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD

55 per cent

82

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

UPTET Paper 2 subjects are mentioned below:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions

  • Language I (Hindi): 30 questions

  • Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 questions

  • Mathematics and Science: 60 questions (for Maths/Science teachers)
       OR
       Social Studies – 60 questions (for Social Studies teachers

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The duration of the UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 exam is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). Candidates who are aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5 give the UPTET Paper 1 exam. It comprises five sections, namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Hindi), Language 2 (Eng

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam 2025, each paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking in the UPTET exam.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The UPTET exam will be conducted in an offline mode (pen-and-paper-based test). That is, candidates will be provided with a physical question paper and an OMR sheet to mark their answers.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a candidate can make corrections to the application form. The authority provides a correction window facility. For this, candidates need to log in to the account and make necessary corrections within the stipulated time.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a candidate can apply for both Papers 1 (Primary level) and Paper 2 (Upper primary level). Candidates need to pay the combined application fee and also select the both papers option while filling the application form.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

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