Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 for recruitment of teachers in state-run schools will be held from July 2-4.Announcing the schedule, Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) said online registration, application and fee submission will begin on March 27 and end on Apr 26. The advertisement has been made available on the Commission’s website from Friday. Applications have been invited for both the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) and upper primary level (Classes 6 to 8).UPESSC chairman Prashant Kumar said that to make the recruitment process transparent, systematic, and candidate-friendly, a One-Time Registration (OTR) system has been introduced this time. Candidates will first have to complete OTR before applying for UPTET-2026. This system is expected to curb malpractices and speed up the recruitment process.Deputy secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh said Candidates will be given an opportunity until May 1 to make corrections in their application forms and resolve fee-related issues. The Commission’s focus is on strengthening the state’s basic education system by appointing qualified and trained teachers. Candidates have been advised to carefully read the detailed notification and instructions available on the official website before applying to avoid any errors.
