The UP Super TET 2026 Exam Date has been announced for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies in Uttar Pradesh. These include 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban Area) posts under the Basic Education Department and 897 Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) posts under the Secondary Education Department. The UP Super TET exam is scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026.
Super TET 2026 Exam Date Out
Candidates who have not applied for Super TET 2026 have an opportunity to speed up and enhance their preparation now. The UP Super TET exam has been scheduled for December 2026 by the Uttar Pradesh education authorities. Candidates should start revising subjects to get good marks in the upcoming UP Super TET exam. Candidates are advised to check this article to get an idea about the exam schedule, eligibility criteria, and other important instructions.
The UP Super TET Exam Date 2026 has been scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026. Candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Super TET examination should start their preparation and regularly check the official website for the latest updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card, and other important details.
Latest update on UP Super TET
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has given a chance to in-service teachers to apply for UP Super TET. Teachers who were in service on 10.08.2017 and held the 18-month D.El.Ed-ODL qualification through NIOS before 01.04.2019, can submit their applications till the following dates:
| Event | Date |
| Date for reopening the portal for online application | 06 November, 2026 |
| Last date for fee deposit and submitting the application | 11 November, 2026 |
| Last date for corrections in the application | 13 November, 2026 |
| Examination Date | 03 and 04 December, 2026 |
UP Primary Teacher 2026: Overview
The Super TET exam is conducted for the recruitment of assistant teachers in primary and upper primary schools of Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment process is expected to be conducted under the supervision of the UP State Education Services Commission.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SUPER TET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | UPESSC |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher and Headmaster |
| Vacancy | 12,405 |
| Urban Area Vacancies | 11,508 |
| Attached Primary Vacancies | 897 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 |
| Notice | |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Download the UP Super TET PYQs PDF
UP Super TET 2026 Important Dates
UPESSC has issued recruitment notices for Assistant Teacher posts in two categories. Candidates should check the notice that applies to their post and eligibility before submitting an application.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 | Done |
| Online Registration Begins | 16 September 2026 | Done |
| Application Deadline for Eligible Attached Primary Candidates | 4 November 2026 | Done |
| Correction Deadline for Eligible Attached Primary Candidates | 7 November 2026 (Extended) | Open |
| Exam Date | 3 and 4 December 2026 | Yet to happen |
UP Super TET Vacancy 2026
The UP Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 12,405 vacancies, including 11,508 Urban Area Assistant Teacher posts and 897 Attached Primary posts. Candidates can check the district-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the tables below.
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) – Urban Area | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) – Boys’ Schools | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary) – Girls’ Schools | 424 |
| Total Vacancies | 12,405 |
District-Wise Vacancy 2026
| S.No. | City/District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | 315 |
| 2 | Aligarh | 492 |
| 3 | Ambedkar Nagar | 29 |
| 4 | Amethi (C.S.M. Nagar) | 28 |
| 5 | Amroha | 230 |
| 6 | Auraiya | 39 |
| 7 | Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 52 |
| 8 | Azamgarh | 122 |
| 9 | Badaun | 196 |
| 10 | Baghpat | 35 |
| 11 | Bahraich | 140 |
| 12 | Ballia | 121 |
| 13 | Balrampur | 52 |
| 14 | Banda | 52 |
| 15 | Barabanki | 44 |
| 16 | Bareilly | 888 |
| 17 | Basti | 131 |
| 18 | Bijnor | 59 |
| 19 | Buland Shahar | 245 |
| 20 | Chandauli | 15 |
| 21 | Chitrakut | 3 |
| 22 | Deoria | 131 |
| 23 | Etah | 151 |
| 24 | Etawah | 125 |
| 25 | Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad) | 315 |
| 26 | Fatehpur | 95 |
| 27 | Firozabad | 245 |
| 28 | Gautam Buddh Nagar | 6 |
| 29 | Ghaziabad | 405 |
| 30 | Ghazipur | 54 |
| 31 | Gonda | 66 |
| 32 | Gorakhpur | 166 |
| 33 | Hamirpur | 105 |
| 34 | Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) | 108 |
| 35 | Hardoi | 166 |
| 36 | Hathras | 113 |
| 37 | Jalaun | 232 |
| 38 | Jaunpur | 151 |
| 39 | Jhansi | 30 |
| 40 | Kannauj | 48 |
| 41 | Kanpur Dehat | 12 |
| 42 | Kanpur Nagar | 758 |
| 43 | Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) | 128 |
| 44 | Kaushambi | 75 |
| 45 | Kushinagar | 8 |
| 46 | Lakhimpur Kheri | 154 |
| 47 | Lalitpur | 68 |
| 48 | Lucknow | 444 |
| 49 | Maharajganj | 19 |
| 50 | Mahoba | 56 |
| 51 | Mainpuri | 64 |
| 52 | Mathura | 255 |
| 53 | Mau | 54 |
| 54 | Meerut | 635 |
| 55 | Mirzapur | 168 |
| 56 | Moradabad | 127 |
| 57 | Muzaffar Nagar | 186 |
| 58 | Pilibhit | 166 |
| 59 | Pratapgarh | 107 |
| 60 | Prayagraj | 32 |
| 61 | Raebareli | 91 |
| 62 | Rampur | 129 |
| 63 | Saharanpur | 448 |
| 64 | Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) | 66 |
| 65 | Sant Kabir Nagar | 62 |
| 66 | Sant Ravidas Nagar | 79 |
| 67 | Shahjahanpur | 123 |
| 68 | Shamli (Prabudhha Nagar) | 161 |
| 69 | Shravasti | 2 |
| 70 | Sidharth Nagar | 152 |
| 71 | Sitapur | 111 |
| 72 | Sonbhadra | 20 |
| 73 | Sultanpur | 42 |
| 74 | Unnao | 128 |
| 75 | Varanasi | 378 |
| — | TOTAL | 11,508 |
Caste-Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | School Category | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Urban Area | 4,746 | 2,379 | 198 | 3,069 | 1,116 | 11,508 |
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Boys’ Schools | 196 | 189 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 473 |
| Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Girls’ Schools | 182 | 159 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 424 |
| Total | Boys’ and Girls’ Schools | 378 | 348 | 0 | 164 | 7 | 12,405 |
UPESSC Assistant Teacher Vacancy 2026
| Category | Boys’ Schools | Girls’ Schools | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 196 | 182 | 378 |
| SC | 189 | 159 | 348 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 84 | 80 | 164 |
| EWS | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 473 | 424 | 897 |
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the required eligibility conditions. Eligibility is based on educational qualifications and TET qualifications.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must fulfill any one of the following criteria:
- Senior Secondary with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks with a D.El.Ed/BTC from a UP Government Institution, 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), 4-year BA/B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have qualified TET/CTET (Paper 2 for Classes 6–8).
Check Super TET Eligibility Criteria in Detail
Age Limit
| Particulars | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Super TET 2026 Age Relaxations
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD | 10 Years |
UP PRT Application Form 2026
The UP PRT Application Form 2026 is available from September 16, 2026, following the release of the UPESSC Super TET 2026 Notification. The application window is now closed. The application correction window will remain open until 7 November 2026.
Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern
The UP Super TET Exam Pattern 2026 for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination follows an offline, OMR-based format with 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 360 marks. Candidates are given 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper. The UP Super TET question paper is bilingual, with questions available in both Hindi and English. As per the updated UP Super TET marking scheme, candidates receive 3 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect or multiple-bubbled answer. The UP Super TET selection process is based on written examination merit, with no interview stage.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 |
| Hindi, Sanskrit, and English | 30 |
| Science | 8 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Environmental and Social Studies | 8 |
| Teaching Skills | 8 |
| Child Psychology | 8 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
| Life Skills, Management, and Attitude | 8 |
| Total | 120 |
Super TET 2026 Syllabus
The Super TET 2026 syllabus is comprehensive and designed to assess a candidate’s overall teaching ability, subject expertise, and general awareness. It covers a wide range of topics from core academic subjects to pedagogy, reasoning, and current affairs. A clear understanding of the syllabus helps candidates streamline their preparation, focus on high-weightage areas, and build a strong conceptual foundation required to crack the exam.
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Language | Grammar and comprehension (Hindi/English/Sanskrit/Urdu) |
| Mathematics | Algebra, geometry, profit and loss, percentage, ratio, statistics, simple and compound interest, numerical ability |
| Science | Basic physics concepts, human body, environmental studies, natural resources, science in daily life |
| Social Studies and Environment | Indian Constitution, geography, economy, solar system, traffic rules, and road safety |
| Child Psychology | Child development, learning behavior, individual differences, teaching adaptability |
| Teaching Methodology | Teaching methods, principles of learning, evaluation, and assessment techniques |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding-decoding, puzzles, number series, data interpretation, direction sense |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, national and international events, art and culture |
| Information Technology | Basic computer knowledge, internet usage, ICT in teaching |
| Management and Aptitude | Education policies, motivation, professional ethics, and conduct |
Super TET 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Super TET is based on a combination of written exam performance and academic records. This ensures a balanced evaluation of candidates.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| SUPER TET Written Exam | 60% |
| High School Marks | 10% |
| Intermediate Marks | 10% |
| Graduation Marks | 10% |
| Teacher Training Qualification | 10% |
| Final Merit | 100% |
