Post Date : 04 April 2026 | Author : Hindustan Result
Short Information
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPTET Syllabus 2026. Candidates preparing for Paper 1 (Primary Level) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level) can check the complete subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme below. The exam is scheduled on 02nd–04th July 2026.
Exam Overview
| Details |
Information |
| Exam Name |
UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post Name |
Teacher Eligibility Test (Primary & Upper Primary Level) |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper based) |
| Exam Type |
Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions |
150 per Paper |
| Total Marks |
150 per Paper |
| Exam Duration |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Negative Marking |
No Negative Marking |
| Selection Process |
Qualifying Nature (Written Exam) |
| Exam Language |
Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Exam Date |
02nd – 04th July 2026 |
| Official Website |
upessc.up.gov.in |
Note: Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. Candidates can appear for both papers if eligible.
Subject-Wise Exam Pattern 2026
Total Questions : 150 | Total Marks : 150 | Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes
► Paper 1 – Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)
| Subject / Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
2 Hrs 30 Min |
| Language I (Hindi) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
– |
► Paper 2 – Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
| Subject / Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
2 Hrs 30 Min |
| Language I (Hindi) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
– |
The paper is divided into Paper 1 (Primary Level) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level). Candidates must select their paper based on the teaching level they wish to qualify for.
Detailed Syllabus 2026
► Paper 1 Syllabus – Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)
| Subject |
Topics Covered |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
Meaning and concept of learning; factors affecting learning; effective methods of learning; teaching and teaching methods; inclusive education, guidance & counselling |
| Language I – Hindi |
Unseen passage; Hindi alphabet (vowels & consonants); word formation, sentence structure; phonetics, matras, punctuation; synonyms, antonyms; grammar: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, tense; word formation (prefixes, suffixes); idioms, proverbs, figures of speech |
| Language II – English / Urdu / Sanskrit |
Unseen passage & comprehension; grammar: parts of speech, tenses, articles, punctuation; voice (active & passive), singular-plural, gender; vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one word substitution; sentence formation and correction |
| Mathematics |
Number system, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; LCM & HCF, fractions & decimals; percentage, profit & loss, simple interest; geometry: angles, triangles, circles; mensuration: area, perimeter, volume; measurement: time, length, weight, capacity; data handling & interpretation; pedagogy of mathematics |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) |
Family, food, health & hygiene; plants, animals, water, surroundings; local professions, transport & communication; Indian geography & polity basics; festivals, national symbols; environmental protection & ecology; pedagogy of EVS |
► Paper 2 Syllabus – Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
| Subject |
Topics Covered |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
Same as Paper 1 with advanced focus on upper primary level; learning theories, child psychology, evaluation methods |
| Language I – Hindi & Language II |
Same as Paper 1 with higher difficulty level; advanced grammar, comprehension, and pedagogy of language |
| Mathematics & Science (Maths-Science Stream) |
Advanced number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration; ratio, proportion, percentage, interest; statistics, probability, coordinate geometry; Science: living & non-living, cell, nutrition, respiration; force, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism; environment, matter, acids & bases, pollution; pedagogy of mathematics & science |
| Social Studies (Social Studies Stream) |
History: ancient, medieval & modern India; geography: physical & economic geography of India; polity: Indian constitution, governance, Panchayati Raj; economics: basic concepts, budget; current affairs & pedagogy of social studies |
High Priority Topics
| Subject |
High Weightage Topics |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
Learning theories, Inclusive Education, Child Psychology |
| Language I & II |
Grammar, Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language |
| Mathematics |
Basic Arithmetic, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Mensuration |
| EVS / Science |
Environment, Everyday Science, Indian Polity Basics |
| Social Studies |
Indian History, Indian Constitution, Geography of India |
Best Books for UPTET 2026
| Subject |
Recommended Books |
Author / Publication |
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET/UPTET |
Arihant or Disha Publications |
| Language (Hindi / English) |
Objective General Hindi / Objective English |
Lucent / S.P. Bakshi |
| Mathematics |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
R.S. Aggarwal |
| Environmental Studies / Science |
NCERT Books + EVS / Science for TET |
Arihant Publications |
| Social Studies |
Social Studies for TET |
Disha or Arihant Publications |
Selection Process
| Step |
Stage |
Details |
| 1 |
Written Examination |
150 MCQ Questions | 150 Marks | 2 Hrs 30 Min | No Negative Marking |
| 2 |
Result & Qualifying Score |
Candidates must qualify the exam (qualifying in nature) |
| 3 |
Certificate Issue |
Valid UPTET certificate issued to qualifying candidates |
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