{"id":7323,"date":"2025-12-29T07:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T01:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=7323"},"modified":"2025-12-29T15:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:10:28","slug":"uptet-eligibility-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/tet-exam\/uptet-eligibility-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPTET Eligibility 2026 : Criteria, Age Limit, Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check UPTET Eligibility 2026 for Primary &amp; Upper Primary Teachers. Get details on age limit, educational qualifications, attempts &amp; score requirements. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a state-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary Classes I-V and upper primary Classes VI-VIII schools in Uttar Pradesh. The <\/span><b>UPTET eligibility 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">criteria encompass educational qualifications, age limits, and other essential requirements. Meeting these criteria for candidates to ensure their applications are considered valid.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17951\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17951 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"UPTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17951\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17951\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17952 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-29 15:38:35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/uttar-pradesh-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-8-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"up tet test series\" class=\"slider-17951 slide-17952 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 8\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>UPTET Eligibility 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UPTET Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2026 requirements for <\/span><b>UPTET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differ for Paper 1 (Primary Level Classes I-V) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level\u00a0 Classes VI-VIII). Candidates must fulfill the necessary educational qualifications and other UPTET Eligibility 2025 conditions to appear for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Eligibility Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nationality<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant must be an <\/span><b>Indian citizen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a person of <\/span><b>Indian origin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a <\/span><b>subject of Nepal or Bhutan<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate should be <\/span><b>at least 18 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>not more than 35 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of age; <\/span><b>age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Bachelor\u2019s degree in any stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a <\/span><b>recognized university<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>minimum 50% aggregate marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Number of Attempts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is <\/span><b>no restriction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the number of times a candidate can appear for the UPTET examination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General \/ Unreserved Category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reserved Categories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 55%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17946 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152534-203x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152534-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152534.png 286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UPTET Educational Qualification 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates applying for UPTET 2026 must possess the required academic and teacher training qualifications as prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) for Primary and Upper Primary level teaching posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17951\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17951 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"UPTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17951\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17951\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17952 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-29 15:38:35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/uttar-pradesh-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-8-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"up tet test series\" class=\"slider-17951 slide-17952 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 8\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Primary Teachers (Classes I-V)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must fulfill one of the following conditions<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma (D.Ed.)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NCTE or Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>2-year B.T.C. \/ C.T. (Nursery) \/ Nursery Teacher Training (NTT)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>Special B.T.C. Training qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>2-year BCT Urdu Special Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree <\/span><b>plus Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for Urdu teachers) or <\/span><b>Moallim-e-Urdu degree obtained before August 11, 1997<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>For Upper Primary Teachers (Classes VI-VIII)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must meet one of the following condition<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree plus <\/span><b>B.T.C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an <\/span><b>NCTE-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>50% marks plus B.Ed \/ B.Ed Special Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>RCI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate (10+2) with <\/span><b>50% marks plus 4-year B.A.Ed \/ B.Sc.Ed \/ B.A.Ed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>NCTE or UGC recognized institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate (10+2) with <\/span><b>50% marks plus 4-year B.El.Ed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> degree in <\/span><b>Primary Education<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>45% marks plus B.Ed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> degree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>For Primary Sanskrit &amp; English Teachers (Classes I-V)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with Sanskrit\/English as the main subject AND<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCT from NCTE-approved institute OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma (D.Ed.) (2 years) from NCTE\/RCI-approved institute OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-year C.T. (Nursery)\/ Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) from NCTE-approved institute<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S. No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>Sanskrit \/ English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the <\/span><b>main subject<\/b> <b>AND<\/b> <b>BCT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an <\/span><b>NCTE-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Diploma (D.Ed.)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>2 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an <\/span><b>NCTE \/ RCI-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>2-year C.T. (Nursery)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><b>Nursery Teacher Training (NTT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an <\/span><b>NCTE-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>For Upper-Primary Sanskrit &amp; English Teachers (Classes VI-VIII)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S. No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>Sanskrit \/ English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the <\/span><b>main subject<\/b> <b>AND<\/b> <b>B.T.C. \/ C.T. (Nursery)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an <\/span><b>NCTE-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>Sanskrit \/ English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the <\/span><b>main subject<\/b> <b>AND<\/b> <b>50% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>B.Ed. \/ B.Ed. (Special Degree)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>NCTE \/ RCI-approved institute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with <\/span><b>Sanskrit \/ English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the <\/span><b>main subject<\/b> <b>AND<\/b> <b>45% marks<\/b> <b>AND<\/b> <b>B.Ed. Degree<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>For Primary Urdu Teachers (Classes I-V)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s or Postgraduate Degree with Urdu as the main subject from a recognized university AND<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.T.C from an NCTE-approved institute in Uttar Pradesh OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCT (2 years) in Urdu training in Uttar Pradesh OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moallim-E-Urdu Degree holder before August 11, 1997<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17951\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17951 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"UPTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17951\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17951\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17952 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-29 15:38:35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/uttar-pradesh-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-8-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"up tet test series\" class=\"slider-17951 slide-17952 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 8\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Upper-Primary Urdu Teachers (Classes VI-VIII)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s or Postgraduate Degree with Urdu as the main subject from a recognized university AND<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.T.C from an NCTE-approved institute in Uttar Pradesh OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Ed.\/B.Ed. Special Degree from NCTE\/RCI-approved institute OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCT (2 years) in Urdu training in Uttar Pradesh OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moallim-E-Urdu Degree holder before August 11, 1997 OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>UPTET Age Limit 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum age requirement for UPTET Exam 2026 is <\/span><b>18 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while the maximum age limit is <\/span><b>35 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the general category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPTET Age Relaxation 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as follows;<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (UR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-38 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-40 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PH (Physically Handicapped)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-45 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b><div id=\"metaslider-id-17951\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17951 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"UPTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17951\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17951\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17952 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-29 15:38:35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/uttar-pradesh-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-8-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"up tet test series\" class=\"slider-17951 slide-17952 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 8\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UPTET Exam 2026 Number of Attempts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is <\/span><b>no limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the number of attempts for UPTET Exam 2026. Candidates can appear for the exam multiple times to improve their scores and eligibility for teaching positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates with D.EI.Ed from NIOS might not be eligible for UPTET Eligibility 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPTET Eligibility 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) will determine the minimum qualifying marks for UPTET 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination must obtain at least the prescribed qualifying marks to be considered successful in the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Qualifying Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks Required (Out of 150)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC \/ PH \/ FF \/ SC \/ ST \/ Dependent \/ Ex-Serviceman<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17945 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152543-203x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152543-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-29-152543.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UPTET Eligibility 2026 Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPTET 2026 eligibility criteria are designed to ensure that only qualified and competent candidates enter the teaching profession at the primary and upper primary levels. Applicants must meet the prescribed requirements related to nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and minimum qualifying marks. Age relaxations and qualifying mark concessions are provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms. Since there is no restriction on the number of attempts, eligible candidates can appear for the examination multiple times to improve their score. Therefore, aspirants are advised to carefully check all eligibility conditions before applying to avoid disqualification at any stage of the selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPTET Eligibility 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-17949 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-17949{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-17949 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-17949{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-17949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-17949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-17949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-17949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-17949.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767002658\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-17949\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-17949\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179490\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179490\" aria-controls=\"collapse179490\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i>  Who can apply for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse179490\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179490\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Any Indian citizen or eligible foreign national (as per notification) who meets the prescribed age limit and educational qualification criteria can apply for UPTET 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179491\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179491\" aria-controls=\"collapse179491\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the age limit for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179491\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179491\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The minimum age is <\/span><b>18 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The upper age limit varies by category, with relaxation provided to OBC, SC\/ST, and PwD candidates according to government rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179492\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179492\" aria-controls=\"collapse179492\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  Is there any minimum educational qualification required for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179492\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179492\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Yes. Candidates must have a <\/span><b>Bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> along with the required teacher training qualification, depending on the level applied for.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179493\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179493\" aria-controls=\"collapse179493\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many times can a candidate appear for the UPTET exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179493\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179493\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is <\/span><b>no limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear multiple times if they meet the eligibility conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179494\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179494\" aria-controls=\"collapse179494\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is B.Ed mandatory for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179494\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179494\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0B.Ed is required for <\/span><b>Upper Primary level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while for <\/span><b>Primary level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, other teacher training qualifications such as D.El.Ed.\/BTC are acceptable as per NCTE norms.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179495\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179495\" aria-controls=\"collapse179495\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the minimum qualifying marks for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179495\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179495\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0General category candidates must secure <\/span><b>60% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while candidates belonging to reserved categories need <\/span><b>55% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179496\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179496\" aria-controls=\"collapse179496\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can final-year students apply for UPTET 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179496\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17949\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179496\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Final-year students can apply only if they complete their required qualification before the document verification stage.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- 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