UP Special TET 2026 Notification – Exam Date, Eligibility, Fee, Syllabus

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET), 2026, for teachers currently serving at the Primary and Upper Primary levels in Uttar Pradesh, as well as for around 2,500 Special Teachers/Assistant Teachers (CWSN). Online registration begins on 5 September 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 3 November 2026.

All schools run by the State Government | Local body schools, and those granted affiliation/recognition by the State Government/Basic Shiksha Parishad from time to time | Schools receiving aid from the State Government | Special Educators at the Primary level (Class 1 to 5) | All schools run by the State Government | Local body schools, and those granted recognition/affiliation for operation by the State Government/Basic Shiksha Parishad/Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad from time to time | Schools receiving aid from the State Government | Special Educators at the Upper Primary level (Class 6 to 8) | All teachers serving in Primary-level schools are eligible for the Primary-level Special TET. | All teachers serving in Upper Primary/Junior High School-level schools are eligible for the Upper Primary-level Special TET. | Special Educators, Primary level (Class 1–5), CWSN: Special teachers (CWSN) serving on contract/deliverables basis in Primary-level schools are eligible if they have passed Graduation along with an RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India)-recognised D.Ed Special Education or equivalent examination, and mandatorily hold an RCI registration certificate with an active CRR number. | Special Educators, Upper Primary level (Class 6–8), CWSN: Special teachers (CWSN) serving on contract/deliverables basis in Upper Primary-level schools are eligible if they have passed Graduation along with an RCI-recognised B.Ed Special Education or equivalent examination, and mandatorily hold an RCI registration certificate with an active CRR number.

Particular Details Maximum Age (Special Educators serving on contract/deliverables basis) 60 years, as on the exam date (3 November 2026)