| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). Official website ↗ |
|---|---|
| Posts | Primary Level Teacher Eligibility Certificate (Classes 1 to 5 — Paper I), Upper Primary Level Teacher Eligibility Certificate (Classes 6 to 8 — Paper II) |
| Qualification | Paper I (Classes 1 to 5): Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed. (BTC), or Class 12 with at least 50% marks plus a 2-year D.El.Ed. / 4-year B.El.Ed. / 2-year Diploma in Special Education, as per NCTE and UP government norms. Paper II (Classes 6 to 8): Graduation with D.El.Ed. (BTC) or Graduation/Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks plus B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education), or Class 12 with 50% marks plus 4-year B.El.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed. Final-year teacher training trainees can also apply. |
| Domicile | Not required |
| Selection stages | Offline OMR-based written exam (Paper I and/or Paper II, 150 marks each, no negative marking) → Award of UPTET Eligibility Certificate to candidates scoring at least 60% (90/150) in General or 55% (82/150) in reserved categories |
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About UPTET
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is the state-level qualifying exam required to apply for primary (Classes 1 to 5) and upper primary (Classes 6 to 8) teacher recruitments in Uttar Pradesh government and aided schools. Paper I is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5, Paper II is for Classes 6 to 8, and candidates eligible for both can write both papers. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking.
Eligibility
Qualification
Paper I (Classes 1 to 5): Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed. (BTC), or Class 12 with at least 50% marks plus a 2-year D.El.Ed. / 4-year B.El.Ed. / 2-year Diploma in Special Education, as per NCTE and UP government norms. Paper II (Classes 6 to 8): Graduation with D.El.Ed. (BTC) or Graduation/Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks plus B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education), or Class 12 with 50% marks plus 4-year B.El.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed. Final-year teacher training trainees can also apply.
Other conditions
- There is no upper age limit to appear in UPTET; age limits apply later when you apply for Assistant Teacher recruitment.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (90 out of 150 marks) for General/Unreserved candidates, and 55% (82 out of 150 marks) for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and dependants of freedom fighters / ex-servicemen.
- The UPTET pass certificate has lifetime validity.
Selection process
- Offline OMR-based written exam (Paper I and/or Paper II, 150 marks each, no negative marking)
- Award of UPTET Eligibility Certificate to candidates scoring at least 60% (90/150) in General or 55% (82/150) in reserved categories
Exam pattern
Paper I: Primary Level (for Classes 1 to 5)
Mode: Offline (OMR) · Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes · Negative marking: No negative marking
| SUBJECT | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi — compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English, Urdu or Sanskrit — choose one) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
Paper II: Upper Primary Level (for Classes 6 to 8)
Mode: Offline (OMR) · Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes · Negative marking: No negative marking
| SUBJECT | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi — compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English, Urdu or Sanskrit — choose one) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) OR Social Studies / Social Science (for Social Studies teachers) | 60 | 60 |
UPTET syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 marks in both papers)
- Child development: meaning, necessity and scope, stages of physical, mental, emotional, social and language development
- Learning (Adhigam): meaning, factors affecting learning, laws of learning (Thorndike) and major learning theories (Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler, Piaget, Vygotsky) and their classroom utility
- Teaching and pedagogical issues: teaching methods, principles and maxims of teaching, inclusive education, children with special needs, guidance and counselling, learning assessment and motivation
Language I (Hindi — 30 marks) & Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit — 30 marks)
- Language I (Hindi): unseen passage, Hindi alphabet (swar, vyanjan), sandhi, samas, tatsam-tadbhav, synonyms, antonyms, gender, number, case, tense, alankar, ras, chhand, prefixes/suffixes, idioms, poets/authors and pedagogy of language development
- Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit): unseen passage, parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration, vocabulary, sentence structure and language teaching pedagogy
Paper I: Mathematics (30 marks) & Environmental Studies (30 marks)
- Mathematics: number system, LCM/HCF, fractions, decimals, unitary method, percentage, profit and loss, simple interest, geometry, money, measurement, calendar, area/volume, railway/bus timetable, data presentation and maths pedagogy
- Environmental Studies (EVS): family, food/health/hygiene, accommodation, plants and animals, our environment, local professions, water, transport and communication, sports, India and Uttar Pradesh (rivers, mountains, forests, traffic, Constitution, Panchayati Raj, governance) and environmental pedagogy
Paper II: Mathematics & Science (60 marks) OR Social Studies (60 marks)
- Mathematics & Science (60 marks): number system, algebra, commercial mathematics (ratio, percentage, SI/CI), geometry, mensuration, statistics and pedagogy (30 marks); daily-life science, speed/force, energy, light, sound, world of living, human body/health, chemistry of matter, acid/base/salt, metals/non-metals, natural resources and science pedagogy (30 marks)
- Social Studies (60 marks): Indian history (ancient, medieval, modern and national movement), civics and Indian Constitution, world and Indian geography, environmental studies, home science, physical education, music, agriculture and social studies pedagogy
What they ask
Unlike CTET, which focuses heavily on long situational pedagogy questions, UPTET asks a higher proportion of direct grammar, vocabulary, literature, UP-specific EVS/Civics facts and SCERT/UP Board textbook concepts alongside core learning theories (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler, Piaget). Because there is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II, every candidate should attempt all 150 questions on the OMR sheet.
How to prepare
- Revise UP SCERT (Basic Shiksha Parishad) textbooks from Class 3 to Class 8 for EVS, Science, Mathematics and Social Studies—many questions come directly from state textbook chapters.
- Give special attention to Thorndike's laws of learning, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler and inclusive education in Child Development and Pedagogy.
- Choose your Language II (English, Sanskrit or Urdu) carefully based on your strongest grammar and vocabulary base.
- Attempt all 150 questions on the OMR sheet since there is zero penalty for wrong answers.
- Practise Child Development, Hindi grammar, Maths and EVS topic quizzes daily on the free Improvam app.
UPTET is one of the exams in the Improvam app. Open it to start a practice quiz.
Open in the Improvam appHow to apply
- Check upessc.up.gov.in / updeled.gov.in for the UPTET notification and complete online registration.
- Select Paper I (Primary), Paper II (Upper Primary) or both papers, and choose your Language II option.
- Upload your photograph and signature, pay the examination fee online and print the confirmation page.
UPTET FAQs
60% (90 out of 150 marks) for General/Unreserved candidates, and 55% (82 out of 150 marks) for OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Sources
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) official portal ↗ (official, checked )
- UP D.El.Ed. / Examination Regulatory Authority official portal (UPTET information) ↗ (official, checked )
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