Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) has been postponed to 29 and 30 January 2026. The Commission has taken this step to maintain fairness and transparency in the examination process. This decision will affect the preparation of about 15 lakh candidates. The new dates will be announced after studying the calendars of other commissions and recruiting bodies.
UPTET 2026: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) will no longer be held on January 29 and 30. This decision has been taken under the chairmanship of Dr. Prashant Kumar, the newly appointed chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. The purpose of postponing the examination is to ensure complete transparency and fairness. Now the new dates will be decided as per the examination calendar of other commissions and recruiting institutions. This change will affect the preparation of about 15 lakh candidates of the state.
TET exam postponed, preparation of new calendar
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) will not be held on 29 and 30 January 2026. Dr. Prashant Kumar, the newly appointed chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, has decided to postpone the examination. The Commission said that this step has been taken with the aim of maintaining complete transparency and fairness in the examination process. Now the new dates will be decided after studying the examination calendar of other commissions and recruiting bodies.
Impact and preparation on candidates
About 15 lakh contestants of the state will be affected by this postponement. The Commission said that this decision has been taken to avoid haste and to streamline the examination process for all candidates. Along with this, internal vigilance system will be established, so that monitoring and transparency of work related to examination and recruitment can be ensured.
Information and importance of UPTET exam
UPTET i.e. Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is a mandatory examination to become a teacher in schools from class 1 to 8. It consists of two papers: primary and upper primary level. Only after passing this examination can the candidates apply for teacher recruitment. The Commission has assured that the detailed examination calendar will be released soon, so that candidates will be able to get complete information about the new dates and process.
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