UPTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 & Paper 2 – Download PDF, Exam Pattern and Subject-wise Topics

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

UPTET Syllabus 2026

Adv. No. 01/UPTET/2026

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UPTET Syllabus 2026 : Important Date

• Online Apply Start Date : 27 March 2026
• Online Apply Last Date : 26 April 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 26 April 2026
• Form Correction Last Date:  01 May 2026
• Exam Date (TET): 02, 03 - 04 July 2026
• Exam City Details : 22 June 2026

UPTET Syllabus 2026 : Eligibility Criteria 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with D.El.Ed (Final Year Passed / Appearing).
• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with minimum 50% marks or Master’s Degree in any subject along with B.Ed (Passed / Appearing).
• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with minimum 45% marks or Master’s Degree with B.Ed (Passed / Appearing) as per NCTE norms.
• 10+2 (Intermediate) with minimum 50% marks along with a 4-Year B.El.Ed course.

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree with minimum 50% marks along with B.Ed or B.Ed (Special Education) (Passed / Appearing – Final Year).
• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree with 2-Year BTC (D.El.Ed) training passed.
• 10+2 (Intermediate) with minimum 50% marks along with a 4-Year B.El.Ed course.
• 10+2 (Intermediate) with minimum 50% marks along with a B.Sc.Ed course passed.
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 45% marks or Master’s Degree in any subject along with B.Ed (Passed / Appearing) as per NCTE norms.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of the required professional qualification are also eligible, subject to NCTE guidelines.

UPTET Syllabus 2026 : Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Interview

UPTET Syllabus 2026 : Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode : Offline (Pen & Paper)
• Exam Type : Objective (MCQ)
• Total Questions : 150 per Paper
• Total Marks : 150 per Paper
• Exam Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Negative Marking : No

UPTET Syllabus 2026

Paper 1 (Primary Level - Classes 1 to 5)

Marks

Duration 

Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level - Classes 6 to 8)

UPTET Syllabus 2026 : Subject Wise Topics

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

• Concept of child development and learning
• Principles of child development
• Factors affecting development
• Theories of learning (Piaget, Vygotsky, etc.)
• Intelligence, personality, and motivation
• Teaching-learning process
• Inclusive education and special needs children
• Classroom interaction and evaluation

2. Language I (Hindi)

• Language comprehension
• Grammar and vocabulary
• Sentence formation
• Unseen passages and comprehension
• Teaching methods of language learning
• Language development skills

3. Language II (English / Urdu / Sanskrit)

• Reading comprehension
• Basic grammar and vocabulary
• Sentence structure
• Pedagogy of language teaching
• Communication and language skills

4. Mathematics

• Number system
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Fractions and decimals
• Geometry and shapes
• Measurement (length, weight, capacity)
• Time and money
• Data handling
• Pedagogy of mathematics

5. Environmental Studies (EVS)

• Family and relationships
• Food and nutrition
• Shelter and surroundings
• Plants and animals
• Water and natural resources
• Travel and transport
• Environmental awareness
• EVS teaching methods

UPTET Syllabus 2026 – Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level: Class 6–8)

Paper 2 includes four sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

• Learning theories and teaching strategies
• Development stages (11–14 years)
• Inclusive education
• Special needs learners
• Motivation and learning difficulties
• Classroom management and evaluation

2. Language I (Hindi)

• Grammar and language structure
• Unseen passages and comprehension
• Vocabulary and sentence formation
• Teaching methods for language learning

3. Language II (English / Sanskrit / Urdu)

• Grammar and vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Communication skills
• Pedagogy of language teaching

4. Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers)

Mathematics

• Number system
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Data handling and statistics
• Speed, time, distance

Science

• Food and materials
• Living and non-living organisms
• Natural resources
• Physical and chemical changes
• Force, motion, energy

OR

5. Social Studies / Social Science

History

• Ancient, medieval, and modern India
• Culture and heritage

Geography

• Earth and universe
• Natural resources
• Environment

Civics

• Constitution and democracy
• Government systems
• Social and political life

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