UP Special TET 2026 admit card expected October 31: download hall ticket for November 3 exam

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is expected to release the admit cards for the Uttar Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 on October 31, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the Commission’s official portal once the link is activated. The written eligibility test is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, across multiple shifts in Uttar Pradesh.

This examination, announced under Advertisement No. 03/2026, is distinct from the regular Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET). The Special TET 2026 is being conducted at six divisional headquarters: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, and Agra. The examination city intimation slips were released on October 23, 2026, serving as a preliminary notification and not as a substitute for the final hall ticket.

Downloading the Special TET 2026 Admit Card

Candidates preparing for the Special TET 2026 should keep their application numbers and login credentials ready to access their hall tickets from October 31, 2026. The admit card will contain essential examination information, including the allotted centre, reporting time, and other instructions specific to each candidate. You can’t ignore for applicants to verify all details immediately after downloading the document.

In case of any discrepancies identified on the admit card, candidates are advised to contact the examination authorities through official channels for rectification. The official portal for downloading the admit card will be upessc.up.gov.in. A printed hard copy of the admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination centre.

Special TET 2026 Examination Details and Schedule

The Special TET 2026 examination will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark, making the total marks 150. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes, or 150 minutes. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The maximum age limit for candidates appearing for the exam is 60 years as on November 3, 2026.

The examination will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift will run from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must rely on their individual admit cards for their confirmed reporting time, shift, and venue.

Application Process and Fees

The online registration process for the Special TET 2026 commenced on September 5, 2026, following the release of Advertisement No. 03/2026 in September 2026. The deadline for application fee payment was October 4, 2026, and the correction facility for applications remained open until October 8, 2026.

The application fees varied by category. General, Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates were required to pay ₹1000. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates had an application fee of ₹500, while Persons with Disabilities (PwD or Divyang) candidates paid ₹300.

Required Documents for Examination Day

On the day of the examination, candidates are required to carry specific documents for verification. These include a printed hard copy of the admit card, one passport-size photograph (identical to the one uploaded during the application process), and one original valid government photo identification document. Acceptable photo IDs typically include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, passport, or voter ID.

The Special TET is a distinct examination from the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET). The UPTET 2026 admit card was released on June 30, 2026, and its exam was conducted from July 2 to July 4, 2026. The UPTET eligibility certificate holds lifetime validity, whereas the Special TET has been introduced under specific conditions outlined in its notification.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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