UP Special TET exam date announced; exam to be held on November 3, with centers in 6 cities..
There is an important update for candidates preparing for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the exam date and released the 'exam city slip.' The examination will be held on November 3, 2026, across six cities in the state. Candidates can view their assigned exam city on the website; however, the admit cards have not yet been released.
According to the Commission, candidates will be able to download their admit cards starting October 31. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the necessary guidelines before appearing for the examination.
Examination to be held in two shifts on November 3
As per the schedule released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, the UP Special TET will take place on November 3, 2026. Six divisional headquarters in the state have been selected as exam centers: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, and Agra.
The examination will be conducted in two shifts.
The exam will be held in two shifts. The first shift will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while the second shift will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates should verify their assigned shift and exam city in advance.
Admit cards will be available for download from October 31
The Commission has provided advance information regarding the exam city. Candidates can view their assigned exam city by logging into the official portal. Please note that the 'exam city slip' is not considered an admit card.
Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the Commission's website starting October 31, 2026. It is mandatory to carry a valid admit card and a prescribed identity document to gain entry into the examination center.
How to check the exam city slip
Candidates can check their exam city by following the simple steps provided below:
First, visit the Commission's official website at https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/. On the homepage, click the link providing advance information regarding the examination district for the Special TET 2026.
Enter the required login credentials.
Open the exam city slip that appears on the screen.
Check the details of your assigned examination city and make a note of it.
Examination under Advertisement No. 03/2026
The official advertisement for the Special TET 2026 was released on September 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards before the examination and verify all the information provided therein. Keep an eye on the commission's official website for the latest updates and instructions regarding the examination.
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