UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 Updates: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPTET Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 today, June 22, 2026 at the official portal upessc.up.gov.in. Nearly 20 lakh registered candidates can now log in and download their city allotment PDF to check which city and shift they have been allotted for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026.
The UPTET 2026 exam is scheduled across three days July 2, 3 and 4, 2026 in two shifts each day (except July 4 which has a single shift) at 955 examination centres spread across 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The full admit card containing the exact exam centre address, roll number, reporting time and exam-day instructions will be released separately on June 30, 2026.
This is the first UPTET conducted after a gap of nearly four years the last UPTET was held in 2021. UPTET 2026 notification was officially released on March 20, 2026, bringing renewed hope to lakhs of teaching aspirants across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify are awarded a lifetime valid UPTET certificate a gateway to teaching recruitment in UP government schools.
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UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UPESSC (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission) |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026 |
| Exam City Slip Released | June 22, 2026 |
| Total Registered Candidates | 20 lakh |
| Exam Dates | July 2, 3 & 4, 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | 2 shifts daily (July 2–3) + 1 shift (July 4) |
| Exam Centres | 955 centres across 60 districts |
| Admit Card Release | June 30, 2026 |
| Official Websites | upessc.up.gov.in, updeled.gov.in |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number + Password / Date of Birth |
Exam City Slip Status: Released on June 22, 2026
Total Candidates: 20 lakh registered
Exam Dates: July 2, 3 & 4, 2026 Two shifts daily, July 4 single shift
Exam Centres: 955 centres across 60 districts of UP
Admit Card Release: June 30, 2026
Application No.: Advt. No. 01/UPTET/2026
Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in | updeled.gov.in
Conducting Body: UPESSC (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission)
How to Download UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 Step by Step
Candidates can download the UPTET City Intimation Slip 2026 from the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in by logging in with their application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit the official website upessc.up.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on “UPTET 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip” or “Download City Slip” link
- Enter your Registration Number / Enrollment Number / Application Number
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Complete the security verification / captcha
- Click “Submit”
- Once logged in, locate the “Exam City Intimation Slip” section on your candidate dashboard
- Your City Intimation Slip for UPTET 2026 will appear with your allotted city and shift details
- Click “Download” to save the PDF
- Print a copy for reference during travel planning and to carry on exam day
Alternative: Candidates can also check their Exam City Details using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal at upessc.up.gov.in.
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What the UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 Contains
The city intimation slip is a preliminary document it does NOT contain all exam details. Here is what it includes and what it does not:
| What IS on the City Slip | What is NOT on the City Slip |
|---|---|
| ✅ Allotted exam city and district | ❌ Exact exam centre name and address |
| ✅ Exam date (July 2, 3, or 4) | ❌ Roll number |
| ✅ Shift timing (Morning or Afternoon) | ❌ Reporting time |
| ✅ Candidate name and registration number | ❌ Exam day instructions |
The complete exam centre address roll number, reporting time, and all exam instructions will be available on the UPTET Admit Card 2026 releasing June 30, 2026.
UPTET 2026 Exam Schedule Date Wise and Shift Wise
The UPTET 2026 examination will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode across July 2–4, 2026:
| Exam Date | Day | Shifts | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Wednesday | Morning + Afternoon (2 shifts) | Paper 1 and/or Paper 2 |
| July 3, 2026 | Thursday | Morning + Afternoon (2 shifts) | Paper 1 and/or Paper 2 |
| July 4, 2026 | Friday | Single shift only | Remaining papers |
Shift timings (expected):
- Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Paper 1 typically)
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Paper 2 typically)
Exact shift timings and exam centre reporting times will be confirmed on the admit card releasing June 30, 2026.
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UPTET Admit Card 2026 Releasing June 30
The UPTET Admit Card 2026, which carries the complete exam centre details, roll number, reporting time, and all exam instructions will be released separately on June 30, 2026 at upessc.up.gov.in.
How to download UPTET Admit Card 2026 when released June 30
- Visit upessc.up.gov.in
- Click on “UPTET 2026 Admit Card Download”
- Enter Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth
- Download and print 2 copies of the admit card
- Carry both copies on exam day one is retained by the invigilator
Important: The city intimation slip is NOT a valid exam entry document. You MUST download and carry the official Admit Card city slip alone will NOT allow entry to the exam hall.
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 Primary Level (Classes 1–5)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 Junior Level (Classes 6–8)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Subject-specific (Maths-Science / Social Studies / Other) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Key exam details:
- Exam mode: Offline OMR-based Objective MCQs
- Duration: 2.5 hours 150 minutes per paper
- Marks per question: +1 correct
- Negative marking: None
- Qualifying marks: Minimum 60% 90 out of 150 for General category
- Qualifying marks reserved: As per UP Government norms
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UPTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 150) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 90 marks | 60% |
| OBC / SC / ST / PwD | 82 marks (as per UP rules) | ~55% |
Candidates scoring the minimum qualifying marks are declared UPTET qualified and are issued a lifetime valid UPTET certificate by UPESSC.
UPTET certificate validity: A UPTET qualified certificate is valid for lifetime (changed from 7 years in previous cycles). This means once qualified, candidates can apply for teaching recruitment in UP schools indefinitely.
UPTET 2026 What to Carry on Exam Day
Mandatory items:
- Printed UPTET Admit Card 2026 2 copies releasing June 30
- One valid original Photo ID
- Aadhaar Card most widely accepted
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- One recent passport-size photograph
- Blue / Black ballpoint pen for OMR sheet gel pens NOT allowed
Prohibited inside exam hall
- Mobile phones and all electronic devices
- Smart watches, Bluetooth devices
- Calculators
- Books, notes, or any study material
UPTET 2026 Important Dates Complete Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPTET 2026 Notification Released | March 20, 2026 |
| Application Form Opens | March 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 3, 2026 |
| Fee Correction / Reconciliation | Until May 8, 2026 |
| UPTET Exam City Slip Released | June 22, 2026 |
| UPTET Admit Card 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| UPTET Exam Dates | July 2, 3 & 4, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | After exam |
| UPTET Result 2026 | After answer key / objections |
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UPTET 2026 Fee Structure
| Category | Paper 1 or Paper 2 | Both Papers (1 + 2) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST | ₹400 | ₹800 |
| PwD | ₹100 | ₹200 |
Last Minute Preparation Tips 10 Days to UPTET 2026
With UPTET exam from July 2–4 just 10 days away here is what to focus on:
Child Development & Pedagogy (30 questions): This section is common to both papers and is consistently the most important section for cracking UPTET. Focus on Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory, Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, NCF 2005, RTE Act 2009, learning disabilities and evaluation methods. This section separates passers from failers in UPTET consistently.
Language 1 Hindi 30 questions: Focus on Hindi grammar sandhi, samas, ras, chhand, alankar, comprehension passages, and pedagogy of Hindi teaching. Pedagogy questions are as important as grammar.
Language 2 English 30 questions if opted: Focus on grammar tenses, articles, prepositions, comprehension, and pedagogy of English language teaching at primary/junior level.
Mathematics / Science / Social Studies Paper 2 — 60 questions: For Maths-Science candidates revise NCERT Class 6–8 Maths and Science thoroughly. For Social Studies revise History, Geography, Civics, and Economics from NCERT Class 6–8. For Urdu/Sanskrit focus on language grammar and pedagogy.
Strategy: Complete each paper in 130 minutes keep 20 minutes to review marked questions. Attempt Child Development & Pedagogy first fastest and most scoring. Then Language 2 English often easiest. Then Language 1 Hindi. Leave subject-specific last.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Has the UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 been released? Yes. UPESSC released the UPTET Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 on June 22, 2026 at upessc.up.gov.in.
Q2. How do I download the UPTET Exam City Slip 2026? Visit upessc.up.gov.in → click UPTET 2026 City Slip link → enter Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth → submit → download and print your city allotment PDF.
Q3. What are the UPTET 2026 exam dates? UPTET 2026 is scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026 in offline OMR mode across 955 centres in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Q4. When will UPTET Admit Card 2026 be released? The UPTET Admit Card 2026 will be available for download on June 30, 2026 at upessc.up.gov.in.
Q5. What details are on the UPTET City Intimation Slip 2026? The slip contains the candidate’s allotted exam city, exam date July 2, 3, or 4, and shift timing morning or afternoon. It does NOT include the exact exam centre address, which will be available on the admit card releasing June 30.
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Q6. How many candidates registered for UPTET 2026? Approximately 20 lakh candidates registered for UPTET 2026 making it one of the largest teacher eligibility test cycles in UP in recent years.
Q7. What are the qualifying marks for UPTET 2026? General category candidates must score minimum 60% 90 out of 150 marks to qualify UPTET. Reserved category candidates have lower qualifying thresholds as per UP Government rules.
Q8. Is the UPTET certificate lifetime valid? Yes. UPTET 2026 qualifying certificate is valid for lifetime changed from the earlier 7-year validity. Once qualified, candidates can apply for UP teacher recruitment drives indefinitely.
Q9. Is there negative marking in UPTET 2026? No. There is no negative marking in UPTET 2026. Each correct answer awards +1 mark. Wrong or unattempted answers carry 0 marks.
Q10. When was the last UPTET conducted before 2026? UPTET 2026 is being conducted after a gap of nearly four years. The previous UPTET was held in 2021.
About UPTET and UPESSC
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a mandatory qualification test for candidates aspiring to teach in government and government-aided primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) also known as UPSESSB UPTET is held periodically to certify eligible teachers. Paper 1 certifies eligibility for Classes 1–5 (Primary level) and Paper 2 for Classes 6–8 (Junior level). Uttar Pradesh has one of India’s largest government school networks, making UPTET one of the most sought-after eligibility tests in India with lakhs of candidates appearing each cycle. The 2026 cycle, after a four-year gap, has attracted approximately 20 lakh candidates reflecting the enormous demand for government teaching jobs in UP.
Last Updated: June 22, 2026 | Source: upessc.up.gov.in
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