UPTET TGT Exam Schedule Announced for 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has officially announced the exam dates for the UPTET and TGT exams scheduled for 2026. With the last UPTET exam held in January 2022, candidates have eagerly awaited this announcement. The exams will take place in October and December 2025, and January 2026, with all schools closed on these days to facilitate the candidates. This provides ample time for preparation and revision, ensuring a smooth examination process.

By Ambika Singh Sep 10, 2025, 14:48 IST

Announcement of UPTET TGT Exam Dates

UPTET TGT Exam Date: Exciting news has emerged for the numerous candidates awaiting competitive exams in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has revealed the timetable for significant examinations scheduled for 2026. This includes the dates for the Lecturer, Trained Graduate (TGT), and UP TET exams. As per the announcement, all educational institutions across the state will be closed on the examination days.

On the days designated for the UPTET or TGT exams, the commission will not conduct any other examinations. This measure aims to alleviate any potential issues for the candidates. The last UPTET exam took place in January 2022, and after a four-year hiatus, the commission has now set the official dates. Additionally, the dates for the Lecturer and TGT exams have also been confirmed for those involved in teacher recruitment.

UP Teacher Eligibility Test Details

Deepak Kumar, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department, announced the examination schedule. He confirmed that there are currently no plans to alter the exam dates. The written exam for Lecturers is scheduled for October 15-16, the TGT exam for December 18-19, and the UP TET for January 29-30, 2026. All educational institutions will remain closed on these dates to facilitate candidates' travel to their examination centers.

UP Teacher Eligibility Test Calendar 2025-2026
Exam Name | Date
Lecturer's written exam | 15 and 16 October 2025
Trained Graduate (TGT) exam | 18 and 19 December 2025
UPTET exam | 29 and 30 January 2026
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The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has clarified that there will be an academic holiday in all schools and colleges on the examination days. This decision aims to minimize traffic congestion and provide a more comfortable environment for candidates. The previous UPTET exam was conducted on January 23, 2022, and the new exam date has been highly anticipated since then. With the exam now scheduled after four years, candidates have ample time to prepare and revise effectively.