Special TET cleared for special educators, examination to be held on November 3
Yogi Government allows teachers who have not qualified TET/CTET to also appear in the examination
Online registration/OTR and application process started from September 5
Provision for Special Educators at primary and upper primary levels to appear in the examination
Teachers who have already qualified TET/CTET are not required to clear Special TET again
Yogi Government is providing an opportunity to Special Educators and other serving teachers to fulfil the prescribed teacher eligibility requirements by clarifying the eligibility process. In this regard, Additional Chief Secretary, Basic and Secondary Education Department, Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, has issued important directions regarding the conduct of the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET). In compliance with the government’s directions, Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has published the advertisement for Special TET. The examination for teachers and Special Educators (CWSN) working at the primary and upper primary levels will be held on November 3, 2026. The online registration/OTR and application process commenced on September 5.
According to letter issued by Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, teachers working at the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) in schools run by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council, local bodies, schools recognised or affiliated by the State Government or the Basic Education Council, government-aided schools, and Special Educators at the primary level will be eligible to appear for examination.
At upper primary level, teachers working in schools run by the Basic Education Council, local bodies, recognised or affiliated schools, government-aided schools, and Special Educators teaching Classes 6 to 8 will also be eligible to appear in the Special TET.
According to schedule released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, the advertisement for the Special TET was published on September 3, 2026. Online registration/OTR and applications commenced on September 5. The last date for submission of the online application fee is October 4, 2026, while the last date for making corrections in the application form is October 8, 2026. The examination will be conducted on November 3, 2026.
Teachers who have already qualified TET or CTET are not required or mandated to qualify the Special TET again. However, teachers who have not previously qualified TET or CTET have been directed to register, submit their applications under the prescribed advertisement and appear in the examination.
Basic Education Officers have been directed to ensure that all concerned teachers receive information regarding the examination so that eligible candidates can complete registration and application formalities within the prescribed timeline. This arrangement has clarified the eligibility and application process for Special Educators and other eligible serving teachers seeking to appear in the Special TET.
