Super TET Age Limit at a Glance
Under UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026, a candidate must have completed a minimum of 21 years of age and must not have attained the age of 40 years as on 1 July 2026.
Statutory age relaxations apply to reserved category candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh in strict adherence to state government service orders.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General (Unreserved) / EWS | 21 Years | 40 Years | None (Standard Bracket) | Official |
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy) | 21 Years | 45 Years | +5 Years Relaxation | Official |
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 Years | 45 Years | +5 Years Relaxation | Official |
Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities - PwD) | 21 Years | 55 Years | +15 Years Relaxation | Official |
Ex-Servicemen (Defense Veterans) | 21 Years | 40 + Defense Service + 3 Yrs | Military Service Waiver | Official |
Shiksha Mitras of Uttar Pradesh | 21 Years | Up to Retirement Age | Service Weightage / Relaxation | Official |
Category-Wise Permissible Date-of-Birth Windows
To determine instantly whether your Date of Birth is permissible under Advt 05/2026, verify that your birth date falls within the official range for your category:
| Category | Born Not Earlier Than (After) | Born Not Later Than (On or Before) | Validation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
General / EWS | 02 July 1986 | 01 July 2005 | Must be 21-40 on 01.07.2026 |
OBC / SC / ST (UP Domicile) | 02 July 1981 | 01 July 2005 | Must be 21-45 on 01.07.2026 |
PwD Candidates | 02 July 1971 | 01 July 2005 | Must be 21-55 on 01.07.2026 |
Interactive Super TET Age Calculator
Select your exact Date of Birth and reservation category below to calculate your precise age as of the official cut-off date (1 July 2026):
Special Relaxations for Shiksha Mitras & Ex-Servicemen
- Shiksha Mitras: In accordance with the UP Basic Education Service Rules, currently serving Shiksha Mitras who possess the prescribed D.El.Ed/BTC and TET credentials receive age relaxation corresponding to their total continuous service length.
- Ex-Servicemen: Defense veterans can deduct the entire duration of their military service from their actual age; if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum prescribed age limit (40 years) by more than 3 years, they are deemed age-eligible.
Mandatory Domicile Condition for Age Relaxations
Under Uttar Pradesh reservation laws, age relaxations (+5 years for OBC/SC/ST, +15 for PwD) are strictly admissible to bona fide residents of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who reside outside Uttar Pradesh are classified as Unreserved (General), meaning their upper age limit is fixed at exactly 40 years as on 1 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crucial cut-off date to calculate age for Super TET 2026?
The statutory cut-off date is 1 July 2026. You must be at least 21 years old and under 40 years (or your category relaxed upper limit) on this exact date.
Can a candidate who turns 21 on 2 July 2026 apply?
No. If a candidate completes 21 years on 2 July 2026, they were only 20 years and 364 days old on the statutory cut-off date of 1 July 2026, and are therefore ineligible due to being underage.