Super TET Exam Date 2026 – Assistant Teacher Exam Schedule
Independent, verified tracking for the Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination date, admit card release timeline, shift duration, and official exam calendar milestones.
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Super TET 2026 Exam Date: 3 & 4 December 2026
Confirmed Schedule Overview: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has scheduled the Super TET Assistant Teacher written examination for 3 December 2026 and 4 December 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Online candidate registration is open from 16 September to 15 October 2026, with the correction window closing on 19 October 2026.
सुपर टेट 2026 परीक्षा तिथि (3 और 4 दिसम्बर 2026)
उत्तर प्रदेश प्राथमिक शिक्षक भर्ती (विज्ञापन संख्या 05/2026) की लिखित परीक्षा 3 और 4 दिसम्बर 2026 को राज्य भर के निर्धारित परीक्षा केंद्रों पर आयोजित होगी। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 16 सितम्बर से 15 अक्टूबर 2026 तक भरे जा सकते हैं। प्रवेश पत्र परीक्षा से लगभग 10-14 दिन पूर्व नवंबर के अंतिम सप्ताह में आयोग की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जारी किए जाएंगे।
When is the Super TET 2026 Exam?
The Super TET 2026 written examination is officially scheduled for 3 December 2026 and 4 December 2026 by UPESSC under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Key dates for the current recruitment cycle include:
- Application Window: 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026
- Fee Payment Cut-off: 15 October 2026
- Online Correction Window: Until 19 October 2026
- Admit Card Download: Late November 2026 (10–14 days before exam)
- Written Examination: 3 December & 4 December 2026
Candidates should verify their credentials on the Eligibility Page, review the 120 Questions Exam Pattern, or read official Exam Day Guidelines.
Super TET 2026 Important Dates Table
Statutory Recruitment Milestones (Advt. 05/2026)| Recruitment Event | Official Date / Status | Verified Schedule Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 16 September 2026 | Published by UPESSC Prayagraj (Advt. 05/2026). See Notification. |
| Online Application Start | 16 September 2026 | Online registration window active. See Apply Online Guide. |
| Application Last Date | 15 October 2026 | Online form submission deadline for 12,405 posts. |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 October 2026 | Online fee transaction cut-off (Gen: ₹1,000, SC/ST: ₹500, PwD: ₹300). |
| Application Correction Window | Until 19 October 2026 | Online correction facility for permissible biographical fields. |
| Admit Card Release | Late November 2026 | Issued online 10 to 14 days before exam date. Track Admit Card. |
| Super TET Written Exam Dates | 3 & 4 December 2026 | Statewide offline OMR written exam across 75 districts. |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 2026 | Released online within 48 to 72 hours post-exam. Review Answer Key. |
| Final Answer Key & Result | Expected January 2027 | Published online alongside candidate scorecards. See Result. |
Essential Candidate Resources for 3–4 Dec 2026 Exam
Exam Date vs. Notification Date: What Candidates Should Know
Many aspirants confuse the notification release date with the examination date. Understanding how the recruitment cycle operates helps candidates plan their preparation realistically:
Notification Date
The date on which the government publishes the official recruitment advertisement. This announces the sanctioned vacancies, eligibility criteria, and opens the online registration portal. The examination does not take place on this date.
Application Window
Following notification, candidates have roughly 3 to 4 weeks to fill out forms, upload documents, and complete fee transactions. Form scrutiny and center allocations occur after this window closes.
Admit Card Timeline
Admit cards are released 10 to 14 days before the test date. Once admit cards are issued, the examination date, reporting time, and assigned exam center location are finalized and legally binding.
Examination Date
The designated date when candidates physically appear at district test centers to sit for the offline OMR written exam. Typically, 45 to 75 days elapse between notification release and examination day.
Primary vs. Junior Teacher Examination Dates
The Uttar Pradesh teacher recruitment encompasses two distinct teacher categories: Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) and Junior Teacher (Classes 6–8). Under UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026, the Primary Teacher examination is confirmed for 3–4 December 2026.
Primary Teacher Category (Classes 1–5)
EXAM: 3–4 DEC 2026Designed for candidates holding graduation with D.El.Ed (BTC) and Paper 1 TET. Consists of 120 questions spanning 14 foundational subjects. The commission will announce whether this exam is held in the morning shift or on a dedicated date.
Junior Teacher Category (Classes 6–8)
EXAM: 3–4 DEC 2026Designed for candidates with B.Ed or D.El.Ed and Paper 2 TET. Features a composite single paper with 30 General Knowledge questions and 90 subject-stream questions (Science/Maths or Social Science/Languages).
Super TET 2026 Examination Milestone Timeline
Each stage in the official examination calendar progresses sequentially. Below is the verified status progression:
Statutory Notification & Examination Calendar Gazetted
✔ PUBLISHED (15 SEP 2026)Official announcement detailing recruitment dates, vacancy numbers (12,405 posts), and registration deadlines.
Online Application Window Concludes
✔ 16 SEP – 15 OCT 2026Closure of fee submissions and final application freeze across the state (Correction until 19 Oct 2026).
Admit Card Release (10–14 Days Before Exam)
LATE NOV 2026Online issuance of candidate hall tickets detailing designated district test centers and session timings.
Super TET Written Examination Day
CONFIRMED: 3–4 DEC 2026120-minute pen-and-paper OMR examination administered across designated district test centers (120 Qs, 360 marks).
Provisional Answer Key Published
POST-EXAM (DEC 2026)Official release of question keys online with public objection window for candidate challenges.
Final Result & Merit Declaration
TBA (POST-REVIEW)Declaration of final revised answer key, candidate scorecards, and state merit rankings.
What Candidates Should Do While Waiting for the Exam Date
The period before the exam date announcement offers the highest return on disciplined preparation. Instead of anxiously tracking rumors, focus your energy on systematic study:
Master the 14-Subject Syllabus
Cover high-weightage sections like Hindi, Mathematics, Child Psychology, and Teaching Skills.
Adapt to Negative Marking
Practice with the 120-minute / +3 -1 scheme to eliminate blind guesswork.
Solve Authentic PYQs
Drill genuine question papers from the 68,500 and 69,000 teacher recruitments.
Take Timed Mock Tests
Build exam-day stamina and time management for 120 questions in 120 minutes.
Verify Eligibility Documents
Check certificate validity, D.El.Ed/B.Ed rules, and UPTET/CTET qualifications.
Track Verified Updates
Rely only on fact-checked commission announcements and state gazettes.
Exam Schedule Change & Verification Log
UPESSC Commission Status & Examination Calendar
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is finalizing the administrative transition of state teacher examinations. The written exam date for the 2026 cycle has not yet been notified. No recruitment countdown has commenced.
Read All Recent Recruitment Updates →Source Transparency & Verification Protocol
SuperTET.com reports exam schedule information sourced directly from the Department of Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh and official press releases from the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC, Prayagraj).
Publisher Disclosure: SuperTET.com is an independent informational initiative and is NOT an official government website. Official examination dates and notifications are published exclusively on authorized portals such as basiceducation.up.gov.in and up.gov.in.
Historical Exam Dates (For Reference Only)
HISTORICAL RECRUITMENT BENCHMARKSReviewing past timelines illustrates typical intervals between notification, exam day, and result declaration in Uttar Pradesh:
| Recruitment Cycle | Notification Date | Written Exam Date | Interval (Notice to Exam) | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,500 Assistant Teachers (2018) | January 9, 2018 | May 27, 2018 | ~138 Days (~4.5 Months) | August 13, 2018 |
| 69,000 Assistant Teachers (2019) | December 5, 2018 | January 6, 2019 | ~32 Days (~1 Month) | May 12, 2020 (Post-Court Ruling) |
| Super TET 2026 (Upcoming) | 3–4 Dec 2026 | 3–4 Dec 2026 | Subject to UPESSC Calendar | 3–4 Dec 2026 |
Note: Historical timelines varied widely based on administrative exigencies. The 2026 examination schedule will be determined by UPESSC and cannot be projected from past dates.
Frequently Asked Questions: Super TET 2026 Exam Date
Factual answers addressing common candidate questions regarding examination dates, shift timings, and admit card releases.
When is the Super TET 2026 exam?
The Super TET 2026 exam date has not been officially announced. The written examination schedule will be published by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) following the completion of the online application process.
Has the Super TET 2026 exam date been announced?
Yes. The Super TET 2026 written examination is confirmed for 3 December 2026 and 4 December 2026 by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
When will the Super TET 2026 admit card be released?
Official admit cards are typically made available for online download 10 to 14 days prior to the confirmed written examination date. Candidates can track updates on our dedicated Super TET Admit Card page.
Will Primary and Junior Teacher exams have the same date?
The examination authority has not announced whether Primary (Classes 1–5) and Junior (Classes 6–8) examinations will be held on the same day in separate shifts or on distinct weekends. Candidates must verify the final schedule from the official notification.
Where can I check verified Super TET 2026 schedule updates?
Candidates can check verified schedule updates on SuperTET.com's dedicated Latest Updates page and on the official UP government portal at basiceducation.up.gov.in.
Utilize Your Time Before the Exam Date
Preparation built methodically before the exam date announcement yields the highest scores. Start with the verified syllabus and exam pattern.