Short Detail:
Board of School Education Uttarakhand has announced Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 for total Not Applicable posts. Candidates who want to apply for Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET-I & UTET-II) can submit their online application form from 14/07/2026 to 03/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE)
Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 14/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 03/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 06/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: 08/08/2026 to 11/08/2026
- Admit Card Date: Seven days before the exam
- Exam Date: 29/09/2026
- UTET-I Exam Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- UTET-II Exam Time: 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Application Fees
- General / OBC (One Paper): ₹600.00
- General / OBC (Both Papers): ₹1000.00
- SC / ST / PWD (One Paper): ₹300.00
- SC / ST / PWD (Both Papers): ₹500.00
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Exam Details
Total Papers: 02
| Paper | Level | Class |
|---|---|---|
| UTET-I | Primary Level | Classes I to V |
| UTET-II | Upper Primary Level | Classes VI to VIII |
Eligibility Details
UTET-I (Primary Level: Classes I to V):
- Required one of the following eligibility
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C./D.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per NCTE Regulations, 2002.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C./D.El.Ed.).
- Shiksha Mitra: Those who have passed the 2-year D.El.Ed. from IGNOU with state government permission.
- In-service Teachers: Regularly appointed teachers currently serving in primary schools.
- 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks at the graduation level for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
UTET-II (Upper Primary Level: Classes VI to VIII):
- Required 1 of the following eligibility
- Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C./D.El.Ed.).
- Graduation (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed./L.T./Shiksha Shastri).
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), according to NCTE norms.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed.
- In-service Teachers: Regularly appointed teachers currently serving in upper primary schools.
- 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks at the graduation level for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
Note: Candidates currently enrolled or in training for their final year of the required professional qualifications (like B.Ed. or D.El.Ed.) are also eligible to apply.
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Selection Process
The Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 is only an eligibility (qualifying) examination. Qualifying UTET does not guarantee a government teaching job. Candidates who qualify become eligible to apply for teacher recruitment as per the recruitment rules and notifications issued by the Uttarakhand Government.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (UTET-I / UTET-II)
- Qualifying the minimum required marks
- UTET Certificate Issued to Qualified Candidates
- Final Teacher Recruitment as per the concerned department’s recruitment rules and notification
Exam Pattern
UTET-I (Primary Level – Class I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UTET-II (Upper Primary Level – Class VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Important Exam Details
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Marks per Question: 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: No
- Exam Language: Hindi & English (except language papers)
Language Selection
- Language I: Choose Hindi or English (Primary Teaching Language).
- Language II: Choose Hindi, English, Sanskrit, or Urdu. Language II must be different from Language I.
Subject Choice in UTET-II
- Mathematics & Science – For candidates applying as Mathematics/Science Teachers.
- Social Studies – For candidates applying as Social Studies Teachers.
- Other Subject Teachers – Can choose either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.
UTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 out of 150 | 60% |
| OBC / PwD / Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Ex-Servicemen | 75 out of 150 | 50% |
| SC / ST | 60 out of 150 | 40% |
UTET Certificate Validity
- The UTET Certificate is valid for a lifetime.
- Qualifying UTET only makes candidates eligible to apply for teacher recruitment.
- The final appointment depends on the recruitment process, eligibility conditions, and selection rules prescribed by the Uttarakhand Government.
