The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has released the UP Special TET City Intimation Slip 2026 for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test under Advertisement No. 03/2026. Candidates who applied for the examination can now check their allotted examination city by logging in to the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in. According to the published information, the city intimation notice is dated 23 October 2026.
The written examination will be held on 3 November 2026 in two shifts across six divisional headquarters of Uttar Pradesh, and the admit card is expected on 31 October 2026. Readers following other UP teaching recruitments can also check our UPESSC UP TGT Recruitment 2026 page and the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 page for related updates.
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Overview – UP Special TET City Intimation Slip 2026
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Examination | UP Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2026 |
| Posts Covered | Teachers in Primary (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) schools, and CWSN Special Educators |
| Application Window | 5 September 2026 to 4 October 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | 23 October 2026 (notice date) |
| City Slip Status | Released |
| Written Exam Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 31 October 2026 (expected) |
| Login Credentials Required | Registration Number and Date of Birth |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates – UP Special TET 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 8 October 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Released | 23 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 31 October 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 3 November 2026 |
UP Special TET Exam Cities and Shifts 2026
According to the published information, the examination will be held on a single day, 3 November 2026, in two shifts at six divisional headquarters across Uttar Pradesh. Each shift lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Shift | Timing |
| Morning Shift | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon Shift | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
- Prayagraj
- Lucknow
- Varanasi
- Gorakhpur
- Meerut
- Agra
Candidates should check their allotted shift carefully, since the two shifts run on the same day at different timings. The exact examination centre address will be printed on the admit card.
How to Check UP Special TET City Intimation Slip 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find the link for the Special TET 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026) exam city intimation slip.
- Click the link to open the candidate login page.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Submit the details to view your allotted examination city.
- Check the information displayed on the screen carefully.
- Download the slip and take a printout for future reference.
City Slip vs Admit Card – UP Special TET
The city intimation slip only shows the allotted examination city so candidates can plan their travel in advance. It is not an admit card and cannot be used to enter the examination hall. The admit card, expected on 31 October 2026, will carry the exact centre address and entry instructions, and candidates must carry a valid admit card along with one original identity document to the centre.
Application Fee and Age Limit – UP Special TET 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC, ST | Rs. 500 |
| PH (Divyangjan) | Rs. 300 |
According to the published information, the maximum age limit for the examination is 60 years as on 3 November 2026. The fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Details Mentioned on the UP Special TET City Slip
- Candidate name and registration number
- Examination name (Special TET 2026, Advt. No. 03/2026)
- Allotted examination city
- Examination date and shift, where displayed
Candidates should verify the details shown on the slip and report any mismatch through the official channel before the examination date.
Important Links – UP Special TET City Intimation Slip 2026
FAQs
Is the UP Special TET City Intimation Slip 2026 released?
Yes. According to the published information, UPESSC released the Special TET 2026 city intimation slip under Advertisement No. 03/2026, with the notice dated 23 October 2026.
What is the UP Special TET exam date 2026?
The written examination will be held on 3 November 2026 in two shifts, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check my UP Special TET exam city?
Visit upessc.up.gov.in, open the Special TET 2026 exam city intimation slip link, and log in with your registration number and date of birth to view your allotted city.
When will the UP Special TET admit card 2026 be released?
The admit card is expected on 31 October 2026 on the official UPESSC website. It carries the exact centre address and entry instructions.
Is the UP Special TET city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip only shows the allotted examination city for travel planning, while the admit card is the actual entry document required at the examination centre.
Which cities will host the UP Special TET 2026 exam?
The examination will be held at six divisional headquarters of Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut and Agra.
What is the official website for UP Special TET 2026?
The official website of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is upessc.up.gov.in.
Disclaimer: The details above are based on the information currently published for the UP Special TET 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026). Candidates are advised to verify all dates, instructions and links on the official website upessc.up.gov.in before taking any action.
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