Teachers waiting for the Uttar Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) 2026 have a new update to check this weekend. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the exam city details for the test, which will be held on November 3, 2026. Candidates can now find out which district they have been allotted, and plan their travel well before exam day.
The update, issued through a notice dated October 23, 2026, covers the Special TET for primary and upper primary teachers, including special educators for Children with Special Needs (CWSN). It is an important step in the final countdown to the exam, but the commission has issued one clear warning along with it: the city slip is not the admit card, and it cannot be used to enter the examination centre.
UP Special TET 2026: exam date, shifts and districts
The Special TET 2026 will be conducted on November 3, 2026, in two shifts across six divisional headquarters in Uttar Pradesh. The morning shift will run from 9:30 am to 12 noon, and the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
- Exam date: November 3, 2026
- Morning shift: 9:30 am to 12 noon
- Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm to 5 pm
- Exam districts: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut and Agra
- Admit card: available for download from October 31, 2026
- Official website: upessc.up.gov.in
The six districts are the divisional headquarters where centres have been arranged for this round. Candidates should check their district soon, especially if it is far from home, so travel and stay do not become a last-minute scramble.
City slip out, admit card still to come
This is the distinction that matters most right now, and it is the one candidates keep getting wrong. The city intimation slip tells you the district allotted for your exam. It helps you plan your journey and accommodation in advance. It does not carry the centre address, reporting time and other examination-day instructions.
The admit card, which the commission says will be available from October 31, 2026, is a separate document. It will carry the exact centre, reporting time and instructions, and it is the document you must carry to the centre along with a valid government photo identity proof. The commission has stated clearly that candidates will not be permitted to appear without a valid admit card, and the city slip cannot be used as a substitute at the gate.
In practice, that means two downloads, not one: check the city slip now, and download the admit card on October 31.
How to check your UP Special TET exam city
- Visit the official website, upessc.up.gov.in.
- Find the link for Special TET 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026) exam city intimation slip.
- Open the login page and enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Submit the details to view your allotted examination district.
- Download the slip and take a printout for your records.
Use only the official website. Links forwarded on messaging apps can lead to fake portals.
Who is this exam for?
The Special TET 2026 was advertised under Advt. No. 03/2026, with applications accepted from September 5 to October 4, 2026. It covers teachers working at the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) and the upper primary or junior level (Classes 6 to 8), along with special educators for Children with Special Needs.
For teachers already working in primary and upper primary schools, clearing it strengthens their professional standing and opens doors to special education responsibilities.
The application fee for the round was Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs 500 for SC and ST candidates, and Rs 300 for PwD candidates. The correction window closed on October 8, 2026, so the details on record now are the ones the admit card will carry.
What to do between now and November 3
First, check your city and work out your travel. If your allotted district is Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut or Agra and you live elsewhere in the state, book early, because exam weekends put pressure on trains and buses alike. Second, keep your documents ready: admit card, photo ID, and any other document the admit card instructions mention.
Third, read the admit card instructions carefully when they arrive on October 31, rather than assuming they match an earlier exam. Finally, check the official website regularly for any further notice.
The city slip is the signal to stop waiting and start planning. Download it, note your district, and be ready for the admit card on October 31.
FAQs
When is the UP Special TET 2026 exam?
The exam will be held on November 3, 2026, in two shifts: 9:30 am to 12 noon and 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
Where can I check my exam city?
On the official website, upessc.up.gov.in, through the Special TET 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026) city intimation slip link, using your registration number and date of birth.
Is the city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip only shows your allotted district. The admit card, available from October 31, 2026, carries the centre address and instructions and is mandatory for entry.
Which districts are the exam centres in?
Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut and Agra.
What should I carry on exam day?
Your admit card and a valid government photo identity proof. Without a valid admit card, you will not be permitted to appear.
