Uttar Pradesh Education Board (UPEB) is going to conduct Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the recruitment of primary and secondary level teachers for which the notification was released. Candidates who are looking for the teacher jobs in Uttar Pradesh can apply for these posts as the application process has been started and last date for filling the online applications is 16th December 2015. For more details regarding eligibility criteria, examination pattern, application fee read the article.

UP TET Notification 2015:

Teacher Eligibility Test known as TET is an Indian entrance examination for teachers. The test is mandatory for getting teaching jobs in government schools from Class 1 to Class 8. Paper 1 is meant for teachers opting for Class 1 to Class 5 and Paper 2 for Class 6 to Class 8. It is conducted by both Central government and State governments in India. Most states conduct their own TET. The test is conducted in order fulfill and achieve the goals of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act. TET was introduced by the Government of India in order to improve standards in teaching.

The exam is based on National Curriculum Framework. All graduates, including B.A, B.Sc, B.Com etc. are eligible to take the test. All B. Ed. graduates need to pass this exam to work as a teacher. A candidate has to score over 60 per cent to clear the eligibility test. The exam is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Recently, UP government released the notification for the recruitment of teacher posts and the candidates who are interested can check the eligibility criteria and apply online from the official website.

Apply for UP TET 2015:

Uttar Pradesh government released the notification for Teacher Eligibility Test and the candidates who are interested can check the eligibility criteria and apply online from the direct link provided below. The application process was started and the last date for the registrations is 16th December 2015. The UPTET examination is scheduled on 2nd February 2016.

Name of the Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Board (UPEB)
Name of the Examination: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)

Important Dates:

• Start of Online Application: 26th November 2015
• Last date for Registrations: 16th December 2015
• Date of the Exam: 2nd February 2016

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

For Classes I-V (Primary Level):

Candidates should possess Degree from UGC recognized University with 02 years B.T.C (Final year & Passed out candidates)/ N.C.T.E./ 02 years Diploma (D.Ed.) from Indian Rehabilitation Center (R.C.I.)/ Intermediate with minimum 50% of marks/ its equivalent with 04 years Degree (Final year & Passed out candidates) in Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

For Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Level):

Candidates should possess Degree from UGC recognized University/ 02 years B.T.C. (Final year & Passed out candidates) from N.C.T.E./ Intermediate with minimum 50% of marks/ its equivalent & 04 years Degree (Final year & Passed out candidates) in Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Application Fee:

Candidates have to pay Rs. 400/- (only Paper I or II), Rs. 1200/- (for Both Paper I & II) for General/ OBC candidates, Rs. 200/- (only Paper I or II) SC/ ST candidates. No fee for Physically Handicapped candidates.

How to Apply for UP TET 2015?

• Visit the official website or the direct link provided below.
• Click on UP TET 2015.
• Read the notification carefully.
• Fill all the details in the provided fields.
• Pay the application fee.
• Click on the submit button.
• Download/take a printout for further reference.

Check Official Notification Here:

Apply for UP TET 2015 Here: