What is the UP TET 2027 exam pattern?

UP TET has Paper 1 (primary, Class 1–5) and Paper 2 (upper primary, Class 6–8). Each paper has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes. Paper 1: CDP (30Q), Hindi (30Q), Eng/Urdu/Sanskrit (30Q), Maths (30Q), EVS (30Q). No negative marking.

What is the UP TET qualifying score?

UP TET qualifying score is 60% (90/150) for general category, 55% for SC/ST/OBC. Certificate is now valid for lifetime (changed from 5 years in 2023). UP TET is mandatory for ALL recruitment to Assistant Teacher (UP primary and upper primary schools).

How many UP primary teacher vacancies use UP TET?

UP Assistant Teacher (Basic Education) recruitment uses UP TET scores. UP 2019–23 had 69,000 Assistant Teacher vacancies (primary level). UP releases among the highest teaching vacancies nationally. UPTET 2024–25 results will be used for the next major recruitment.

How is UP TET different from CTET for UP teacher jobs?

Both CTET and UP TET are accepted for UP state teacher jobs. However, UP-specific knowledge (Rajya Board syllabus, Hindi language emphasis) makes UP TET slightly better-suited. Candidates can use CTET score for UP central schools (KVS/NVS) and UPTET for state schools.

What is the salary of a UP Assistant Teacher (Primary)?

UP Assistant Teacher (Primary, Class 1–5) earns basic pay ₹25,300 (Pay Scale 6th PC) + Uttar Pradesh Grade Pay + DA + HRA. Total in-hand is approximately ₹33,000–₹45,000 per month. 7th Pay Commission arrears and UP state supplement are under implementation.