UBSE Uttarakhand Board of School Examination (UBSE) released the UTET 2026 notification on July 14, 2026, on the official website at ubse.uk.gov.in. The UTET 2026 application form link was activated from July 14, 2026, to August 3, 2026. The UTET exam is conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Examination (UBSE) in offline mode to check the eligibility of the candidates for the appointment as a teacher of classes I to VIII. The last date for the UTET 2026 application fee payment is August 6, 2026. The UTET 2026 application correction window will be activated from August 8 to 11, 2026.
Before filling the application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria, which are based on educational qualifications. The eligibility criteria for both papers (I and II) are different, so the candidates are advised to go through the UTET eligibility criteria in order to avoid rejection at any later stage. As per the UTET notification, candidates who qualify the UTET exam will be given the UTET Eligibility Certificate, and they will be eligible to apply in private as well as government schools.

| Full Exam Name | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Short Exam Name | UTET |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Based on Vacancy |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode Of Application | online |
| Application Fee | Online : 1000 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1:2 Hours 30 Minutes +1 more |
UTET Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (session 2026)
The UTET application form 2026 was released on July 14, 2026, on the official website. All eligible candidates can fill out the UTET application form 2026 online until August 3, 2026. While filling the UTET application form, candidates must pay the total amount of the application fees, or else the authorities will not accept it. Candidates were able to make corrections in the application form from August 8 to 11, 2026.
UTET Application form – Name of the post-office where the application form was available:
S No. | Districts | Post Office from where application forms can be collected |
1 | Udham Singh Nagar | Rudrapur, Khatima, Kashipur, Jaspur |
2 | Bageshwar | Bageswar, Baijnath (Garur) |
3 | Haridwar | Haridwar (H.P.O), Roorkee |
4 | Dehradun | Dehradun (G.P.O), Rishikesh, Vikasnagar, Chakrata |
5 | Uttarkashi | Barkot, Uttarkashi |
6 | Tehri | New Tehri (H.P.O), Narendranagar |
7 | Pauri | Pauri (H.P.O), Srinagar, Kotdwar (H.P.O), Dhumakot, Baijro |
8 | Chamoli | Gopeshwar (H.P.O), Joshimath, Karnaprayag, Tharali |
9 | Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag, Agastyamuni |
10 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh (H.P.O), Didihat, Dharchula, Berinag, Gangolihat |
11 | Champawat | Champawat, Tanakpur, Lohaghat |
12 | Almora | Almora (H.P.O), Ranikhet, Bhikiyasen |
13 | Nainital | Nainital (H.P.O), Haldwani, Ramnagar, Bhimtal |
Application Fees of UTET
Category | Paper - I | Paper - II | Paper – I and II |
General/OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1000 |
SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 500 |
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Subscribe Now| Class | Educational Qualification |
| Primary Level (Class- I to V) |
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| Class | Educational Qualification |
| Elementary Level (Class- VI to VIII) |
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| State | City |
| Uttarakhand | Haridwar Roorkee Dehradun Rishikesh Uttarkashi Barkot New Tehri Narendra Nagar Pauri Srinagar Kotdwar Gopeshwar Karnaprayag Rudraprayag Augustmuni Pithoragarh Berinag Didihat Champawat Tanakpur Almora Ranikhet Bageshwar Garur Nainital Haldwani Ramnagar Rudrapur Kashipur |
UTET paper – I will be conducted for those candidates who want to teach primary classes (I to V). They can go through the UTET exam pattern mentioned below.
| S No. | Sections | Number of questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | Language - I (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language - II (any one from English, Sanskrit and Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Child development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UTET paper – II will be held for all those candidates who wish to become teachers of the elementary level (class VI to VIII)
| S No. | Sections | Number of questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | Language -I(Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language - II (any one from English, Sanskrit and Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Child development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Uttarakhand Board of School Examination releases the UTET admit card 2026 on its official website. Candidates can download the UTET admit card by entering their credentials – OMR Form number in the login window. While going for the exam, candidates must carry one photo identity (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, and Driving License), two coloured passport-size photographs (in case the photo on the application form is not visible), and one blue/black ballpoint pen. Candidates are instructed not to take any electronic device like a calculator or mobile in the exam hall.
The provisional answer key of UTET will be published on the official website for Paper I and II at the first stage. The UTET answer key is released in the form of a PDF. Candidates can challenge the answer key in case of discrepancy by sending/submitting the supporting documents (as proof of the correctness of their claim) to Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Nainital via speed post or registered post. The final answer key will be published once the examination authorities have evaluated all the challenged answer keys. The final marking will be done on the basis of the answers that will be published in the final answer key. With the help of the UTET answer key, candidates can check the correct answers to the questions that are asked in the state-level exam. They will also be able to calculate their probable score secured in the UTET exam.
Uttarakhand Board of School Education releases the UTET 2026 result online on the official website. Candidates can also check their UTET 2026 result by using the login credentials. The UTET result includes the candidate’s name, roll number, category, and total marks secured. Also, the authorities will send the scorecard of all the qualifying candidates via post. In order to qualify for the UTET exam, candidates have to score the minimum qualifying marks.
All the appearing candidates for the UTET exam will have to score the minimum cutoff marks in order to qualify for the exam. The cutoff marks of UTET for both papers are decided by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.
Check the table to check category-wise UTET qualifying marks
Qualifying Marks of UTET
Category | Qualifying Marks |
General | 60% |
OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen | 50% |
SC/ST | 40% |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exam is conducted annually and also as per the vacancies.
The UTET certificate validity is seven years.
Yes, it is one subject which candidates need to prepare. There will close to 30 questions from Child Development & Pedagogy in both papers 1 & 2.
The UTET provisional answer key will be released within seven days after the exam
No, candidates will not get a job after clearing the exam. They will only get the certificate. Candidates can apply for the post of teachers as per the vacancies released in government schools in the state of Uttarakhand.
Yes, if candidates meet the eligibility criteria, they can apply for both papers.
Yes, the minimum age limit is 18 years while the maximum is 38.
No, the exam is conducted in Hindi along with English.
No, the exam is not conducted in online mode, it is conducted in offline OMR sheet mode.
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