Syllabus
Super TET syllabus
UPESSC's Super TET has two papers: Paper 1 for Primary Assistant Teacher (classes 1-5) and Paper 2 for Upper Primary Assistant Teacher (classes 6-8, with an elective stream).
120
Questions
120 min
Duration
+3
Marks per correct
-1
Marks per wrong
4
Options per question
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General Knowledge / Current Affairs
25
questions
International, national, and state current affairs; places, personalities, achievements, awards, sports, Indian culture and art
Reasoning
5
questions
Analogies, assertion and reason, binary logic, classification, clocks and calendars, coding-decoding, critical reasoning, series, puzzles, Venn diagrams, data interpretation
Hindi, Sanskrit & English
30
questions
Grammar and unseen passages (prose/poetry) in each language; comprehension
Science
8
questions
Science in daily life, motion, force, energy, distance, light, sound, the living world, human body health, hygiene and nutrition, environment and natural resources, matter and its states
Mathematics
16
questions
Numerical ability, mathematical operations, decimals, place value, fractions, interest, profit-loss, percentage divisibility, factors, unitary method, basic algebra, area, average, volume, ratio, identities, general geometry, general statistics
Environmental & Social Studies
8
questions
Earth's structure, rivers, mountains, continents, oceans and life, natural resources, latitude and longitude, solar system, Indian geography, Indian freedom struggle, Indian social reformers, Indian constitution, our system of governance, traffic and road safety, Indian economy and its challenges, our cultural heritage, environmental conservation, natural disaster management
Teaching Skills
8
questions
Teaching methods and skills, principles of teaching-learning, contemporary Indian society and primary education, inclusive education, new initiatives in primary education, educational evaluation and measurement, early reading skills, educational management and administration
Child Psychology
8
questions
Individual differences, factors affecting child development, identifying learning needs, creating an environment for learning, learning theories and their classroom application, special arrangements for children with disabilities
Information Technology
4
questions
Computer, internet, smartphone, OER (Open Educational Resources), apps useful in teaching, use of digital teaching material
Life Skills / Management & Attitude
8
questions
Professional conduct and ethics, motivation, the teacher's role (facilitator, monitor, leader, guide, counsellor), constitutional and human values, effective use of reward and punishment
Frequently asked questions
What is the Super TET exam pattern?
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have 120 objective-type questions to be attempted in 120 minutes, with +3 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
What is the difference between Super TET Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1 is for the Primary Assistant Teacher post (Classes 1-5) and covers 10 fixed sections including languages, maths, science, and teaching skills. Paper 2 is for the Upper Primary Assistant Teacher post (Classes 6-8): 30 questions are compulsory General Knowledge, and the remaining 90 come from one elective stream chosen by the candidate — a language, Social Studies, or Science & Mathematics.
What are the elective options in Super TET Paper 2?
Candidates choose one of: a language (Hindi, English, or Sanskrit), Social Studies, or Science & Mathematics.
Is there negative marking in Super TET?
Yes. Each correct answer earns +3 marks and each wrong answer deducts 1 mark. Unattempted questions score zero.
Where can I get the official Super TET syllabus?
The syllabus on this page is transcribed from the official UPESSC (Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog) recruitment notices. Always cross-check against the latest official notification for any updates.