Syllabus

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

Source: Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC) (https://upessc.up.gov.in) — last verified 2026-09-06.

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.