Super TET Syllabus 2026, Revised Exam Pattern, Subject-wise Topics & PDF

The revised examination consists of 120 objective-type questions carrying 360 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours, and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer, while each correct answer carries 3 marks.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the latest syllabus and examination scheme for the Assistant Teacher Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The revised examination consists of 120 objective questions carrying 360 marks, with 2 hours allotted to complete the paper. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple-marked response.

Super TET Syllabus 2026 (Revised)

The Super TET 2026 examination is scheduled for 3 & 4 December 2026, and the current recruitment covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies. Candidates preparing for the examination should use the latest syllabus discussed in the article.

Particular	Super TET 2026
Exam Name	Assistant Teacher Selection Examination / Super TET
Conducting Authority	UPESSC
Advertisement No.	05/2026
Exam Date	3 & 4 December 2026
Exam Mode	Offline
Question Type	Objective / Multiple Choice
Total Questions	120
Maximum Marks	360
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Marks for Correct Answer	+3
Negative Marking	-1
Language	Hindi & English
Total Vacancies	12,405

SUPER TET Notification 2026 Out for 12405 Posts- Click to Check

What's New in Super TET 2026?

Candidates preparing from old Super TET study material should first check whether it follows the latest examination pattern.

SUPER TET 2025	Super TET 2026
150 questions	120 questions
150 marks	360 marks
No negative marking	1 mark negative marking
1 mark per question	3 marks per correct answer
Older 150-question preparation strategy	Prepare according to the 120-question pattern
Old qualifying-mark calculations based on 150 marks	Do not use without checking the latest notification

Super TET Exam Pattern 2026

The revised 2026 examination contains 120 MCQs for 360 marks and is conducted over 2 hours. The paper is bilingual in Hindi and English, and negative marking applies.

Subject	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Weightage (%)
Languages (Hindi, Sanskrit & English)	30	90	25.0%
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25	75	20.8%
Mathematics	16	48	13.3%
Science	08	24	6.7%
Environmental & Social Studies	08	24	6.7%
Teaching Skills	08	24	6.7%
Child Psychology	08	24	6.7%
Life Skills, Management & Aptitude	08	24	6.7%
Logical Reasoning	05	15	4.2%
Information Technology (IT)	04	12	3.3%
Total	120	360	100%

Super TET Marking Scheme 2026

The marking scheme is particularly important because the latest examination has negative marking.

Correct answer: +3 marks
Incorrect answer: -1 mark
Multiple answers marked for a question: -1 mark
Unattempted question: No marks
Total questions: 120
Maximum marks: 360
Duration: 120 minutes

Super TET Exam Pattern 2026 for Upper Primary Teacher

The exam consists of 120 MCQ-based questions for a total of 360 marks
Language Teacher: Sanskrit, Hindi, or English, any one
Social Studies Teacher: Social Studies
Science and Mathematics Teacher: Science and Mathematics

Section	Subject	Questions
Section 1	General Knowledge	30
Section 2	Selected Teaching Subject	90
Total		120

UP SUPER TET Syllabus 2026

Applicants must go through the exam pattern & syllabus in detail and start preparing now. We are providing the detailed, topic-wise SUPER TET syllabus for the 2026 exam below.

Super TET Primary Teacher Syllabus 2026

The syllabus covers language, general knowledge, mathematics, science, environmental and social studies, teaching skills, child psychology, life skills, reasoning and information technology.

1. Language – Hindi, Sanskrit & English

The language section carries the highest number of questions in the primary-level pattern.

Hindi

Important areas include:

Hindi grammar
संधि
समास
उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
पर्यायवाची शब्द
विलोम शब्द
तत्सम एवं तद्भव
वाक्य शुद्धि
मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां
शब्द ज्ञान
रस
अलंकार
छंद
गद्य एवं पद्य comprehension
भाषा शिक्षण

Sanskrit

Important areas include:

Basic Sanskrit grammar
शब्द रूप
धातु रूप
संधि
समास
प्रत्यय
संस्कृत vocabulary
सरल गद्य एवं पद्य
Comprehension
Sanskrit teaching methodology

English

Important areas include:

Parts of Speech
Tenses
Articles
Prepositions
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Subject-Verb Agreement
Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary
Sentence correction
Comprehension
English language teaching

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section carries 25 questions for 75 marks, making it one of the largest sections in the paper.

Candidates should cover:

Current national events
Current international events
Uttar Pradesh current affairs
Indian history
Indian geography
Indian polity
Indian economy
Important government schemes
Awards and honours
Sports
Important days
Books and authors
Science and technology
Important appointments
National and international organisations
Education-related current affairs

Preparation tip: Give special attention to Uttar Pradesh-related current affairs because the recruitment is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh state commission.

3. Mathematics

The Mathematics section contains 16 questions for 48 marks.

Important topics include:

Number system
Whole numbers
Fractions and decimals
Percentage
Ratio and proportion
Average
Profit and loss
Simple and compound interest
Time and work
Time, speed and distance
Mensuration
Geometry
Algebra
Data interpretation
Simplification
HCF and LCM
Basic arithmetic

Candidates should solve questions regularly rather than relying only on theoretical preparation.

4. Science

The Science section contains 8 questions for 24 marks.

Prepare topics such as:

Physics basics
Force and motion
Work and energy
Light
Sound
Heat
Electricity
Magnetism
Matter
Physical and chemical changes
Acids, bases and salts
Metals and non-metals
Human body
Nutrition
Diseases
Plants
Environment
Everyday science

5. Environmental & Social Studies

This section carries 8 questions for 24 marks.

Environmental Studies

Environment
Natural resources
Pollution
Water and conservation
Food and nutrition
Plants and animals
Health and hygiene
Family and society
Surroundings
Environmental protection

Social Studies

Indian history
Indian geography
Indian constitution
Democracy
Panchayati Raj
Indian economy
Uttar Pradesh geography
Uttar Pradesh history
Culture and heritage
Social issues

6. Teaching Skills

Teaching Skills carries 8 questions for 24 marks.

Important areas include:

Teaching-learning process
Teaching methods
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Learning objectives
Teaching aids
Evaluation
Assessment
Remedial teaching
Individual differences
Inclusive education
Role of teacher
Child-centred education

Learning difficulties

7. Child Psychology

Child Psychology is another important teaching-related section.

Prepare:

Child development
Stages of development
Individual differences
Intelligence
Personality
Learning
Motivation
Memory
Attention
Child behaviour
Emotional development
Social development
Learning difficulties
Inclusive education
Children with special needs

Candidates should connect theoretical concepts with classroom situations because teaching-related questions can be application-oriented.

8. Life Skills, Management & Aptitude

This section contains 8 questions for 24 marks.

Important areas include:

Communication skills
Leadership
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Time management
Stress management
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Classroom management
Professional attitude
Motivation
Adaptability
Work ethics

9. Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning contains 5 questions for 15 marks.

Important topics include:

Number series
Alphabet series
Analogy
Classification
Coding-decoding
Blood relations
Direction sense
Ranking
Venn diagrams
Statement-based questions
Logical puzzles

Since the number of questions is limited, candidates can prepare this section alongside regular practice sessions.

10. Information Technology

The IT section contains 4 questions for 12 marks.

Prepare basic concepts such as:

Computer fundamentals
Hardware and software
Operating systems
Internet
Email
Digital communication
MS Office
Basic networking
Cyber safety
Digital education
ICT in teaching

SUPER TET Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the Super TET Syllabus 2026 PDF from the official UPESSC/related official examination resources and use it as the primary reference while preparing.

Level	Syllabus PDF
Level 2	Click to Download
Level 1	Click to Download

Super TET 2026- Important Topics

Tier / Priority	Subjects	High-Important Topics
Tier 1: High Weightage (Languages & GK)	• Hindi, English & Sanskrit • GK & Current Affairs	Hindi: समास, संधि, कारक, तद्भव-तत्सम, विलोम & पर्यायवाची शब्द, लोकोक्तियाँ English: Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Parts of Speech, Vocabulary GK/CA: Last 6–8 months national/state events, UP State Special GK (geography, welfare schemes, history), Awards & Sports
Tier 2: Practical & Pedagogy (Math & Teaching)	• Mathematics • Pedagogy Block (Teaching Skills, Child Psychology, Life Skills)	Math: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Ratio, Mensuration (Area/Volume), Number System Pedagogy: Theories of Learning (Piaget, Vygotsky, Thorndike), Inclusive Education, Teacher Roles (Facilitator/Guide), Evaluation & Measurement
Tier 3: Core General Studies (Science & EVS/SST)	• Science • Environmental & Social Studies	Science: Everyday Science, Human Body Systems & Nutrition, Motion & Energy, States of Matter EVS/SST: Indian Constitution & Governance, Freedom Struggle, Earth Structure & Geography, Disaster Management
Tier 4: Quick-Scoring (Reasoning & ICT)	• Logical Reasoning • Information Technology (ICT)	Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Series (Number/Letter), Analogies, Direction Sense ICT: Open Educational Resources (OER), Teaching Apps (DIKSHA, SWAYAM), Smartphone & Computer basics
Tier / Priority	Subjects	Key High-Yield Topics
Tier 1: High Weightage (Languages & GK)	• Hindi, English & Sanskrit • GK & Current Affairs	Hindi: समास, संधि, कारक, तद्भव-तत्सम, विलोम & पर्यायवाची शब्द, लोकोक्तियाँ English: Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Parts of Speech, Vocabulary GK/CA: Last 6–8 months national/state events, UP State Special GK (geography, welfare schemes, history), Awards & Sports
Tier 2: Practical & Pedagogy (Math & Teaching)	• Mathematics • Pedagogy Block (Teaching Skills, Child Psychology, Life Skills)	Math: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Ratio, Mensuration (Area/Volume), Number System Pedagogy: Theories of Learning (Piaget, Vygotsky, Thorndike), Inclusive Education, Teacher Roles (Facilitator/Guide), Evaluation & Measurement
Tier 3: Core General Studies (Science & EVS/SST)	• Science • Environmental & Social Studies	Science: Everyday Science, Human Body Systems & Nutrition, Motion & Energy, States of Matter EVS/SST: Indian Constitution & Governance, Freedom Struggle, Earth Structure & Geography, Disaster Management
Tier 4: Quick-Scoring (Reasoning & ICT)	• Logical Reasoning • Information Technology (ICT)	Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Series (Number/Letter), Analogies, Direction Sense ICT: Open Educational Resources (OER), Teaching Apps (DIKSHA, SWAYAM), Smartphone & Computer basics

Difference between Super TET and UPTET

Super TET and UPTET should not be treated as the same examination.

Feature	Super TET	UPTET
Purpose	Assistant Teacher selection	Teacher Eligibility Test
Nature	Recruitment/selection examination	Eligibility examination
Conducting Authority	UPESSC	As notified by the state authority
Role in recruitment	Used in the Assistant Teacher selection process	Provides TET eligibility

UP SUPER TET Minimum Qualifying Marks

UP SUPER TET Minimum qualifying marks are decided by the examination authority. Candidates have to score these marks to be declared qualified in the exam

Category	Minimum Qualifying %age	Passing Marks
General	45%	67
OBC/SC/ST	40%	60

What Should You Study First for Super TET 2026?

Instead of treating every topic equally, candidates can organise their preparation according to the number of questions expected from each section.

Section	Questions	Priority
Language	30	Very High
GK & Current Affairs	25	Very High
Mathematics	16	High
Science	8	Moderate
EVS & Social Studies	8	Moderate
Teaching Skills	8	Moderate
Child Psychology	8	Moderate
Life Skills, Management & Aptitude	8	Moderate
Logical Reasoning	5	Targeted
IT	4	Targeted

30-Day Super TET Syllabus Completion Plan

Candidates who want to complete the syllabus quickly can divide the 30 days into focused study blocks.

Days	Topics
Day 1–5	Hindi, Sanskrit & English
Day 6–9	GK & Current Affairs
Day 10–13	Mathematics
Day 14–16	Science
Day 17–19	EVS & Social Studies
Day 20–22	Teaching Skills + Child Psychology
Day 23–25	Life Skills, Management & Aptitude
Day 26–27	Reasoning + IT
Day 28	Full syllabus revision
Day 29	Full-length mock test
Day 30	Mock analysis + weak-topic revision

SUPER TET Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Check

FAQs

Super TET consists of 120 objective questions to be attempted within a time duration of 120 minutes

Yes, there is negative marking for Super TET exam. 1 mark deducted for wrong answer.

Yes. Only candidates who have qualified CTET or UPTET are eligible to apply for the SUPER TET exam.

The syllabus includes Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Teaching Aptitude, and Child Psychology, along with Logical Knowledge, General Knowledge, Information Technology, Management, and Aptitude.

Academic subjects like Language (Hindi, Sanskrit, English), Science, Mathematics, Environment, and Social Studies are set at the Class 12 level, while professional subjects such as Teaching Methodology, Child Psychology, Information Technology, and Life Skills/Management are based on the B.ed and D.El.Ed course level.

The exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) for releases the Super TET syllabus for Primary and Upper Primary teacher recruitment in UP government schools.

Selection is based on 60% weightage of the written exam and 40% weightage from academic qualifications, including high school, intermediate, graduation, and teacher training records.