UP Super TET Syllabus 2026: Complete Exam Pattern and Subject-Wise Syllabus
If you’re preparing for UP Super TET 2026, here’s some great news — the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPSESSB) has officially released the syllabus for the Primary School Assistant Teacher (Class 1 to 5) recruitment exam 2026. In this post on tetaspirant.com, we break down the Super TET 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise question weightage in complete detail, so you can plan your preparation strategy the right way.
UP Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
According to the official notification released by the commission, the exam structure is as follows:
- Exam Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Number of Questions: 120 questions
- Question Type: All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options and one correct answer
- Marks per Question: 3 marks
- Total Marks: 360 marks
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer
- Medium of Question Paper: The question paper will be set in both Hindi and English
Level of the Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into two broad parts:
- Language, Science, Mathematics, Environment & Social Studies – This portion will be up to Class 12 level (including Hindi, Sanskrit, and English).
- Teaching Skills, Child Psychology, Information Technology, Life Skills Management & Aptitude – This portion will be up to D.El.Ed course level.
UP Super TET Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Syllabus and Number of Questions
Below is the detailed subject-wise breakdown of the syllabus along with the number of questions asked from each subject:
1. General Knowledge / Current Affairs — 25 Questions
Important contemporary events (international, national, and state-related), important events, places, personalities, works, international and national awards/sports, Indian culture and art, etc.
2. Reasoning — 5 Questions
Analogies, Assertion and Reason, Binary Logic, Classification, Clocks and Calendars, Coded Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, Critical Reasoning, Cubes, Number Series, Puzzles, Symbols and Notations, Venn Diagrams and Dice, Data Interpretation, Direction Sense Test, Grouping and Selections, Inferences, Letter Series.
3. Hindi, Sanskrit and English — 30 Questions
Grammar and unseen passages/poems, Grammar, Comprehension.
4. Science — 8 Questions
Science in daily life, motion, force, energy, distance, light, sound, the world of living organisms, human body health, hygiene and nutrition, environment and natural resources, matter and states of matter.
5. Mathematics — 16 Questions
Numerical ability, mathematical operations, decimals, place value, fractions, interest, profit-loss, percentage, divisibility, factorization, unitary method, general algebra, area, volume, ratio, identities, general geometry, general statistics.
6. Environment & Social Studies — 8 Questions
Structure of the Earth, 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 challenges, our cultural heritage, environmental conservation, disaster management.
7. Teaching Aptitude — 8 Questions
Teaching methods and skills, principles of teaching-learning, contemporary Indian society and elementary education, inclusive education, new initiatives in elementary education, educational assessment and evaluation, early reading skills, educational management and administration.
8. Child Psychology — 8 Questions
Individual differences, factors affecting child development, identifying learning needs, creating an environment for learning, theories of learning and their practical application/use in classroom teaching, special arrangements for children with disabilities.
9. Information Technology — 4 Questions
Information technology in teaching skill development, classroom teaching, and school management — computers, internet, smartphones, OER (Open Educational Resources), useful apps for teaching, and use of digital teaching materials.
10. Life Skills / Management & Aptitude — 8 Questions
Professional conduct and ethics, motivation, roles of a teacher (facilitator, monitor, leader, guide, counselor), constitutional and human values, effective use of the reward and punishment system.
UP Super TET 2026 Subject-Wise Weightage Table
| # | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks (3 marks/question) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | Reasoning | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Hindi, Sanskrit and English | 30 | 90 |
| 4 | Science | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 16 | 48 |
| 6 | Environment & Social Studies | 8 | 24 |
| 7 | Teaching Aptitude | 8 | 24 |
| 8 | Child Psychology | 8 | 24 |
| 9 | Information Technology | 4 | 12 |
| 10 | Life Skills/Management & Aptitude | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
How to Prepare for Super TET 2026? (Preparation Tips)
- Hindi, Sanskrit, English (30 questions) and General Knowledge (25 questions) carry the highest weightage — prioritize these two subjects first.
- Build a strong foundation in basic arithmetic and general geometry for Mathematics (16 questions).
- Teaching Aptitude, Child Psychology, IT, and Life Skills together make up 28 questions, so make sure to prepare these from D.El.Ed course books.
- Since there’s negative marking, avoid guessing — only answer questions you’re confident about.
- Practice daily mock tests and previous years’ question papers regularly.
Conclusion
Understanding the UP Super TET Syllabus 2026 thoroughly is the first step toward success. Use the subject-wise syllabus and weightage table above to plan your preparation strategy and stay consistent with your practice. Stay tuned to tetaspirant.com for more Super TET notes, mock tests, and updates.
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