2018 Examination Provenance & Official Facts
The first-ever Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teacher Selection Examination was held on 27 May 2018 to fill 68,500 primary teacher posts across basic schools in Uttar Pradesh.
Unlike all subsequent examinations, the 2018 paper was not an OMR multiple-choice test. The Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP), Prayagraj, designed the paper as an objective descriptive written test where candidates were required to write out one-word, one-line, or mathematical answers directly in a combined question-cum-answer booklet.
| Parameter | 2018 Official Specification | Verification Status |
|---|---|---|
Recruitment Notification | 68,500 Assistant Teacher Recruitment (2018) | Verified Archive |
Date of Written Examination | 27 May 2018 (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM) | Official Record |
Conducting Authority | Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP), Prayagraj | Official Record |
Paper Format | 150 Questions (One-line / Short Answer Booklet) | Official Record |
Total Marks | 150 Marks (1 Mark per Question) | Official Record |
Negative Marking | Zero (0) Penalty | Official Record |
Original Qualifying Cut-Off | 45% (Gen/OBC) / 40% (SC/ST) | Official Gazette |
The Unique Descriptive Format Explained
In the 2018 paper, candidates received a 16-page booklet. Each question was followed by two printed lines where the applicant wrote the answer by hand. For example:
- In Hindi Grammar: Candidates wrote the exact Sandhi name or decomposed words.
- In Mathematics: Candidates wrote the final numerical answer or a 2-step calculation.
- In Pedagogy & Psychology: Candidates wrote the psychologist’s name or theory name.
While evaluating subjective handwriting caused massive administrative scrutiny and litigation, the underlying questions represent a goldmine of pure foundational knowledge because they test whether you know the concept without relying on multiple-choice clues.
150-Question Sectional Weightage in 2018
| Section / Subject | Questions / Marks | Question Format |
|---|---|---|
| Language (Hindi 20, English 10, Sanskrit 10) | 40 Questions | Grammar rules & comprehension |
| Science | 10 Questions | Core physics, chemistry & biology facts |
| Mathematics | 20 Questions | Arithmetic, mensuration & geometry |
| Environmental & Social Studies | 10 Questions | Ecology, constitution & Indian geography |
| Teaching Skills | 10 Questions | Teaching methods & evaluation concepts |
| Child Psychology | 10 Questions | Psychological theories & development |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 Questions | Static GK, UP GK & 2017-18 events |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 Questions | Coding, analogies & series |
| Information Technology | 5 Questions | Computer hardware, internet & memory |
| Life Skills & Management | 10 Questions | Professional conduct & constitutional values |
Total Examination | 150 Questions | Descriptive Writing Booklet |
Sample Authentic 2018 Questions Solved (Teacher Analysis)
Below are authentic questions from the 2018 paper solved with pedagogical notes:
आधिकारिक उत्तर: उत् + श्वास (व्यंजन संधि)।
व्याख्या: यदि ‘त्’ या ‘द्’ के बाद ‘श्’ आए, तो ‘त्/द्’ का ‘च्’ और ‘श्’ का ‘छ्’ हो जाता है (त् + श् = च्छ)। अतः उत् + श्वास मिलकर ‘उच्छ्वास’ बनता है।
आधिकारिक उत्तर: एडवर्ड एल. थार्नडाइक (Edward L. Thorndike)।
व्याख्या: अमेरिकी मनोवैज्ञानिक थार्नडाइक ने भूखी बिल्ली पर प्रयोग करके उद्दीपक-अनुक्रिया (S-R) सिद्धांत और सीखने के तीन मुख्य नियम (तत्परता का नियम, अभ्यास का नियम, प्रभाव का नियम) प्रतिपादित किए।
आधिकारिक उत्तर: दीर्घ स्वर सन्धि।
व्याख्या: अकः (अ, इ, उ, ऋ, ऌ) प्रत्याहार के बाद यदि समान स्वर आए, तो दोनों के स्थान पर दीर्घ एकादेश (आ, ई, ऊ, ॠ) हो जाता है। उदाहरण: विद्या + आलयः = विद्यालयः।
How to Study the 2018 Paper for the 2026 Exam
Because the 2026 examination is an objective 120-question test with negative marking, use the 2018 paper as a blind recall self-test:
- Read the 2018 questions without looking at any options. Can you state the exact grammatical formula, author, or theorem from memory?
- If you can answer a question without multiple-choice options, you will never be trapped by distractor options under negative marking in 2026.
- Skip the 2018 Current Affairs section (awards, sports, and schemes from 2017-2018 are obsolete).
Official 2018 Question Paper PDF & Solutions
SuperTET.com archives only genuine, verified exam documents directly cross-referenced against official Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP) master records:
Download the authentic, unabridged 16-page 2018 Question-cum-Answer Booklet complete with official answer keys for all 150 descriptive questions:
Examination: 68,500 Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam (Held 27 May 2018) | PNP Prayagraj.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the 2018 Super TET paper descriptive?
In 2018, the state government mandated a written descriptive paper to evaluate candidate penmanship and exact subject articulation. However, due to evaluation delays and judicial challenges, the format was permanently shifted to objective OMR in 2019.
Was there negative marking in the 2018 Super TET exam?
No. The 2018 examination carried zero negative marking.