2019 Examination Provenance & Official Facts
The Uttar Pradesh 69,000 Assistant Teacher Selection Examination was conducted on 6 January 2019 by the Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP), Prayagraj, across 800+ examination centres in Uttar Pradesh.
A total of 4,10,440 candidates appeared for the test. The examination was administered using optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets containing 150 objective multiple-choice questions. It serves as the most recent and highly relevant empirical benchmark for candidates preparing for the 2026 recruitment.
| Parameter | 2019 Official Specification | Verification Status |
|---|---|---|
Recruitment Notification | 69,000 Assistant Teacher Recruitment (Dec 2018) | Verified Archive |
Date of Written Examination | 06 January 2019 (11:00 AM – 01:30 PM) | Official Record |
Conducting Authority | Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP), Prayagraj | Official Record |
Paper Format | 150 Objective MCQs (OMR Sheet) | Official Record |
Total Marks | 150 Marks (+1 Mark per Correct Answer) | Official Record |
Negative Marking | Zero (0) Penalty | Official Record |
Final Upheld Cut-Off | 65% (97/150) UR • 60% (90/150) Reserved | Supreme Court Order |
150-Question Examination Structure (2019)
The 2019 examination evaluated candidates across 10 subject domains:
- Languages (40 Qs / 40 M): Hindi (20 Qs), English (10 Qs), and Sanskrit (10 Qs).
- Science (10 Qs / 10 M): Core physics, chemistry, human body systems, and balanced nutrition.
- Mathematics (20 Qs / 20 M): Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, ratio, profit/loss, and mensuration.
- Environment & Social Studies (10 Qs / 10 M): Constitution, rivers, ozone layer, and Indian freedom movement.
- Teaching Methodology (10 Qs / 10 M): Principles of learning, TLM, inclusive education, and evaluation.
- Child Psychology (10 Qs / 10 M): Developmental factors, Piaget, Kohlberg, and learning laws.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 Qs / 30 M): National events, UP GK, culture, and awards.
- Logical Reasoning (5 Qs / 5 M): Series, coding, blood relations, and Venn diagrams.
- Information Technology (5 Qs / 5 M): Digital tools, memory types, and education portals.
- Life Skills & Management (10 Qs / 10 M): Teacher conduct, motivation theories, and SMC guidelines.
Authentic 2019 MCQs Solved & Explained (Teacher Reasoning)
Below are authentic questions from the 2019 paper solved with authoritative pedagogical explanations:
विकल्प: (A) प्रा (B) प्राक् (C) प्राग् (D) प्रगा
आधिकारिक उत्तर: (B) प्राक्।
व्याख्या: प्राक् + ऐतिहासिक में प्रथम वर्ण के तृतीय वर्ण में परिवर्तन के व्यंजन संधि नियम (क् का ग् में परिवर्तन) के कारण ‘प्रागैतिहासिक’ शब्द बनता है। मूल उपसर्ग संस्कृत का ‘प्राक्’ है जिसका अर्थ पूर्वकालीन होता है।
विकल्प: (A) मैक्स वर्थीमर (B) फ्रांज ब्रेंटानो (C) कर्ट लेविन (D) एडगर रूबिन
आधिकारिक उत्तर: (A) मैक्स वर्थीमर (Max Wertheimer)।
व्याख्या: 1912 में जर्मनी में मैक्स वर्थीमर ने वोल्फगैंग कोहलर और कर्ट कोफ्का के साथ मिलकर गेस्टाल्ट संप्रदाय की स्थापना की। गेस्टाल्ट जर्मन भाषा का शब्द है जिसका अर्थ ‘पूर्णाकार’ या ‘समग्र’ होता है।
विकल्प: (A) विटामिन A (B) विटामिन D (C) विटामिन C (D) विटामिन K
आधिकारिक उत्तर: (C) विटामिन C।
व्याख्या: विटामिन B-कॉम्प्लेक्स और विटामिन C जल में घुलनशील होते हैं (मूत्र के साथ विसर्जित हो जाते हैं), जबकि विटामिन A, D, E और K वसा में घुलनशील (Fat Soluble) होते हैं।
Master Key Objections & Revisions History
Following the 6 January 2019 exam, PNP Prayagraj received over 21,000 objections from candidates. An expert panel reviewed the challenges and modified three disputed questions (awarding common marks or accepting dual options). Understanding this judicial history underscores why preparing with verified academic textbooks (NCERT/SCERT) is essential for defending your marks.
How to Adapt 2019 Questions for the 2026 Exam
When practicing 2019 questions:
- Practice With Penalty: Deduct 1 mark for every question you get wrong. In 2019, candidates took uncalculated risks because there was no penalty. Training with a -1 deduction will hone your risk-taking instincts.
- Focus on Timeless Disciplines: Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, and Child Psychology questions remain 100% relevant. Discard only the 2018-2019 current events.
Official 2019 Question Paper PDF & Master Solutions
SuperTET.com archives only authentic examination documents verified against official PNP Prayagraj gazette records:
Download the complete 26-page question paper containing all 150 objective questions mapped with the final revised master answer key:
Examination: 69,000 Assistant Teacher Recruitment (Exam Date: 06 January 2019) | PNP Prayagraj.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates appeared in the 2019 Super TET?
A total of 4,10,440 candidates sat for the 69,000 assistant teacher examination on 6 January 2019 across Uttar Pradesh.
What was the Supreme Court ruling on the 2019 Super TET cut-off?
In November 2020, the Hon’ble Supreme Court fully upheld the state government’s cut-off of 65% (97 marks) for General and 60% (90 marks) for Reserved categories, establishing that recruitment standards cannot be diluted post-exam.