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Primary source UPESSC Advertisement No. 05/2026
Regulatory authority Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Relevant rules UP Basic Education (Teachers) Service Rules, 1981, as amended, where applicable
Last verified 16 September 2026
Official portal: UPESSC official portal (upessc.up.gov.in)

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Verified the 120-question, 360-mark, 120-minute examination structure, section-wise allocations, and +3/-1 negative marking rules.

2026 Examination Structure

Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern

This reference summarizes the verified 2026 examination structure for UPESSC Assistant Teacher Recruitment (Advt. No. 05/2026, 12,405 vacancies; written exam scheduled on 3 & 4 December 2026), covering both Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) and Junior Teacher (Classes 6–8) categories.

सुपर टेट 2026 परीक्षा पैटर्न एवं अंक विभाजन (Super TET Exam Pattern in Hindi)

हिंदी अवलोकन (Hindi Overview)

उत्तर प्रदेश सुपर टेट परीक्षा 2026 का प्रारूप ओएमआर (OMR) आधारित ऑफलाइन बहुविकल्पीय होगा। परीक्षा में सफल होने के लिए अभ्यर्थियों को निम्नलिखित प्रमुख नियमों को समझना आवश्यक है:

  • कुल प्रश्न: 120 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • समय सीमा: 120 मिनट (2 घंटे — यानी प्रति प्रश्न औसतन 1 मिनट)
  • कुल पूर्णांक: 360 अंक (प्रत्येक प्रश्न 3 अंक का होगा)
  • नेगेटिव मार्किंग (नकारात्मक अंकन): प्रत्येक गलत उत्तर पर -1 अंक काटा जाएगा (1/3 अंक कटौती)
  • अनुत्तरित प्रश्न: यदि किसी प्रश्न को हल नहीं किया जाता है, तो 0 अंक (कोई कटौती नहीं)

⚡ Quick Exam Overview (2026 Structure)

Verified 2026 Baseline

Both Primary and Junior Teacher categories follow a single 120-question, 120-minute paper worth 360 maximum marks with negative marking.

Primary Teacher
120 Qs
120 Minutes | 360 Marks
+3 / −1 Marking Scheme
Junior Teacher
120 Qs
120 Minutes | 360 Marks
+3 / −1 Marking Scheme
Question Format
MCQ
4 Options per Question
1 Correct Option
Question Paper Language
Bilingual
Hindi + English
(Except Language Sections)
✔ Correct Answer = +3 Marks
✘ Wrong Answer = −1 Mark
— Unattempted = 0 Marks
Super TET 2026 exam pattern showing 120 questions, 120 minutes, 360 marks and negative marking
Super TET 2026 examination structure: 120 questions, 120 minutes, 360 marks (+3 correct, −1 incorrect).
Classes 1 to 5 Primary Teacher Category

Primary Teacher Exam Pattern (Classes 1–5)

The Primary Teacher written examination comprises 120 multiple choice questions across 10 defined subjects, totaling 360 marks.

Subject Questions Marks
General Knowledge / Current Affairs 25 75
Reasoning 5 15
Hindi / Sanskrit / English 30 90
Science 8 24
Mathematics 16 48
Environment & Social Studies 8 24
Teaching Skills 8 24
Child Psychology 8 24
Information Technology 4 12
Life Skills / Management & Attitude 8 24
TOTAL 120 360
Total Questions
120 Questions
Total Marks
360 Marks
Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
−1 Mark per wrong
Super TET 2026 syllabus question distribution bar chart highlighting the 14 individual subjects across 10 examination groups and core scoring domains
Super TET 2026 Primary Teacher question distribution breakdown across all 14 individual subjects in 10 groups (120 questions / 360 marks).

Primary Teacher Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for the Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) examination applies strictly to all 120 questions:

  • Correct answer: +3 marks awarded for each correct response.
  • Wrong answer: −1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (negative marking).
  • Unattempted: 0 marks deducted (no penalty for unanswered questions).
  • Question type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with 4 options per question and 1 correct answer.
  • Question paper language: Hindi + English (bilingual, with language-specific questions printed in the respective language).
View Dedicated Primary Exam Pattern Guide → Explore detailed Primary Teacher Syllabus topics →
Classes 6 to 8 Junior Teacher Category

Junior Teacher Exam Pattern (Classes 6–8)

The Junior Teacher recruitment examination consists of one single paper of 120 questions for 360 maximum marks, structured into two distinct sections.

Section Structure & Scope Questions Marks
Section 1 General Knowledge
30 compulsory questions for all candidates		 30 90
Section 2 Selected Teaching Subject
90 questions from the candidate's chosen subject pathway		 90 270
TOTAL One Single Paper (120 Minutes Duration) 120 360

Junior Teacher Section 2 Subject Pathways

For Section 2 (90 questions), candidates choose from three available subject pathways based on their graduation discipline:

1. Language Teacher

Candidates select one language discipline:

  • Sanskrit OR
  • Hindi OR
  • English
90 Questions | 270 Marks
2. Social Studies Teacher

Designed for candidates in Social Sciences:

  • Social Studies Discipline
90 Questions | 270 Marks
3. Science & Mathematics Teacher

Designed for candidates with Science/Math degrees:

  • Science & Mathematics Discipline
90 Questions | 270 Marks

Junior Teacher Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for the Junior Teacher (Classes 6–8) examination is identical to the Primary teacher category:

  • Correct answer = +3
  • Wrong answer = −1
  • Maximum marks = 360
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Question paper language: Hindi + English
View Dedicated Junior Exam Pattern Guide → Explore detailed Junior Teacher Syllabus topics →
Side-by-Side Comparison

Primary vs Junior Comparison

Compare key examination parameters and section structures between Primary and Junior teacher categories.

Parameter Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) Junior Teacher (Classes 6–8)
Teaching level Classes 1–5 Classes 6–8
Paper structure Single paper (14 subjects across 10 groups) One paper (Section 1 Compulsory GK + Section 2 Selected Subject)
Total questions 120 120
Duration 120 minutes 120 minutes
Maximum marks 360 360
General Knowledge 25 questions (75 marks) 30 compulsory questions in Section 1 (90 marks)
Subject section 95 questions across 9 subjects 90 questions from selected teaching subject in Section 2 (270 marks)
Negative marking -1 for each wrong answer -1 for each wrong answer
Question paper language Hindi + English Hindi + English

How to Read the Pattern

1
Identify High-Question-Weight Subjects: In Primary, Hindi/Sanskrit/English (30 questions) and General Knowledge / Current Affairs (25 questions) constitute 55 of 120 questions. In Junior, Section 2 carries 90 questions (75% of the total paper). Prioritizing high-weight areas ensures maximum return on preparation time.
2
Understand the Primary Distribution: The 10 Primary subjects include foundational disciplines (Languages, Mathematics, Science, EVS) and pedagogical topics (Teaching Skills, Child Psychology, Life Skills/Management, IT). Candidates must allocate structured study across all 10 areas rather than relying solely on traditional academic subjects.
3
Identify the Junior Subject Pathway: Junior candidates need to master their chosen Section 2 pathway—Language Teacher (Sanskrit, Hindi, or English), Social Studies Teacher, or Science & Mathematics Teacher—while maintaining strong general awareness for the compulsory 30 questions in Section 1.
4
Plan Practice According to Question Distribution: With 120 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, aspirants have an average of 1 minute per question. Timed mock tests under realistic conditions are essential to build pace, avoid time traps in calculation-heavy sections like Mathematics, and ensure all 120 questions are reviewed.
5
Account for Negative Marking: Because each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark (+3 / −1 ratio), random guessing incurs a severe statistical penalty. Unattempted questions carry 0 penalty. Aspirants should only guess when they can reliably eliminate at least two options.
Pattern Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers regarding the Super TET 2026 examination format, questions, duration, and marking scheme.

How many questions are there in Super TET 2026?

There are 120 questions in total in the Super TET 2026 examination for both Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) and Junior Teacher (Classes 6–8) posts.

What is the duration of Super TET 2026?

The examination duration is 120 minutes (2 hours) for both Primary and Junior teacher categories, allowing an average of 1 minute per question.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. Under the verified 2026 examination pattern, there is negative marking of −1 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Correct responses earn +3 marks, and unattempted questions receive 0 marks (no penalty).

What is the Primary Teacher exam pattern?

The Primary Teacher examination (Classes 1–5) features 120 multiple choice questions (360 marks) distributed across 14 individual subjects organized into 10 combined groups: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 Qs), Reasoning (5 Qs), Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit, English (30 Qs), Science (8 Qs), Mathematics (16 Qs), Environment & Social Studies (8 Qs), Teaching Skills (8 Qs), Child Psychology (8 Qs), Information Technology (4 Qs), and Life Skills / Management & Attitude (8 Qs).

What is the Junior Teacher exam pattern?

The Junior Teacher examination (Classes 6–8) consists of one paper with 120 questions (360 marks) in two sections: Section 1 has 30 compulsory General Knowledge questions (90 marks), and Section 2 has 90 questions (270 marks) from the candidate's selected subject pathway.

How many questions are in Junior Teacher Section 1?

There are 30 questions (90 marks) in Junior Teacher Section 1. This section covers General Knowledge and is compulsory for all candidates.

How many questions are in Junior Teacher Section 2?

There are 90 questions (270 marks) in Junior Teacher Section 2. Candidates answer questions from one of three pathways: Language Teacher (Sanskrit, Hindi, or English), Social Studies Teacher, or Science & Mathematics Teacher.

What is the maximum mark?

The maximum mark for the Super TET 2026 examination is 360 marks (120 questions × 3 marks per question) for both Primary and Junior teacher categories.

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