Authentic Paper Provenance & Examination History
There have been exactly two previous UP Assistant Teacher Selection Examinations conducted in Uttar Pradesh prior to the 2026 recruitment: the 2018 examination (for 68,500 posts) and the 2019 examination (for 69,000 posts).
Any website claiming to offer "Super TET papers from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025" is fabricating content. Between January 2019 and September 2026, no Assistant Teacher written examination was notified or conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
| Recruitment Cycle | Official Exam Date | Sanctioned Posts | Examination Authority | Official Paper Structure | Provenance Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 Assistant Teacher | 27 May 2018 | 68,500 Posts | PNP Prayagraj | 150 One-Line / Descriptive Writing | Verified Archive |
2019 Assistant Teacher | 06 January 2019 | 69,000 Posts | PNP Prayagraj | 150 Objective MCQs (OMR) | Verified Archive |
2026 Assistant Teacher | 3 & 4 December 2026 | 12,405 Posts | UPESSC Prayagraj | 120 MCQs (+3 / -1 Marking) | Advt 05/2026 Active |
Do NOT practice 2018 and 2019 papers with the mindset of attempting all 150 questions. Both previous exams carried zero negative marking. Attempting older papers without factoring in the new -1 mark penalty will train you in dangerous guessing habits that will cost you marks on exam day in 2026.
2018 vs. 2019 vs. 2026: Format Evolution
To extract genuine value from previous year questions, candidates must understand how each paper was structured:
- 2018 Paper (Descriptive Format): Candidates received a question-cum-answer booklet. Each question required a written, one-word or one-sentence factual answer. While the format was subjective, the underlying topics (Hindi vyakaran, fundamental mathematics, child development stages, and teaching methods) remain identical to the modern syllabus.
- 2019 Paper (150 Objective MCQs): The examination shifted to OMR sheets with 150 single-mark questions. Cut-offs were fiercely contested in court (eventually fixed at 65% for Unreserved and 60% for Reserved). The paper had high-quality questions in Child Psychology and UP General Knowledge.
- 2026 Paper (120 Objective MCQs / 360 Marks): The question count has been condensed to 120, each question is worth 3 marks, and wrong answers lose 1 mark. Selection is based purely on written examination performance.
How to Adapt Old Papers for the 2026 Examination
Our educators recommend following this 3-step strategy when working through 2018 and 2019 questions:
- Topic Extraction: Isolate questions from Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, and Child Psychology. These core syllabus areas have not changed in pedagogical substance.
- Disregard 2018-2019 Current Affairs: Current events questions from 2018 (e.g., 2018 summits or awards) are obsolete. Replace those sections with questions from our 2026 GK & Current Affairs Bank.
- Apply Negative Marking Simulation: When solving 2019 MCQs, penalize yourself 1/3rd of a mark for every incorrect answer to train your risk-assessment discipline.
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Official Verified Question Papers & Answer Keys
In accordance with Rule 2 and Rule 9.1 of our Editorial Policy, SuperTET.com archives only genuine, verified exam documents. Download the original PNP question papers with full official keys below:
Both historical papers have been cross-referenced with PNP master records and scanned in high-resolution PDF format:
Source Authority: Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Super TET exams have been conducted so far?
Historically, exactly two UP Assistant Teacher Selection Examinations have taken place: on 27 May 2018 (68,500 posts) and on 6 January 2019 (69,000 posts). The 2026 exam under Advt 05/2026 is the third recruitment in state history.
Are 2019 Super TET questions repeated in 2026?
While identical questions are rarely repeated verbatim, the core conceptual models in Child Psychology, Hindi grammar, and Mathematics repeat consistently. Solving authentic 2018-2019 questions ensures you master the exact difficulty level expected by UP examination committees.