The UP Super TET Syllabus 2026 provides the subject-wise areas candidates need to cover for the Assistant Teacher recruitment examination in Uttar Pradesh. The syllabus differs according to the teaching level, so candidates should first identify whether they are preparing for the Primary or Upper Primary level.

For Upper Primary Assistant Teacher recruitment, the examination is divided into two sections. The first section contains General Knowledge, while the second section covers the subject selected according to the teaching post. The official syllabus document specifies 120 questions to be attempted within 120 minutes. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.

UP Super TET 2026 Exam Pattern

The official document states that the question paper will contain two sections. General Knowledge is compulsory for all candidates, while the second section consists of questions related to the teaching subject selected by the candidate.

UP Super TET 2026 Upper Primary Exam Pattern

For Classes 6 to 8, the examination consists of two sections:

Candidates appearing for the second section need to select the subject according to their teaching category. The available combinations include:

• Language Teacher: Sanskrit, Hindi or English — any one
• Social Studies Teacher: Social Studies
• Science & Mathematics Teacher: Science and Mathematics

This subject-selection structure is specified in the revised syllabus document.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

The General Knowledge section covers a broad range of areas. Important topics include:

• National and international current events
• Indian history
• Indian National Movement
• Indian geography
• Indian polity and governance
• Constitution and political system
• Panchayati Raj
• Economic and social development
• Sustainable development
• Population-related topics
• Environment and ecology
• Biodiversity
• Climate change
• General Science
• Basic reasoning topics such as analogy, classification, coding-decoding, clocks and calendars and related areas

These areas are included in the revised Upper Primary syllabus.

Language Syllabus

Candidates applying for the Language Teacher category can choose Hindi, English or Sanskrit.

Hindi

Major areas include:

• History of Hindi language and literature
• Hindi grammar
• Unseen prose
• Unseen poetry
• Introduction to important writers and poets
• Their notable works

English

Important areas include:

• History of English language and literature
• Grammar
• Unseen passages
• Important writers and poets
• Their works

Sanskrit

The syllabus includes:

• History of Sanskrit language and literature
• Sanskrit grammar
• Unseen prose and poetry
• Important writers and poets
• Major literary works

Social Studies Syllabus

The Social Studies syllabus covers History, Geography, Society, Governance, Economy and Environment.

History

• Sources of history
• Prehistoric and Chalcolithic cultures
• Vedic period
• Early Indian kingdoms
• Mauryan Empire
• Gupta period
• Rajput period
• Delhi Sultanate
• Mughal Empire
• Arrival of European powers
• Expansion of British rule
• Indian Renaissance
• Rise of nationalism
• Freedom movement
• Independence and Partition

Society & Governance

• Rural and urban society
• Local self-government
• District administration
• Indian Constitution
• Central and State governments
• Democracy
• Citizenship
• National security
• Foreign policy
• Road and citizen safety

Geography

• Earth and Solar System
• Globe and Earth's movements
• Maps and map-making
• Earth's major spheres
• Landforms
• Physical features of India
• Soil and vegetation
• Wildlife
• Climate
• Economic resources
• Uttar Pradesh geography
• Agriculture and minerals

Economy & Environment

• Industries
• Population
• Urbanisation
• Mineral resources
• Indian economy
• Natural resources
• Environmental protection
• Pollution
• Waste management
• Disaster management

The revised document contains these Social Studies areas across its History, Society, Geography, Economy and Environment sections.

Mathematics Syllabus

Important Mathematics areas include:

• Natural and whole numbers
• Rational and irrational numbers
• Integers
• LCM and HCF
• Square roots and cube roots
• Ratio and proportion
• Percentage
• Profit and loss
• Simple and compound interest
• Algebraic expressions
• Powers and exponents
• Linear equations
• Quadratic equations
• Simultaneous equations
• Parallel lines
• Quadrilaterals
• Triangles
• Circles and tangents
• Statistics
• Mean, median and mode
• Graphs and data representation
• Basic probability
• Mensuration
• Basic trigonometry

These topics are represented in the Mathematics portion of the revised syllabus document.

Science Syllabus

The Science syllabus covers Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environment and related everyday applications.

Biology & Health

• Living and non-living things
• Classification of organisms
• Plant and animal classification
• Adaptation
• Structure and functions of animals
• Microorganisms
• Diseases and prevention
• Cells and organ systems
• Adolescence
• Disability
• Food and nutrition
• Health and hygiene
• Crop production
• Vitamins and minerals
• Reproduction
• Respiration
• Excretion
• Hormones
• Blood and blood groups

Physics

• Measurement
• Electric current
• Magnetism
• Motion
• Force
• Machines
• Energy
• Sound
• Static electricity
• Light
• Optical instruments

Chemistry & Environment

• Air and its properties
• Ozone layer
• Greenhouse effect
• Water and water conservation
• Water pollution
• Matter and its properties
• Separation of substances
• Structure and nature of matter
• Acids, bases and salts
• Heat and temperature
• Plastics, glass and soap
• Minerals and metals
• Carbon and its compounds
• Alternative energy sources
• Periodic table

The Science topics above are based on the subject areas listed in pages 3–4 of the revised syllabus document.

Preparation Strategy

Candidates can make their preparation more effective by dividing the syllabus into smaller topic groups. Start with the compulsory section, then give additional preparation time to the teaching subject selected for the examination.

A practical preparation plan can include:

1. Complete the syllabus topic-by-topic.
2. Prepare short notes for factual subjects.
3. Practise Mathematics and Reasoning regularly.
4. Read current affairs consistently.
5. Solve previous examination questions.
6. Take mock tests after completing major sections.
7. Analyse incorrect answers and revise weak areas.
8. Keep sufficient time for final revision.

UP Super TET Syllabus PDF

Candidates should keep the revised syllabus document available during preparation so that completed topics can be tracked systematically. The official document also specifies that the question paper will be available in both Hindi and English