About the UPSA exam
UP School Teacher is one of Kerala PSC's biggest teaching recruitments. The paper tests the content you will teach in classes 5–7 along with child psychology and teaching methods.
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Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher (Malayalam Medium) — General Education. Practise 20 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher at a glance
- Exam
- 100 questions · 100 marks · 1 h 15 min
- Negative marking
- 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Eligibility
- Plus Two + D.El.Ed/TTC + KTET Cat II
- Mocks
- 20 full papers in Malayalam & English
ModeOMR or online objective test
FrequencyPeriodic — district-wise notifications
LanguagesMalayalam and English (bilingual paper)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)Last updated 13 October 2026
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher full-length mock tests
Attempt 20 full-length Kerala PSC UP School Teacher mock tests built on the official 100-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 01
Free100 Qs · 100 marks75 minEasy
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 02
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minModerate
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 03
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minHard
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 04
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minEasy
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 05
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minModerate
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 06
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minHard
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 07
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minEasy
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 08
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minModerate
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher Full Mock Test 09
100 Qs · 100 marks75 minHard
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Kerala PSC UP School Teacher topic-wise tests & syllabus
200 topic tests across 6 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the Kerala PSC UP School Teacher syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
200 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 6 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 01
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 02
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 03
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 04
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 05
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 06
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 07
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 08
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 09
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 10
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 11
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
History of Kerala, India & World — Test 12
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher sample questions
A few real Kerala PSC UP School Teacher questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
Social Science & Current AffairsSample 1
Which of the following was fought in 1764?
- A.Battle of Buxar
- B.Battle of Longewala
- C.Battle of Kohima
- D.Siege of Seringapatam (Fourth Anglo-Mysore War)
Solution: The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764. The East India Company defeated Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II.
General ScienceSample 2
A body covers 468 m in 18 s. What is its average speed?
- A.44 m/s
- B.26 m/s
- C.18 m/s
- D.14 m/s
Solution: Speed = distance ÷ time = 468 ÷ 18 = 26 m/s.
Simple Arithmetic & Mental AbilitySample 3
What is the difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs 15,000 for 2 years at 8% per annum?
- A.Rs 192
- B.Rs 96
- C.Rs 1200
- D.Rs 104
Solution: For 2 years, CI − SI = P(R/100)² = 15000 × (8/100)² = Rs 96.
Education & Child PsychologySample 4
A student who excels at puzzles and number patterns shows strength in which of Gardner's intelligences?
- A.Naturalist intelligence
- B.Logical-mathematical intelligence
- C.Interpersonal intelligence
- D.Intrapersonal intelligence
Solution: A student who excels at puzzles and number patterns shows logical-mathematical intelligence.
General EnglishSample 5
What does the phrasal verb 'Call on' mean?
- A.Visit (someone)
- B.Demand
- C.Cancel
- D.Telephone
Solution: 'Call on' means 'Visit (someone)'.
MalayalamSample 6
'ജ്ഞാനം' എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ വിപരീതം ഏത്?
- A.അജ്ഞാനം
- B.വിഷമം
- C.വെറുപ്പ്
- D.ഇരുട്ട്
Solution: 'ജ്ഞാനം' എന്നതിന്റെ വിപരീതം 'അജ്ഞാനം' ആണ്.
About the Kerala PSC UP School Teacher exam
Recruits Upper Primary School Teachers (classes 5–7) for government schools under the General Education Department, district-wise.
How these mocks help
Twenty full papers follow the official section split. The science and social-science sections use school-level content, and the education section covers learning theories, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bloom, Gardner, inclusive education and the Kerala curriculum framework.
Kerala history, renaissance, geography, constitution, science and arithmetic questions carry a one-tap Malayalam (മലയാളം) switch, and the Malayalam section is set in Malayalam script. Generator-built English, reasoning and general-GK items are in English for now.
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher eligibility & exam pattern
Check whether you meet the Kerala PSC UP School Teacher eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
Eligibility criteria
- Qualification
- Plus Two (or equivalent) and the D.El.Ed / TTC, or a degree with B.Ed as permitted by the notification.
- KTET
- A pass in KTET Category II (or as specified).
- Age
- Generally 18–40, with the usual relaxations.
Exam pattern & marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science & Current AffairsHistory of Kerala, India & World (6), Geography (4), Economics (3), Political Science (3), Current Affairs (3) | 19 | 19 |
| General SciencePhysics (9), Chemistry (8), Biology (9) | 26 | 26 |
| Simple Arithmetic & Mental AbilitySimple Arithmetic (8), Mental Ability (7) | 15 | 15 |
| Education & Child PsychologyEducation & Child Psychology (20) | 20 | 20 |
| General EnglishGeneral English (10) | 10 | 10 |
| MalayalamMalayalam Language (10) | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The UP School Teacher paper has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour 15 minutes: social science and current affairs 19, physics, chemistry and biology 26, simple arithmetic and mental ability 15, education and child psychology 20, English 10 and Malayalam 10. Each wrong answer loses 1/3 mark. Kerala history, renaissance, geography, constitution, science and arithmetic questions carry a one-tap Malayalam (മലയാളം) switch, and the Malayalam section is set in Malayalam script. Generator-built English, reasoning and general-GK items are in English for now. Computed sections (arithmetic, mental ability, maths) are fresh in every mock. Concept sections — Kerala GK, Malayalam grammar, pedagogy and similar — draw on a curated pool; once a pool is used up it recurs in later mocks, but no question ever repeats inside a single mock.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to prepare for Kerala PSC UP School Teacher
A proven, focused Kerala PSC UP School Teacher preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
- 1
Science is the biggest block
26 marks of physics, chemistry and biology at school level — revise class 5–10 SCERT textbooks.
- 2
Pedagogy for 20 marks
Learning theories, child development stages and assessment come up every time.
- 3
Use your KTET preparation
KTET Category II overlaps heavily with this syllabus.
How UP School Teachers are selected
One 100-mark objective test decides the short list. An interview may follow for some notifications; check yours.
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher marks vs. rank
| Score range | Stage | What it takes |
|---|---|---|
| OMR / online objective test | Scored | UP School Teacher: 100 marks, −1/3 for each wrong answer |
| Short list | Cut-off | Kerala PSC publishes a short list district-wise or state-wise from the test marks |
| Certificate verification | Qualifying | Originals of qualification, age, community and experience certificates |
| Ranked list | Merit + reservation | Advice follows the ranked list and the communal rotation |
Cut-offs in recent lists
Main listVaries by district
Indicative marks: Typically 45–70 of 100 in recent lists
Supplementary listsCommunity-wise
Indicative marks: Lower than the main list, by community
Pattern follows Kerala PSC's detailed syllabus for UP School Teacher (Malayalam Medium). Qualifications and dates change with each notification — always check keralapsc.gov.in.
Post and selection
UP School Teachers teach classes 5 to 7 in Kerala government schools.
| Post | Department | Selection | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP School Teacher (Malayalam Medium) | General Education Department | OMR/online test + verification (+ interview if notified) | District-wise ranked list |
A representative set of institutes that admit through Kerala PSC UP School Teacher. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher important dates
The typical Kerala PSC UP School Teacher timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.
Notification
District-wise, in the Kerala PSC gazette
Examination
As per the Kerala PSC exam calendar
Ranked list
After verification
Kerala PSC UP School Teacher — frequently asked questions
Quick, reliable answers to the questions Kerala PSC UP School Teacher aspirants ask most.
Do I need KTET for UPSA?
Yes. Kerala PSC requires KTET Category II (or as specified in the notification) for UP School Teacher.
How many pedagogy questions are there?
20 of the 100 questions are on education and child psychology.
Can I practise in Malayalam?
Yes — most GK, science and arithmetic questions have a Malayalam switch, and the Malayalam section is in Malayalam.
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