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Key Facts: SST Exam
100
Total MCQs
ETEA KP SST paper pattern
50%
Subject Weight
ETEA ESED Course Content PDF
PKR 500
ETEA Test Fee
ETEA official fee notification (BPS-16/17)
BPS-16
Post Grade
Provincial ESED advertisements
No
Negative Marking
ETEA test guidelines
15%
Pedagogy Weight
ETEA ESED Course Content PDF
The SST educators recruitment test is a 100-question MCQ screening exam for Secondary School Teacher (BPS-16) posts in Pakistan. ETEA KP charges PKR 500 for BPS-16 recruitment tests and weights the paper 50% subject specialization, 15% pedagogy, 15–20% English, and 15–20% Pakistan Studies/Current Affairs/Islamiyat GK.
Sample SST Practice Questions
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1Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it produces ATP?
2During photosynthesis, green plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in:
3Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
4DNA replication occurs during which phase of the cell cycle?
5Which enzyme in saliva begins the chemical digestion of starch?
6The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration is the:
7Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere?
8Mendel's law of segregation states that:
9Which type of joint allows the greatest range of movement, as in the shoulder?
10Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections but not viral infections because:
About the SST Exam
The Secondary School Teacher (SST) recruitment test is a provincial MCQ screening exam for BPS-16 subject specialist teaching posts in government secondary schools across Pakistan. Testing is conducted by provincial agencies: ETEA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, NTS in Punjab and other provinces, and IBA-Sukkur in Sindh. The ETEA KP syllabus allocates 50% to subject specialization (Biology+Chemistry, Physics+Mathematics, or English depending on post), 15% Pedagogy, 15–20% English grammar and communication, and 15–20% General Knowledge (Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, and Islamiyat). Tests typically consist of 100 MCQs with no negative marking. Selection is merit-based on test score combined with academic qualifications per the provincial advertisement.
Assessment
100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Time Limit
90–120 minutes
Passing Score
Merit-based (provincial cut-offs vary)
Exam Fee
PKR 500 (Provincial Education Departments via NTS, ETEA, or IBA-Sukkur)
SST Exam Content Outline
Subject Specialization
Discipline-specific secondary curriculum: Biology+Chemistry (Bio/Chem SST), Physics+Mathematics (Math/Physics SST), English literature and language (General SST), or Computer Science/IT for CS posts.
English (Grammar & Communication)
Advanced grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence types, reported speech, and formal communication skills.
Pedagogy
Teaching methods, lesson planning, formative/summative assessment, Bloom's Taxonomy, Piaget and Vygotsky, inclusive education, and classroom management.
General Knowledge
Pakistan history and geography, constitution, current affairs, and Islamiyat fundamentals (pillars, Quran, Seerat).
How to Pass the SST Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Merit-based (provincial cut-offs vary)
- Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Time limit: 90–120 minutes
- Exam fee: PKR 500
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SST educators recruitment test?
The SST (Secondary School Teacher / Subject Specialist) test is a provincial MCQ screening exam for recruiting subject specialist teachers at BPS-16 in government secondary schools. It is conducted by agencies such as ETEA (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), NTS (Punjab and other provinces), or IBA-Sukkur (Sindh) on behalf of provincial education departments.
What is the SST paper pattern and syllabus?
ETEA KP's official ESED course content for SST (BPS-16) weights the test as 50% subject specialization, 15% Pedagogy, 15–20% English grammar and communication, and 15–20% General Knowledge (Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, and Islamiyat). Subject content varies by post category (Bio/Chem, Physics/Math, English, or CS/IT). The test is typically 100 MCQs with no negative marking.
What is the SST test fee?
ETEA's official fee notification charges PKR 500 for written recruitment tests at BPS-16 and BPS-17. SST is BPS-16, so the ETEA fee is PKR 500. NTS and IBA-Sukkur fees vary by advertisement and province.
What qualification is required for SST?
Provincial advertisements typically require a Master's degree in the relevant subject, often with B.Ed./M.Ed. or equivalent, for SST BPS-16 posts. Exact eligibility, age limits, and domicile requirements are specified in each provincial recruitment advertisement.
Is there a fixed passing score for the SST test?
There is no single national passing mark. ETEA and NTS use merit-based selection where candidates are ranked by score. Cut-offs vary by advertisement, vacancies, and provincial merit formulas.
Does the SST test have negative marking?
ETEA recruitment tests, including SST, do not apply negative marking. Each correct MCQ earns one mark; incorrect or blank answers score zero.