BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus 2026

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 is conducted to recruit teachers for Primary (PRT), Middle School, Secondary (TGT), and Higher Secondary (PGT) schools across Bihar. The examination is designed to assess language proficiency, general awareness, reasoning ability, teaching aptitude, and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the post applied for.

The syllabus is divided into three major sections:

• Language
• General Studies
• Concerned Subject (Subject-Specific)

The subject paper varies depending on the teaching level and discipline selected by the candidate.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern

For Middle School (Class 6–8), Secondary (Class 9–10), and Higher Secondary (Class 11–12) posts, the written examination generally follows this pattern:

SectionQuestionsMarksLanguage3030General Studies4040Concerned Subject8080Total150150

Important Highlights

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (for TGT/PGT). The Primary Teacher paper has a different structure and duration.
• Negative Marking: No negative marking.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Subject-wise Syllabus

Part I – Language

The language section evaluates communication skills, grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. It is intended to ensure that candidates possess the language proficiency required for teaching.

Topics

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary Development
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Grammar Rules
• Sentence Formation
• Error Detection
• Sentence Improvement
• Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms and Phrases
• One-word Substitution
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Spelling Correction
• Paragraph Completion
• Language Usage

Part II – General Studies

This section measures a candidate's awareness of current affairs, logical thinking, mathematics, science, and social studies.

General Knowledge

• Indian History
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Polity
• Geography of India
• Economy
• Current Affairs
• Government Schemes
• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Sports
• Important National and International Events

General Science

• Physics Basics
• Chemistry Fundamentals
• Biology
• Human Body
• Environmental Science
• Scientific Developments

Mathematics

• Number System
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Average
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Mensuration
• Data Interpretation
• Simplification

Logical Reasoning

• Analogy
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Number Series
• Alphabet Series
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Puzzle
• Seating Arrangement
• Syllogism
• Statement and Conclusion
• Logical Decision Making

Social Studies

• Indian Freedom Movement
• World History (Basic)
• Geography
• Civics
• Environmental Studies
• Indian Culture
• Economic Development

Part III – Concerned Subject

The third section assesses the candidate's knowledge of the subject chosen while applying for the recruitment.

The syllabus depends on the teaching post and subject.

Common Subject Options

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• English
• Hindi
• Sanskrit
• Urdu
• Bengali
• Arabic
• Persian
• Music
• Fine Arts
• Physical Education
• Dance
• Maithili
• Commerce
• Economics
• Political Science
• History
• Geography
• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Computer Science
• Home Science
• Zoology
• Botany
• Physics
• Chemistry

Candidates should prepare according to the graduation or post-graduation curriculum prescribed for their selected subject and post.

Teaching & Pedagogical Knowledge (Where Applicable)

For certain teaching posts, questions may evaluate educational concepts and classroom practices.

Topics

• Child Development
• Learning Process
• Inclusive Education
• Classroom Management
• Assessment Methods
• Teaching Strategies
• Educational Psychology
• Communication Skills
• Curriculum Planning
• Learning Outcomes

Preparation Tips

• Understand the latest exam pattern before beginning preparation.
• Build a strong foundation in language and general studies.
• Revise core concepts of your chosen teaching subject regularly.
• Solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.
• Read newspapers daily to improve current affairs knowledge.
• Practice reasoning and mathematics consistently.
• Focus on accuracy and time management.