BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Topic-wise Breakdown
Contents
✓ Verified against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Official Notification 2026. All topics reproduced verbatim.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has structured the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE 4.0) to evaluate candidates across language proficiency, general studies, and subject-specific expertise. This page provides the exhaustive, unedited syllabus as per the latest official standards.
Exam Pattern Overview (2026)
The BPSC TRE 4.0 is an offline examination consisting of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed within a single session.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Part I: Language | 30 | 30 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | No |
| Part II: General Studies | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | No* |
| Part III: Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | No* |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | None |
*Note: While the primary notification highlights no negative marking for language, candidates should prepare for a standard evaluation for GS and Subject papers as per final BPSC updates.
Complete Syllabus
Paper 1: Language (30 Marks)
This section is qualifying in nature and compulsory for all teacher posts.
Part I: English
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Noun
- Pronoun
- Verb
- Adverb
- Reading Comprehension
- Idioms and Phrases, etc.
Part II: Hindi / Urdu / Bengali
- त्रुटि पहचान
- बुनियादी समझ और लेखन क्षमता, आदि।
- वर्तनी
- रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति करें (क्रिया, पूर्वसर्ग, लेख आदि का प्रयोग करके)
- शब्दावली
- वाक्य की बनावट
- व्याकरण
- विलोम शब्द
- वाक्य पूरा करना
- समानार्थी शब्द
- वाक्यांशों और शब्दों का मुहावरेदार उपयोग, आदि
Paper 2: General Studies (40 Marks)
Elementary Mathematics
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Interest
- Time and Work
- Ratio and Proportion
- Problems Based on Ages
- Number System
- Partnership
- Speed Time and Distance
- Mixture and Alligations
- Average
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Geometry
Mental Ability Test
- Analogies
- Letter and Symbol series
- Classification
- Blood Relation
- Number Series
- Ranking and Order
- Verbal Classification
- Coding and Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Statement and Conclusion
- Sitting Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Statement and Assumption, etc.
General Awareness
- India and its Neighboring Countries
- Current Affairs
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Science
- Policy
- Indian Constitution
General Science (Physics)
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Force and Laws of Motions
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Heat
- Optics
- Gravitation
- Physical World & Measurement
- Atoms & Nuclei
- Currents
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
General Science (Chemistry)
- Structure of Atom
- Periodic Classification of Elements
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Metal and Non-Metals
- States of Matter
General Science (Biology)
- Plants
- Animals
- Skeleton System
- Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Vitamins and Minerals
Indian National Movements
- India on the Eve of British Conquest
- British Conquest of Bengal
- Mysore’s Resistance to the Company
- Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India
- Causes of British Success in India
- Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)
- Anglo-Maratha Struggle for Supremacy
- Extension of British Paramountcy through Administrative Policy
- Relations of British India with Neighboring Countries
- British India and the North-West Frontier
- Resistance against the British Before 1857
- The Revolt of 1857: Causes, Events, Spread, Leaders
- First World War and Nationalist Response
- Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India
- Foundation of Indian National Congress
- Conquest of Sindh
- Conquest of Punjab
- First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917)
- Emergence of Gandhi
- Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Andolan
Social Science
- India and the Contemporary World
- Contemporary India
- Democratic Politics
- Understanding Economic Development, etc.
Geography and Environment
- Solar System
- Planets
- Earth
- Continent
- Volcano
- Indian Geography
- Mountains and Plateau
- Environment
- Human Geography – People, Human Activities, etc.
Post-wise Subject Requirements
| Post Type | Compulsory Subjects | Optional Subjects (Part III) |
| Middle School (6-8) | Language, GS | Maths & Science / Social Science / Hindi / English |
| Secondary (9-10) | Language, GS | Hindi, English, Science, Maths, Sanskrit, etc. |
| Higher Secondary (11-12) | Language, GS | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, CS, etc. |
Strategic Preparation Guide
To excel in BPSC TRE 4.0, candidates must balance the breadth of the General Studies paper with the depth of their Concerned Subject.
- High-Weightage Topics:
- Indian National Movement: Focus heavily on the “Emergence of Gandhi” and “Revolt of 1857.” These typically yield 8-12 questions.
- Elementary Maths: Focus on Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss) as they are time-consuming but scoring.
- Geography: Prioritize “Indian Geography” and “Environment” over world geography.
- Free Resource Suggestions:
- NCERT/SCERT: Thoroughly read Bihar State Textbooks (SCERT) from Class 5 to 12 based on the post you applied for.
- Previous Year Papers: Solve TRE 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 papers to understand the framing of “Option E” (None of the above/More than one of the above) which is a BPSC trademark.
- Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Ignoring the Language Paper: While qualifying, failing Part I disqualifies your entire candidature.
- Neglecting Bihar-specific Current Affairs: Ensure you study the Bihar Economic Survey and Budget.
Official Resources
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Note to Aspirants: Ensure you verify your subject combination for Part III before starting your deep-dive preparation, as the difficulty level will be mapped to your minimum academic qualification (e.g., Graduation level for Secondary Teachers).