BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus follows the structure set out in Advertisement No. 14/2026, released by Bihar Public Service Commission on 18 August 2026. BPSC TRE 4.0 tests candidates on a Language paper, General Studies, and a Concerned Subject paper depending on the post, with topics drawn from NCERT and Bihar SCERT textbooks up to the relevant class level. This article covers the paper-wise and level-wise syllabus for Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher posts.
Table of Contents
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Papers | Language (Part I), General Studies (Part II), Concerned Subject (Part III, where applicable) |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Posts with a Concerned Subject paper | Middle, Secondary, Senior Secondary Teacher |
| Post without a Concerned Subject paper | Primary Teacher |
| Base for questions | NCERT/SCERT textbooks up to the relevant class level |
| Language options | English plus Hindi, Urdu or Bangla, candidate's choice |
Language is qualifying for every post, so the syllabus stays fixed regardless of the teaching level a candidate applies for.
| Language | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Vocabulary, grammar, noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, reading comprehension, idioms and phrases |
| Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (candidate's choice) | Error detection, spelling, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, sentence construction, grammar, synonyms and antonyms, sentence completion, idioms |
General Studies is common to every level, and it carries the largest merit-counted weight for Primary Teacher since that post has no separate subject paper.
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Elementary Mathematics | Percentage, profit and loss, interest, time and work, ratio and proportion, number system, average, algebra, mensuration, geometry |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | Analogies, series, classification, blood relations, coding-decoding, direction sense, syllogism, sitting arrangement |
| General Science | Physics, chemistry and biology topics up to the relevant class level, including force and motion, heat, the periodic table, and the human body systems |
| Indian National Movement | The revolt of 1857, the rise of Gandhi, the Non-Cooperation and Khilafat movements, and the freedom struggle through independence |
| Geography and Environment | The solar system, Indian geography, mountains and plateaus, environment and sustainability |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, India and its neighbours, sports, culture, the Indian Constitution and government policy |
Child Development and Pedagogy is part of this paper only for Primary Teacher (Class 1-5). Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary General Studies papers don't carry a pedagogy component.
Primary Teacher has no separate Concerned Subject paper, so all merit-counted marks sit in one General Studies paper.
| Part | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Language | English plus Hindi, Urdu or Bangla, qualifying only |
| General Studies | Elementary Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness, Indian National Movement, Geography and Environment, and Child Development and Pedagogy |
The Concerned Subject paper is where preparation depth matters most, since it carries 80 of the 150 total marks for every level that has one.
| Post | Concerned Subject Options |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teacher (Class 6-8) | Maths and Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bangla |
| Secondary Teacher (Class 9-10) | Hindi, English, Urdu, Bangla, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Maithili, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Science |
| Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11-12) | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Home Science, Computer Science, Commerce and Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, and the languages shared with Class 9-10 |
Subject depth rises with the level. A Middle School Science paper draws from Class 6-8 NCERT/SCERT content, while the same subject at Senior Secondary level tests concepts through Class 11-12 and touches foundational graduate-level ideas.
BPSC doesn't publish an official topic-wise weightage breakdown in advance. The split below reflects the pattern across TRE 1.0 to 3.0 General Studies papers, not a confirmed 2026 figure.
| Topic | Approximate Share of the 40-Question General Studies Paper |
|---|---|
| Elementary Mathematics | 8-10 questions |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 6-8 questions |
| General Science | 6-8 questions |
| Indian National Movement | 6-8 questions |
| Geography and Environment | 4-6 questions |
| General Awareness | 4-6 questions |
Language needs only enough depth to clear the qualifying minimum, so time spent beyond that doesn't add merit marks. General Studies rewards breadth across NCERT-level topics rather than depth in any one area. The Concerned Subject paper is the opposite: since it carries 80 marks on its own, going deep into the chosen subject's full syllabus, rather than skimming multiple optional subjects, is what separates a strong score from an average one.
The subject and topic list above is drawn from the annexures inside Advertisement No. 14/2026, the official detailed notification published by Bihar Public Service Commission on 18 August 2026. Candidates should treat that PDF as the final word on any topic BPSC adds or drops for a specific subject. BPSC TRE mock tests built on this syllabus are a practical way to check topic-wise strengths before the exam.
The syllabus makes BPSC TRE 4.0's scoring logic plain: Language only needs to clear a bar, General Studies rewards broad NCERT-level coverage, and the Concerned Subject is where real separation happens on 80 marks. Building a study plan around that order, rather than treating all three papers equally, is what the syllabus itself is telling a candidate to do.
Ques: Does BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus include current affairs beyond Bihar-specific events?
Ans: Yes, General Awareness covers national and international current affairs alongside Bihar-specific topics.
Ques: Can a candidate switch their Concerned Subject choice after checking the syllabus?
Ans: Only up to the point of final application submission; the subject selected there fixes both the syllabus and the exam paper.
Ques: Does the Mathematics syllabus differ between the General Studies paper and the Concerned Subject paper?
Ans: Yes, General Studies tests elementary, school level Maths for every candidate, while Mathematics as a Concerned Subject goes deeper into the topics specific to that teaching level.
Ques: Are numerical or case-based questions expected in the General Science section?
Ans: BPSC has largely kept General Science conceptual and fact-based rather than numerical in past TRE cycles.
Ques: Does BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus change for Special School Teacher posts?
Ans: The Language and General Studies syllabus stays the same; only the Concerned Subject and any special education component differ for these posts.
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