The BPSC teacher syllabus is built from three blocks that have stayed in place through every Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE): a language block whose marks are only for clearing a minimum, a general studies block, and a subject block on what you will teach in classes 6 to 12. Primary candidates for classes 1 to 5 replace the subject block with a larger general studies section.
What has shifted between rounds is the format around those blocks. The first three rounds used one written paper where a wrong mark cost nothing. The fourth round, explained in full on the BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus page, adds a screening stage and a one third mark deduction. This page compares the rounds and explains who can apply at each class level.
Exam at a glance
Conducted by
Bihar Public Service CommissionRecruits
Teachers for Bihar government schools, classes 1 to 12Written paper
150 objective questions, 150 marksLanguage block
30 marks, qualifying onlyNegative marking
None in TRE 1 to 3; one third mark in TRE 4.0Eligibility test needed
CTET or Bihar TET for classes 1 to 8; Bihar STET for 9 to 12Official website
Four class levels, one recruitment series
BPSC fills Bihar's school teacher posts through the TRE series. Each advertisement lists posts at four levels, and the subject block and eligibility rules change with the level.
| Level | Classes | Teacher eligibility test usually required |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 to 5 | CTET paper 1 or Bihar TET paper 1 |
| Middle | 6 to 8 | CTET paper 2 or Bihar TET paper 2 |
| Secondary | 9 to 10 | Bihar STET paper 1 in your subject |
| Higher secondary | 11 to 12 | Bihar STET paper 2 in your subject |
So before you even look at the BPSC paper, check that you hold, or will hold by the deadline the notice sets, the right eligibility test. The Bihar STET syllabus and CTET syllabus pages cover those tests.
BPSC teacher exam pattern: how the 150 marks split
| Level | Language (qualifying) | General studies | Subject | Marks that decide rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary level | 30 | 120 | Not set | 120 |
| Middle level | 30 | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Secondary level | 30 | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Higher secondary level | 30 | 40 | 80 | 120 |
Whatever your level, 120 marks build your merit, and the language block is a gate of 30 percent. For classes 6 and above, the subject block alone is worth twice the general studies block, which tells you where to put your hours.
How the rounds differ: TRE 1 to 3 against TRE 4.0
| Feature | TRE 1, 2 and 3 | TRE 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | One written paper, then documents | Preliminary test, main paper, then documents |
| Wrong answers | No deduction | One third mark lost each |
| Options per question | Four | Five, with E for a skipped question |
| Main paper time | 2 hours 30 minutes | Reported as 2 hours 30 minutes; prelims about 2 hours |
The block structure inside the written paper did not change, so notes made for earlier rounds are still useful. Your test taking habits must change, though: guessing freely, which made sense in TRE 3, now costs marks.
Language and general studies topics
Language block (qualifying)
Questions come in English and in a second language you pick, Hindi, Urdu or Bangla. Expect school level grammar: parts of speech, tense, error spotting, word meaning and opposites, idioms, gap filling and reading a brief passage. Since 9 out of 30 is enough, keep this to a few weeks of light revision.
General studies block
- Arithmetic: number work, fractions, percentage, ratio, average, gain and loss, interest, time taken for jobs, basic area and volume
- Reasoning: series, analogy, coding, direction sense, relations, order and ranking, figure based items
- Everyday science: basic science from school books, health, nutrition and the body
- Bihar and India: geography, polity basics, and the independence struggle with Bihar's leaders and events
- Current events: national and state news, government schemes, sports and awards
Primary candidates face 120 of these questions, so their general studies list also includes environmental studies at the classes 1 to 5 level.
The subject block for classes 6 to 12
The subject block is 80 questions on the subject named in your application. Its depth climbs with the level.
- Middle school posts: a single teaching subject, for example maths or a language, pitched at the classes 6 to 8 depth, plus how to teach them
- Secondary posts: board level depth for classes 9 and 10, including numerical problems in science and maths
- Higher secondary posts: the master's degree level you need for the post, covering the subject syllabus of classes 11 and 12 and beyond
BPSC attaches a separate subject wise topic list to each advertisement. Save that list before anything else and mark units done week by week.
Age limits and qualifications in brief
The most recent advertisement, as reported, sets a minimum age of 18 for primary and middle posts and 21 for secondary and higher secondary posts. For the upper limit, reports give 37 years to unreserved male applicants, 40 to unreserved female applicants as well as BC and EBC applicants, and 42 to those from SC and ST groups. Check the age reckoning date and these limits in whichever round's notice you answer.
- Primary posts: class 12 pass plus elementary teacher training (D.El.Ed or its accepted equivalents); B.Ed holders are kept out of this level
- Middle posts: a bachelor's degree together with elementary training or a B.Ed; integrated four year teaching degrees are also listed
- Secondary posts: a bachelor's in the teaching subject with teacher training on top, or an integrated arts or science education degree
- Higher secondary posts: a master's in that subject with teacher training on top; the notice also names some integrated routes
Percentage conditions and relaxations differ between levels and categories, so go row by row through the qualification grid.
Study tactics by class level
- Primary aspirants: treat arithmetic, reasoning and science as the heart of the paper, because the 120 general studies questions are your whole merit.
- Middle and secondary aspirants: use NCERT and Bihar state textbooks for the classes you will teach; questions follow school content closely.
- Everyone: practise filling the fifth option for any question you plan to skip in the fourth round format.
For past scores, see BPSC cut off; related tests for teachers sit on our teaching exams hub.
BPSC teacher syllabus in Hindi
बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग की शिक्षक भर्ती में लिखित पेपर कुल 150 अंक का है। भाषा वाले खंड में 30 प्रश्न होते हैं: अंग्रेज़ी के साथ आप हिंदी, उर्दू अथवा बांग्ला चुनते हैं। यहां बस 30 प्रतिशत लाना ज़रूरी है। कक्षा 1 से 5 के लिए सामान्य अध्ययन के 120 प्रश्न होते हैं। कक्षा 6 से 12 के लिए सामान्य अध्ययन के 40 और संबंधित विषय के 80 प्रश्न होते हैं। पहले तीन चरणों में गलत उत्तर पर अंक नहीं कटते थे, पर चौथे चरण से हर ग़लत जवाब का दंड 1/3 अंक है।
Frequently asked questions
Is the BPSC teacher syllabus the same for every round?
The three blocks, language, general studies and subject, have stayed the same across the TRE rounds. The format around them has changed, with the fourth round adding a screening test and a penalty for wrong answers.
Do I need STET or CTET to apply for BPSC teacher posts?
Yes. Classes 1 to 8 need CTET or Bihar TET at the matching paper level, and classes 9 to 12 need Bihar STET in your subject. The advertisement explains any provision for candidates whose test result is pending.
Are language marks counted in the BPSC teacher merit list?
No. You need 30 percent in the language block, which is 9 marks, but your rank comes from general studies plus the subject block, or from general studies alone for primary posts.
Is there an interview for BPSC teacher recruitment?
No interview has been part of the TRE rounds so far. Selection rests on the written paper and a document check. Confirm this for the round you apply in.
What pass bar applies in the BPSC teacher paper?
The reported pass bar is 40 percent for unreserved candidates, 36.5 percent for BC, 34 percent for EBC, while SC, ST, female and disabled applicants need 32 percent. These figures can change, so check the notification.
Is a B.Ed enough for a primary post in Bihar?
Under the current rules, a B.Ed is not accepted for classes 1 to 5; you need a D.El.Ed or another accepted elementary teacher training qualification. B.Ed holders apply at the middle or higher levels.