BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for PRT, TGT, PGT Posts

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• Updated February 18, 2026 12:15 PM
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• BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for PRT, TGT, and PGT Posts are based on the latest Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination structure, which includes a qualifying language section, General Studies, and a subject-specific paper depending on the level.

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BPSC TRE 4.0 Overview – Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination

• The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 to recruit teachers for Primary (PRT – Classes 1–5), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT – typically Classes 9–10, often including middle/upper primary), and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT – Classes 11–12) positions in government schools across Bihar.
• This guide covers the expected syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and key differences for aspirants preparing for TRE 4.0 in 2026. The official notification for TRE 4.0 (approximately 46,595 vacancies) is expected soon, with applications likely starting in March 2026 and the exam scheduled from 22 to 27 September 2026 (as per the latest BPSC exam calendar updates).

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern 2026 (Post-wise Complete Details)

• The TRE 4.0 exam is offline (OMR-based) and MCQ-type. For most posts (TGT and PGT), it is a single paper of 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours and 30 minutes. PRT may follow a similar unified pattern or slight variation based on recent cycles, but the latest trends show alignment toward the 150-question structure across levels.

BPSC TRE 4.0 PRT Exam Pattern 2026 (Primary Teacher – Classes 1–5)

BPSC TRE 4.0 TGT Exam Pattern 2026 (Trained Graduate Teacher – Classes 9–10 / Secondary)

BPSC TRE 4.0 PGT Exam Pattern 2026 (Post Graduate Teacher – Classes 11–12 / Higher Secondary)

BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus 2026 (Detailed Paper-wise)

• The syllabus follows a common structure: Language is qualifying (minimum ~30% required, not added to merit in recent patterns), while General Studies and Subject sections determine merit ranking. Difficulty aligns with the post level (primary/basic for PRT, secondary for TGT, higher for PGT).

Language Paper Syllabus (Qualifying – Common for All Posts)

• Part I – English (Compulsory): Reading comprehension, basic grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitutions), sentence improvement, error spotting, cloze test, and rearrangement.
• Part II – Hindi / Urdu / Bengali (Choose one): Grammar basics (संधि, समास, कारक, काल, etc. for Hindi), vocabulary, unseen passage comprehension, correct usage, and sentence formation.
• Candidates must secure at least 30% in Language to qualify (as per recent TRE trends).

General Studies Syllabus (Common Across Levels – Difficulty Varies)

• Elementary Mathematics: Number system, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion, interest, profit-loss, averages, time & work, speed-distance, basic geometry.
• Mental Ability / Reasoning: Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, puzzles, directions, ranking, Venn diagrams.
• General Awareness: Current affairs (national & Bihar-specific), important days, books & authors, government schemes, basic polity & economy.
• General Science: Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to secondary level).
• Social Science: History, civics, geography (India & Bihar focus).
• Indian National Movement & Constitution basics.
• Geography & Environment: Physical/Indian geography, environmental issues, climate basics.

Subject Paper Syllabus (TGT & PGT – 80 Marks)

• The subject paper covers content up to the teaching level + pedagogy basics. Examples:
• Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, statistics (deeper concepts for PGT).
• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology concepts, experiments, and applications.
• Social Science: History, geography, polity, economics (Bihar emphasis).
• Languages (Hindi/English etc.): Literature (poetry/prose), grammar, comprehension.
• The detailed official subject-wise syllabus appears in the TRE notification annexures.

Difference Between PRT, TGT and PGT Exam Pattern (Quick Comparison)

Selection Process

• Written exam (as above).
• Document verification (qualifications, category certificates, TET if required).
• Merit list based on GS + Subject marks (after qualifying Language).

How to Start – Section Priority

• Prioritize Language (qualifying but essential) – practice grammar & comprehension.
• Build a strong General Studies foundation (high-scoring; use NCERTs + current affairs).
• Dedicate major time to Subject (especially for TGT/PGT) – theory + MCQs.

Q1. Is the BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus same for PRT, TGT and PGT?

• Structure is similar (Language + GS + Subject), but subject depth increases from PRT (basic) to TGT (secondary) to PGT (higher secondary).