BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus 2026: Class-Wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & 90-Day Plan

If you have applied for BPSC TRE 4.0, the next question is simple: what exactly do I study? The Bihar Public Service Commission will fill 33,320 school teacher posts this year, and nearly every aspirant will see the same 150 questions. The ones who get selected are usually not the ones who studied the most. They are the ones who studied the right topics in the right order.

This guide covers the full BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus for each level (Class 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12), how the marks are split, which part actually decides your merit, and a practical 90-day plan you can start today.

Quick answer: BPSC TRE 4.0 is a single 150-mark objective paper of 2 hours 30 minutes. Part I (Language, 30 marks) is only qualifying, and you need 9 out of 30. Your merit depends on the remaining 120 marks: General Studies alone for Class 1–5, or General Studies (40) plus your teaching subject (80) for Class 6–12. Each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern 2026 at a Glance

All levels sit one paper with 150 questions. Each question has five options. Option E means “I don’t want to answer”. Use it, because a question left completely blank is also penalised.

Level	Part I: Language (qualifying)	Part II: General Studies	Part III: Subject	Total
Class 1–5 (PRT)	30	120	None	150
Class 6–8	30	40	80	150
Class 9–10 (TGT)	30	40	80	150
Class 11–12 (PGT)	30	40	80	150

• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer, and for any question where no option (not even E) is marked
• Language part: qualifying only, minimum 30% (9 of 30); these marks do not count in merit
• Minimum qualifying marks overall: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwD 32%

For vacancy, eligibility, fee and the last date to apply (26 October 2026), see our full BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 guide.

Part I: Language Syllabus (Qualifying)

This part has 30 questions. In previous TRE exams, it was split between English (8 marks) and one of Hindi, Urdu or Bangla (22 marks). It is pass-or-fail. Many strong candidates still lose their seat here because they skipped it, so give it two focused weeks.

English

• Parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, preposition
• Tenses, subject–verb agreement, articles
• Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases
• Sentence correction and fill in the blanks
• Short reading comprehension

Hindi / Urdu / Bangla

• Grammar: संधि, समास, कारक, वचन, लिंग, काल
• पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• वर्तनी और वाक्य शुद्धि (error detection)
• अपठित गद्यांश (comprehension)
• Sentence completion and vocabulary

Tip: Ninety minutes a day of grammar practice for two weeks is usually enough to clear 9 marks comfortably. Don’t overspend time here. It only needs to be passed.

Part II: General Studies Syllabus

For Class 1–5 candidates, this part carries 120 marks and decides your entire merit. For Class 6–12 candidates, it carries 40 marks, which is still more than enough to separate two candidates with similar subject scores.

Section	Key topics
Elementary Mathematics	Number system, LCM/HCF, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time–speed–distance, basic algebra, mensuration, geometry
Mental Ability / Reasoning	Analogy, series, classification, coding–decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, non-verbal reasoning
General Science	Physics, chemistry and biology at Class 6–10 level: motion, light, electricity, acids and bases, human body, diseases, nutrition
Social Science & Geography	Indian and Bihar geography, rivers, climate, soils, agriculture, Indian Constitution basics
Indian National Movement	1857 to 1947, Gandhian movements, and Bihar’s role: Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India in Bihar, leaders from Bihar
General Awareness & Current Affairs	National and Bihar current affairs, government schemes, sports, awards, India and its neighbours
Environmental Studies (EVS)	Environment, ecology, pollution, conservation; especially relevant for Class 1–5

What usually gets asked: In past TRE papers, Bihar-specific questions on history, geography and schemes appeared regularly. If you are short on time, Bihar GK gives you more marks per hour than almost anything else. Our daily current affairs section covers Bihar and national news in both Hindi and English.

Part III: Subject-Wise Syllabus (Class 6–12)

This is the 80-mark section that decides most selections at the middle, secondary and higher-secondary levels. The difficulty rises with the level:

Level	Depth of questions	Subjects available
Class 6–8	Up to graduation level	Maths & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu
Class 9–10	Graduation level	Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Arabic, Persian, Maths, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance
Class 11–12	Post-graduation level	Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Home Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Accountancy, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Music and others

Your subject must match your degree (for 9–10) or post-graduation specialisation (for 11–12). The notification lists fixed subject combinations for Science, Social Science, Commerce and Mathematics, so check yours before you start preparing.

How to approach your subject paper

1. Start with NCERT. Read the Class 6–12 NCERT books of your subject first. They cover a large share of the conceptual questions.
2. Move to your degree-level textbooks for the topics where NCERT feels thin.
3. Add pedagogy basics. Questions on teaching methods for your subject show up from time to time.
4. Solve previous papers from TRE 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 to see which chapters repeat. You’ll find them in our previous year questions section.

A 90-Day Study Plan for BPSC TRE 4.0

This plan assumes 5–6 hours of study a day. If you have less time, stretch each phase but keep the order.

Phase	Days	Focus
1. Foundation	1–30	Subject NCERTs (Class 6–12) or, for PRT, Maths + Reasoning basics; 1 hour of language grammar daily
2. Coverage	31–60	Finish the full subject syllabus; GS: Science, National Movement, Bihar GK; daily current affairs
3. Practice	61–80	One full-length mock every two days; analyse every wrong answer; revise weak chapters
4. Revision	81–90	Only revision and short notes; last 6 months of current affairs; no new topics

Practise with negative marking switched on from the very first mock. With a 1/3 penalty, three wrong guesses wipe out one correct answer. You can take free full-length tests on our mock test page.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring the language paper. It is only qualifying, but failing it ends your attempt no matter how well you do in the rest.
• Leaving questions blank. A blank answer is penalised. Mark option E for anything you want to skip.
• Studying only the subject. For Class 6–12, 40 GS marks often decide the final merit between candidates with similar subject scores.
• Skipping Bihar GK. It’s a small, fixed portion that repeats every year.
• Not checking subject combinations. Read the notification for your level before you start preparing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam pattern?

It is one objective paper of 150 questions and 150 marks, with a time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes. Part I (Language) carries 30 marks and is qualifying. For Class 1–5, Part II (General Studies) carries 120 marks. For Class 6–12, General Studies carries 40 marks and the concerned subject 80 marks.

Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE 4.0?

Yes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The same deduction applies if you mark no option at all, so choose option E for questions you want to skip.

How many marks are needed to pass the language paper?

You need at least 30% in Part I, which is 9 out of 30. These marks are not added to your merit score.

Is there an interview in BPSC TRE 4.0?

No. Selection is based on the written exam, followed by document verification.

What level of questions comes in the subject paper?

For Class 6–8 and 9–10, questions go up to graduation level. For Class 11–12, they are at post-graduation level.

Where can I download the official syllabus?

The official notification and syllabus are published on the BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Always cross-check subject combinations and any changes in the official notice.

This article is based on the BPSC TRE 4.0 notification (Advt. No. 15/2026) and the pattern followed in previous TRE exams. We will update it if BPSC announces any change. Last updated: 17 October 2026.