BPSC TRE Syllabus 2026 — Complete Subject-Wise Breakdown for PRT, TGT & PGT
Understanding the BPSC TRE syllabus in detail is the first step toward effective preparation. The syllabus determines what you study, how you allocate your time, and which resources you need. This article breaks down the complete BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus for every level — PRT, TGT, and PGT.
BPSC TRE Exam Structure
Before diving into the syllabus, understand the exam structure. Every BPSC TRE paper has three parts:
PRT (Class 1-5):
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Part III | Content + Pedagogy | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
TGT / PGT (Class 6-8, 9-10, 11-12):
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Subject-Specific | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Part I is common across all levels. Part II has 30 questions for PRT and 40 for TGT/PGT. Part III varies based on the teaching level.
Part I — Language Syllabus (30 Marks)
You choose one language from Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, or English. The language section tests:
- Grammar: Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration, articles, prepositions
- Comprehension: Reading passages with questions on meaning, inference, vocabulary
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases
- Composition: Sentence correction, paragraph arrangement, letter/essay patterns
Preparation tip: Language is the easiest section to score full marks. Practice 15-20 comprehension passages and revise grammar rules thoroughly.
Part II — General Studies Syllabus (30 Marks for PRT / 40 Marks for TGT & PGT)
General Studies covers a broad range of topics. Based on PYQ analysis, here is the topic-wise breakdown:
Indian History (5-7 questions expected)
- Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empire, Buddhism & Jainism
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movement
- Modern India: British Rule, Freedom Movement, Important Acts, Leaders of Independence
Bihar History & Culture (3-5 questions expected)
- Ancient Bihar: Magadha Empire, Nalanda, Vikramshila
- Medieval Bihar: Bihar under Mughals, Sher Shah Suri
- Modern Bihar: Role in Freedom Movement, Champaran Satyagraha, Bihar Movement 1974
- Bihar Culture: Festivals, Folk Arts (Madhubani, Sujani), Literature
Geography (4-6 questions expected)
- Indian Geography: Physical features, Climate, Rivers, Soils, Natural Vegetation
- Bihar Geography: Rivers (Ganga, Sone, Kosi, Gandak), Districts, Agriculture, Minerals
- World Geography: Continents, Oceans, Climate zones
Indian Polity & Constitution (3-5 questions expected)
- Fundamental Rights and Duties, DPSP
- Parliament, Judiciary, Executive
- Local Self Government (Panchayati Raj — important for Bihar)
- Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions
General Science (4-6 questions expected)
- Physics: Motion, Force, Energy, Light, Sound, Electricity
- Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, Acids-Bases, Periodic Table
- Biology: Cell, Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition, Environment
- Everyday Science applications
Current Affairs & General Knowledge (3-5 questions expected)
- National and International events from the last 12 months
- Government schemes (especially Bihar-related)
- Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
- Science & Technology developments
Mathematics & Reasoning (2-4 questions expected)
- Number system, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Logical reasoning, Series completion, Coding-decoding
Part III — Subject-Specific Syllabus
PRT (Class 1-5) — Part III Syllabus
For primary teachers, Part III covers all core subjects at the elementary level:
Mathematics (Primary Level)
- Number system (up to 6 digits), Place value
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Fractions and Decimals
- Basic Geometry: Shapes, Lines, Angles
- Measurement: Length, Weight, Volume, Time
- Data Handling: Pictographs, Bar graphs
- Patterns and Sequences
Environmental Science
- Family and Friends, Animals, Plants
- Food: Sources, Components, Cooking
- Shelter: Types of houses, Materials
- Water: Sources, Conservation, Purification
- Travel: Transport, Maps, Directions
- Things We Make and Do: Materials, Crafts
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child growth and development stages
- Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg)
- Teaching methods for primary level
- Inclusive education, Special needs children
- Assessment and evaluation methods
TGT Middle (Class 6-8) — Part III Syllabus
TGT Middle candidates choose a subject. The Part III syllabus covers NCERT Class 6-8 level content plus teaching methodology:
Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling, Ratio & Proportion, Integers, Exponents
Science: Food, Materials, The World of the Living, Moving Things, How Things Work, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources
Social Science: History (Ancient to Modern India), Geography (India and World), Civics (Democracy, Government), Economics (Basic concepts)
Hindi/English/Urdu: Literature, Grammar, Composition, Comprehension, Teaching Methodology
TGT Secondary (Class 9-10) — Part III Syllabus
Covers NCERT Class 9-10 level content. More advanced than TGT Middle:
Mathematics: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability
Science: Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Heredity, Light, Electricity, Magnetic Effects
Social Science: India and Contemporary World (History), Contemporary India (Geography), Democratic Politics, Economics (Development, Money & Banking)
PGT (Class 11-12) — Part III Syllabus
PGT syllabus covers graduation-level depth in the chosen subject. Content is based on NCERT Class 11-12 plus graduation fundamentals:
- Questions are more conceptual and analytical
- Covers both NCERT content and beyond
- Teaching methodology for higher secondary included
How to Prepare Subject-Wise
- Start with NCERT: Read NCERT textbooks for your level. They form the foundation of 70-80% of questions.
- Add Bihar SCERT: For Bihar-specific content, especially in GS and Social Science.
- Solve PYQs: Previous year questions reveal the actual difficulty level and frequently asked topics.
- Practice on LakshyAI: Our questions are mapped to this exact syllabus — every topic, every subtopic.
- Track coverage: Use LakshyAI’s coverage tracking to ensure no topic is left unpracticed.
Conclusion
The BPSC TRE syllabus is vast but manageable with structured preparation. Focus on NCERT first, supplement with Bihar-specific content, and practice extensively with PYQs and adaptive questions.
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