BPSC TRE Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Detailed structure of the Bihar School Teacher Written Competitive Examination across all teacher categories (Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary).
1. Paper Distribution Across Teacher Categories
The examination is administered in a single shift as one composite question paper containing two or three distinct parts:
| Teaching Category | Part-I (Language) | Part-II (General Studies) | Part-III (Subject) | Merit Marks Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5) | 30 Qs (Qualifying) | 120 Qs | — (Integrated in GS) | 120 Marks (Part-II) |
| Middle School (Classes 6 to 8) | 30 Qs (Qualifying) | 40 Qs | 80 Qs (Discipline) | 120 Marks (Part-II + III) |
| Secondary Teacher (Classes 9 to 10 - TGT) | 30 Qs (Qualifying) | 40 Qs | 80 Qs (TGT Subject) | 120 Marks (Part-II + III) |
| Higher Secondary (Classes 11 to 12 - PGT) | 30 Qs (Qualifying) | 40 Qs | 80 Qs (PGT Subject) | 120 Marks (Part-II + III) |
2. Part-I: Language Qualifying Section Details
Part-I consists of 30 questions designed to test everyday practical language competency:
- English Language: 8 questions (compulsory for all candidates).
- Second Language: 22 questions (choice between Hindi, Urdu, or Bengali).
- Qualifying Threshold: Minimum 30% marks (9 marks out of 30) is required to qualify. If a candidate scores below 9 marks in Part-I, their remaining parts (Part-II and Part-III) are not evaluated for merit ranking.
3. The BPSC Standard 5-Option Format
Unlike many central competitive exams that use 4 options, BPSC standardly utilizes 5 options for every question:
This 5-option format tests deep conceptual clarity, as options (D) and (E) require absolute certainty about all possible alternatives. All practice questions on this platform strictly follow this structure.
4. Negative Marking Rule Clarification
In initial BPSC notifications prior to 2023, negative marking was contemplated. However, by official addendum and confirmed in notifications TRE 2.0 (Advt 27/2023) and TRE 3.0 (Advt 22/2024), negative marking was completely removed.
Candidates receive +1 mark for every correct answer, and 0 marks for wrong or unattended questions.