Higher Secondary Teacher (PGT - Classes 11 to 12)
उच्च माध्यमिक विद्यालय अध्यापक (कक्षा 11 से 12)
Official Post Designation: Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
Examination Pattern & Paper Scheme
Administered as a single objective-type test paper comprising 150 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours.
| Section / Part | Marks | Questions | Qualifying / Merit Rule | Syllabus Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Language (Qualifying) / भाषा (अर्हता) | 30 | 30 | Qualifying (Min 30%) | English (8 questions) + Hindi / Urdu / Bengali (22 questions). Minimum qualifying threshold is 30% (9 marks). |
| Part-II: General Studies / सामान्य अध्ययन | 40 | 40 | Evaluated for Merit | Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, Indian National Movement, Bihar Special GK, Environmental Science. |
| Part-III: Concerned Post-Graduate Subject / चयनित उच्चतर विषय | 80 | 80 | Evaluated for Merit | In-depth questions in chosen PG discipline: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Home Science, Computer Science, Accountancy, Business Studies, etc. |
Key Examination Rules:
- Mandatory requirement: Bihar STET Paper-II passed in relevant PG subject.
- Part-I is qualifying in nature.
- Merit ranking based on 120 marks (Part-II 40 + Part-III 80).
- Zero negative marking per official BPSC rules.
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking (Per official BPSC notification).
Prescribed Eligibility & Minimum Qualifications
Post-Graduation (Master's Degree) in concerned subject with min 50% marks + B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed + Qualified in Bihar STET Paper-II.
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Explore official syllabus topics with student explanations and practice linksBihar Special GK & Current Affairs
बिहार सामान्य ज्ञान एवं समसामयिकीAncient History of Bihar & Mahajanapadas
बिहार का प्राचीन इतिहास एवं महाजनपद3 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Ancient kingdoms of Magadha, Anga, and Vajji Confederacy; Rise of Jainism (Lord Mahavira) and Buddhism (Gautama Buddha); Mauryan Administration, Ashokan Edicts, Nalanda & Vikramshila Universities.
Student Guide: Bihar was the political and cultural epicentre of ancient India. Questions focus on the capitals of Magadha (Girivraja/Rajgriha and Pataliputra), Buddhist Councils held in Bihar, Ashoka's inscriptions, and the academic fame of Nalanda.
- Vajji Confederacy: World's first republic with Vaishali as capital
- Buddhist Councils: 1st Council at Rajgriha (Ajatashatru), 2nd at Vaishali (Kalasoka), 3rd at Pataliputra (Ashoka)
- Founding of Pataliputra by Udayin (Haryanka Dynasty)
- Nalanda University founded by Kumaragupta I; Vikramshila founded by Dharmapala
Role of Bihar in Indian Freedom Struggle
भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में बिहार की भूमिका5 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Role of Bihar in the Indian Freedom Movement, 1857 uprising led by Veer Kunwar Singh, Champaran Satyagraha 1917, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Kisan Sabha movement under Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, and 1942 Quit India Movement (Azad Dasta).
Student Guide: This section tests your knowledge of Bihar's prominent freedom fighters, historical revolts against the British Raj, and peasant movements. Key figures include Veer Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur, Rajkumar Shukla, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, and Jayaprakash Narayan.
- Veer Kunwar Singh's military resistance at Jagdishpur, Arrah, and Azamgarh in 1857
- Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Tinkathia system, invitation by Rajkumar Shukla, Gandhiji's first satyagraha
- Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (1929) founded by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
- Quit India Movement (1942): Secretariat firing on 11 August, Azad Dasta organized by Jayaprakash Narayan in Nepal
Geography, Rivers & Climate of Bihar
बिहार का भूगोल, नदियाँ एवं जलवायु1 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Physical divisions of Bihar, Gangetic plain topography, perennial and seasonal river drainage systems, agro-climatic zones, soils, mineral distribution, and Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
Student Guide: You need to know how the River Ganga bifurcates the state into North Bihar Plain and South Bihar Plain, which rivers originate from the Himalayas (Kosi, Gandak, Bagmati) vs the Chota Nagpur Plateau (Son, Punpun, Falgu), and Bihar's climatic regions.
- Ganga entry in Bihar at Chausa (Buxar) and exit near Manihari (Katihar)
- Kosi river floods, course changes, and embankments
- Valmiki National Park in West Champaran (only national park in Bihar)
- 3 Agro-Climatic Zones of Bihar and major crop distributions
Indian National Movement & Modern History
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन एवं आधुनिक इतिहासRevolt of 1857 & Early Resistance
1857 का विद्रोह एवं प्रारंभिक प्रतिरोध1 MCQsCauses, outbreak, key centers, prominent leaders, suppression, and historical impact of the 1857 rebellion.
Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1917-1947)
गांधीवादी युग एवं जन आंदोलन2 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Rise of nationalism, Partition of Bengal (1905), Home Rule Movement, Rowlatt Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience (Salt March), Government of India Act 1935, and Quit India Movement 1942.
Student Guide: The Indian National Movement is explicitly specified as a distinct syllabus section in all BPSC TRE notifications. Focus on chronological milestones, key congress sessions, leaders, slogans, and pacts from 1885 to 1947.
- 1916 Lucknow Pact and reunion of moderates and extremists
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919) and Hunter Commission
- Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and Chauri Chaura incident
- Dandi March (12 March – 6 April 1930) and Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931)
- Quit India Movement (8 August 1942) and 'Do or Die' slogan
General Science
सामान्य विज्ञानPhysics: Motion, Force, Work & Light
भौतिकी: गति, बल, कार्य एवं प्रकाश1 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Physical phenomena, laws of motion, gravitation, work, power, energy, reflection and refraction of light, lenses, optical instruments, defects of vision (myopia, hypermetropia), and electricity fundamentals.
Student Guide: Focuses on high-yield physics concepts frequently asked in BPSC teacher recruitment tests from NCERT Class 9 and 10 textbooks. Critical areas include vision correction lenses, units of measurement, Newton's laws, and energy transformations.
- Light reflection and refraction: Lens formula, mirror formula, refractive index
- Defects of vision and their optical correction: Myopia (concave lens), Hypermetropia (convex lens), Presbyopia (bifocal lens)
- Newton's laws of motion and gravitation
- Kinetic and Potential energy calculations
Biology: Cell Structure & Human Organ Systems
जीव विज्ञान: कोशिका संरचना एवं मानव शरीर तंत्र1 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Everyday science principles, cell structure and function, human digestive, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, and endocrine systems, nutrition, deficiency diseases, and pathogens.
Student Guide: Testing practical science concepts from NCERT Class 6 to 10 textbooks. Focus on cell organelles (mitochondria, ribosomes, nucleus), vital organs, blood circulation, hormones (insulin, thyroid), and vitamins.
- Cell organelles: Mitochondria (ATP), Chloroplasts (photosynthesis), Ribosomes (proteins)
- Blood grouping (ABO system, Rh factor) and double circulation in human heart
- Endocrine glands: Pituitary, Thyroid, Pancreas (Insulin/Glucagon)
- Vitamins, mineral deficiency diseases (Scurvy, Rickets, Beriberi, Goitre)
Geography & Environment
भूगोल एवं पर्यावरणIndian Polity & Economy
भारतीय राजव्यवस्था एवं अर्थव्यवस्थाIndian Constitution: Preamble & Fundamental Rights
भारतीय संविधान: प्रस्तावना एवं मौलिक अधिकार2 MCQsOfficial Syllabus Text: Constitution of India: Historical background, Drafting Committee, Preamble, Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35), Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV), Fundamental Duties, and Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment).
Student Guide: Covers constitutional governance, essential articles, citizens' fundamental freedoms, writs under Article 32 & Article 226, and the structure of Panchayati Raj with special reference to Bihar's 50% reservation for women in Panchayats.
- Drafting of the Constitution: Chairman Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, adoption date (26 Nov 1949)
- Fundamental Rights: Right to Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Religious Freedom, Constitutional Remedies (Writs)
- Article 32 characterized by Dr. Ambedkar as 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution'
- 73rd Amendment Act & 3-tier Panchayati Raj institutions in Bihar