BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus & Exam Pattern (Subject-Wise Marks Distribution)

Detailed breakdown of exam pattern, question distribution, qualifying criteria, and negative marking rules for Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), Secondary (9–10), and Senior Secondary (11–12) teacher recruitment.

Class 1–5 (Primary Teacher / PRT)

For candidates possessing D.El.Ed + CTET Paper 1 / BTET Paper 1

Total Questions150 MCQs

Total Marks150 Marks

Time Duration2 Hours 30 Minutes

Marking SchemeNo Negative Marking

Section-Wise Question & Marks Distribution

Part 1: Language (Qualifying)30 Questions (30 Marks)

English (mandatory, ~8 Qs) + Hindi / Urdu / Bengali (opt one, ~22 Qs). Basic grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion.

Minimum 30% marks required (9 Marks out of 30) to qualify.

Part 2: General Studies (GS)120 Questions (120 Marks)

Primary Mathematics, Mental Ability / Reasoning, General Science, Social Science, Indian National Movement, Geography, and Environment (based on SCERT / NCERT Class 1-5 & 6-8 syllabus).

Important Exam Norms & Minimum Qualifying Marks

Single Shift Composite Paper

All parts (Language, GS, Subject) are answered in a single 2.5-hour sitting on an OMR sheet.

General Cut-Off Thresholds

General: 40% | BC: 36.5% | EBC: 34% | SC/ST/Women/PwD: 32% (Calculated on merit parts excluding qualifying language).