BPSC Teacher Syllabus 2026 : Overview
| Organization Name |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name |
Bihar Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE 4.0) |
| Post Name |
Higher Secondary School Teacher Business Studies |
| Total Vacancies |
133 |
| Mode of Apply |
Online |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Job Location |
Bihar |
| Official Website |
https://bpsc.bih.nic.in. |
Bihar Higher Secondary School Teacher Business Studies Syllabus 2026
Part I :
English :
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
3. Noun
4. Pronoun
5. Verb
6. Adverb
7. Reading Comprehension
8. Idioms and Phrases, etc
Hindi language :
1. त्रुटि पहचान
2. बुनियादी समझ और लेखन क्षमता, आदि।
3. वर्तनी
4. रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति करें (क्रिया, पूर्वसर्ग, लेख आदि का प्रयोग करके)
5. शब्दावली
6. वाक्य की बनावट
7. व्याकरण
8. विलोम शब्द
9. वाक्य पूरा करना
10. समानार्थी शब्द
11. वाक्यांशों और शब्दों का मुहावरेदार उपयोग, आदि
Part II: General Studies :-
Elementary Mathematics :
1. Percentage
2. Profit and Loss
3. Interest
4. Time and Work
5. Ratio and Proportion
6. Problems Based on Ages
7. Number System
8. Partnership
9. Speed Time and Distance
10. Mixture and Alligations
11. Average
12. Algebra
13. Mensuration
14. Geometry
Mental ability test :
1. Analogies
2. Letter and Symbol series
3. Classification
4. Blood Relation
5. Number Series
6. Ranking and Order
7. Verbal Classification
8. Coding and Decoding
9. Direction Sense
10. Statement and Conclusion
11. Sitting Arrangement
12. Syllogism
13. Statement and Assumption, etc.
General Awareness :
1. India and its Neighboring Countries
2. Current Affairs
3. Sports
4. History
5. Culture
6. Geography
7. Economic Science
8. Policy
9. Indian Constitution
General Science :-
Physics :
1. Work, Energy, and Power
2. Force and Laws of Motions
3. Electromagnetic Waves
4. Heat
5. Optics
6. Gravitation
7. Physical World & Measurement
8. Atoms & Nuclei
9. Currents
10. Heat & Thermodynamics
11. Electrostatics
Chemistry :
1. Structure of Atom
2. Periodic Classification of Elements
3. Acids, Bases, and Salts
4. Metal and Non-Metals
5. States of Matter
Biology :
1. Plants
2. Animals
3. Skeleton System
4. Nervous System
5. Digestive System
6. Vitamins and Minerals
Social Science :
1. India and the Contemporary World
2. Contemporary India
3. Democratic Politics
4. Understanding Economic Development, etc.
Indian National Movements :
1. India on the Eve of British Conquest
2. British Conquest of Bengal
3. Mysore’s Resistance to the Company
4. Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India
5. Causes of British Success in India
6. Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)
7. Anglo-Maratha Struggle for Supremacy
8. Extension of British Paramountcy through Administrative Policy
9. Relations of British India with Neighboring Countries
10. British India and the North-West Frontier
11. Resistance against the British Before 1857
12. The Revolt of 1857: Causes, Events, Spread, Leaders
13. First World War and Nationalist Response
14. Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India
15.Foundation of Indian National Congress
16. Conquest of Sindh
17. Conquest of Punjab
18. First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917)
19. Emergence of Gandhi
20. Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Andolan
Geography and Environment :
1. Solar System
2. Planets
3. Earth
4. Continent
5. Volcano
6. Indian Geography
7. Mountains and Plateau
8. Environment
9. Human Geography – People, Human Activities, etc
Part III: Concerned Subject :- (Expected)
Business Studies :
Unit 1: Foundations of Business & Business Organization :
Nature, Purpose, and Scope of Business: Concept of business, profession, and employment; economic vs. non-economic activities; objectives of business; classification of business activities (Industry and Commerce).
Forms of Business Organizations: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership (types, registration, partnership deed), Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), Cooperative Societies (types and principles), and Joint Stock Company.
Formation of a Company: Stages of promotion, incorporation, capital subscription, and commencement of business; key legal documents (Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Prospectus).
Public, Private, and Global Enterprises: Types of public sector enterprises (Departmental Undertakings, Statutory Corporations, Government Companies); Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) / Global Enterprises.
Unit 2: Business Finance & Financial Markets :
Sources of Business Finance: Meaning and nature of business finance; short-term, medium-term, and long-term funds; equity shares, preference shares, debentures, retained earnings, commercial papers, public deposits, and financial institutions (IFCI, IDBI, SFCs).
Financial Management: Meaning, objectives, and scope of financial management; role of a financial manager; financial planning; capital structure determinants; trading on equity; fixed and working capital management (factors affecting requirements).
Financial Markets: Money Market vs. Capital Market; money market instruments (Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, Call Money, Certificate of Deposit); Primary Market vs. Secondary Market (Stock Exchange); functions and trading procedures of NSE and BSE; role, powers, and regulatory framework of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India).
Unit 3: Principles and Functions of Management :
Nature and Significance of Management: Definition, characteristics, objectives, and importance; management as an art, science, and profession; levels of management; coordination (concept and essence).
Principles of Management: Concept and significance; Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Administrative Management; F.W. Taylor's Scientific Management (principles, techniques, functional foremanship, time/motion/fatigue studies).
Business Environment: Dimensions of business environment (Economic, Social, Technological, Political, Legal); Impact of New Economic Policy (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization - LPG 1991); demonetization.
Core Managerial Functions:
Planning: Process, importance, types of plans (objectives, policies, procedures, rules, budgets, strategies).
Organizing: Process and structure (Functional vs. Divisional); Formal vs. Informal organization; Delegation of Authority (elements: authority, responsibility, accountability); Decentralization vs. Centralization.
Staffing: Importance and steps in staffing; recruitment sources (internal and external); selection procedure; training and development methods (on-the-job and off-the-job).
Directing: Elements of directing (Supervision, Motivation, Leadership, Communication); Maslow’s Need Hierarchy theory; leadership styles (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire); barriers to effective communication.
Controlling: Concept and importance; relationship between planning and controlling; steps in the controlling process; budgetary control, Critical Point Control, and Management by Exception.
Unit 4: Marketing Management & Consumer Protection :
Marketing Management: Core concepts; differences between selling and marketing; marketing management philosophies (Production, Product, Selling, Marketing, Societal concepts).
Marketing Mix (The 4 Ps):
Product: Classification of goods, branding, trade marks, packaging, and labeling.
Price: Factors determining price; pricing objectives and strategies.
Place (Physical Distribution): Channels of distribution (direct and indirect), components of physical distribution (transportation, warehousing, inventory control).
Promotion: Promotion mix elements (Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion, Public Relations).
Consumer Protection: Importance of consumer protection; the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (key provisions, definitions, rights and responsibilities of consumers); redressal agencies (District Commission, State Commission, National Commission); consumer organizations and NGOs.
Unit 5: Trade, Logistics & Emerging Trends :
Internal Trade: Types of internal trade; Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade (large-scale retailers, departmental stores, multiple shops/chain stores, mail-order business); role of chambers of commerce and industry.
International Business: Meaning, scope, and benefits of international trade; export and import trade procedures; documentation (Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin); international institutions and trade agreements (WTO, World Bank, IMF).
Emerging Modes of Business: E-business (concept, scope, B2B, B2C, C2C); advantages and limitations; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO).
Social Responsibility of Business & Business Ethics: Concepts of social responsibility; responsibility towards different interest groups (owners, investors, consumers, employees, government, community); environmental protection and business ethics.
Bihar Higher Secondary School Teacher Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026
