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Bihar Primary Teacher

Bihar Primary Teacher Exam 2024: Recruitment, Eligibility, Syllabus

Bihar Primary Teacher

BPTE stands for Bihar Primary Teacher Eligibility Test, a test which is conducted to recruit primary teachers for government primary schools in Bihar and it is conducted by BSEB, Bihar School Examination Board. It is conducted once a year, and the candidate who passes the test can teach classes one to five. 

BPTE exam has two papers: Paper 1 is on teaching techniques, child psychology, and pedagogy Paper 2 is a subject-based test where candidates are tested on Hindi, English, Maths, Social Science and Science up to class 10 level. The test format involves multiple choice questions, short written description answers and long descriptive answers. More than 1,15,000 candidates take the fiercely competitive examination annually.

Bihar Primary Teacher Exam Highlights 2024

Feature Details
Exam Name Bihar Primary Teacher Exam (BTET)
Exam Conducting Agency Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Exam Level State-Level
Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant subjects with minimum 50% marks
Exam Mode Offline (Pen and Paper Based)
Number of Papers Two
Paper 1 General Knowledge and Child Psychology (150 Marks)
Paper 2 Language Skills (Hindi & English) and Teaching Methodology (150 Marks)
Exam Duration 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours)
Negative Marking No
Exam Dates Expected to be held in May or June 2024 (Official dates to be announced by BSEB)
Application Form Online through BSEB official website

Bihar Primary Teacher Exam Dates 2024

Stage Expected Timeline
Official Notification February-March 2024
Application Open March-April 2024
Application Deadline April-May 2024
Exam Dates May-June 2024
Results Declaration July-August 2024

How to Apply for Bihar Primary Teacher Exam 2024?

1. However, one should visit the official notification as well the exam calendar to know the dates of starting and closing of the application. More information can be found at the official websites of the respective organizations so please check periodically.

2. It is crucial to make sure that you satisfy the legal requirements of employment as set by the Bihar Education Department regarding age, education level, etc.

3. Once the registration for the application is open, one must complete it and register on the official website. Sign up with the details to come up with a login.

4. While applying for the Bihar teacher job, make sure you complete the Bihar teacher application form properly. Fill in the right personal, contact and education details as required in the section.

5. Scanned images of photograph, signature, and documents should be uploaded in the said formats as prescribed. Make sure that the documents are comprehensive, accurate and genuine.

6. Make the application fee payments through online modes of payments using payment gateway links given. Always keep the receipt for future use and reference. 

7. There will be acknowledgment number generated once the form is submitted, so, one can download and take a print out of it for future use.

8. Check yourself the status of the application with your login details from time to time. Correct any mistakes made before the last date possible.

9. Preserve and move the admit card for the exam once the possibility arises. Go to the exam center as per the schedule given in the admit card and the rules and regulation specified by the respective authorities.

Bihar Primary Teacher Exam Center 2024

District Expected Number of Centers
Patna 15-20
Gaya 10-15
Muzaffarpur 10-15
Darbhanga 8-12
Bhagalpur 8-12
Begusarai 7-10
Purnia 7-10

Bihar Primary Teacher Application Fee 2024

Category Expected Fee Range
General ₹300-₹500
OBC, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) ₹150-₹250
Physically Handicapped (PH) No Fee

Bihar Primary Teacher Exam Pattern 2024

Feature Details
Exam Mode Offline (Pen and Paper Based)
Number of Papers Two
Paper 1 General Knowledge and Child Psychology (150 Marks)
Paper 2 Language Skills (Hindi & English) and Teaching Methodology (150 Marks)
Total Marks 300 Marks
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions 150 Questions per Paper (75 MCQs each)
Exam Duration 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours)
Negative Marking No
Language of Question Paper Hindi and English (Both)

Bihar Primary Teacher Syllabus 2024

Paper Section Sub-topics
Paper 1: General Knowledge and Child Psychology General Knowledge Current affairs, Indian history and geography, polity, economy, science and technology, environment, general awareness (static and dynamic), etc.
Child Psychology Child development stages, theories of learning, motivation, play and its role in learning, classroom management, child assessment, etc.
Paper 2: Language Skills (Hindi & English) and Teaching Methodology Language Skills (Hindi) Grammar (tenses, parts of speech, sentence structure), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), comprehension passages, writing skills (essays, paragraphs, letters)
Language Skills (English) Similar to Hindi section, focusing on English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.
Teaching Methodology Principles of teaching, lesson planning, different teaching methods, audio-visual aids and technology in teaching, evaluation techniques, classroom management, etc.

Bihar Primary Teacher Vacancy 2024

The BTET is conducted to fill vacant teacher positions in primary schools across Bihar. Vacancies typically vary year to year depending on retirements, transfers, and school expansion plans. While the exact number for 2024 is unknown, expect it to be in the range of several thousand, spread across different districts and subjects. The demand for qualified primary teachers in Bihar remains consistent due to the large student population and ongoing government initiatives focused on improving education infrastructure.

Category Typical Range
Hindi Teachers 1000-2000
English Teachers 500-1000
Mathematics Teachers 500-1000
Science Teachers 300-500
Social Studies Teachers 300-500
Other Subjects (Sanskrit, Arts, etc.) 200-400

Bihar Primary Teacher Important Books 2024

Book Title Author(s) Section Focus
Arihant's BTET Bihar Guide Arihant Experts General Knowledge, Child Psychology, Language Skills (Hindi & English), Teaching Methodology
UPKAR's BTET Bihar Guide U.P. Kar Publishing House Similar to Arihant's Guide, with additional emphasis on practice questions
Disha's BTET Bihar Guide Disha Experts Focuses on comprehensive coverage of all sections with model test papers and explanations
Manorama Yearbook (Latest Edition) Manorama Yearbook Editorial Board Updated information on current affairs, essential for General Knowledge section
S.Chand's Child Psychology R.S. Lal In-depth explanation of child development concepts and theories
Objective English (R.S. Aggarwal) R.S. Aggarwal Practice exercises and strategies for improving grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension
K.D. Singh's Teaching Methodology K.D. Singh Explains different teaching methods, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques
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