BPSC Special Teacher study guide
BPSC Special Teacher · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The BPSC Special Teacher recruitment exam is the selection route through which the Bihar Public Service Commission screens candidates for special teacher posts in Bihar's school system. It is aimed at candidates who already hold a recognised teaching qualification and now need to clear a competitive, commission-conducted selection process rather than a single eligibility test. The BPSC Special Teacher study guide has 9 sections and about 2,450 words.
01General Knowledge and Current Affairs
This section checks Bihar-specific static knowledge, Indian polity and geography, basic economics, awards, sports and recent national developments. The exam favours linkage - a news item tied to a state, ministry, scheme or institution - over isolated fact lists.
302 words, about 2 min02Mathematics
Mathematics tests number sense, arithmetic, ratio and proportion, percentage, average, simple interest, mensuration and data interpretation at upper-primary level. Speed matters, but accuracy comes from choosing the right unitary base.
302 words, about 2 min03Science
Science covers upper-primary physics, chemistry, biology and environment: motion, force, light, sound, matter, acids and bases, cell structure, nutrition, human body systems and basic health. Questions often ask you to explain a daily-life observation.
282 words, about 1 min04Social Science
Social Science combines history, geography, civics and economics, with a strong Bihar focus. Expect questions on Magadha, the Mauryas and Guptas, the national movement, the Constitution, panchayati raj, agriculture and regional geography.
276 words, about 1 min05Language Proficiency (Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit)
This section tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and usage in the language offered. Hindi candidates face sandhi, samas, muhavare and vyakaran; English candidates face tense, agreement, articles, prepositions and idioms; Urdu candidates face ism, fe’l, harf and muhavara; Sanskrit candidates face vibhakti, sandhi and samasa.
285 words, about 1 min06Child Development and Pedagogy
Child Development and Pedagogy tests how children grow, learn and are assessed. Key areas are Piaget’s cognitive stages, Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, Kohlberg’s moral reasoning, learning theories and motivation.
235 words, about 1 min07Subject-Specific Teaching Methods
This section tests lesson planning, instructional objectives, teaching methods, teaching–learning materials and assessment in the candidate’s subject. It asks whether you can choose a method that matches the objective and the learners.
255 words, about 1 min08Inclusive Education and Special Needs
This section tests inclusive philosophy, legal provisions, identification of special needs and classroom accommodations. It asks how to include learners with disabilities in ordinary schools without lowering standards.
252 words, about 1 min09Educational Psychology and Classroom Management
This section applies psychology to classroom life: motivation, reinforcement, classroom climate, routines, behaviour management and teacher–student relationships. It rewards preventive, learning-focused management over punishment.
261 words, about 1 min