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BSSTET Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Download Paper 1 & 2 PDF

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Updated: Jun 13, 2026

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The official BSSTET Syllabus 2026 has been released by the BSEB. Candidates can download the complete BSSTET Syllabus PDF for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 directly from this article.

BSSTET Syllabus 2026

The BSSTET Syllabus 2026 outlines all essential subjects and topics required to qualify for the Bihar Special School Teachers Eligibility Test. Mastering the detailed syllabus provides aspirants with a clear roadmap of the exam structure and core focus areas. With this strategic clarity, candidates can curate an effective study plan, optimize their time, and build a robust preparation strategy to succeed in the BSSTET 2026 exam.

BSSTET Syllabus 2026
Name of the Question	Bihar Special School Teachers Eligibility Test (BSSTET)
Conducting Body	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Exam Level	Special Education
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Exam Type	State-level
Duration of Exam	2:30 hr
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Total paper	2 paper
Paper Level	Paper 1 for Class 1-5, Paper 2 for Class 6-8
Negative Marking	No

BSSTET Exam Pattern 2026

To maximize your performance, review the BSSTET Exam Pattern 2026 to understand subject-wise weightage, marking schemes, and the total number of questions. The examination is bifurcated into two distinct levels as per the official guidelines: Paper I and Paper II.

BSSTET Exam Pattern 2026
Number of Papers	Paper I and Paper II
BSSTET Paper I	Classes 1 to 5
BSSTET Paper II	Classes 6 to 8
Total Questions	150 Questions in each Paper
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks in each paper
Marking Scheme	1 Mark awarded for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking
Medium of Language	Hindi

BSSTET Paper 1 Marks Distribution 2026

In accordance with the BSSTET 2026 Marks Distribution, Paper I consists of 150 objective-type questions to be completed within 150 minutes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The detailed breakdown of the Bihar Special School Teachers Eligibility Test Paper I is outlined in the section below.

BSSTET Marks Distribution 2026 for Paper I
Subjects	Marks	Questions
CDP	30 Marks	30 Questions
Language I	30 Marks	30 Questions
Language II	30 Marks	30 Questions
Maths	30 Marks	30 Questions
EVS	30 Marks	30 Questions
Total	150 marks	150 Question

BSSTET Paper 2 Marks Distribution 2026

The BSSTET 2026 Paper II structure also requires candidates to solve 150 multiple-choice questions within a 150-minute duration, with each question carrying 1 mark. A major advantage for test-takers is the absence of negative marking, allowing candidates to attempt all questions confidently. Refer to the table below for the comprehensive marks distribution for Paper II.

BSSTET Marks Distribution 2026 for Paper I
Subjects	Marks	Questions
CDP	30 Marks	30 Questions
Language I	30 Marks	30 Questions
Language II	30 Marks	30 Questions
Maths & Science Or Social Science	60 Marks	60 Questions
Total	150 marks	150 Question

BSSTET Syllabus 2026

We have compiled the detailed BSSTET Syllabus for Paper I in a structured format below. Reviewing these topics is essential for candidates aiming to clear the BSSTET Exam 2026 with high scores.

BSSTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper I
Child Development and Pedagogy	Concept of Development and Its Relation with Learning Principles and stages of child development (6-11 years) Influence of heredity and environment Socialization process Constructivism and the critical perspective of Piaget and Vygotsky Child-centred and progressive education Multidimensional Intelligence, creativity Language and Thought, individual variation Comprehensive evaluation Education of children with special needs (Types of disability, inclusive strategies, classroom management, assessment and evaluation of children with special needs) Gifted children How do children think and learn? Why and how do children fail in school achievement? Basic processes of teaching-learning Learning as a social activity The child as a problem solver and scientific investigator Concept of alternative learning Cognition and Emotion, Motivation and Learning
Language-I	Linguistic understanding and conclusions – Unseen Passage Grammar-Semantic, noun, pronoun, adjective, gender, number, case, tense, antonyms, synonyms, idioms, proverbs, word-pairs, etc. Principles and methods of language teaching Language skills, comprehension, and understanding, assessment of listening, speaking, reading, writing Development of communication skills Understanding of practical grammar Resolving difficulties/discrepancies in language teaching Teaching materials, Remedial Teaching
Language-II	Understanding of language In front of questions based on excerpts from unread prose Practical Grammar: Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Gender, Number, Case, Tense, Opposite, Synonyms, Idioms, etc. Principles and methods of language teaching Language Skill, comprehension, and understanding, assessment of listening, speaking, reading, writing Development of communication skills Role of grammar in language learning Challenges of language teaching in different situations Understanding of practical grammar Resolving difficulties/discrepancies in language teaching Teaching Learning Materials – Books, Multimedia Materials, Bilingual Materials
Mathematics	Geometry-Shapes and their spatial understanding Numbers-numbers and operations Solution to currency-related problems Measurements – Length, Mass, Weight, Volume, Time. Numbers game Mental Math, pattern Nature and form of mathematics Importance of teaching mathematics, methods of teaching mathematics, language of mathematics Place of mathematics in the curriculum Problems of teaching mathematics, Analysis of errors Dimensions related to teaching-learning
Environmental Studies	Family and Friends-Relationships, animals, plants, work, and sports. Food – Food obtained from plants and animals, animal food, cooked food, family meals, and animal food. Shelter – Housing and its types, neighbourhood and its mapping, home decoration and cleanliness, own family and domestic animals. Water – Sources of water, water for the family, water storage, our life and water, scarcity of water, flow of water, need of water for plants and animals. Travel destination (place, water, space), means of travel, symbolic communication, letter communication Self-making and behaviour of objects – objects made from clay, Clothes Nature of environmental studies, the importance of environmental studies Education about the environment, education through the environment Education for the promotion and protection of the environment Relationship of science and social science to the environment Ways of Learning, Activities/Practical Work Extract comprehensive evaluation, Teaching-materials

BSSTET Syllabus PDF (Papers 1 and 2)

Candidates can conveniently access and download the official BSSTET Syllabus 2026 PDF for both papers by using the download link provided below.

Download Official BSSTET Syllabus 2026 PDF (Paper 1 & 2)

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