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Key Facts: DPE Primary Teacher Exam
80 MCQ
Exam Structure
DPE Circular
80 mins
Time Limit
DPE Rules
Tk 112
Application Fee
Teletalk Portal
45/80
Passing Mark (Est.)
Recruitment Trends
2-5%
Estimated Pass Rate
Competition Scale
0.25
Negative Marking Penalty
Written Guidelines
The DPE Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam in Bangladesh has a highly competitive pass rate of 2-5%. The exam features an 80-mark written MCQ test and a 20-mark viva voce interview. The written exam has 80 questions to be completed in 80 minutes, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The application fee is 112 Taka, payable via Teletalk prepaid SMS, and candidates must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible.
Sample DPE Primary Teacher Practice Questions
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1নিচের কোনটি সঠিক সন্ধি বিচ্ছেদ? (Which is the correct Sandhi division?)
2'উপকূল' শব্দটির সমাস নির্ণয় করুন। (Determine the Samas of the word 'Upakul'.)
3'টাকায় টাকা হয়'—এখানে 'টাকায়' কোন কারকে কোন বিভক্তি? (In 'Takay taka hoy', which case and inflection is 'Takay'?)
4'রিকশা' কোন ভাষার শব্দ? (The word 'Rickshaw' belongs to which language?)
5যার কোনো উপায় নেই—তাকে এক কথায় কী বলে? (What is a person with no options called in one word?)
6'বিড়াল তপস্বী' বাগধারাটির অর্থ কী? (What is the meaning of the idiom 'Biral Tapaswi'?)
7'কপোত' শব্দটির সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি? (Which is the synonym of the word 'Kopot'?)
8'অর্বাচীন' শব্দের বিপরীত শব্দ কোনটি? (Which is the antonym of the word 'Arbachin'?)
9নিচের কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (Which spelling is correct?)
10'সংবাদ' শব্দের সঠিক সন্ধি বিচ্ছেদ কোনটি? (Which is the correct Sandhi division of 'Songbad'?)
About the DPE Primary Teacher Exam
The Bangladesh DPE Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam is a highly competitive government recruitment test for primary school assistant teachers. The exam includes 80 MCQ questions covering Bangla grammar and literature, English grammar, arithmetic and geometry, and general knowledge. A deduction of 0.25 marks applies to each incorrect response.
Exam sponsor: Directorate of Primary Education (DPE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) followed by a 20-mark viva voce interview
Time Limit
80 minutes
Passing Score
45 out of 80
Reported exam pass rate: 2-5%. extremely competitive nationwide recruitment This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Bangla
Bangla grammar (shondhi, somas, karok-bibhokti, spelling, synonyms/antonyms) and literature.
English
English grammar (parts of speech, prepositions, voice/narration, subject-verb agreement) and vocabulary.
Mathematics
Arithmetic (percentage, profit-loss, interest, ratio, average), algebra, and geometry.
General Knowledge & Daily Science
Bangladesh history and geography, international affairs, daily science, and basic computer literacy.
Preparing for the DPE Primary Teacher Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 45 out of 80
- Assessment: 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) followed by a 20-mark viva voce interview
- Time limit: 80 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Tk 112 Official sources
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DPE Primary Teacher: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DPE Primary Assistant Teacher Exam pattern?
The written exam is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) test consisting of 80 questions (80 marks) covering four subjects: Bangla, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge/Daily Science. The exam has a duration of 80 minutes, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Successful written candidates are invited for a 20-mark viva voce interview.
What is the pass mark for the DPE Primary Assistant Teacher written exam?
The unofficial passing score is typically around 45 out of 80 marks. However, due to the high volume of applicants and regional quotas, the cutoff marks vary by district (Upazila) and category (e.g., female, science, general quotas). Candidates should aim for at least 55-60 marks to secure a viva call.
How much is the DPE Primary Assistant Teacher application fee?
The application fee is 112 Taka in total, which includes 100 Taka as the exam fee and 12 Taka as the Teletalk service charge. This must be paid within 72 hours of online application submission using a Teletalk prepaid mobile connection through SMS.
What are the eligibility requirements for the DPE Primary Assistant Teacher Exam?
Applicants must be citizens of Bangladesh, aged between 21 and 30 years (up to 32 for freedom fighters' children and disabled candidates), and hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum second division/class or a minimum CGPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale or 2.8 on a 5.0 scale.
Is there any negative marking in the DPE Primary Assistant Teacher written exam?
Yes, there is negative marking. For each correct answer, you receive 1 mark, and for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from your total written score. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions, so guessing should be done cautiously.