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Bihar Public Service Commission, Bihar PSC
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for the Fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) for recruitment to 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official BPSC website.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for the Fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) for recruitment to 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official BPSC website.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization / Authority | BPSC |
| Notification Type | Official Notice |
If a candidate applies for more than one school level, the examination fee is payable separately for each category:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹100/- per candidate |
| Biometric Fee | ₹200/- additionally for candidates who do not provide their Aadhaar number as the identity document in the online application. |
Applicable bank/payment gateway charges are payable separately.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | To be confirmed from the revised advertisement |
| Fee Payment Last Date | To be confirmed |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary School Teacher (Classes 1–5) | 3,847 |
| Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8) | 8,563 |
| Secondary School Teacher (Classes 9–10) | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher (Classes 11–12) | 16,101 |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (Classes 1–8) | 18 Years as on 01 August 2026 |
| Minimum Age (Classes 9–12) | 21 Years as on 01 August 2026 |
| Maximum Age – UR Male | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age – BC / EBC Male & Female | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age – UR Female | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age – Transgender | 42 Years |
| Maximum Age – SC / ST Male & Female | 42 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per notification for government employees, teachers working under Panchayati Raj/Nagar Nikay institutions, PwD candidates and ex-servicemen. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Primary School Teacher (Classes 1–5) | Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and professional qualifications, such as Higher Secondary with the required Diploma in Elementary Education, 4-year B.El.Ed., prescribed Diploma in Special Education, or other qualification combinations specified in the notification. |
| Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8) | Candidates must have the prescribed Graduation/Post-Graduation qualification along with B.Ed., D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or other applicable professional qualifications as specified for the relevant subject. |
| Secondary School Teacher (Classes 9–10) | Candidates must possess the prescribed subject-wise educational qualification and professional teaching qualification as specified in the notification. |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher (Classes 11–12) | Candidates must possess the prescribed subject-wise educational qualification and professional teaching qualification as specified in the notification. |
| Classes 1–5 Teacher Eligibility Test | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Classes 6–8 Teacher Eligibility Test | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Classes 9–10 Teacher Eligibility Test | STET Paper-I |
| Classes 11–12 Teacher Eligibility Test | STET Paper-II |
| STET 2026 Candidates | Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may apply subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. They must qualify within the prescribed timeline; otherwise, the admit card may not be issued. |
| Special School Teacher | Qualification and eligibility requirements are subject to the prescribed RCI requirements. |
| Other Requirements | Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational, professional, TET/STET and other eligibility conditions applicable to the respective school level and subject. |
Candidates must have qualified:
Such candidates must qualify STET 2026 before the preliminary examination. The notification states that if the candidate does not qualify STET 2026, the admit card for the preliminary examination will not be issued.
Primary Teacher – Classes 1–5
The notification provides detailed subject-specific qualifications, including the required postgraduate degree and prescribed professional qualification wherever applicable.
Subject-specific graduation combinations must be checked against the official notification before applying.
For Classes 11–12, the notification specifies subject-wise postgraduate and professional qualification requirements. The listed subjects include areas such as:
The notification provides detailed subject-specific qualifications, including the required postgraduate degree and prescribed professional qualification wherever applicable.
The selection process consists of:
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be invited to submit a separate application for the Main Examination.
Particular Details
Subject General Studies
Type Objective / Multiple Choice
Total Questions 150
Total Marks 150
Duration 2 Hours
Negative Marking 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
The Preliminary Examination is a screening examination.
The paper covers areas including:
General Science Current Affairs of National and International Importance Indian History Major features of Bihar's history General Geography Geography of Bihar Important rivers of Bihar Indian Polity Indian Economy Major economic changes in Bihar after Independence Indian National Movement Bihar's contribution to the freedom movement General Mental Ability
Each question has five options.
Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
General 40%
BC 36.5%
EBC 34%
SC / ST 32%
Women 32%
PwD 32%
The notification specifies that the 32% minimum qualifying provision for women and PwD candidates, along with the applicable horizontal reservation provisions, is available to native residents of Bihar as specified in the notification.
Candidates should follow these steps:
After final submission, candidates should download and print the completed application form and preserve copies of the application and supporting documents.
Complete: After successful payment
Candidates should keep the required documents ready, including applicable:
The appointment authority will verify the original certificates before appointment.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 is the Fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for recruitment of School Teachers under the Education Department, Bihar.
There are 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the notification.
The advertisement number is 14/2026.
The notification is dated 18 August 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026.
The payment deadline is 29 September 2026.
The minimum age is 18 years for Classes 1–8 and 21 years for Classes 9–12. The maximum age varies by category from 37 to 42 years, subject to applicable provisions.
For Classes 1–5, CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I is prescribed. For Classes 6–8, CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II is prescribed.
No. The notification states that candidates do not need to send the hard copy of the application or supplementary documents to the Commission office. Candidates should, however, preserve their printed application and documents.
The official BPSC website is bpsc.bih.nic.in, while online applications are handled through the BPSC online application portal.
Yes. BPSC states that the number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease if the requisition received from the concerned department is modified.