Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 14/2026 for 32,388 school teacher posts in Bihar.
The recruitment covers Primary, Middle School, Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher posts. Online applications will start from 1 September 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is 30 September 2026.
Candidates should check the eligibility, subject-wise vacancies, age limit, qualification, application fee and selection process carefully before applying. TRE 4.0 is also important because BPSC has introduced a Preliminary and Main Examination system for this recruitment, with the exam calendar indicating that the TRE 4.0 exam date will be announced separately after the advertisement period.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14/2026) – Overview
Official Notification Out — 32,388 School Teacher Posts | Apply Online 1–30 September 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Recruitment Name | Teacher Recruitment Examination — Phase 4.0 (TRE 4.0), under School Education Department, Bihar |
| Notification Number | विज्ञापन सं. 14/2026, दिनांक 18.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Primary Teacher (Class 1–5), Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8), Secondary Teacher / Special School Teacher (Class 9–10), Senior Secondary (+2) Teacher (Class 11–12) |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Notification Release Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only (via One Time Registration — OTR) |
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission, on behalf of School Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Job Location | Government Schools across Bihar (District/Subject/Category-wise allocation) |
| Official Website | www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Official Notification 2026 — Key Highlights
| Notification Name | Detailed Notification, Advertisement No. 14/2026 — School Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-4.0), Bihar |
| Notification Type | Direct Recruitment via Preliminary + Main (Objective) Written Examination — No Interview |
| Category / Service Type | School Teacher, Non-Gazetted (Primary/Middle: State Cadre); Graduate Cadre, Non-Gazetted (Secondary/Senior Secondary) |
| This is the 4th Phase of | Bihar’s ongoing large-scale Teacher Recruitment Examination series (TRE 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 conducted earlier) |
Important Dates 2026
- Official Notification Release: 18 August 2026
- Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date: 01 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 29 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026
- Prelims Written Examination: 22 – 27 September 2026 (as per reported exam schedule)
- Age & Qualification Reckoned As On: 01 August 2026
- Selection: Preliminary Examination + Main Examination (No Interview/Viva)
Note: Candidates should keep verifying the exact Prelims/Mains schedule on the official website, since the Commission has stated the examination may be conducted in one or more phases depending on the number of applicants, and dates published in this article are subject to official confirmation.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026 — Level-Wise Breakup (32,388 Posts)
| Teacher Level | Class Taught | Total Vacancies | Starting Basic Pay |
| Primary School Teacher | Class 1 to 5 | 3,847 | ₹25,000/- |
| Middle School Teacher | Class 6 to 8 | 8,563 | ₹28,000/- |
| Secondary / Special School Teacher | Class 9 to 10 | 3,877 | ₹31,000/- |
| Senior Secondary (Higher Secondary) Teacher | Class 11 to 12 | 16,101 | ₹32,000/- |
| Total | 32,388 | — | |
Note: All basic pay figures are “प्रारंभिक वेतन” (starting basic pay) as per the notification, with Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as determined by the Government of Bihar payable in addition. Vacancies may increase or decrease if the requisitioning department revises the requisition, as stated in the official notice.
Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) — Subject-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Total: 3,847)
| Subject | Total Posts |
| General (सामान्य) | 3,065 |
| Urdu (उर्दू) | 757 |
| Bangla (बांग्ला) | 25 |
Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) — Subject-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Total: 8,563)
| Subject | Total Posts |
| Maths & Science (गणित एवं विज्ञान) | 2,188 |
| Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान) | 1,190 |
| Hindi (हिन्दी) | 1,096 |
| English (अंग्रेजी) | 1,929 |
| Sanskrit (संस्कृत) | 1,225 |
| Urdu (उर्दू) | 935 |
Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10) — Subject-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Total: 3,877)
| Subject | Total Posts |
| Hindi | 361 |
| English | 696 |
| Science | 463 |
| Maths | 570 |
| Social Science | 756 |
| Sanskrit | 322 |
| Urdu | 660 |
| Physical Education (शारीरिक विज्ञान) | 47 |
| Music (संगीत) | 02 |
Senior Secondary / +2 Teacher (Class 11–12) — Major Subject Vacancy Snapshot (Total: 16,101)
| Subject | Total Posts |
| Chemistry (रसायन शास्त्र) | 3,695 |
| Physics (भौतिकी शास्त्र) | 1,758 |
| Botany / Zoology (वनस्पति/जन्तु विज्ञान) | 1,078 |
| Mathematics | 657 |
| Hindi | 739 |
| English | 1,321 |
| Urdu | 877 |
| Sanskrit | 746 |
| History | 608 |
| Political Science (राजनीति शास्त्र) | 665 |
| Psychology (मनोविज्ञान) | 1,030 |
| Home Science (गृह विज्ञान) | 418 |
| Music (संगीत) | 736 |
| Geography (भूगोल) | 176 |
| Economics (अर्थशास्त्र) | 138 |
| Computer Science (कम्प्यूटर विज्ञान) | 407 |
| Commerce related & other subjects (Sociology, Philosophy, Accountancy, Business Studies, Agriculture, etc.) | Remaining posts — see full notification |
Note: This is a summarized subject-wise snapshot from the official vacancy tables. Category-wise (UR/EWS/EBC/BC/SC/ST/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter Kin/Transgender) breakup for every subject and level is detailed in the full official notification PDF — candidates must check their applicable category column carefully before applying.
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)
| Teacher Level | Minimum Age |
| Primary & Middle School Teacher (Class 1–8) | 18 Years |
| Secondary & Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 9–12) | 21 Years |
Maximum Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved (General) — Male | 37 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) — Male | 40 Years |
| Unreserved Women (all categories of women) | 40 Years |
| Transgender | 42 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
Note: As per the Hon’ble High Court’s order dated 01.08.2025 in SLP (Civil) Diary No. 28464/2025, a one-time age relaxation opportunity was granted to specific litigant petitioners who had crossed the prescribed age limit — this benefit is restricted only to those directly covered by the relevant court order/judgment, and is not available generally. Retirement age for the post is fixed at 60 years. Ex-servicemen get age relaxation of 3 years plus equivalent to their actual military service period, provided their age does not exceed 57 years as on the date of application.
Educational & Professional Qualification — Level-Wise Summary
(A) Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)
- Senior Secondary (10+2 or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) — OR
- Senior Secondary with minimum 45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002 — OR
- Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) — OR
- Graduation + 1-year B.Ed — OR
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed — OR
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 2-year Diploma in Special Education
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET (BTET) Paper-I
(B) Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8)
- Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education — OR
- Graduation (min. 50% marks) or Post-Graduation + B.Ed — OR
- Graduation (min. 45% marks) + 1-year B.Ed as per NCTE norms — OR
- Senior Secondary (min. 50% marks) + 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed — OR
- Graduation + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education), or equivalent postgraduate + 3-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET (BTET) Paper-II
- Subject combination requirements (Maths & Science, Social Science, or Language) as specified in the notification apply
(C) Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10)
- Graduation or Post-Graduation (min. 50% marks) in the relevant subject/subject-group + B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution — OR
- Graduation/Post-Graduation (min. 45% marks) + B.Ed as per applicable NCTE regulation (2002/2007)
- Must have qualified STET Paper-I (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test)
- Candidates who meet the educational/training eligibility but haven’t cleared STET 2026 yet may still apply — provided they clear STET 2026 before the Secondary-level Preliminary Exam, along with a self-declaration and photocopy of the STET 2026 application
(D) Senior Secondary / +2 Teacher (Class 11–12)
- Post-Graduation (min. 50% marks) in the relevant subject + B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution — OR
- Post-Graduation (min. 45% marks) + B.Ed as per applicable NCTE regulation
- Must have qualified STET Paper-II — however, teachers appointed and working since before 2012, who have cleared the competency test, are exempt from this STET requirement
- Subject-specific Post-Graduate degree requirements apply (see Physics/Chemistry/Economics/Commerce/Botany-Zoology/Math subject-mapping table in the official notification)
Note: Special provisions apply for Urdu/Persian/Bangla subject teachers under Bihar State Madrasa Education Board / Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna qualifications — refer to the proviso clauses in the official notification for exact equivalence rules. The NIOS-issued 18-month D.El.Ed is valid pursuant to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order, for teachers who were in service before 10.08.2017.
Application Fee
| All Candidates (per level applied for) | ₹100/- per level |
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not provided as ID) | Additional ₹200/- |
| Fee Payment Window | 01 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 |
| Additional Charges | Bank-specific online payment processing charges apply, taken automatically at checkout |
Important: Candidates applying for more than one level (e.g. Primary + Middle) must pay the applicable fee separately for each level/category chosen. There is no fee exemption category mentioned specifically — all applicants pay ₹100/- per level applied for.
Selection Process — Prelims & Mains Only (No Interview)
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination — Objective/MCQ, General Studies, Qualifying in nature (not counted toward final merit)
- Stage 2: Main Examination — Objective/MCQ, subject and language-based papers, forms the basis of final merit
- Final selection is made purely on Main Examination marks; Prelims marks are used only to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam
- Candidates shortlisted for Main Exam will be roughly 2.5 to 10 times the number of vacancies, category-wise, based on qualifying marks fixed by the Commission
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours |
Note: Each question has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E) — candidates MUST select one option; option (E) means “I do not wish to answer.” Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer, and 1/3 mark is deducted even for unanswered questions where no option (including E) is chosen. Topics cover current affairs, national & international events, Indian and Bihar history, geography, polity, economy, and general mental ability.
Main Examination Pattern (Level-Wise)
| Teacher Level | Papers | Total Marks | Duration |
| Primary (Class 1–5) | 1 Paper — Part I: Language (Qualifying, min. 30%) + Part II: General Studies | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
| Middle (Class 6–8) | 1 Paper — Part I: Language + Part II: General Studies + Part III: Subject | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
| Secondary (Class 9–10) & Special School Teacher | 1 Paper — Part I: Language + Part II: General Studies + Part III: Subject | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
| Senior Secondary / +2 (Class 11–12) | 1 Paper — Part I: Language + Part II: General Studies + Part III: Subject | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
Note: In the Language (Qualifying) Part of every level’s Main Exam, a minimum of 30% marks is compulsory — this part is qualifying only and does not count toward merit ranking. The General Studies section covers primary-level maths, mental ability, science, social science, the Indian freedom movement, geography and environment. Subject/language papers for Class 6–12 candidates must be chosen from the specific subject list published for each level (Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bangla, Science, Maths, Social Science, and specialized subjects for Senior Secondary such as Physics, Chemistry, Botany/Zoology, Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, etc.). All syllabi follow SCERT/NCERT standards, but the difficulty level is set according to the minimum qualification prescribed for each post.
Merit List & Preference/Choice System
- Primary (Class 1–5): Merit prepared based on Main Exam Part-II (General Studies) marks, with Part-I (Language) qualifying only
- Middle, Secondary, Senior Secondary: Merit prepared based on combined Part-II + Part-III marks of the Main Exam
- Candidates can apply for a maximum of 38 districts as preference choices; posting recommendation and result publication happen only for the districts chosen, subject-wise and category-wise, based on preference order and vacancy availability
- Category-wise minimum qualifying marks in Prelims: 40% (General), 36.5% (EBC), 34% (BC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwD) as per current government resolution — subject to further clarification in the notification
- No supplementary result will be published after provisional results are declared
Guest Teacher Weightage (अतिथि शिक्षक अधिमानता)
Guest teachers appointed under Bihar School Teacher (Recruitment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2023 who hold the prescribed eligibility for the Senior Secondary Teacher post are eligible for weightage marks: 5 marks per year of guest-teaching service, up to a maximum of 25 marks — subject to submission of a valid experience certificate from the District Education Officer and their appointment letter. This is applicable per the Commission’s decision under Advertisement No. 22/2024, reaffirmed for TRE-4.0.
Documents Required for Application
- Matriculation Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Certificate/mark-sheet proving educational and professional qualification as per the applicable subject/level
- Valid CTET/BTET/STET score card and related result proof
- Valid Aadhaar number (for biometric verification; else additional ₹200 biometric fee applies)
- Category certificate (SC/ST caste-cum-residence certificate; EBC/BC non-creamy-layer certificate with father’s name and address)
- Residence certificate for candidates claiming EWS reservation, Transgender candidates, and women claiming reservation under the unreserved category
- Disability certificate (as per prescribed format) for PwD candidates claiming reservation
- Freedom Fighter’s grandson/granddaughter certificate, where applicable, issued by the competent authority
- Recent passport-size photograph (4 copies to be retained by candidate) and scanned signature
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable, for candidates already employed under Government of India/State Government/any other government body
- Guest teacher experience certificate and appointment letter, for those claiming weightage marks
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
- Visit the official BPSC website — www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at the BPSC Online portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) if not already registered — click “New User Registration”
- OTR requires a valid, active email ID and mobile number — check your Inbox/Spam folder for the OTP
- Note: OTR allows only one registration per candidate; multiple OTR registrations can lead to application rejection
- Complete your Digilocker verification (Meri Pehchan portal) by giving consent (OAMS) to link your documents
- Build your candidate Profile in 6 steps: Personal Information → Address Information → Other Information → Qualification Information → Experience Information → Photo/Signature Upload & Profile Lock
- Once your profile is locked, go to the “New Application” tab, select the active TRE-4.0 advertisement, choose your post/level, and click “Pay Fees”
- Complete payment via the SBI Payment Gateway; on successful payment, the Application Form will open
- Fill in all remaining details, click “Proceed to Application,” then “Submit Application”
- Download and save at least 2 copies of the final submitted Application Form for future reference
Important: Once fee payment is completed and the Final Application is submitted, your Profile gets locked and no further changes are possible unless you first cancel your payment. No refund is issued for cancelled payments or cancelled applications under any circumstances.
Category-Wise Reservation Policy (Bihar State Norms)
| S.No. | Reserved Category | Code |
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 01 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 |
| 4 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 |
| 5 | Backward Class (BC) | 05 |
| 6 | Backward Class Ladies (BCL) | 06 |
| 7 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 07 |
Also applicable: 35–50% horizontal reservation for women (level-dependent, applied within each category); horizontal reservation for divyang/PwBD candidates (4% for Benchmark Disability); horizontal reservation for freedom fighters’ grandchildren, ex-servicemen, and transgender candidates as per specific quota percentages defined level-wise in the notification.
Job Profile — What a BPSC-Recruited Teacher Does
- Delivers classroom instruction for the assigned subject/level in a Bihar government school, following the SCERT/NCERT-aligned curriculum
- Conducts assessments, prepares lesson plans, and participates in co-curricular and school administrative activities
- Primary and Middle School teachers are recruited on a State Cadre basis, while Secondary and Senior Secondary teachers fall under the Graduate Cadre — postings are made district-wise as per candidate preference and merit
- Selected candidates are State Government employees eligible for the Contributory (National) Pension Scheme, since appointment is after 01.01.2005
Preparation Strategy for BPSC TRE 4.0
- Master the Language (Qualifying) segment early — since it needs only 30% to clear but failing it disqualifies the entire Main paper regardless of your other scores
- Focus heavily on General Studies for Primary-level candidates, since it is the sole merit-determining section for that level
- Subject-paper candidates (Class 6–12) should prioritize their chosen subject, since Part-III typically carries the largest share of Main Exam marks and directly reflects your degree-level knowledge
- Practice negative-marking discipline — with 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer AND per unanswered question, guessing recklessly or leaving questions blank both cost you; attempt only what you’re reasonably confident about
- Revise Bihar-specific General Studies — Bihar’s geography, history, current government schemes, and the freedom movement’s Bihar connection are recurring themes
- Keep your STET/CTET/BTET/D.El.Ed documents ready and verified early — since eligibility disputes and document mismatches are among the most common reasons for rejection
- Take full-length mock tests replicating the 2-hour Prelims and 2.5-hour Mains formats to build stamina and time management
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 has 32,388 school teacher vacancies under the Bihar Education Department.
2. When will the BPSC TRE 4.0 application form start?
The online application process will start on 1 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026. The fee payment deadline is 29 September 2026.
4. What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 Advertisement Number?
The recruitment has been released under Advertisement No. 14/2026.
5. Which teacher posts are included in TRE 4.0?
The recruitment includes Primary Teacher (Class 1–5), Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8), Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10), Special School Teacher and Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12) posts.
6. What is the selection process for BPSC TRE 4.0?
TRE 4.0 is being conducted through Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. BPSC’s 2026 exam calendar lists TRE 4.0 as a two-phase exam (PT + Mains).
7. Has the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam date been announced?
The Prelims and Mains exam dates have not been finally announced. The BPSC exam calendar states that the TRE 4.0 date will be published after the advertisement period.
8. What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0?
As per the details provided in your draft, the application fee is ₹100 per level applied for, with an additional biometric fee where applicable.
9. Can candidates apply for more than one teacher level?
Yes, candidates who satisfy the eligibility requirements for different levels can apply for the applicable levels, but they should check the notification’s separate fee and qualification requirements for each level.
10. What should candidates check before applying for TRE 4.0?
Candidates should carefully check their teacher eligibility test qualification, educational qualification, subject combination, age, category certificate and other required documents before submitting the application.
11. Is BPSC TRE 4.0 a good opportunity for Bihar teacher aspirants?
Yes. With 32,388 vacancies, TRE 4.0 is a major recruitment opportunity for candidates seeking government teaching jobs in Bihar. However, competition is expected to be high, so candidates should begin preparation early rather than waiting for the final examination schedule.
12. Where can candidates get the latest TRE 4.0 updates?
Candidates should regularly check the official BPSC website and the detailed Advertisement No. 14/2026 for application, exam, admit card and result updates.