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BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 for recruitment to government school teacher posts in Bihar. According to Advertisement No. 14/2026, a total of 32,388 vacant posts have been announced across primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary schools.
The notification is dated August 18, 2026, and invites eligible Indian citizens to apply online through the BPSC’s official website. The online application process is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, while the last date to submit the application is September 30, 2026.
This recruitment process will fill various teaching positions ranging from Class 1 to Class 12, including posts in primary, upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools. The online application process will begin on September 1, 2026, and candidates will be able to apply until September 30, 2026.
For candidates preparing for government teaching jobs, TRE 4.0 is an important recruitment opportunity. Here is a detailed breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, examination pattern, application fee, and other important instructions mentioned in the official notification.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026
The 32,388 vacancies have been distributed across four major teaching levels:
| Teaching Level | Total Vacancies |
| Primary School, Classes 1 to 5 | 3,847 |
| Middle School, Classes 6 to 8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary School, Classes 9 to 10 | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary School, Classes 11 to 12 | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
The largest share of vacancies is for higher secondary school teachers, with 16,101 posts. Middle school teaching posts account for 8,563 vacancies, followed by secondary school with 3,877 posts and primary school with 3,847 posts. The detailed subject-wise and category-wise vacancy tables are included in the first four pages of the notification.
The notification also makes it clear that the number of advertised vacancies may change if the department provides revised requisitions or amendments.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Salary 2026
The recruitment notification specifies different starting pay levels according to the teaching category.
- Primary School Teacher, Classes 1 to 5: Initial pay of ₹25,000 per month
- Middle School Teacher, Classes 6 to 8: Initial pay of ₹28,000 per month
- Secondary School Teacher, Classes 9 to 10: Initial pay of ₹31,000 per month
- Higher Secondary School Teacher, Classes 11 to 12: Basic pay of ₹32,000 per month
Apart from the basic pay, candidates will receive other allowances and benefits as applicable under Bihar government rules. The pay information is stated alongside the vacancy details in the official advertisement.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational, professional, and teacher eligibility requirements prescribed for the particular teaching level.
One of the basic requirements is that the candidate must be an Indian citizen. The notification also requires candidates to possess the prescribed educational and professional qualifications and the applicable teacher eligibility qualification.
Primary Teacher Eligibility
For Classes 1 to 5, the notification provides several qualification routes involving higher secondary education, elementary education diplomas and related teacher-training qualifications.
For Urdu and Bangla posts, additional subject-specific qualifications have also been prescribed. The notification specifically states the accepted qualifications for Urdu and Bangla teaching posts.
Middle School Teacher Eligibility
For Classes 6 to 8, candidates are required to meet the prescribed graduation-level and teacher-training qualifications depending on whether they are applying for Mathematics and Science, Social Science or Language subjects.
The notification includes multiple qualification combinations involving graduation, postgraduate qualifications, B.Ed., integrated teacher education and other prescribed qualifications.
Secondary Teacher Eligibility
For Classes 9 to 10, candidates generally need the prescribed graduation or postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject along with the required teacher education qualification.
Separate provisions have been given for subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, languages and Physical Education. Candidates applying for specialised subjects must carefully check the subject-specific requirements in the notification.
Higher Secondary Teacher Eligibility
For Classes 11 to 12, the eligibility criteria are subject-specific. The notification lists postgraduate-level subject combinations for subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Botany/Zoology and Mathematics.
For example, the prescribed postgraduate subjects for Physics include Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics and Nuclear Physics, while the Chemistry group includes Chemistry and Biochemistry. Similar subject combinations are specified for other posts.
Candidates should therefore not rely only on their degree title. They should match their exact degree, subject and teacher-training qualification with the requirements for the post they intend to apply for.
Teacher Eligibility Test Requirement
The notification states that candidates must have passed the relevant teacher eligibility examination as prescribed for their level.
- For primary teachers, CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I is applicable.
- For Classes 6 to 8, CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II is mentioned.
- For Classes 9 to 10, STET Paper-I is applicable, while candidates for Classes 11 to 12 need to have qualified STET Paper-II.
The notification also contains special provisions for candidates who were appointed before 2012 and had already passed the applicable teacher eligibility examination.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026
The age criteria vary according to category and teaching level.
As mentioned in the notification:
- Minimum age for Primary and Middle School Teacher posts: 18 years
- Minimum age for Secondary and Higher Secondary Teacher posts: 21 years
- Maximum age for general category male candidates: 37 years
- Maximum age for EBC/BC candidates: 40 years
- Maximum age for unreserved category women: 40 years
- Maximum age for transgender candidates: 42 years
- Maximum age for SC/ST candidates: 42 years
The notification specifies the relevant cutoff dates for calculating age and also contains provisions relating to age relaxation for eligible categories and certain existing government employees.
Candidates claiming age relaxation should carefully check the supporting-document requirements before submitting the application.
Selection Process for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment
The selection process will be based on a preliminary examination followed by the main examination.
The commission has not prescribed an interview for this recruitment. The notification specifically states that no interview will be conducted.
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination will be based on General Studies.
According to the notification:
- Questions: 150
- Total marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Question type: Objective, multiple choice
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- Five options will be provided for each question.
The preliminary examination will cover areas including current affairs of national and international importance, Indian history, important events in Bihar’s history, general geography, major geographical features of Bihar, the country’s river systems, economic geography, agriculture and major changes in India’s economy, among other areas.
Candidates should therefore avoid treating the preliminary examination as a subject-only teaching test. General awareness and Bihar-specific knowledge will also be important.
Main Examination
The main examination will also be objective in nature.
The notification specifies a 150-mark paper with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The detailed structure differs according to the teaching level. Language, general studies and the relevant subject are included according to the applicable category.
The notification again provides for negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer. Candidates will have five answer choices for each question.
How Will the Merit List Be Prepared?
For Classes 1 to 5, the commission will prepare the merit list based on the marks obtained in the main examination, with the prescribed method for calculating merit.
For Classes 6 to 8, Classes 9 to 10, specialised school teachers for Classes 9 to 10 and Classes 11 to 12, the merit-list process will consider the marks obtained in the main examination and the relevant subject paper as prescribed in the notification.
The notification also includes specific provisions concerning candidates who have cleared teacher eligibility examinations in more than one subject.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Fee
The notification prescribes an examination fee of Rs.100 per candidate. Candidates applying for different teaching categories or levels have to pay the applicable examination fee separately.
An additional Rs.200 biometric fee is applicable in the circumstances specified by the commission, including where the Aadhaar number is not entered as the identity document during the relevant process.
Candidates should check the fee amount displayed in the online application before making payment.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0
Eligible candidates can apply through the official BPSC website once the application link becomes active. They must complete the registration process, provide the necessary personal and educational details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
The BPSC TRE 4.0 notification mentions ‘Advertisement Number 14/2026’. The Commission has not yet announced the exam date.
Official Advertisement: Download
Self-Declaration Form for STET 2026 appearing candidates
BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates 2026
The key dates mentioned in the notification are:
| Event | Date |
| Online payment begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date for payment | September 29, 2026 |
| Online application begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | September 30, 2026 |
These dates are given in the official advertisement. Candidates should not wait until the final day because payment, document upload or technical issues could delay the application process.
One-Time Registration Is Mandatory
Candidates who want to apply for BPSC examinations need to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC online portal.
The notification states that only one OTR registration is permitted for a candidate. Candidates who have already completed OTR do not need to create another registration. They can log in using their existing credentials and proceed with the application.
The profile creation process includes personal information, address information, other required information, educational qualifications, experience, and finally photograph, signature, and profile locking.
The commission has specified the photograph and signature requirements for online submission, so applicants should prepare the required files before starting the application.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants may need to provide or produce documents including:
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Teacher eligibility examination certificate
- Teacher-training qualification documents
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Residence certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificate, where applicable
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Other certificates required according to the claimed category or qualification
The notification also states that candidates may be required to produce original documents for verification at the appropriate stage.
Important Point About Multiple Applications
Candidates applying for more than one teaching category must be particularly careful while selecting their posts and eligibility options.
The notification instructs candidates to submit the appropriate online application according to their qualification and age. It also contains provisions relating to district preference and post allocation. Once certain stages of the application are completed or the profile is locked, changes may not be possible.
Where to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?Â
Eligible candidates will be required to complete the online application process through the official BPSC website:
The commission has advised candidates to carefully read the detailed instructions before submitting the application. Information regarding the recruitment will be published through the commission’s official website.
What Candidates Should Do Now
With more than 32,000 teaching vacancies announced, competition is expected to be significant. Candidates should first identify the teaching level and subject for which they are actually eligible. After that, they should verify their teacher eligibility qualification, educational percentage, age, and category documents.
Those preparing for TRE 4.0 should also begin revising General Studies, Bihar-specific topics, current affairs and their relevant teaching subject instead of waiting for the application deadline.
Most importantly, applicants should use the official BPSC advertisement as the final authority because eligibility, vacancy numbers, reservation, qualification requirements and other conditions are governed by the detailed notification.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
- Recruiting body: Bihar Public Service Commission
- Exam: Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0)
- Advertisement No.: 14/2026
- Total vacancies: 32,388
- Primary vacancies: 3,847
- Middle school vacancies: 8,563
- Secondary vacancies: 3,877
- Higher secondary vacancies: 16,101
- Application starts: September 1, 2026
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026
- Selection: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam
- Interview: Not conducted
- Preliminary exam: 150 marks, 150 questions, 2 hours
- Main exam: 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes
- Negative marking: One-third mark for a wrong answer
- OTR: Mandatory
- Official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
The BPSC TRE 4.0 notification provides a major recruitment opportunity for candidates seeking teaching positions in Bihar government schools. However, because the advertisement contains detailed subject-wise qualification and category-specific conditions, applicants should check the complete notification carefully before applying.
