BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 32,388 School Teacher Posts, Apply Online from 1 September 2 hours ago

BPSC TRE-4.0 Important Dates

Note: Minimum age is reckoned as on 01 August 2026, while maximum age is reckoned as on 01 August 2024 (per the Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department's letter dated 23.01.2006). Certificates required for the recruitment must be issued on or before 30 September 2026.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Vacancy 2026 (School Level & Subject-wise)

3,847Primary (Class 1–5)

8,563Middle (Class 6–8)

3,877Secondary (Class 9–10)

16,101Higher Secondary (11–12)

(A) Primary School (Class 1–5) - 3,847 Posts

(B) Middle School (Class 6–8) - 8,563 Posts

(C) Secondary School (Class 9–10) - 3,877 Posts

(D) Higher Secondary School (Class 11–12) - 16,101 Posts

Category-wise Reservation Summary (All Levels)

Note: Each of the above category columns also carries a separate horizontal reservation for women (35% for Secondary and Higher Secondary; 50% for Primary and Middle, within respective categories) as specified in the official notification. Detailed subject-wise and category-wise (including women, PwD and horizontal reservation) breakup for every one of the subjects listed above is published in the official notification PDF and on the BPSC website. The Commission has stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease based on any revision received from the Education Department.

Reserved Posts for Divyang (PwD), Freedom Fighters' Descendants & Transgender Candidates

BPSC TRE-4.0 Eligibility 2026

Basic Eligibility

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Candidate must hold the educational and training qualification prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for the relevant school level, as detailed in the official notification. For special school teacher posts, qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is required.

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Requirement

Teachers appointed and working before 2012 who have passed the Dakshata Pariksha (competency exam) are exempted from the TET requirement. Candidates who hold the required educational qualification and are appearing in the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET, 2026) may also apply, but must pass STET 2026 before the Preliminary Examination; the admit card for the Preliminary Examination will not be issued if STET 2026 is not cleared.

Qualification Snapshot by School Level

• Primary (1–5): Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Senior Secondary with 4-year B.El.Ed., OR Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Graduation/Senior Secondary with two-year D.Ed. (Special Education), as per NCTE norms.

• Middle (6–8): Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed., OR 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., with the requisite subject combination for Language, Math & Science, or Social Science teachers as specified in the notification.

• Secondary (9–10): Graduation/Post-Graduation in the relevant subject group with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.

• Higher Secondary (11–12): Post-Graduation in the relevant subject (as per the subject-combination table in the notification) with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed., or equivalent qualification recognised by NCTE.

Important: The exact subject-wise postgraduate/graduate combinations, computer science qualification pathways, physical education pathways, and language-subject provisions for Urdu/Bangla/Sanskrit/Madrasa Board qualifications are extensive and vary by post - candidates must verify their specific eligibility against Sections 2(A) to 2(R) of the official notification before applying.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Age Limit

Maximum Age by Category (as on 01.08.2024)

Note: Divyang (PwD) candidates get 10 years' age relaxation; ex-servicemen get 3 years plus actual service period, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years on the date of application. Serving Bihar government employees get 5 years' relaxation, capped at a maximum of 5 competitive-exam attempts under this relaxation. Panchayati Raj/Nagar Nikay institution teachers have relaxed age limits. Superannuation age is 60 years.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Pay Scale 2026

Service and cadre category: School Teacher, non-gazetted (अराजपत्रित) in all four levels.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• Written Examination: Objective type MCQ-based exam with multiple papers depending on the post level.

• Paper-I (Primary Class 1-5): 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. Includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Language (Hindi/Urdu/Bangla), Mathematics, Environmental Studies.

• Paper-II (Primary Class 6-8): 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. Includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics & Science or Social Science.

• Paper-III (Secondary Class 9-10): 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. Includes subject-specific content.

• Paper-IV (Higher Secondary Class 11-12): 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. Includes subject-specific content at post-graduate level.

• Negative Marking: 1/4 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No negative marking for unattempted questions.

• Question Paper Sets: Five sets (A, B, C, D, E). If candidate marks option E or leaves blank, it is treated as unanswered.

• Biometric Verification: Mandatory at exam center.

• Merit List: Based on written exam marks; no interview.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BPSC OTR portal bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.

2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) via the "New User Registration" button using a valid, active email ID and mobile number (mandatory for all BPSC exams).

3. After OTR, sign in to DigiLocker's Meri Pehchan portal (create a new account if you don't have one) and give consent to link your documents with the application, or proceed directly to the online application via the browser back option.

4. Log in at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and complete your profile in six steps: Personal Information, Address Information, Other Information, Qualification Information, Experience Information, and Photo/Signature Upload.

5. Upload a live webcam photograph and scanned signatures in both Hindi and English.

6. Review all entries, tick the declaration checkbox, and click "Submit and Lock Profile" (profile details cannot be edited after locking, except by unlocking before final submission).

7. Go to the "New Application" tab, select this advertisement (No. 14/2026), choose your post/subject and up to 38 preferred districts in order of priority.

8. Pay the applicable fee online (SBI Payment Gateway) and confirm payment.

9. Click "Proceed to Application" and then "Submit Application" to finalise your form.

10. Download and print the confirmed Application Form from the "My Account" tab for future reference.

Important: Once fee payment is completed, the selected post/subject cannot be changed unless the payment is cancelled and the entire process is repeated. Cancelled payments and cancelled applications are not eligible for any refund or chargeback claim.

Documents Required

• Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)

• Educational and professional/training qualification certificates and mark sheets as per the applied post

• CTET/BTET/STET (Paper-I or Paper-II, as applicable) qualifying certificate and mark sheet

• RCI-issued valid CRR number and certificate (for special school teacher posts)

• 6-month special/inclusive education training certificate (where applicable)

• Category certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC), with caste and domicile certificate

• EWS certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable

• Disability (Divyang) certificate issued/countersigned by a government medical college or civil surgeon, where applicable

• Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable

• Freedom fighter grandchild/great-grandchild relationship certificate, where applicable

• Transgender identity proof certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable

• Guest teacher experience and appointment certificates issued by the District Education Officer, where weightage is claimed

• Valid photo identity card, as declared in the application

• 4 recent passport-size photographs

• Printed copy of the submitted Preliminary/Main exam application and e-Admit Card

Important Conditions

• Candidates can apply for a maximum of 38 districts, listed in order of preference; the merit list and posting will follow district priority against category-wise availability.

• A candidate may take part in this recruitment examination a maximum of 5 times, as per the Bihar Vidyalaya Adhyapak (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action & Service Conditions) Amendment Rules, 2024.

• Reservation benefits are applicable only to candidates who are original/domiciled residents of Bihar.

• Candidates must select only one subject - the one in which they have qualified the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET/BTET/STET).

• Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not receive reserved-category age or qualifying-mark relaxations.

• There is no provision for re-evaluation of the objective-type Main Examination.

• Merely submitting the online application does not guarantee candidature; final eligibility will be decided based on documents furnished by the candidate.

• Provisional merit lists will be verified by the Education Department against submitted documents; the merit list may be revised based on this verification.

• No supplementary result will be published after the provisional result is declared.

• The Commission reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Apply Online  Click Here

Official Notification PDF  Click Here

Official Website  Click Here