BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 32,388 School Teacher Posts | Check Eligibility, Salary & Last Date
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 14/2026 (dated 18.08.2026) inviting online applications for 32,388 School Teacher (Vidyalaya Adhyapak) posts under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Exam, popularly known as TRE-4.0. This is one of the biggest teacher recruitment drives in Bihar, covering Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary schools under the Education Department. Eligible Indian candidates who meet the age and qualification criteria can apply online at www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Here’s the complete breakdown you need before you apply.
🏢 Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), 15 Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna – 800001 |
| Post Name | School Teacher / Vidyalaya Adhyapak (TRE-4.0) |
| Advertisement No. | 14/2026, dated 18.08.2026 |
| Job Location | Government schools across Bihar (Education Department) |
BPSC is the constitutional recruiting authority for Bihar’s state government services, and its teacher recruitment exams are among the most closely watched government job notifications in the state because of the sheer scale of vacancies. This being the fourth edition (TRE-4.0) means the process, exam pattern and eligibility norms are now fairly well established, which should help first-time applicants prepare with more clarity.
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
Total vacancies: 32,388, split across four school levels:
| School Level | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Primary School (Class 1–5) | 3,847 |
| Middle School (Class 6–8) | 8,563 |
| Secondary School (Class 9–10, incl. Special School Teacher) | 3,877 |
| Senior Secondary School (Class 11–12) | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
Category-wise break-up (approximate, level-wise):
| Category | Primary (1–5) | Middle (6–8) | Secondary (9–10) | Sr. Secondary (11–12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,335 | 2,512 | 1,316 | 3,852 |
| EWS | 261 | 504 | 218 | 743 |
| EBC | 395 | 1,689 | 354 | 3,222 |
| BC | 401 | 982 | 497 | 1,704 |
| SC | 1,225 | 2,274 | 1,203 | 5,271 |
| ST | 65 | 175 | 85 | 371 |
| Reserved for Women (horizontal) | 165 | 427 | 204 | 938 |
Reservation for Divyang (PwD) candidates, freedom fighters’ descendants and transgender candidates is also provided as horizontal reservation, subject-wise, at every level. Understanding your category-wise cut-off and reservation benefit early on can meaningfully change how you plan your preparation and expectations for the merit list.
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
Qualification requirements vary by school level and subject. Broadly:
- Primary Teacher (Class 1–5): Senior Secondary (12th) with min. 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed, OR Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per NCTE norms.
- Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8): Graduation in relevant subject (Math & Science / Social Science / Language) + B.Ed, or equivalent NCTE-recognised qualification.
- Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10): Graduation with the concerned subject as one of the papers + B.Ed.
- Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12): Post-Graduation in the concerned subject (subject-wise PG list specified separately for Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Botany/Zoology, Math, etc.) + B.Ed.
- Physical Education & special subjects (Music, Art, Dance) have separate, slightly relaxed norms as detailed in the official notification.
Since qualification norms differ meaningfully by subject and level, it’s worth checking the exact clause for your subject in the full notification rather than relying only on a general summary — a mismatch here is one of the most common reasons candidates get rejected at the document verification stage.
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks (STET/CTET & Merit Cut-off)
- Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET/BTET/STET) qualifying marks: General category – 60%; Backward Class, Extremely Backward Class & General category women – 55%; SC/ST and PwD category – 50%.
- Main written exam qualifying/merit marks: General – 40%; Backward Class – 36.5%; Extremely Backward Class – 34%; SC/ST/Women/PwD categories – 32%.
There is no provision for revaluation, so candidates are advised to attempt the objective paper carefully, especially given the negative marking rule explained below.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (Primary & Middle school posts) | 18 years |
| Minimum age (Secondary & Senior Secondary posts) | 21 years |
| Maximum age – Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Maximum age – Unreserved Women / EBC / BC (all) | 40 years |
| Maximum age – Transgender | 42 years |
| Maximum age – SC/ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
Age relaxation and specific one-time opportunity provisions (per recent court orders) apply to some earlier-appeared candidates — do check the detailed age-relaxation clauses in the notification if you’re near the border of the age limit, since even a few months can affect eligibility.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (General/EWS/BC/EBC/SC/ST) | ₹100/- (application/exam fee) |
| Additional Biometric fee (only if Aadhaar number not available) | ₹200/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (plus applicable bank/payment gateway charges) |
Since the base application fee is kept uniformly low at ₹100, budget mainly for the Aadhaar-linked biometric verification requirement, which is mandatory for smooth document verification later — make sure your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is active before applying.
⚙️ Selection Process
Selection will be made in two stages:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective type (MCQ), General Studies only, 150 marks, 2 hours duration.
- Main Exam – Objective type, 150 marks, 2 hours, consisting of a Language (qualifying) section plus General Studies and a subject-specific paper (for Middle/Secondary/Senior Secondary levels).
There is no interview in this recruitment — merit is based purely on the written Main Exam score combined with any applicable experience marks for existing guest/contract teachers. Because it’s a purely objective, negatively-marked exam, accuracy matters as much as knowledge — a few careless guesses can cost you real rank positions.
📚 Examination Syllabus & Exam Pattern
| Paper | Applicable Level | Structure | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Primary (Class 1–5) | Language (qualifying, 30 marks) + General Studies (120 marks) | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| Paper 2 | Middle (Class 6–8) | Language (qualifying, 30) + General Studies (40) + Subject (80) | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| Paper 3 | Secondary/Special School (Class 9–10) | Language (qualifying, 30) + General Studies (40) + Subject (80) | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| Paper 4 | Senior Secondary (Class 11–12) | Language (qualifying, 30) + General Studies (40) + Subject (80) | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
- Each question carries 5 options (A, B, C, D, E); choosing option (E) means “not attempting”, and unanswered questions also attract a 1/3rd negative marking.
- General Studies covers Science, current affairs, Indian history & Bihar-specific history, geography, polity, economy, and the national movement with special reference to Bihar’s contribution.
- Language paper tests basic working knowledge of English and Hindi/Urdu/Bangla and is purely qualifying (minimum 30% needed) — it does not count toward the merit ranking.
Since the syllabus leans heavily on General Studies with a strong Bihar-specific focus, dedicating separate revision time to Bihar’s history, geography and current schemes can give you a real edge over candidates who only study generic GK content.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 29.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced separately |
With barely a month’s window between the release and the closing date, it’s best to start your One Time Registration (OTR) and document collection immediately rather than waiting until the final week.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSC website: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in and go to the “One Time Registration (OTR)” portal.
- Complete OTR using a valid, active email ID and mobile number (required — no changes allowed later without difficulty).
- Link and verify your DigiLocker account via the “Meri Pehchaan” portal for document verification.
- Complete your candidate profile in six steps: Personal Info → Address Info → Other Info → Qualification Info → Experience Info → Photo/Signature upload, then lock your profile.
- Go to the “New Application” tab, select the relevant advertisement, choose your post/subject/category, and proceed to fee payment.
- Complete the online payment and submit your final application form.
- Download and safely keep a printed copy of your submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Once your profile is locked and payment is confirmed, no further changes are possible — so review every field, especially your category, subject choice and personal details, very carefully before hitting submit.
📜 General Conditions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- Candidates can apply for only one subject/level of teaching post per their qualifying eligibility.
- All educational, professional and eligibility test certificates must be valid as on 30.09.2026; no relaxation will be given for late-obtained certificates.
- Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease depending on the final requisition received from the Education Department.
- The number of exam stages/phases may be increased depending on the number of applicants.
- False, incomplete, unsigned, illegible or late-submitted applications will be summarily rejected, and no fee refund will be given in such cases.
- Reservation benefits will be given only to candidates who are original domiciles of Bihar (except for certain all-India categories, where applicable).
Even a small paperwork mismatch — like a category certificate not matching your application details — can lead to rejection at the verification stage, so cross-check every certificate against what you’ve entered online.
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Official Notification: Available on the BPSC official website under “Advertisements”
- Official Website: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026, and the last date to pay the application fee is 29 September 2026.
A total of 32,388 School Teacher posts are available across Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary school levels.
Indian citizens meeting the prescribed age limit and educational/professional qualification (including CTET/BTET/STET as applicable) for the relevant teaching post can apply.
The application fee is ₹100/- for all categories, plus a ₹200/- biometric fee for candidates who do not have an Aadhaar number.
Selection is based on a Preliminary Exam followed by a Main (objective) written exam. There is no interview in this recruitment process.
Basic pay ranges from ₹25,000/- (Primary teachers) to ₹32,000/- (Senior Secondary teachers) per month, plus other allowances as per state government norms.
Candidates can apply online only through the official BPSC website: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information above has been compiled from the official BPSC Advertisement No. 14/2026 for reader convenience. Candidates are strongly advised to verify every detail — dates, fees, eligibility, and vacancy numbers — from the official notification/website before applying. CurrentOpenings (currentopenings.in) is not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or update in the information provided above.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)| Advertisement No. | 14/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 32388 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 01 Sep 2026 — 29 Sep 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 Bihar |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Notification Release Date | 18.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 29.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced separately |
| Official Website | Open Website |
| Career/Recruitment URL | Open Now |
| Department Website | Open Offical Website |
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| Office Address | 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna – 800001 (Bihar) |
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