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BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 Out, 32388 Vacancies, Check Important Dates

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued the Revised BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 on 22 September 2026 under Advertisement No. 15/2026. A total of 32,388 teaching vacancies have been announced for Primary Teachers (Classes 1-5), Middle School Teachers (Classes 6-8), Secondary School Teachers (Classes 9-10), and Higher Secondary Teachers (Classes 11-12) in schools across Bihar. As per the revised schedule, the BPSC TRE 4.0 online application process will now begin on September 25, 2026.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 is out for 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the Bihar Education Department, bringing a major recruitment opportunity for eligible candidates. The BPSC TRE 4.0 Apply Online 2026 process starts on 25 September 2026, with the last date to submit the application being 26 October 2026.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 Out

BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 has been released under Advertisement No. 15/2026 for the recruitment of 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the Education Department, Bihar. The notification cancels the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026. Eligible Indian candidates can apply online for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026, while the last date for fee payment is 25 October 2026. Candidates should check the detailed BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification, eligibility criteria, application process, vacancy details and important instructions on the official BPSC website before submitting the application.

 

BPSC TRE 4 Notification 2026: Overview

Events Particulars
Name of Exam Bihar Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE 4.0) 2026
Advertisement No. 15/2026
Conducting Body Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies 32,388
Mode of Application Online
Application Start Date 25 September 2026
Posts PRT, TGT, PGT
Job Location Bihar
Official Website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Notification
Vacancy Notice

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date 2026

The BPSC TRE 4.0 examination is likely to be conducted between December 2026 and January 2027, as per sources. Candidates are advised to treat this timeline as tentative and rely only on the official BPSC website (bpsc.bihar.gov.in) for confirmed dates. Candidates should note that these dates are only expected estimates and not official; the confirmed schedule will be released by BPSC through its official notification and will be updated here soon:

Particulars Details
Expected Exam Date Announcement Mid-October 2026
Expected Exam Conduct Period December 2026 – January 2027
Exam Dates (if applications below 5 lakh) 3 separate dates (Class 1–5, 6–8, and 9–12 held separately)
Exam Dates (if applications above 5 lakh) 6 separate dates (Class 1–5, 6–8, and 9–12 held separately)

BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026

बीपीएससी ने आधिकारिक अधिसूचना में सभी चारों शिक्षक स्तरों के लिए श्रेणीवार एवं विषयवार रिक्तियों का पूरा विवरण जारी किया है। कक्षा 11-12 (उच्च माध्यमिक) के लिए सबसे अधिक 16,101 पद निर्धारित किए गए हैं, वहीं कक्षा 6-8 (मध्य विद्यालय) के लिए 8,563 पद रखे गए हैं। प्राथमिक शिक्षकों के लिए रिक्तियों को माध्यम (सामान्य, उर्दू, बांग्ला) के अनुसार बांटा गया है, जबकि शेष तीनों श्रेणियों में रिक्तियां विषयवार निर्धारित हैं।

Posts (Classes) Vacancy
Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5) 3847
Middle School Teachers (Classes 6 to 8) 8563
Secondary Teachers (Classes 9-10) 387
Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11-12) 16101
Total  32388

Bihar Teacher Primary School Teacher Vacancy

Subject Unreserved (UR) EWS BC EBC SC ST BCL Total Vacancies Reserved for Women (50%)
General (Samanya) 1,224 239 303 323 819 43 114 3,065 1,310
Urdu 108 22 89 45 397 22 48 757 180
Bangla 03 00 03 07 09 00 03 25 01
Total 1,335 261 395 401 1,225 65 165 3,847 1,491

Bihar Teacher Middle School Teacher Vacancy

Subject Unreserved (UR) EWS BC EBC SC ST BCL Total Vacancies Reserved for Women (50%)
Math & Science 752 140 383 260 478 54 121 2,188 793
Social Science 530 76 173 110 199 22 80 1,190 470
Hindi 274 71 257 143 277 22 52 1,096 298
English 513 122 382 228 584 33 67 1,929 574
Sanskrit 200 48 351 144 383 23 76 1,225 192
Urdu 243 47 143 97 353 21 31 935 242
Total 2,512 504 1,689 982 2,274 175 427 8,563 2,569

Bihar Teacher Senior Secondary School Teacher Vacancy

Subject UR EWS BC EBC SC ST BCL Total Vacancies Reserved for Women (35%)
Hindi 138 22 31 31 84 11 21 361 105
English 223 30 31 44 213 08 09 696 178
Science 206 33 24 55 76 06 32 463 124
Math 235 39 61 68 73 09 43 570 154
Social Science 308 58 53 100 152 05 44 756 223
Sanskrit 61 10 14 26 28 02 05 322 40
Urdu 124 24 49 29 133 07 07 660 103
Physical Education 21 02 04 07 07 02 01 47 05
Music 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 02 00
Total 1,316 218 354 497 1,203 85 204 3,877 932

Bihar Teacher Senior Secondary Teacher Vacancy

Subject UR EWS BC EBC SC ST BCL Total Vacancies Women Reserved (35%)
Zoology 124 32 52 33 96 11 24 449 97
Botany 185 46 89 29 102 08 16 1,078 125
Chemistry 800 183 371 217 361 20 63 3,695 658
Math 151 27 31 18 186 11 21 657 120
Physics 287 62 152 49 183 11 36 1,758 223
Economics 58 10 21 14 18 01 10 138 20
Geography 72 15 17 10 24 02 12 176 23
History 274 52 67 27 79 08 50 608 156
Home Science 103 16 41 18 67 02 11 418 58
Music 175 27 70 32 73 11 18 736 103
Philosophy 13 01 00 02 14 00 01 80 01
Political Science 228 42 34 15 139 11 39 665 139
Psychology 160 33 72 34 85 07 19 1,030 101
Sociology 94 18 23 17 51 05 11 266 51
Accountancy 30 04 07 05 07 02 05 66 05
Business Studies 26 04 06 06 33 03 05 133 07
Entrepreneurship 22 03 02 04 15 02 02 58 06
Computer Science 213 17 36 48 28 05 38 407 111
English 313 38 86 38 257 13 25 1,321 235
Hindi 215 48 46 30 136 10 31 739 139
Sanskrit 126 22 53 27 57 10 09 746 65
Urdu 183 43 45 66 134 08 11 877 128
Total 3,852 743 3,222 1,704 5,271 371 938 16,101 2,571

Major Changes in BPSC TRE

Major Changes in BPSC TRE
1/3 Negative Marking गलत उत्तर या प्रश्न हल न करने (सभी विकल्प खाली छोड़ने) की स्थिति में 1/3 अंक की कटौती की जाएगी।
STET 2026 Self-Declaration पात्रता एवं प्रमाणपत्र के सत्यापन के संदर्भ में STET 2026 अभ्यर्थियों के लिए Self-Declaration (स्व-घोषणा) का प्रावधान जोड़ा गया है।
आवेदन शुल्क में कमी परीक्षा शुल्क को घटाकर ₹100 प्रति वर्ग/कैटेगरी कर दिया गया है।
OTR अनिवार्य आवेदन प्रक्रिया से पूर्व One Time Registration (OTR) अनिवार्य होगा।
DigiLocker Integration OTR एवं आवेदन के दौरान दस्तावेजों और पहचान के डिजिटल सत्यापन हेतु DigiLocker को जोड़ा गया है।
Biometric Fee ऑनलाइन आवेदन में आधार संख्या दर्ज न करने पर ₹200 बायोमेट्रिक शुल्क अतिरिक्त देना होगा।
BSEB Unique ID आवेदन पत्र भरते समय BSEB से संबंधित Unique ID दर्ज करना अनिवार्य होगा।
Self-Declaration पात्रता, अनुभव या श्रेणी संबंधी दावों के सत्यापन हेतु Self-Declaration (स्व-घोषणा पत्र) मान्य किया गया है।
एक से अधिक चरणों में परीक्षा अभ्यर्थियों की अधिक संख्या होने पर परीक्षा एक से अधिक चरणों/पालियों में आयोजित की जा सकती है।
रिक्तियों में बदलाव संभव विभाग से प्राप्त अंतिम अधियाचना या संशोधनों के अनुसार सीटों की संख्या घट या बढ़ सकती है।

BPSC TRE 2026: Important Dates

Event Date
Official Notification Release 22 September 2026
Application Start Date 25 September 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee 25 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 26 October 2026
Admit Card Release Date To Be Announced
Written Examination Date December 2026 – January 2027 (Expected)
Result Declaration To Be Announced

BPSC TRE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for BPSC TRE 4.0 varies according to the teaching post and class level a candidate is applying for. Candidates must hold the required academic qualification along with a valid CTET or STET certificate for the respective paper.

General Requirements

Criteria Details
Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Minimum Marks Relaxation SC/ST, EBC, BC, and female candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for academic degrees, wherever applicable.

Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
  • Eligibility Test: CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET Paper-I.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • 10+2 with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed.
    • 10+2 with 45% + 2-year D.El.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms.
    • 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed.
    • Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
    • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.

Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8)

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
  • Eligibility Test: CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET Paper-II.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Graduation (Honours/Subsidiary) + 2-year D.El.Ed.
    • Graduation/PG with 50% + B.Ed.
    • Graduation with 45% + B.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms.
    • 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
    • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed.

Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10 & Special Schools)

  • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
  • Eligibility Test: Bihar STET Paper-I in the relevant subject.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Graduation/PG in the relevant subject with 50% + B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education).
    • 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.

Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12)

  • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
  • Eligibility Test: Bihar STET Paper-II in the relevant subject.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • PG in the relevant subject with 50% + B.Ed.
    • PG in the relevant subject + 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
    • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.

BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Age Limit

The commission has fixed a common cut-off date of 1 August 2026 for calculating both the minimum and maximum ages of candidates. The minimum age requirement differs slightly between primary/middle school posts and secondary/higher secondary posts, while maximum age limits vary by category and gender as per Bihar government norms.

Category Age Limit
Minimum Age (Primary & Middle School) 18 years
Minimum Age (Secondary & Higher Secondary) 21 years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Male) 37 years
Maximum Age (Backward/EBC – Male & Female) 40 years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Female) 40 years
Maximum Age (Transgender) 42 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST – Male & Female) 42 years

BPSC TRE 4.0 Apply Online

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the BPSC TRE 4.0 online application schedule. Candidates will be able to submit the BPSC TRE 4.0 application form online from September 25, 2026. Applicants are advised to keep their required documents ready and complete the application process within the prescribed dates once the online application link becomes active.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Apply Link

How to Apply Online for BPSC TRE 2026?

Applying for BPSC TRE 4 is a fully online process once the application window opens. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before filling out the form. It is important to check all details carefully before final submission, as correction opportunities are usually limited after the deadline.

  • Visit www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR)
  • Link your DigiLocker account and complete profile creation (personal, address, qualification, and experience details)
  • Upload photo and signature as per the specified format and lock your profile
  • Go to the New Application tab and select the BPSC TRE 4.0 (Advertisement No. 14/2026) link
  • Choose your post/subject and category, then proceed to payment
  • Pay the application fee online
  • Submit the final application form and download the confirmation page

Application Fee

  • Exam Fee: ₹100 per class-level category. Candidates applying for multiple levels, such as Class 1–5, 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12, have to pay the applicable fee separately for each level.
  • Biometric Fee: ₹200. This fee is mandatory only for candidates who do not provide a valid Aadhaar number during online registration. Candidates providing Aadhaar details are exempted from this fee.
  • Bank Processing Fee: As per the applicable bank charges. This fee is mandatory for all online payments and is automatically charged by the payment gateway.
  • Aadhaar/OTP Requirement: No separate fee. Aadhaar verification is mandatory during Document Verification (DV), and the mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar. Failure to receive the required OTP during DV may affect the candidate’s eligibility.

Selection Process

The BPSC TRE 4.0 selection process will be conducted through a structured, multi-stage system, and qualifying for each stage will be mandatory to proceed further. Unlike previous TRE cycles, this time a preliminary test will be held first, and only qualified candidates will be allowed to sit for the main exam. As per the latest guidelines, there will be no negative marking in the 150-question paper.

  • Preliminary Test (PT)
  • Main Written Examination
  • Interview (for applicable posts)
  • Document Verification
  • Final Merit List

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter Exam
Purpose Screening/Qualifying
Questions 150
Marks 150
Duration 2 Hours
Question Type Objective MCQs
Language Section No
General Studies 150 Questions
Concerned Subject No
Negative Marking 1/3 mark per wrong answer

BPSC TRE 4.0 Salary 2026

Selected candidates under BPSC TRE 4.0 will receive an attractive salary package along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and medical benefits. The pay scale differs according to the class level and the post a candidate is selected for. Below is the expected post-wise salary structure.

Post-Level Grade Pay Basic Pay Approximate In-Hand Monthly Salary
Primary Teacher (1–5) ₹2,400 ₹25,000 ₹45,000 – ₹48,880
Middle Teacher (6–8) ₹2,800 ₹28,000 ₹50,000 – ₹54,370
Secondary Teacher (9–10) ₹3,200 ₹31,000 ₹55,000 – ₹59,860
Higher Secondary (11–12) ₹3,600 ₹32,000 ₹58,000 – ₹61,690

BPSC TRE 4.0 Transgender Reservation (District-wise)

BPSC has released a district-wise and subject-wise horizontal reservation list for transgender (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra) candidates under TRE 4.0, based on the Patna High Court’s directive in the Veera Yadav case. Transgender reservation has been provided across Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary posts, with specific districts and subjects identified for each reserved post based on the roster point methodology.

Class Level Total Transgender Reserved Posts
Classes 1–5 (Primary) — General Medium 3
Classes 1–5 (Primary)—Urdu Medium 1
Classes 1–5 (Primary)—Bangla Medium 0
Classes 6–8—Science & Math 5
Classes 6–8 — Social Science 3
Classes 6–8—Hindi 0
Classes 6–8 — English 1
Classes 6–8 — Sanskrit 0
Classes 6–8 — Urdu 0
Classes 9–10 (all subjects combined) 7
Classes 11–12 (all subjects combined) 7

Self-Declaration Form for STET 2026 Appearing Candidates to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0

BPSC has clarified that candidates who possess the required educational qualification and teacher training but have not yet cleared the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) can also apply for BPSC TRE 4.0, provided they clear STET 2026 before the Preliminary Test for the Secondary level. Such candidates must submit a self-declaration form along with a photocopy of their application while applying for the Middle School Teacher Eligibility Test (TRE-4.0) recruitment exam.

  • Candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, Aadhaar number
    Village/city, post office, police station, district, and state of residence.
  • STET 2026 application number.
  • Candidate’s name, father’s name, and mother’s name in both Hindi and English (Capital Letters).
  • Signature confirming the information is true; false information can lead to cancellation of candidature, for which the candidate will be solely responsible.

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Note: If the required uttirnata (qualifying result) in Madhyamik Shikshak Patrata Pariksha (STET), 2026 is not achieved before the Preliminary Test, an admit card for the Preliminary Test will not be issued to such candidates.

BPSC TRE Notification 2026

When was BPSC TRE Notification 2026 released?

BPSC released the notification 22 September 2026, under Advertisement No. 15/2026.

How many vacancies are there under BPSC TRE 4?

A total of 32,388 teacher posts have been notified across Classes 1 to 12.

When will the BPSC TRE 4 application process start?

Online applications will begin from 25 September 2026 and the end date is 25 October 2026

Is STET mandatory to apply for BPSC TRE 4?

Yes, candidates must have a valid CTET or STET certificate; STET-appearing candidates may also be allowed to apply.

Will there be negative marking in the BPSC TRE 4 exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary Test and Main Examination.

Is CTET or STET mandatory for BPSC TRE 4?

Yes, clearing Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET) is mandatory:
Classes 1–5: CTET Paper 1 or BTET Paper 1
Classes 6–8: CTET Paper 2 or BTET Paper 2
Classes 9–10: STET Paper 1
Classes 11–12: STET Paper 2

Are B.Ed holders eligible for Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) posts?

No, as per Supreme Court directives and NCTE norms, a 2-year D.El.Ed (or equivalent diploma in elementary education) is required for Primary Teacher positions. B.Ed holders can apply for Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels.

Can I apply for multiple teacher levels if I meet the criteria for each?

Yes, you can apply for multiple posts.

क्या CTET वाले BPSC TRE 4.0 के लिए Apply कर सकते हैं?

हां, CTET योग्य उम्मीदवार BPSC TRE 4.0 के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं, बशर्ते वे संबंधित पद के लिए निर्धारित शैक्षणिक और अन्य पात्रता मानदंड को पूरा करते हों।

क्या दूसरे राज्य के उम्मीदवार BPSC TRE 4.0 भर सकते हैं?

हां, दूसरे राज्य के उम्मीदवार भी BPSC TRE 4.0 के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। हालांकि, बिहार के बाहर के उम्मीदवारों के लिए आरक्षण और अन्य राज्य-विशिष्ट लाभ लागू नहीं हो सकते हैं। उन्हें सामान्य श्रेणी के उम्मीदवारों के रूप में माना जा सकता है, जैसा कि भर्ती नियमों में निर्धारित है।

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