BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Classes (1-5), (6-8), (9-10) and (11-12)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the detailed notification for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0). The notification lays down separate eligibility conditions for teachers of Classes 1–5, Classes 6–8, Classes 9–10, Special School Teachers for Classes 9–10, and Classes 11–12.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for BPSC TRE 4.0, candidates must satisfy the qualification and eligibility conditions prescribed for the particular teaching post. The required qualification includes the relevant academic degree along with the prescribed professional teaching qualification wherever applicable.

Candidates must also fulfil the relevant TET/STET requirement:

• Classes 1–5: CTET Paper I or BTET Paper I
• Classes 6–8: CTET Paper II or BTET Paper II
• Classes 9–10: STET Paper I
• Special School Teacher (Classes 9–10): STET Paper I
• Classes 11–12: STET Paper II

The notification also provides a specific provision for candidates appearing in STET 2026. Such candidates can apply subject to the conditions prescribed by BPSC; however, candidates who do not qualify the required STET examination will not be issued an admit card for the relevant Preliminary Examination.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Overview

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria for Primary Teacher: Classes 1–5

Candidates applying for Primary Teacher posts must possess the prescribed academic qualification along with the required elementary teacher-training qualification.

The notification provides the following major qualification routes:

• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed., obtained under the applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), wherever applicable.
• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.

The notification also contains separate provisions for Urdu and Bengali language teachers at the Primary level.

TET Requirement for Primary Teacher

Candidates applying for Classes 1–5 must have qualified:

CTET Paper I or BTET Paper I.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility for Middle School Teacher: Classes 6–8

Candidates applying for Middle School Teacher posts must possess the prescribed academic and professional qualifications for the relevant subject group.

The notification provides several qualification routes, including:

• Graduation with the required subject + 2-year D.El.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks + one-year B.Ed., wherever applicable under the relevant NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.A./B.Sc. B.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Postgraduation with at least 55% marks + 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
• Other recognised qualification combinations prescribed for specific subjects.

The notification also provides specific routes for candidates with qualifications such as BCA, B.Tech, B.Sc. Biotechnology and B.Sc. Electronics with the prescribed teaching qualification for relevant subject groups.

Subject Requirement for Classes 6–8

The candidate’s academic subject must correspond to the teaching subject selected.

For example:

• Language: The concerned language must have been studied at the prescribed graduation level.
• Social Science: Candidates can be eligible through prescribed combinations involving subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Commerce, Sociology and Psychology.
• Mathematics/Science: The notification specifies relevant subjects such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Botany and Zoology.

Candidates should therefore verify the exact subject combination before applying.

TET Requirement for Middle School Teacher

Candidates applying for Classes 6–8 must have qualified:

CTET Paper II or BTET Paper II.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility for Secondary Teacher: Classes 9–10

For Secondary Teacher posts, eligibility is largely subject-specific.

Candidates must possess the prescribed academic qualification in the concerned subject/subject group along with the required professional teaching qualification.

The notification includes qualification routes such as:

• Graduation with at least 50% marks in the specified subject/subject group + B.Ed.
• Graduation/Postgraduation with the prescribed marks + B.Ed., wherever applicable under the relevant NCTE provisions.
• Recognised integrated teacher-education qualifications prescribed for the concerned post.

The notification also provides separate qualification conditions for different subjects and subject groups.

Subject-wise Eligibility for Secondary Teachers

The notification contains separate provisions for subjects such as:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• Languages
• Physical Education
• Music
• Fine Arts
• Dance
• Other prescribed subjects

For Social Science, the relevant academic background includes prescribed combinations of subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science and Economics, with specific subject conditions.

Language Teacher Eligibility

For language-related posts, the concerned language must have been studied at the prescribed graduation level, including the required Honours or Subsidiary subject condition specified in the notification.

TET Requirement for Secondary Teacher

Candidates applying for Secondary Teacher posts must have qualified:

STET Paper I.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Special School Teacher Eligibility: Classes 9–10

Special School Teacher posts have additional eligibility requirements because the candidate must possess a recognised qualification in Special Education.

Candidates must have:

• The prescribed academic qualification for the concerned teaching level, and
• B.Ed. in Special Education or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), as applicable.

The notification also prescribes a six-month training requirement in the field of Special Education under the applicable provisions.

The Special School Teacher qualification must satisfy the applicable RCI recognition requirements. The notification also states that matters relating to recognition/equivalence of qualifications will be decided according to the applicable NCTE/RCI provisions.

TET Requirement

Special School Teacher candidates for Classes 9–10 must fulfil the prescribed STET Paper I requirement.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility for Higher Secondary Teacher: Classes 11–12

For Higher Secondary Teacher posts, candidates generally need a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject along with the prescribed professional teaching qualification.

The notification provides subject-wise postgraduate requirements.

Important Subject-wise Qualifications

The notification specifically states that a candidate holding an M.Com. in Applied Economics/Business Economics is not eligible for the Commerce post under the relevant provision.

Professional Qualification

The notification also provides alternative professional qualification routes, including the prescribed B.Ed. and recognised integrated teacher-education qualifications, depending on the candidate’s academic route.

TET Requirement for Higher Secondary Teacher

Candidates applying for Classes 11–12 must have qualified:

STET Paper II.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Computer Science Teacher Eligibility

Computer Science Teacher posts for Classes 11–12 have several alternative qualification routes.

The notification recognises qualifications including:

• DOEACC/NIELIT ‘A’ Level with the prescribed postgraduate qualification
• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
• B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT or equivalent
• BCA or equivalent qualification
• MCA or equivalent qualification
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Other computer-related qualifications specifically mentioned in the notification.

The notification also specifies a three-year MCA course (six semesters) under the relevant qualification provision.

Important: For Computer Science, B.Ed. is not mandatory under the qualification routes where the notification does not prescribe it. Candidates should match their qualification against the exact route given in the notification.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Commerce Teacher Eligibility

For Commerce-related teaching posts in Classes 11–12, the notification provides for three subjects:

• EPS (Entrepreneurship)
• Accountancy
• Business Studies

Candidates who possess the prescribed qualification in the relevant subject can apply for the corresponding teaching post, subject to the other eligibility requirements.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Agriculture Teacher Eligibility

For Agriculture Teacher posts for Classes 11–12, candidates must have the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Agriculture with at least 50% marks.

The notification specifies relevant agricultural fields including:

• Agronomy
• Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Entomology
• Plant Pathology
• Seed Science & Technology
• Soil Science
• Horticulture

The candidate must possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in one of the relevant subjects.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Music, Fine Arts and Dance Teacher Eligibility

The notification provides separate qualification requirements for specialised subjects at the Secondary and Higher Secondary levels.

For example, the Secondary Teacher eligibility provisions separately cover:

• Music
• Fine Arts
• Dance
• Physical Education

Candidates must possess the prescribed degree/diploma and minimum marks from a recognised institution/board as specified for the particular subject.

Therefore, candidates applying for specialised subjects should not rely on the general B.Ed. qualification alone.

BPSC TRE 4.0 CTET, BTET and STET Eligibility

The Teacher Eligibility Test requirement varies according to the teaching level.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026

The BPSC TRE 4.0 age limit is calculated with reference to August 1, 2026 for the minimum age, while the applicable upper-age calculation is based on the provisions specified in the notification.

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

For contractual teachers, the notification specifies a maximum age of 60 years, subject to the applicable provisions.

Special Age Provisions for Contractual and Existing Teachers

The TRE 4.0 notification contains additional provisions for candidates already working as teachers under Panchayati Raj institutions, urban local bodies, and other applicable government arrangements.

For such candidates, separate rules may apply regarding the maximum age and counting of service/experience. Candidates belonging to this category should carefully read the specific provisions in the notification instead of applying the general age limit automatically.

The notification also contains provisions concerning government employees and the number of opportunities available under applicable government rules. Therefore, there is no basis to state a blanket three-attempt limit for all TRE 4.0 candidates. Candidates should follow the specific attempt provisions applicable to their category/service status.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India to be eligible for appointment as School Teachers under the recruitment. This is one of the mandatory conditions prescribed in the notification.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Qualification Certificate Requirements

Candidates must possess valid certificates from recognised boards, universities or institutions.

The notification provides provisions regarding recognition of:

• Matriculation/equivalent qualification
• Intermediate/Higher Secondary/equivalent qualification
• Graduation
• Postgraduation
• Teacher-training qualifications
• Special Education qualifications

For teacher-training qualifications, recognition under the applicable NCTE provisions is important. For Special School Teacher qualifications, the applicable RCI recognition requirements also have to be fulfilled.

The notification further clarifies that questions regarding recognition or equivalence of qualifications will be decided according to the applicable provisions and the decision of the competent authority will be final.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility: Important Points Before Applying

Before submitting the BPSC TRE 4.0 application form, candidates should carefully verify:

• Age: Check the minimum and maximum age applicable to your post and category.
• Educational Qualification: Your degree must match the qualification prescribed for the selected post.
• Professional Qualification: Check whether D.El.Ed., B.Ed., B.El.Ed., B.Ed. Special Education or another qualification is required.
• TET/STET: Ensure that you have the correct CTET, BTET or STET paper for the teaching level.
• Subject Combination: Subject-specific posts require the prescribed academic subject combination.
• Recognition: Degrees and professional qualifications must satisfy the applicable recognition requirements.
• Special Education: Special School Teacher candidates must meet the additional RCI-related requirements.
• Certificates: Keep original and valid qualification certificates ready for verification.
• STET 2026: Candidates appearing for STET 2026 should carefully follow the special provisions given in the notification.
• Contractual Teachers: Existing contractual teachers should check the separate age and service-related provisions.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Key Takeaways

• Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5): Prescribed elementary education qualification along with CTET Paper I or BTET Paper I.
• Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8): Relevant academic and professional qualification along with CTET Paper II or BTET Paper II.
• Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10): Prescribed subject-specific qualification along with STET Paper I.
• Special School Teacher (Classes 9–10): Prescribed Special Education and subject-specific qualification along with STET Paper I.
• Higher Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12): Prescribed postgraduate/subject-specific qualification along with STET Paper II.
• Post and Subject: Eligibility depends on the exact teaching post and subject selected. A B.Ed., D.El.Ed., graduation or postgraduation degree alone does not make a candidate eligible for every TRE 4.0 post.
• Before Applying: Candidates must match their age, academic qualification, professional qualification, TET/STET status and subject combination with the prescribed eligibility conditions.
• Final Authority: Candidates should refer to the official BPSC TRE 4.0 notification for any clarification regarding eligibility.