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

The Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026 has been officially released for the BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026. The Education Department, Bihar, along with the Bihar Public Service Commission, has outlined detailed eligibility conditions for Primary, Middle School, Secondary, and Senior Secondary teaching posts.

If you are planning to apply for the Bihar Teacher Vacancy 2026, this is the first thing you must check. Even a small mismatch in qualification or age can lead to rejection at any stage. The official BPSC TRE 4.0 notification will soon be available on the BPSC website. Until then, here is a clear and structured breakdown of the complete eligibility criteria.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply successfully, candidates must meet the required academic qualifications, professional degrees, and Teacher Eligibility Test conditions. Degrees must be obtained from recognized universities or institutions. Failing to meet even one requirement means the candidature will not be considered. So read every condition carefully.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Overview

The BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruiting Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary Teachers across Bihar in 2026. The application process is online, while the examination is conducted in offline OMR mode, followed by document verification. Candidates must meet post-wise educational qualifications, TET requirements, and fall within the 18–42 years age limit, with relaxation applicable as per category.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Primary Teacher

Candidates applying for Primary Teacher must fulfill any one of the following sections. In addition, candidates must qualify for CTET Paper 1 or STET Paper 1. This post has the lowest minimum age requirement, making it suitable for younger aspirants starting their teaching career.

• 12th with 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed / 2-year Diploma in Special Education
• 12th with 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed
• Graduation with 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed
• Master’s degree with 55% marks and D.El.Ed

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Middle School Teacher

For Classes 6 to 8, candidates must meet any one of the following conditions. Technical qualifications such as BCA, B.Tech (Science/Math specialization), B.Sc Biotechnology or Electronics with B.Ed are also accepted for specific subjects. Subject combinations must match the teaching subject. So candidates must check subject-specific requirements carefully before applying.

• Graduation with 2-year Diploma
• Graduation/Post Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed
• Graduation with 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed
• 12th with 50% marks and 4-year BA.Ed/BSc.Ed/B.El.Ed
• Post Graduation with 55% marks and 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Secondary Teacher

For Secondary Teacher posts, candidates must have:

• Graduation or Post Graduation with 50% marks
• B.Ed or B.Ed Special Education

OR

• 4-year BA.Ed or BSc.Ed degree

Subject-Specific Requirements Secondary Teacher

• Math Teacher: Mathematics with Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Chemical Science, or Statistics at graduation level
• Science Teacher: Zoology, Botany, Chemistry
• Social Science Teacher: Any two from History, Geography, Economics, Political Science (one must be History or Geography)
• Language Teacher: Language studied for all three years of graduation
• Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, and Special Education Teachers have separate qualification criteria along with STET qualification where required.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Senior Secondary Teacher

Candidates must possess:

• Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks
• B.Ed / BA.Ed / BSc.Ed

OR

• Master’s degree with 55% marks and 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed
• STET Paper 2 qualification

Computer Science Eligibility

Candidates must have at least 50% marks in:

• B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT)
• MCA or M.Sc (CS)
• BCA/B.Sc (CS) with PG degree
• DOEACC ‘B’ or ‘C’ level qualifications

Agriculture & Music

Each subject has clearly defined specialization requirements. Candidates must verify that their degree matches the subject applied for.

• Agriculture: Graduation with 50% and PG in relevant agricultural subjects
• Music: Post Graduation with 50% in Music

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit Criteria 2026

The age limit for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 is determined based on the candidate’s age as on 01/08/2023. Applicants must ensure they meet both the minimum and maximum age requirements prescribed for their respective post and category. Any candidate falling outside the defined age bracket will not be considered eligible, regardless of educational qualifications.

BPSC Bihar Teacher Age Relaxation

The Bihar government provides category-wise age relaxation for candidates applying under BPSC TRE 4.0. The relaxation varies depending on the post and category. BC and MBC candidates receive extended upper age limits, while SC and ST candidates are granted additional relaxation as per state reservation norms. For Upper Primary posts, the maximum age relaxation is higher compared to other teaching levels. All relaxations are strictly implemented according to Bihar government rules.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Number of Attempts

For the Bihar Teacher examination under BPSC TRE 4.0, candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts. However, for certain other teaching posts included in the recruitment process, there is no fixed limit on the number of attempts. That said, the upper age limit remains strictly applicable. Even if a post allows multiple attempts, candidates must fall within the prescribed maximum age to remain eligible for selection.

BPSC Bihar Teacher Nationality 2026

As per the eligibility norms released for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026, only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for Bihar Teacher posts. Applicants must possess valid proof of Indian citizenship and submit the required documents during the online application process or at the time of document verification. Failure to provide authentic citizenship proof will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage of the selection process.

Important Points to Remember

Meeting the eligibility criteria is the first step toward securing your place in BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026.

• Qualification must match the post and subject
• CTET or STET qualification is mandatory
• Age criteria are strictly enforced
• 35% women reservation applies only to Bihar domicile candidates
• Keep documents ready before applying
• Applications are accepted online only
• Check the official BPSC website regularly for updates