Is Domicile Mandatory for BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam 2025?

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has launched the BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam 2025, offering over 1.3 lakh teaching vacancies across Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels such as making it one of the largest teaching recruitment drives in the country. As the application process gains pace, many candidates, particularly from other states, are eager to know whether a Bihar domicile is mandatory. To help you apply with clarity and confidence, this article breaks down the actual domicile requirements and clears up common doubts around eligibility.

What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria?

The BPSC TRE 4.0 exam has clear requirements that candidates must meet based on the teaching level and subject. First, educational qualifications vary such as primary-level aspirants need a D.El.Ed., while those targeting middle to senior secondary roles must hold a relevant graduation degree and a B.Ed. or equivalent. Second, age limits apply depending on the post, with reserved-category candidates eligible for relaxations. Third, applicants must meet domicile or residency criteria, which may allow out-of-state candidates in some categories. Lastly, language proficiency and subject-specific criteria, such as passing teacher eligibility tests like CTET or BSTET, may be mandatory. Before applying, review the official BPSC notification carefully to ensure you meet the exact requirements for your desired teaching level. These include:

• Educational qualifications relevant to the teaching post applied for
• Professional teaching qualifications such as D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or equivalent
• A valid teacher eligibility certificate (CTET or BTET)
• Age limits as prescribed in the official notification

Can Candidates from Other States Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam 2025?

Yes, candidates from all states are eligible to apply for the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam. You don’t need to be a Bihar resident to take part in this recruitment drive as long as you meet the required educational qualifications, professional training standards, and age criteria, you’re good to go. However, there’s an important point to note regarding reservation: applicants from outside Bihar won’t be eligible for any caste-based reservation benefits. No matter what category you belong to in your home state, you’ll be considered under the General category for BPSC TRE 4.0.

Is Domicile Mandatory for BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam 2025?

Here’s the bottom line: a domicile certificate is not mandatory to apply for the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam. However, if you’re a Bihar candidate seeking caste-based reservation benefits under SC, ST, OBC, or EWS categories, you must provide a valid domicile certificate along with your caste certificate to claim reservation under the state quota. For those applying under the General category, regardless of whether you’re from Bihar or another state, there’s no need to submit a domicile certificate. That said, with growing discussions around making the domicile certificate compulsory, especially among Bihar aspirants, future updates to the eligibility rules are possible, so keep an eye on official announcements.

Is CTET Accepted in BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam 2025?

Yes, CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is accepted in BPSC TRE 4.0. Candidates can apply using either a CTET certificate or a Bihar TET (BTET) certificate, depending on which one they possess. Both are valid and recognised for eligibility. This is a big relief for teaching aspirants from other states who may not have qualified for the BTET but hold a valid CTET certificate. As long as your certificate is valid and matches the teaching level you’re applying for, it will be accepted.

Conclusion

BPSC TRE 4.0 offers a golden opportunity for teaching aspirants across India. You don’t need to worry about domicile requirements unless you’re trying to avail of reservation benefits specific to Bihar. Just make sure you meet all other eligibility conditions and you’re all set to apply.

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