The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is gearing up for the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) 4.0 in 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 46,000 teacher positions across various school levels in Bihar.
Below is a comprehensive summary based on the latest notifications and industry reports.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Short Notification Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | February 15, 2026 (or March 2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified (Expected June-August 2026) |
| Result Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Details (Class-wise)
A total of approximately 46,000 posts have been approved across the following departments:
- Education Department: Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), Secondary (9–10), and Senior Secondary (11–12).
- Welfare Departments (SC/ST & BC/EBC): Teachers and Headmasters.
| School Level | Estimated Vacancies |
| Primary (Classes 1–5) | ~10,500 – 14,000 |
| Middle (Classes 6–8) | ~9,500 |
| Secondary (Classes 9–10) | ~12,000 – 16,970 |
| Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12) | ~13,000 – 16,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Primary Teacher (1–5): 12th Pass ($50\%$) + D.El.Ed OR Graduation + D.El.Ed + CTET Paper I / BTET Paper I qualification.
- Middle Teacher (6–8): Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed + CTET Paper II / BTET Paper II.
- Secondary Teacher (9–10): Graduation/PG in related subject ($50\%$) + B.Ed + STET Paper I.
- Senior Secondary Teacher (11–12): Post Graduation ($50\%$) + B.Ed + STET Paper II.
2. Age Limit (as of 01-08-2025)
- Primary/Middle: 18 – 37 Years
- Secondary/Senior Secondary: 21 – 37 Years
- Note: Upper age relaxation applies for OBC/BC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years).
Application Fee & Exam Pattern
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / Other State | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwD (Bihar) | ₹200 |
Exam Pattern Highlights
The exam is conducted offline (Pen & Paper) and usually consists of:
- Part I (Language): 30 Questions (English + Hindi/Urdu/Bengali) – Qualifying only.
- Part II (General Studies): 40 Questions (Math, Reasoning, GS, Science, Geography).
- Part III (Subject Specific): 80 Questions based on the candidate’s chosen subject.
- Negative Marking: Generally, there is no negative marking in BPSC TRE (as per previous trends, but check official PDF).
How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSC website: onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Register with your basic details to generate a Username and Password.
- Fill in educational qualifications and upload the required documents (Scan of Photo, Signature, Eligibility Certificates).
- Pay the fee and submit the final form.
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