BPSC TRE 4.0 School Teacher Recruitment 2026

BPSC TRE 4.0 School Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), acting on behalf of the Education Department, Government of Bihar, has officially released Advt. No. 15/2026 for the highly anticipated Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0. This massive recruitment drive opens up exactly 32,388 vacancies for the post of School Teacher (Vidyalaya Adhyapak) across various levels ranging from primary classes to senior secondary grades. Candidates seeking a stable and prestigious teaching career can explore all latest Bihar Government Jobs to find comprehensive updates on state-level administrative and educational openings.

Qualified educators and aspirants holding the required teacher eligibility qualifications can submit their applications through the official web portal. For candidates who have completed their higher education and want to target higher-tier academic posts, it is also recommended to check more Graduate jobs in Bihar that align with your professional aspirations and academic background.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution & Category Breakup

The 32,388 vacancies are meticulously categorized across primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary teaching segments. Candidates can examine the detailed post-wise and category-wise distribution to plan their application strategy according to their reservation category and subject specialization.

Eligibility Standards, Qualifications & Age Limits

Applicants must satisfy rigorous educational and professional standards prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) along with mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) credentials for the respective class category. The essential qualification criteria vary across different levels:

• Class 1-5 (Primary Teacher): Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks (45% under older NCTE norms) accompanied by a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), or Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed, plus the requisite CTET or BTET paper.
• Class 6-8 (Upper Primary Teacher): Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed, or Graduation/Post-Graduation with 50% marks (45% under NCTE norms) and a B.Ed. degree, or 10+2 with 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed., or Post-Graduation with 55% and a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., along with CTET or BTET Paper II.
• Class 9-10 (Secondary Teacher): Graduation or Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with 50% marks (45% under NCTE norms) plus a B.Ed. degree, or a 4-year B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed. degree in the concerned subject, along with STET Paper I.
• Class 11-12 (Higher Secondary Teacher): Post-Graduation in the specific subject with 50% marks (45% under NCTE norms) plus a B.Ed. degree, or Post-Graduation with 50% marks and B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed., or Post-Graduation with 55% and a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., along with STET Paper II.

Age Limits & Relaxations: The minimum age limit is 18 years for Class 1-5 and 6-8, and 21 years for Class 9-10 and 11-12. The maximum age cap as on 01.08.2024 is set at 37 years for UR Male candidates, 40 years for UR Female, BC, and EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC, ST, and Transgender candidates. The retirement age across all categories is 60 years. Upper age relaxations apply to PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (3 years plus defense service period up to max 57 years), and eligible regular Bihar government servants as per official guidelines.

Salary Structure & Remuneration Details

Selected candidates appointed as School Teachers (Vidyalaya Adhyapak) under BPSC TRE 4.0 will receive attractive monthly emoluments in accordance with Bihar State Government pay norms, along with admissible dearness allowances, house rent allowances, and medical benefits:

• Class 1-5 Primary Teachers: Initial basic pay of ₹25,000 per month plus applicable allowances.
• Class 6-8 Upper Primary Teachers: Initial basic pay of ₹28,000 per month plus applicable allowances.
• Class 9-10 Secondary Teachers: Basic pay of ₹31,000 per month plus applicable allowances.
• Class 11-12 Higher Secondary Teachers: Basic pay of ₹32,000 per month plus applicable allowances.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The recruitment methodology relies exclusively on a competitive written examination followed by mandatory certificate verification conducted by the Education Department, Government of Bihar. There is no interview stage. The written test consists of objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) administered under strict negative marking guidelines.

• Exam Structure: One comprehensive paper per class level consisting of 150 questions for 150 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Class 1-5 Pattern: Language section comprising 30 qualifying marks + General Studies paper carrying 120 marks.
• Class 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 Pattern: Language section carrying 30 qualifying marks + General Studies carrying 40 marks + Core Subject carrying 80 marks.
• Marking Scheme & Options: Each question features five distinct options (A through E), where option E indicates an unattempted question. Negative marking is applied at 1/3 marks for every incorrect answer as well as for unattempted/blank questions. Candidates must secure at least 30% qualifying marks in the language section.

Application Fee & Important Dates

All candidates irrespective of category are required to pay a standard application fee of ₹100. Additionally, an extra biometric fee of ₹200 is levied if Aadhaar card details are not used as the primary identification proof during registration. Fees must be paid online via the SBI Payment Gateway.

• Online Application Start Date: 25 September 2026
• Fee Payment Closing Date: 25 October 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 26 October 2026

Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

Aspirants must complete their submissions strictly through the official online portal by following these structured steps:

• Step 1 (One-Time Registration): Navigate to the official BPSC candidate portal and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) under the New User Registration tab.
• Step 2 (Profile Completion): Fill out the six-step candidate profile providing accurate personal details, postal address, academic qualifications, teaching experience, live photograph capture, and scanned Hindi/English signatures.
• Step 3 (Profile Lock): Thoroughly verify critical details including candidate name, parents' names, Aadhaar details, gender, and date of birth before locking the profile.
• Step 4 (Application Submission): Open the New Application section, designate your class-wise post priority, and input all certificate serial numbers and exact issue dates.
• Step 5 (Fee Payment & Printing): Remit the requisite examination fee online before 25 October 2026, submit the final application form, and print two physical copies from the My Account dashboard for future reference. Do not mail hard copies to the commission office.

Essential Documents Checklist

Candidates must keep the following original documents and self-attested photocopies ready for the certificate verification stage:

• Aadhaar card or another authorized government photo identification card
• Recent passport-size color photographs
• Matriculation and Intermediate pass certificates and marksheets
• Graduation and Post-Graduation degree certificates and semester/annual marksheets
• Professional teacher training qualification certificates (D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, etc.)
• Valid TET, BTET, CTET, or STET qualifying scorecard and certificate
• Caste, Domicile, EWS, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen reservation certificates issued by competent authorities

Candidate Advisory & Critical Warnings