BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026: 32,388 Teacher Vacancies, Exam Dates & Online Application

BPSC TRE 4.0 Official Notification Released

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has published the TRE 4.0 notification (Advertisement No. 14/2026), confirming 32,388 vacancies for teaching positions under the Bihar Education Department. Following the updated recruitment calendar, the BPSC TRE 4.0 online application window will officially open on September 21, 2026.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Exam Overview

Events	Particulars
Name of Exam	Bihar Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE 4.0) 2026
Advertisement No.	14/2026
Conducting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies	32,388
Mode of Application	Online
Application Start Date	21 September 2026
Posts	PRT, TGT, PGT
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in

BPSC TRE 4.0 Expected Exam Date 2026

Industry sources indicate the BPSC TRE 4.0 examination is tentatively scheduled for between December 2026 and January 2027. Candidates should treat these dates as preliminary estimates. For official confirmation, please monitor the BPSC portal at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. We will provide real-time updates as soon as the formal exam schedule is announced.

Particulars	Details
Expected Exam Date Announcement	Mid-October 2026
Expected Exam Conduct Period	December 2026 – January 2027
Exam Dates (if applications below 5 lakh)	3 separate dates (Class 1–5, 6–8, and 9–12 held separately)
Exam Dates (if applications above 5 lakh)	6 separate dates (Class 1–5, 6–8, and 9–12 held separately)

BPSC TRE 4.0 Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

The BPSC has issued a detailed breakdown of vacancies across all four teaching levels in its official notification. The Senior Secondary (Class 11-12) category holds the highest allocation with 16,101 positions, while 8,563 spots are designated for Middle School (Class 6-8) teachers. Primary teacher vacancies are segmented by medium (General, Urdu, Bangla), while positions for other levels are subject-specific.

Posts (Classes)	Vacancy
Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5)	3847
Middle School Teachers (Classes 6 to 8)	8563
Secondary Teachers (Classes 9-10)	387
Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11-12)	16101
Total	32388

Primary School Teacher Vacancy (Class 1-5)

Subject	Unreserved (UR)	EWS	BC	EBC	SC	ST	BCL	Total Vacancies	Reserved for Women (50%)
General (Samanya)	1,224	239	303	323	819	43	114	3,065	1,310
Urdu	108	22	89	45	397	22	48	757	180
Bangla	03	00	03	07	09	00	03	25	01
Total	1,335	261	395	401	1,225	65	165	3,847	1,491

Middle School Teacher Vacancy (Class 6-8)

Subject	Unreserved (UR)	EWS	BC	EBC	SC	ST	BCL	Total Vacancies	Reserved for Women (50%)
Math & Science	752	140	383	260	478	54	121	2,188	793
Social Science	530	76	173	110	199	22	80	1,190	470
Hindi	274	71	257	143	277	22	52	1,096	298
English	513	122	382	228	584	33	67	1,929	574
Sanskrit	200	48	351	144	383	23	76	1,225	192
Urdu	243	47	143	97	353	21	31	935	242
Total	2,512	504	1,689	982	2,274	175	427	8,563	2,569

Secondary School Teacher Vacancy (Class 9-10)

Subject	UR	EWS	BC	EBC	SC	ST	BCL	Total Vacancies	Reserved for Women (35%)
Hindi	138	22	31	31	84	11	21	361	105
English	223	30	31	44	213	08	09	696	178
Science	206	33	24	55	76	06	32	463	124
Math	235	39	61	68	73	09	43	570	154
Social Science	308	58	53	100	152	05	44	756	223
Sanskrit	61	10	14	26	28	02	05	322	40
Urdu	124	24	49	29	133	07	07	660	103
Physical Education	21	02	04	07	07	02	01	47	05
Music	00	00	00	02	00	00	00	02	00
Total	1,316	218	354	497	1,203	85	204	3,877	932

Senior Secondary Teacher Vacancy (Class 11-12)

Subject	UR	EWS	BC	EBC	SC	ST	BCL	Total Vacancies	Women Reserved (35%)
Zoology	124	32	52	33	96	11	24	449	97
Botany	185	46	89	29	102	08	16	1,078	125
Chemistry	800	183	371	217	361	20	63	3,695	658
Math	151	27	31	18	186	11	21	657	120
Physics	287	62	152	49	183	11	36	1,758	223
Economics	58	10	21	14	18	01	10	138	20
Geography	72	15	17	10	24	02	12	176	23
History	274	52	67	27	79	08	50	608	156
Home Science	103	16	41	18	67	02	11	418	58
Music	175	27	70	32	73	11	18	736	103
Philosophy	13	01	00	02	14	00	01	80	01
Political Science	228	42	34	15	139	11	39	665	139
Psychology	160	33	72	34	85	07	19	1,030	101
Sociology	94	18	23	17	51	05	11	266	51
Accountancy	30	04	07	05	07	02	05	66	05
Business Studies	26	04	06	06	33	03	05	133	07
Entrepreneurship	22	03	02	04	15	02	02	58	06
Computer Science	213	17	36	48	28	05	38	407	111
English	313	38	86	38	257	13	25	1,321	235
Hindi	215	48	46	30	136	10	31	739	139
Sanskrit	126	22	53	27	57	10	09	746	65
Urdu	183	43	45	66	134	08	11	877	128
Total	3,852	743	3,222	1,704	5,271	371	938	16,101	2,571

Key Policy Updates for BPSC TRE 4.0

Key Changes in BPSC TRE 4.0
1/3 Negative Marking	A penalty of 1/3 mark applies to incorrect answers or unattempted questions.
STET 2026 Declaration	Mandatory self-declaration for candidates awaiting STET 2026 results.
Application Fee	Reduced to ₹100 per category.
OTR Requirement	One-Time Registration (OTR) is now mandatory before applying.
DigiLocker Integration	Digital verification of documents via DigiLocker is now required.
Biometric Fee	An additional ₹200 fee applies if Aadhar numbers are not provided.
BSEB Unique ID	Providing a BSEB-linked Unique ID is mandatory during application.

Important BPSC TRE 2026 Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	August 18, 2026
Online Application & Registration Begins	21 September 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	Updated Soon
Last Date for Online Form Submission	Updated Soon
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Written Examination Date	December 2026 – January 2027 (Expected)
Result Declaration	To Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria for BPSC TRE 4.0

Eligibility varies by teaching level. Candidates must meet subject-specific academic qualifications and hold a valid CTET or STET certificate applicable to the desired paper.

General Eligibility Requirements

Post-Specific Qualification Guidelines

Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) Requirements

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Eligibility Test: CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET Paper-I.
• Educational Qualification:
  • 10+2 with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed.
  • 10+2 with 45% + 2-year D.El.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms.
  • 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed.
  • Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
  • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.

Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) Requirements

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Eligibility Test: CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET Paper-II.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Graduation (Honours/Subsidiary) + 2-year D.El.Ed.
  • Graduation/PG with 50% + B.Ed.
  • Graduation with 45% + B.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms.
  • 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed.

Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10) & Special Schools

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Eligibility Test: Bihar STET Paper-I in the relevant subject.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Graduation/PG in the relevant subject with 50% + B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education).
  • 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.

Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12) Requirements

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; maximum 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Eligibility Test: Bihar STET Paper-II in the relevant subject.
• Educational Qualification:
  • PG in the relevant subject with 50% + B.Ed.
  • PG in the relevant subject + 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  • PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit Regulations

The commission has set August 1, 2026, as the reference date for calculating age eligibility. Minimum and maximum age requirements vary based on the teaching post, category, and gender, adhering to Bihar government recruitment policies.

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age (Primary & Middle School)	18 years
Minimum Age (Secondary & Higher Secondary)	21 years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Male)	37 years
Maximum Age (Backward/EBC – Male & Female)	40 years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Female)	40 years
Maximum Age (Transgender)	42 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST – Male & Female)	42 years

Applying Online for BPSC TRE 4.0

The BPSC has confirmed the online application schedule. Candidates can register and submit their forms starting September 21, 2026. We recommend gathering all necessary documentation early to ensure a smooth application process once the portal is live.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Official Apply Online Link

Step-by-Step Application Guide for BPSC TRE 2026

The application process is exclusively online. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before starting your submission. Verify all personal and academic details carefully before final submission, as post-deadline corrections are highly restricted.

• Visit www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR)
• Link your DigiLocker account and complete profile creation (personal, address, qualification, and experience details)
• Upload photo and signature as per specified format and lock your profile
• Go to the New Application tab and select the BPSC TRE 4.0 (Advertisement No. 14/2026) link
• Choose your post/subject and category, then proceed to payment
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the final application form and download the confirmation page

Application Fee Structure

• Exam Fee: ₹100 per class-level category. Candidates applying for multiple levels, such as Class 1–5, 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12, have to pay the applicable fee separately for each level.
• Biometric Fee: ₹200. This fee is mandatory only for candidates who do not provide a valid Aadhaar number during online registration. Candidates providing Aadhaar details are exempted from this fee.
• Bank Processing Fee: As per the applicable bank charges. This fee is mandatory for all online payments and is automatically charged by the payment gateway.
• Aadhaar/OTP Requirement: No separate fee. Aadhaar verification is mandatory during Document Verification (DV), and the mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar. Failure to receive the required OTP during DV may affect the candidate’s eligibility.

The BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment follows a multi-stage process. Unlike previous cycles, this selection includes a preliminary screening stage. Only candidates who clear the preliminary test will be eligible for the main examination.

• Preliminary Test (PT)
• Main Written Examination
• Interview (for applicable posts)
• Document Verification
• Final Merit List

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern 2026

The examination consists of a preliminary test and a main exam. Both stages feature a 1/3 negative marking scheme for incorrect answers. The main exam structure is tailored to specific teaching levels and subjects.

Parameter	Prelims	Mains
Purpose	Screening/Qualifying	Main Written Examination
Questions	150	150
Marks	150	150
Duration	2 Hours	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Question Type	Objective MCQs	Written/Objective
Language Section	No	30 Questions
General Studies	150 Questions	40 Questions for Classes 6–12
Concerned Subject	No	80 Questions for Classes 6–12
Primary Teacher	General Studies	30 Language + 120 GS
Language Qualifying	—	30%
Negative Marking	1/3 mark per wrong answer	As per prescribed examination rules

BPSC TRE Main Exam Pattern by Post

Post/Teaching Level	Part I: Language	Part II: General Studies	Part III: Concerned Subject	Total
Primary Teacher (1–5)	30	120	—	150
Middle School Teacher (6–8)	30	40	80	150
Secondary Teacher (9–10)	30	40	80	150
Higher Secondary Teacher (11–12)	30	40	80	150

BPSC TRE 4.0 Salary & Perks 2026

Successful candidates will be entitled to a comprehensive compensation package including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical coverage. Salary tiers are determined by the specific teaching grade and role.

Post-Level	Grade Pay	Basic Pay	Approximate In-Hand Monthly Salary
Primary Teacher (1–5)	₹2,400	₹25,000	₹45,000 – ₹48,880
Middle Teacher (6–8)	₹2,800	₹28,000	₹50,000 – ₹54,370
Secondary Teacher (9–10)	₹3,200	₹31,000	₹55,000 – ₹59,860
Higher Secondary (11–12)	₹3,600	₹32,000	₹58,000 – ₹61,690

Transgender Reservation Details (District-wise)

In compliance with the Patna High Court directive (Veera Yadav case), BPSC has integrated horizontal reservation for transgender candidates across all levels. Reservations are implemented through a roster-point methodology across various districts and subjects.

Class Level	Total Transgender Reserved Posts
Classes 1–5 (Primary) — General Medium	3
Classes 1–5 (Primary)—Urdu Medium	1
Classes 1–5 (Primary)—Bangla Medium	0
Classes 6–8—Science & Math	5
Classes 6–8 — Social Science	3
Classes 6–8—Hindi	0
Classes 6–8 — English	1
Classes 6–8 — Sanskrit	0
Classes 6–8 — Urdu	0
Classes 9–10 (all subjects combined)	7
Classes 11–12 (all subjects combined)	7

Self-Declaration for STET 2026 Appearing Candidates

Candidates who meet academic requirements but are awaiting STET results may apply for TRE 4.0, provided they pass the exam before the preliminary stage. A mandatory self-declaration form must be submitted along with the application materials.

• Candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, Aadhaar number
  Village/city, post office, police station, district, and state of residence.
• STET 2026 application number.
• Candidate’s name, father’s name, and mother’s name in both Hindi and English (Capital Letters).
• Signature confirming the information is true; false information can lead to cancellation of candidature, for which the candidate will be solely responsible.

Important Note: Failure to qualify for the STET 2026 exam prior to the preliminary test will result in the disqualification of the candidate and the issuance of an admit card will be denied.