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BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 Out: 32,388 Vacancies, Exam Date & Apply Online Link

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Updated: Sep 9, 2026
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The BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 has been officially released for 32,388 school teacher vacancies in Bihar. The online application process starts on 21 September 2026. Get all details on vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limits, and selection process here.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 Released

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially published the TRE 4.0 notification (Advt No. 14/2026), announcing 32,388 vacancies for school teachers in the Education Department of Bihar. According to the updated schedule, the online application window for BPSC TRE 4.0 will open on September 21, 2026.

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BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026: Key Highlights & 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 Exam Date 2026 & Schedule

According to recent sources, the BPSC TRE 4.0 written exam is expected to take place between December 2026 and January 2027. Aspirants should consider this schedule as tentative and regularly check the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission (bpsc.bihar.gov.in) for final confirmation. The officially confirmed exam dates will be updated here as soon as BPSC makes the formal announcement.

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 Vacancy Details 2026

बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग (BPSC) ने अपनी आधिकारिक अधिसूचना के माध्यम से सभी चार शिक्षक स्तरों के लिए विषयवार और श्रेणीवार रिक्तियों का विस्तृत विवरण जारी कर दिया है। सबसे अधिक 16,101 पद कक्षा 11-12 (उच्च माध्यमिक) के लिए निर्धारित किए गए हैं, जबकि कक्षा 6-8 (मध्य विद्यालय) के लिए कुल 8,563 पद स्वीकृत किए गए हैं। प्राथमिक स्तर के शिक्षकों के लिए रिक्तियों को माध्यम (जैसे- सामान्य, उर्दू, बांग्ला) के अनुसार विभाजित किया गया है, जबकि अन्य तीनों श्रेणियों के पद विषयवार तय किए गए हैं।

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

BPSC Bihar Primary School Teacher (Classes 1-5) Vacancies

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

BPSC Bihar Middle School Teacher (Classes 6-8) Vacancies

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

BPSC Bihar Secondary School Teacher (Classes 9-10) Vacancies

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

BPSC Bihar Senior Secondary Teacher (Classes 11-12) Vacancies

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

Major Changes and New Guidelines in BPSC TRE 4.0

BPSC TRE 4.0 Key Updates
1/3 Negative Marking Scheme गलत उत्तर देने अथवा ओएमआर शीट पर कोई भी विकल्प न चुनने की स्थिति में प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 1/3 अंक की कटौती की जाएगी।
STET 2026 Self-Declaration Requirement एसटीईटी 2026 के अभ्यर्थियों के लिए दस्तावेज और पात्रता सत्यापन हेतु स्व-घोषणा (Self-Declaration) का नया प्रावधान जोड़ा गया है।
Application Fee Reduced आवेदन परीक्षा शुल्क को घटाकर अब प्रति वर्ग/श्रेणी ₹100 कर दिया गया है।
One-Time Registration (OTR) Mandatory मुख्य आवेदन प्रक्रिया शुरू करने से पहले वन-टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन (OTR) पूरा करना अनिवार्य होगा।
DigiLocker Documents Integration डिजिटल सत्यापन की प्रक्रिया को तेज करने के लिए ओटीआर और आवेदन पत्र को डिजीलॉकर (DigiLocker) के साथ एकीकृत किया गया है।
Biometric Verification Fee आवेदन पत्र में आधार संख्या दर्ज नहीं करने पर उम्मीदवारों को ₹200 का अतिरिक्त बायोमेट्रिक शुल्क देना होगा।
BSEB Unique ID Submission आवेदन पत्र भरते समय बिहार विद्यालय परीक्षा समिति (BSEB) द्वारा जारी यूनिक आईडी प्रविष्ट करना अनिवार्य है।
Self-Declaration Form शैक्षणिक योग्यता, अनुभव या श्रेणी दावों के त्वरित सत्यापन के लिए अब अभ्यर्थियों की स्व-घोषणा (Self-Declaration) मान्य होगी।
Multi-shift Examination Setup अधिक संख्या में उम्मीदवारों के आवेदन प्राप्त होने पर निष्पक्षता सुनिश्चित करने हेतु परीक्षा एकाधिक शिफ्टों/चरणों में आयोजित हो सकती है।
Modification of Vacancies विभाग से प्राप्त अंतिम दिशानिर्देशों अथवा अधियाचना के अनुसार कुल पदों की संख्या में कमी या वृद्धि की जा सकती है।

BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Important 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

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational eligibility requirements for BPSC TRE 4.0 are determined based on the specific teaching level and post. In addition to holding the requisite academic and professional teaching degrees, candidates must possess a valid qualifying certificate in CTET or STET for the relevant paper.

BPSC TRE 4.0 General Eligibility Requirements

Criteria Details
Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Minimum Marks Relaxation SC/ST, EBC, BC, and female candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for academic degrees, wherever applicable.

Post-Wise Academic Eligibility Criteria

Primary Teacher Eligibility (Classes 1 to 5)

  • 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 Eligibility (Classes 6 to 8)

  • 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 School Teacher Eligibility (Classes 9 to 10 & Special Education)

  • 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 School Teacher Eligibility (Classes 11 to 12)

  • 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 and Relaxations 2026

The Bihar Public Service Commission has set August 1, 2026, as the baseline cut-off date for calculating minimum and maximum age limits. While the minimum age eligibility varies between primary/middle posts and secondary/senior secondary posts, category-wise upper age relaxation will be applicable according to state government regulations.

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

BPSC TRE 4.0 Apply Online Process 2026

The official dates for submitting BPSC TRE 4.0 online application forms have been announced by the Bihar Public Service Commission. The online registration portal will be activated on September 21, 2026. Interested candidates are recommended to prepare all necessary academic and identity documents in advance to avoid last-minute technical delays.

Official BPSC TRE 4.0 Apply Online Link

Step-by-Step Process to Apply Online for BPSC TRE 4.0

The registration for BPSC TRE 4.0 must be completed entirely through the official online portal. Aspirants should thoroughly verify their eligibility status before initiating the form filling. Carefully proofread all entered information before hitting the final submit button, as editing privileges will not be granted after the closing date.

  • 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

BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Fee Details

  • 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.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Selection Process 2026

The BPSC TRE 4.0 selection process will follow a newly structured, multi-stage mechanism where qualifying each stage is mandatory. For this recruitment cycle, a screening Preliminary Test is introduced, following which successful candidates will advance to the Mains Examination. Please review the specific rules on negative marking for each tier carefully.

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

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern & Scheme 2026

The BPSC TRE 4.0 selection consists of two primary phases: a Preliminary Test followed by a comprehensive Main Written Exam. A negative marking of 1/3rd of a mark will apply for each incorrect response across both phases. Only candidates meeting the qualifying cut-off of the Preliminary Test will be eligible to write the Main Exam, which features separate subjects and patterns depending on the selected post.

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

Post-Wise BPSC TRE 4.0 Mains Exam Pattern

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 Structure & Pay Scale 2026

Candidates appointed under BPSC TRE 4.0 will be entitled to a highly competitive salary package, supplemented by allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other essential medical benefits. The actual scale of pay varies by post level. The breakdown of the expected salary structure is outlined below.

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

District-Wise Reservation for Transgender Candidates in BPSC TRE 4.0

Following the directions of the Patna High Court in the Veera Yadav case, the BPSC has implemented a horizontal reservation policy for transgender (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra) individuals. This district-wise and subject-wise reservation roster is applied across primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary teacher posts to ensure equal opportunity and fair representation.

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

STET 2026 Self-Declaration Guidelines for Appearing Candidates in BPSC TRE 4.0

The commission has clarified that candidates with the requisite professional training who are awaiting STET results or appearing in STET 2026 can submit their applications for BPSC TRE 4.0. To do so, they must clear the STET 2026 exam prior to the Secondary level Preliminary Written Test. Such candidates are required to submit an official self-declaration along with their online recruitment applications.

  • 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.

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Note: If candidates do not secure the necessary qualifying marks (uttirnata) in the STET 2026 exam prior to the conduct of the Preliminary Test, their admit cards for the BPSC TRE 4.0 Prelims will not be generated.

BPSC TRE Notification 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

When was the official BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 released?

The Bihar Public Service Commission officially released the BPSC TRE 4.0 notification on August 18, 2026, under Advertisement Number 14/2026.

What is the total number of vacancies released for BPSC TRE 4.0?

BPSC has advertised a grand total of 32,388 school teacher vacancies spanning from Primary (Class 1) up to Senior Secondary levels (Class 12).

On which date does the BPSC TRE 4.0 online application begin?

The online registration portal for BPSC TRE 4.0 will be active starting September 21, 2026. The official deadline to submit application forms will be updated shortly.

What are the expected exam dates for BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment?

Following the revision of the application commencement date to September 21, 2026, the updated written examination dates will be formally notified by BPSC soon.

Is passing the STET compulsory for BPSC TRE 4.0 eligibility?

Yes, passing either the CTET or STET is required depending on the target class. However, candidates appearing for the STET 2026 are also eligible to apply under the self-declaration guidelines.

Will negative marking be applicable in the BPSC TRE 4.0 selection exam?

Yes, a penalty of 1/3rd of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both the Preliminary screening test and the Main examination.

Which Teacher Eligibility Tests (CTET/STET) are required for different BPSC teacher posts?

Yes, passing the respective Teacher Eligibility Test is mandatory for all teaching levels as detailed below:
- Primary Teachers (Classes 1–5): CTET Paper 1 or BTET Paper 1
- Middle School Teachers (Classes 6–8): CTET Paper 2 or BTET Paper 2
- Secondary Teachers (Classes 9–10): STET Paper 1
- Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11–12): STET Paper 2

Can B.Ed degree holders apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Primary Teacher posts?

No. Under the latest directives from the Supreme Court and NCTE guidelines, a 2-year D.El.Ed (or equivalent diploma in elementary education) is mandatory for Primary Teacher posts. B.Ed graduates are eligible to apply for Middle (Classes 6-8), Secondary (Classes 9-10), and Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) roles.

Am I allowed to apply for more than one teacher level under BPSC TRE 4.0?

Yes, candidates who meet the individual eligibility criteria (educational degrees and relevant TET certifications) for different levels can submit applications for multiple teaching posts.

क्या CTET उत्तीर्ण उम्मीदवार BPSC TRE 4.0 के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं?

हाँ, जिन अभ्यर्थियों ने CTET परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण की है, वे संबंधित शिक्षक पदों के लिए आवेदन करने के पात्र हैं; बशर्ते वे पदानुसार आवश्यक शैक्षणिक (D.El.Ed, B.Ed आदि) एवं अन्य निर्धारित आयु-सीमा मानकों को पूरा करते हों।

क्या बिहार के बाहर (अन्य राज्यों) के उम्मीदवार BPSC TRE 4.0 के लिए पात्र हैं?

हाँ, अन्य राज्यों के अभ्यर्थी भी BPSC TRE 4.0 भर्ती परीक्षा के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। हालाँकि, वे बिहार राज्य के आरक्षण एवं अन्य विशेषाधिकारों के पात्र नहीं होंगे। भर्ती नियमावली के प्रावधानों के तहत उन्हें अनारक्षित (सामान्य श्रेणी) के अंतर्गत ही माना जाएगा।

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