The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially published the BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. 14/2026 on August 18, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 32,388 teacher vacancies across Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary classes in Bihar. Aspirants preparing for teaching careers in the state can access comprehensive details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdowns, important dates, and the online application procedure below.
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Overview
Managed by the Education Department of Bihar through the BPSC, this recruitment cycle introduces several structural updates, including mandatory DigiLocker integration, One Time Registration (OTR), and revised negative marking schemas. Review the key highlights of Advertisement No. 14/2026 below:
| 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 |
| Posts | PRT, TGT, PGT |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
Candidates should note that online registration begins on September 1, 2026, and concludes on September 30, 2026. Make sure to complete application fee payments before September 29, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | August 18, 2026 |
| Online Application & Registration Begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Form Submission | September 30, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Announced |
| Written Examination Date | December 2026 – January 2027 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
Vacancy Breakdown by Class Levels
The 32,388 vacancies are distributed across primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary segments as outlined below:
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria & Checklists
Applicants must meet specific age limits, educational qualifications, and eligibility test standards according to their applying category.
General Requirements
- 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.
Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) Eligibility
- 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., OR 10+2 with 45% + 2-year D.El.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms, OR 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed., OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed., OR PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.
Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) Eligibility
- 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., OR Graduation/PG with 50% + B.Ed., OR Graduation with 45% + B.Ed. as per NCTE 2002 norms, OR 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., OR PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed.
Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10 & Special Schools) Eligibility
- 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), OR 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12) Eligibility
- 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., OR PG in the relevant subject + 4-year Integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., OR PG with 55% + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed.
Application Fee
- Exam Fee: ₹100 per class-level category.
- Biometric Fee: ₹200 (mandatory only for candidates who do not provide a valid Aadhaar number).
- Bank Processing Fee: As per applicable bank charges.
- Aadhaar/OTP Requirement: Aadhaar verification mandatory during Document Verification.
How to Apply Online for BPSC TRE 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions carefully to complete your application process seamlessly:
- 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 between 1 and 29 September 2026
- Submit the final application form and download the confirmation page
Official Notifications & Reference Documents
For detailed particulars, download the official resource files provided below:
- BPSC TRE 4 Notification PDF – Click to Download
- BPSC TRE Syllabus – Click to Check
- BPSC TRE 4.0 Transgender Reservation Notice PDF