Breaking Teacher Recruitment News: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially commenced the online registration process for the School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026. A massive total of 32,388 teaching vacancies across primary, middle, secondary, and senior secondary schools in Bihar are being filled under this mega recruitment drive. Online applications have officially opened on 21 September 2026 on the commission's official website bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Recruitment Agency
BPSC (Bihar State)
Total Vacancies
32,388 Teacher Posts
Application Start
21 September 2026
Application Fee
₹100 per Category / Level
1. Overview of BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment Drive
Following the monumental success and recruitment milestones achieved in previous phases (TRE 1.0, TRE 2.0, and TRE 3.0), the Government of Bihar and the Education Department have rolled out the fourth edition of the Teacher Recruitment Examination—BPSC TRE 4.0. The initiative is aimed at filling all residual and freshly sanctioned teaching posts in government secondary and higher secondary schools, as well as Kasturba Gandhi and residential model schools across the 38 districts of Bihar.
Originally slated to commence earlier in September, the commission briefly rescheduled the timeline to ensure complete roster clearance, category-wise reservation verification, and multi-tier examination centre arrangements. The updated application portal is now fully functional, enabling eligible candidates across India to register and submit their candidatures.
2. Stage-Wise & School-Level Vacancy Distribution
The total 32,388 sanctioned vacancies have been meticulously categorized across four academic schooling tiers. Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12) commands the lion's share of vacancies, offering immense career opportunities for postgraduate subject specialists:
| Teaching Level / Cadre |
Target Classes |
Sanctioned Vacancies |
Classification Badge |
Higher Secondary Teacher (PGT)
Specialized subject lecturers in Science, Arts & Commerce streams |
Classes 11 to 12 |
16,101 Posts |
Highest Vacancies (50%) |
Middle School Teacher (TGT)
Subject instructors for Mathematics, Science, Social Science & Languages |
Classes 6 to 8 |
8,563 Posts |
Middle School Cadre |
Secondary School Teacher (TGT)
High school teachers across secondary institutions |
Classes 9 to 10 |
3,877 Posts |
Secondary Cadre |
Primary School Teacher (PRT)
General and specialized primary instructors |
Classes 1 to 5 |
3,847 Posts |
Primary Cadre |
| Total Vacancies Across All 4 Tiers |
32,388 Posts |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Mega Drive |
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3. Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications & Age Limits
Eligibility for BPSC TRE 4.0 depends upon the specific schooling tier and subject applied for:
A. Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5)
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET (BTET) Paper-I.
- Important: Candidates holding only a B.Ed degree are not eligible for primary teacher posts in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling.
B. Middle School Teachers (Classes 6 to 8)
- Graduation in relevant subject stream with D.El.Ed OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed / B.El.Ed.
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II.
C. Secondary School Teachers (Classes 9 to 10)
- Graduation / Post Graduation in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed from recognized institution.
- Must have qualified Bihar STET Paper-I in the corresponding teaching discipline.
D. Higher Secondary Teachers (Classes 11 to 12)
- Post Graduation (Master's Degree) in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks along with B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
- Must have qualified Bihar STET Paper-II in the relevant subject.
E. Age Limits & Relaxations
- Primary & Middle (Classes 1–8): Minimum age is 18 years.
- Secondary & Senior Secondary (Classes 9–12): Minimum age is 21 years.
- Upper Age Ceiling: 37 years for Unreserved (Male); 40 years for Backward Classes (BC/EBC) and Unreserved (Female); 42 years for SC and ST candidates.
4. Examination Pattern, Marking Scheme & Negative Marking
The selection is conducted through a single-stage objective written competitive examination consisting of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
Test Duration
2.5 Hours (150 Mins)
Negative Marking
1/3rd Mark (0.33 Mark)
Component-Wise Test Structure:
| Part / Section |
Subject Scope |
Questions |
Nature & Role |
| Part I: Language Qualifying |
English (compulsory 8 Qs) + Hindi / Urdu / Bengali (22 Qs) |
30 MCQs (30 M) |
Qualifying nature (Minimum 30% / 9 marks required) |
| Part II: General Studies |
Elementary Math, Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, Indian National Movement & Geography |
40 MCQs (40 M) |
Merit determining |
| Part III: Concerned Subject |
Domain discipline selected by applicant (Science, Math, Social Science, Language, or PGT elective) |
80 MCQs (80 M) |
Core merit determining component |
| Composite Total |
150 Questions |
150 Marks (Final Merit out of 120 marks) |
Critical Negative Marking Rule:
Unlike primary teacher eligibility tests, BPSC TRE 4.0 enforces a strict negative marking penalty: 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for every incorrect response. Candidates must strategize to avoid blind guessing.
5. Application Fee & Online Registration Procedure
Candidates can submit applications through the unified BPSC examination portal:
- Application Fee: ₹100 per teaching level / category. Candidates applying for multiple tiers (e.g. Middle + Secondary) must deposit separate examination fees for each respective application.
- Online payment gateways support Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, and UPI.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online:
- Visit the official Bihar Public Service Commission website at bpsc.bih.nic.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the "Apply Online" tab and locate School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026.
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration) with personal details, mobile number, and verified email ID.
- Log in with your generated Application Number and Password.
- Select the targeted teaching post (Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10, or 11–12) and input educational qualifications and TET/STET scorecard details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required certificates, photographs (live webcam capture), and signatures in Hindi and English.
- Pay the requisite application fee online and download the final submitted application form for future verification.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When did the online applications start for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Online applications officially commenced on 21 September 2026 on the official portal onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
How many vacancies are available in BPSC TRE 4.0?
A total of 32,388 teacher vacancies are announced: 16,101 for Classes 11–12; 8,563 for Classes 6–8; 3,877 for Classes 9–10; and 3,847 for Classes 1–5.
Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes. There is a negative marking deduction of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for each incorrect answer.
Are candidates from other states eligible to apply?
Yes, Indian citizens from any state can apply under the Open / General category, provided they fulfill the educational and TET/STET qualifications.
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