The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the framework for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026. Aimed at strengthening the school education infrastructure in Bihar, BPSC TRE 4.0 covers 1,00,000+ teaching vacancies across Primary (Class 1–5), Middle (Class 6–8), Secondary (Class 9–10), and Higher Secondary (Class 11–12) schools.
Below is the complete official breakdown of class-wise post distributions, exam schedules, eligibility qualifications, and application instructions.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Important Dates & Schedule
| Recruitment Event / Phase | Official Timeline & Dates |
| Official TRE 4.0 Notification Release | October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | November 2026 |
| TRE 4.0 Written Examination Date | December 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | December 2026 |
| Official Result Declaration | January 2027 |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy Overview
| Recruitment Parameter | Official Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE 4.0) |
| Total Estimated Vacancies | 1,00,000+ Posts |
| Cadre Level | State School Teacher (District Cadre) |
| Mode of Application | Online (bpsc.bihar.gov.in / onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (Objective OMR) + Document Verification |
| Job Location | Government Schools in Bihar |
Class-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The projected vacancy distribution across teaching levels for BPSC TRE 4.0 is structured as follows:
| Teaching Level / Cadre | Targeted Class Group | Estimated Vacancies | Minimum Eligibility Certificate |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | Class 1 to 5 | ~30,000 Posts | CTET Paper 1 / BTET Paper 1 + D.El.Ed |
| Middle School Teacher (TGT) | Class 6 to 8 | ~25,000 Posts | CTET Paper 2 / BTET Paper 2 + D.El.Ed / B.Ed |
| Secondary School Teacher (TGT) | Class 9 to 10 | ~25,000 Posts | STET Paper 1 + Graduation + B.Ed |
| Higher Secondary Teacher (PGT) | Class 11 to 12 | ~20,000 Posts | STET Paper 2 + Post Graduation + B.Ed |
| Total Combined Vacancies | Class 1 to 12 | 1,00,000+ Posts | — |
Note: Reservation as per Bihar state domicile policy (including 50% reservation for female candidates in Primary and Middle school levels) will apply.
Level-Wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational & Professional Qualifications
- Primary Teacher (Class 1–5): Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) + CTET Paper 1 / BTET Paper 1.
- Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8): Graduate Degree (B.A / B.Sc / B.Com) + D.El.Ed or B.Ed + CTET Paper 2 / BTET Paper 2.
- Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10): Graduation / Post Graduation with at least 50% marks in relevant subject + B.Ed + Bihar STET Paper 1.
- Higher Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12): Post Graduation (M.A / M.Sc / M.Com) with at least 50% marks in relevant subject + B.Ed + Bihar STET Paper 2.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as per Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (Primary) | 21 Years (Middle, Secondary, Higher Secondary)
| Candidate Category | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (UR) – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (UR) – Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection for BPSC TRE 4.0 is based on a single-stage objective OMR written examination without any interview round.
Written Exam Structure (150 Questions | 150 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Minutes)
- Part 1: Language Paper (Qualifying): 30 Questions (30 Marks) — English (8) + Hindi / Urdu / Bengali (22). Minimum 30% marks required.
- Part 2: General Studies: 40 Questions (40 Marks) — Primary Math, Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, Social Science, Geography, Indian National Movement.
- Part 3: Subject Specialization: 80 Questions (80 Marks) — Questions based on the specific chosen subject curriculum (for Class 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12).
- Negative Marking: No negative marking in TRE 4.0.
Application Fee Details
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / Other State Candidates | Rs. 750/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 200/- |
How to Apply Online for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official BPSC web portal:
onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in. - Complete the initial registration form by entering basic details, CTET/STET roll number, Aadhaar number, and email address.
- Log in using your candidate credentials (Registration ID and Password).
- Fill in subject selection details, educational qualifications, marks details, and district priority preferences.
- Upload live photo webcam scan, signature (in Hindi and English), CTET/STET certificates, and graduation/post-graduation marksheets.
- Pay the registration fee using online net banking, debit card, or UPI options.
- Print and store the final application confirmation page for future reference during document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. BPSC TRE 4.0 me kul kitne pado par shikshak bharti ki jayegi?
BPSC TRE 4.0 ke tehat Class 1 se 12 tak ke liye lagbhag 1,00,000+ pado par bharti ki aashanka hai.
2. Kya BPSC TRE 4.0 me CTET Appearing abhyarthiyon ko mauka milega?
CTET ya STET pass abhyarthi hi aavedan ke paatr honge. Notification ke anusar cut-off date tak qualifying certificate hona anivarya hai.
3. Kya BPSC TRE 4.0 exam me negative marking hoti hai?
Nahi, BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam me negative marking ka pravdhan nahi hai.
4. Primary Teacher (Class 1-5) ke liye B.Ed wale eligible hain?
Nahi, Supreme Court ke aadesh ke anusar Class 1-5 Primary Teacher ke liye kewal D.El.Ed pass abhyarthi hi yogya hain.
