The last date to apply is 4 days away — 26 October 2026. Fee payment closes even earlier, on 25 October 2026. Complete both steps before the deadlines.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released the Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0 (TRE-4.0) notification under Advertisement No. 14/2026 on 18 August 2026, inviting online applications for 32,388 School Teacher (Vidyalaya Adhyapak) posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. The recruitment covers four school levels: Primary (Class 1 to 5), Middle (Class 6 to 8), Secondary (Class 9 to 10) and Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12). Applications are accepted only through the BPSC OTR portal at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. The application window is open from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026, with fee payment closing one day earlier on 25 October 2026.
Important Note
1. The fee payment last date is 25 October 2026 — one day before the application last date of 26 October 2026. Pay the fee first and then finalise the application. A cancelled payment is not eligible for a refund, and once the fee is paid, the selected post or subject cannot be changed without cancelling the entire payment and restarting.
2. Candidates who have not yet passed the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) may still apply for Secondary and Higher Secondary posts, but must pass STET 2026 before the Preliminary Examination. The admit card for the Preliminary Exam will not be issued if STET 2026 is not cleared.
3. The vacancy count of 32,388 may increase or decrease based on any revision received from the Education Department, as stated in the official notification.
BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), 15 Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna, 800001 |
| Controlling Department | Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Advertisement No. | 14/2026, dated 18 August 2026 |
| Post Name | School Teacher / Vidyalaya Adhyapak (TRE-4.0) |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 (provisional, subject to revision) |
| School Levels | Primary (Class 1 to 5), Middle (Class 6 to 8), Secondary (Class 9 to 10), Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12) |
| Recruitment Mode | Preliminary and Main Examinations (CBT); no interview |
| Application Mode | Online only via BPSC OTR portal at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
| Application Start | 25 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Certificate Issue Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Dates | To be notified separately by BPSC |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Opens | 25 September 2026 |
| Certificate Issue Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Preliminary and Main Exam Dates | To be notified separately |
Note: Minimum age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. Maximum age is reckoned as on 1 August 2024 (per BPSC’s applicable rules).
Vacancy Details
Level-wise Summary
| School Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1 to 5) | 3,847 |
| Middle (Class 6 to 8) | 8,563 |
| Secondary (Class 9 to 10) | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12) | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
(A) Primary School (Class 1 to 5) — 3,847 Posts
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 3,065 |
| Urdu | 757 |
| Bangla | 25 |
| Total | 3,847 |
(B) Middle School (Class 6 to 8) — 8,563 Posts
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| Mathematics and Science | 2,188 |
| Social Science | 1,190 |
| Hindi | 1,096 |
| English | 1,929 |
| Sanskrit | 1,225 |
| Urdu | 935 |
| Total | 8,563 |
(C) Secondary School (Class 9 to 10) — 3,877 Posts
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 361 |
| English | 696 |
| Science | 463 |
| Mathematics | 570 |
| Social Science | 756 |
| Sanskrit | 322 |
| Urdu | 660 |
| Physical Education | 47 |
| Music | 2 |
| Total | 3,877 |
(D) Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12) — 16,101 Posts
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 449 |
| Botany | 1,078 |
| Chemistry | 3,695 |
| Mathematics | 657 |
| Physics | 1,758 |
| Economics | 138 |
| Geography | 176 |
| History | 608 |
| Home Science | 418 |
| Music | 736 |
| Philosophy | 80 |
| Political Science | 665 |
| Psychology | 1,030 |
| Sociology | 266 |
| Accountancy | 66 |
| Business Studies | 133 |
| Entrepreneurship | 58 |
| Computer Science | 407 |
| English | 1,321 |
| Hindi | 739 |
| Sanskrit | 746 |
| Urdu | 877 |
| Total | 16,101 |
Category-wise Reservation Summary
| School Level | UR | EWS | BC | EBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary (1 to 5) | 1,335 | 261 | 395 | 401 | 1,225 | 65 | 3,847 |
| Middle (6 to 8) | 2,512 | 504 | 1,689 | 982 | 2,274 | 175 | 8,563 |
| Secondary (9 to 10) | 1,316 | 218 | 354 | 497 | 1,203 | 85 | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary (11 to 12) | 3,852 | 743 | 3,222 | 1,704 | 5,271 | 371 | 16,101 |
Women’s horizontal reservation: 50% for Primary and Middle; 35% for Secondary and Higher Secondary, within respective categories. Detailed subject-wise and category-wise (including PwD and horizontal reservation) breakdowns are in the official notification PDF at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of India.
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Requirement
| School Level | Required TET |
|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1 to 5) | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Middle (Class 6 to 8) | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Secondary (Class 9 to 10) and Special School Teacher | STET Paper-I |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12) | STET Paper-II |
Teachers appointed before 2012 who have passed the Dakshata Pariksha are exempted from TET. Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may apply but must pass before the Preliminary Exam.
Educational Qualification (Summary)
- Primary (1 to 5): Senior Secondary or equivalent plus a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or equivalent NCTE-recognised qualification), as per the applicable NCTE norms.
- Middle (6 to 8): Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed., or 4-year integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., with the required subject combination.
- Secondary (9 to 10): Graduation or Post-Graduation in the relevant subject group with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- Higher Secondary (11 to 12): Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed. or equivalent NCTE-recognised qualification.
The exact subject-wise combinations, computer science and physical education pathways, and language-subject provisions for Urdu, Bangla, Sanskrit and Madrasa Board qualifications are detailed in Sections 2(A) to 2(R) of the official notification. Verify your specific eligibility from the notification PDF before applying.
Age Limit
| School Level | Minimum Age | Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary and Middle (1 to 8) | 18 years (as on 1 August 2026) | Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Secondary and Higher Secondary (9 to 12) | 21 years (as on 1 August 2026) | Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| BC and EBC (Male and Female) | 40 years | ||
| Transgender | 42 years | ||
| SC and ST (Male and Female) | 42 years |
Maximum age is reckoned as on 1 August 2024. Additional relaxations: PwD candidates get 10 years; ex-servicemen get 3 years plus actual service period (actual age not to exceed 57 years); serving Bihar government employees get up to 5 years (capped at 5 exam attempts). Superannuation age is 60 years.
Pay Scale
| School Level | Starting Pay |
|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1 to 5) | Rs. 25,000 per month plus admissible allowances |
| Middle (Class 6 to 8) | Rs. 28,000 per month plus admissible allowances |
| Secondary (Class 9 to 10) | Rs. 31,000 per month plus admissible allowances |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11 to 12) | Rs. 32,000 per month plus admissible allowances |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 100 |
Fee is paid online through the SBI Payment Gateway at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. Cancelled payments are not eligible for refunds. Once fee payment is completed, the selected post or subject cannot be changed without cancelling the payment and restarting.
Selection Process
There are two stages and no interview.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Objective-type General Studies paper; 150 questions carrying 150 marks; duration 2 hours.
- 5 options per question (A to E); Option E must be selected if the candidate does not wish to attempt the question.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer and for each unanswered question where Option E was not selected.
- Topics: General science, current affairs (national and international), Indian and Bihar history, general and Bihar geography, polity, economy, freedom movement, general mental ability.
- Minimum qualifying marks: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/Women/Divyang 32% (additional 4% horizontal relaxation for Bihar domicile women candidates, subject to a floor of 32%).
- Shortlisting for Main Exam: 2.5 to 10 times the total vacancies, category-wise.
Stage 2: Main Examination
| Paper | Level | Structure | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Primary (1 to 5) | Part I: Language (qualifying, min 30%); Part II: General Studies | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Middle (6 to 8) | Part I: Language (qualifying); Part II: General Studies; Part III: Subject Paper | 150 |
| Paper 3 | Secondary (9 to 10) and Special School | Part I: Language (qualifying); Part II: General Studies; Part III: Subject Paper | 150 |
| Paper 4 | Higher Secondary (11 to 12) | Part I: Language (qualifying); Part II: General Studies; Part III: Subject Paper | 150 |
- Duration 2 hours per paper; 1 mark per question; same 5-option negative marking as the Preliminary Exam.
- Language paper (Part I) is qualifying only (minimum 30%) and does not count towards merit.
- Merit: Part II only for Primary; Part II plus Part III combined for all other levels.
- Same category-wise qualifying marks apply as in the Preliminary Exam.
- No re-evaluation is available.
Guest teachers (Atithi Shikshak) meeting eligibility get service-based weightage of 5 marks per year of service, up to a maximum of 25 marks, added to both Preliminary and Main qualifying scores, as per the applicable court orders and Education Department resolutions.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE-4.0 2026
- Go to bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email ID and mobile number if not already registered for BPSC exams.
- Sign in to DigiLocker’s Meri Pehchan portal and link your documents, or skip via the browser back option.
- Log in at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and complete your profile in six steps: Personal Information, Address Information, Other Information, Qualification Information, Experience Information, and Photo/Signature Upload.
- Upload a live webcam photograph and scanned signatures in both Hindi and English.
- Review all entries, tick the declaration and click “Submit and Lock Profile.”
- Go to “New Application,” select Advertisement No. 14/2026, choose your post and subject, and select up to 38 preferred districts in order of priority.
- Pay the Rs. 100 fee through the SBI Payment Gateway before 25 October 2026.
- Click “Proceed to Application” and then “Submit Application” to finalise.
- Download and print the confirmed application from “My Account” for future reference.
Important Conditions
- A candidate may participate in this recruitment a maximum of 5 times.
- Candidates can select a maximum of 38 districts in order of preference; posting follows district priority against category-wise availability.
- Reservation benefits apply only to original/domiciled residents of Bihar.
- Candidates must select only one subject — the one in which they have a valid TET qualification.
- Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not receive reserved-category relaxations.
- Merely submitting the application does not guarantee candidature; final eligibility is decided based on documents furnished.
- BPSC reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process.
Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Educational and training qualification certificates and mark sheets for the applied post
- Valid CTET/BTET/STET qualifying certificate and mark sheet
- RCI-issued CRR number and certificate (for special school teacher posts)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC) with caste and domicile certificate
- EWS certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- Disability (Divyang) certificate from a government medical college or civil surgeon, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
- Guest teacher experience and appointment certificates from the District Education Officer, where weightage is claimed
- 4 recent passport-size photographs
- Printed copy of the submitted application and e-Admit Card
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (BPSC OTR Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. 14/2026) | Click Here |
| Important Dates Notice (No. 15/2026) | Click Here |
| Application Postponed Notice | Click Here |
| BPSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in BPSC TRE-4.0?
32,388 School Teacher posts under Advertisement No. 14/2026. The Commission has stated the number may increase or decrease based on revisions from the Education Department.
What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE-4.0 2026?
26 October 2026. Fee payment closes one day earlier on 25 October 2026. Complete fee payment before this date to avoid losing your application.
Is CTET or STET required for BPSC TRE-4.0?
Yes. CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I for Primary; CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II for Middle; STET Paper-I for Secondary; and STET Paper-II for Higher Secondary. Teachers appointed before 2012 who passed the Dakshata Pariksha are exempt.
Can candidates appearing in STET 2026 apply?
Yes. But they must pass STET 2026 before the Preliminary Examination. The admit card for the Preliminary Exam will not be issued if STET 2026 is not cleared.
What is the pay scale for BPSC TRE-4.0?
Rs. 25,000 per month for Primary; Rs. 28,000 for Middle; Rs. 31,000 for Secondary; Rs. 32,000 for Higher Secondary, plus admissible allowances.
Is there an interview in BPSC TRE-4.0?
No. Selection is through a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination only. There is no interview.
Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE-4.0?
Yes, in both Preliminary and Main Examinations. 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer and for each unanswered question where Option E is not selected.
How many times can a candidate attempt BPSC TRE-4.0?
A maximum of 5 times in this recruitment.
Disclaimer
This article is based on BPSC Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 and subsequent official notices available at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The vacancy count of 32,388 is provisional and may be revised by the Education Department. Eligibility conditions, particularly subject-wise qualifications for Secondary and Higher Secondary posts, are detailed in Sections 2(A) to 2(R) of the official notification — verify your specific eligibility from the notification PDF before applying. Check bpsc.bihar.gov.in and bpsconline.bihar.gov.in for all official updates. JobShouter is not associated with the Bihar Public Service Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
