The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna, vide Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026, has invited online applications for the 4th Phase (TRE-4.0) of School Teacher Recruitment under the Education Department, Government of Bihar for 32,388 School Teacher posts across 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) – spread across 38 districts of Bihar. The online application process begins on 1 September 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026. The application fee is Rs. 100 per category per post applied for (paid separately for each category – Primary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Secondary). Selection is through a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination – there is no interview. The Preliminary Exam is a 2-hour, 150-mark, MCQ-based general studies screening test. The Main Exam is a 2-hour, 150-mark MCQ objective paper covering language (eligibility), general studies and subject-specific knowledge. Candidates must hold 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, as applicable.
Important Note: Three things every BPSC TRE 4.0 applicant must act on before 30 September 2026. First, you can apply for more than one level (e.g., both Middle and Secondary) but must pay Rs. 100 separately for each category and download separate admit cards, sit separate exams, and produce required proofs per category. The online application is separate per category. Applying in multiple categories requires verifying that you meet all eligibility conditions (TET or STET and qualification) for each level independently. Second, candidates appearing in STET 2026 can also apply for Secondary and Higher Secondary teacher posts – but with a special condition: they must have qualified the Preliminary Exam before STET results, and the admit card for the Main Exam will be issued only if they pass STET before the Main Exam. Candidates must give a self-declaration about STET participation at the time of application, with original proof to be submitted later to BPSC for verification. Third, Biometric fee of Rs. 200 is charged additionally to candidates who do not link their Aadhaar in the online application – Aadhaar linking at the time of application avoids this extra charge. Keep your Aadhaar-linked mobile number active, as OTP-based verification is used for document authentication at results stage.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 14/2026 |
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Recruitment | 4th Phase School Teacher Recruitment (TRE-4.0) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Levels | Primary (Class 1-5), Middle (Class 6-8), Secondary (Class 9-10), Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) |
| Districts | 38 districts across Bihar |
| Application Mode | Online at bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 per category (separate for each level applied) |
| Biometric Fee | Rs. 200 additional for candidates not linking Aadhaar |
| Minimum Age | 18 years (Primary and Middle) or 21 years (Secondary and Higher Secondary) as on 01 August 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 37 years (UR Male) to 42 years (SC/ST/Female/Transgender) as on 01 August 2024 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination + Main Examination. No interview |
| Application Opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 30 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Minimum Age Reckoning Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Maximum Age Reckoning Date | 1 August 2024 |
| All qualification proof documents must be available by | 30 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details – Level-wise
| Level | Posts |
|---|---|
| Primary (Prathamik Vidyalaya) – Class 1 to 5 | 3,847 |
| Middle (Madhya Vidyalaya) – Class 6 to 8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary (Madhyamik Vidyalaya) – Class 9 to 10 | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary (Uchch Madhyamik) – Class 11 to 12 | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
Primary Level (Class 1-5) Subject-wise Vacancies (Total 3,847)
| Subject | Total |
|---|---|
| General (Samanya) | 3,065 |
| Urdu | 757 |
| Bangla | 25 |
| Total | 3,847 |
Middle Level (Class 6-8) Subject-wise Key Vacancies (Total 8,563)
| Subject | Total |
|---|---|
| Maths and Science | 2,188 + 793 = 2,981 |
| Social Science | 1,190 + 470 = 1,660 |
| Hindi | 1,096 + 298 = 1,394 |
| English | 1,929 + 574 = 2,503 |
| Sanskrit | 1,225 + 192 = 1,417 |
| Urdu | 935 + 242 = 1,177 |
| Total | 8,563 |
Secondary Level (Class 9-10) Key Vacancies (Total 3,877)
| Subject | Total |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 361 + 105 = 466 |
| English | 696 + 178 = 874 |
| Science | 463 + 124 = 587 |
| Maths | 570 + 154 = 724 |
| Social Science | 756 + 223 = 979 |
| Sanskrit | 322 + 40 = 362 |
| Urdu | 660 + 103 = 763 |
| Physical Education | 47 + 5 = 52 |
| Music | 2 + 0 = 2 |
| Total | 3,877 |
Higher Secondary Level (Class 11-12) Key Vacancies (Total 16,101)
| Subject | Total |
|---|---|
| Zoology or Biology | 449 + 97 = 546 |
| Botany (Vanaspati Vigyan) | 1,078 + 125 = 1,203 |
| Chemistry | 3,695 + 657 = 4,352 |
| Maths | 657 + 120 = 777 |
| Physics | 1,758 + 223 = 1,981 |
| Economics | 138 + 20 = 158 |
| Geography | 176 + 23 = 199 |
| History | 608 + 156 = 764 |
| Home Science (Grah Vigyan) | 418 + 58 = 476 |
| Music | 736 + 103 = 839 |
| Philosophy (Darshan Shastra) | 80 + 1 = 81 |
| Political Science | 665 + 139 = 804 |
| Psychology | 1,030 + 101 = 1,131 |
| Sociology | 266 + 51 = 317 |
| Accounting (Lekhashastra) | 66 + 5 = 71 |
| Business Studies | 133 + 7 = 140 |
| Entrepreneurship | 58 + 6 = 64 |
| Computer Science | 407 + 111 = 518 |
| English | 1,321 + 235 = 1,556 |
| Hindi | 739 + 139 = 878 |
| Sanskrit | 746 + 65 = 811 |
| Urdu | 877 + 128 = 1,005 |
| Total | 16,101 |
Note: Vacancy figures in each cell show Regular + Backlog. Full category-wise and subject-wise breakdowns are in the official notification at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
TET or STET Requirement by Level
| Level | Required TET or STET |
|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1-5) | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Middle (Class 6-8) | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Secondary (Class 9-10) and Special School Teacher (9-10) | STET Paper-I |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) | STET Paper-II |
Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may also apply for Secondary and Higher Secondary posts with a self-declaration, provided they qualify STET before the Main Examination stage. No TET or STET is required for teachers appointed before 2012 and currently serving.
Qualification Requirements (Summary)
Primary (Class 1-5 – Mool Koti):
Higher Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks plus 2-year D.El.Ed or equivalent. Or Higher Secondary with 50% plus B.El.Ed (4-year integrated). Various alternative qualifications listed in the official notification.
Middle (Class 6-8 – Snatak Koti):
Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from UGC-recognised university plus 2-year D.El.Ed or equivalent. Or Graduation with minimum 50% and B.Ed. Multiple alternative combinations listed in the official notification.
Secondary (Class 9-10):
Graduation or Postgraduation in the specified subject with minimum 50% marks plus B.Ed or equivalent from NCTE-recognised institution.
Higher Secondary (Class 11-12):
Postgraduation in the specified subject with minimum 50% marks plus B.Ed or equivalent from NCTE-recognised institution.
5% relaxation in minimum marks for SC, ST, Extremely Backward Class and PwBD candidates across all levels.
40% of total vacancies reserved for candidates from Bihar’s own educational institutions (Matric and Intermediate from Bihar) under Education Department notification dated 05.08.2025.
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age (as on 01.08.2026) | Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary and Middle – Minimum | 18 years | – |
| Secondary and Higher Secondary – Minimum | 21 years | – |
| UR Male | – | 37 years |
| EBC and BC Male | – | 40 years |
| UR Female | – | 40 years |
| Transgender | – | 42 years |
| SC and ST Male and Female | – | 42 years |
Superannuation age is 60 years. Additional relaxations apply for Guest Teachers, Panchayati Raj employees and Bihar Government employees as per the notification.
Special note from Supreme Court order (SLP Civil Diary No. 28464/2025): Candidates who exceeded the age limit as on 01.08.2025 but are still within the age limit as of this advertisement will get one-time opportunity as stipulated in the order.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee per Level Applied |
|---|---|
| All candidates (per category) | Rs. 100 |
| Separate fee per level | Rs. 100 each (Primary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Secondary are separate) |
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not linked) | Rs. 200 additional |
Fee is paid through SBI Payment Gateway. Bank charges are additional. Cancelled payments are not refunded.
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Prarambhik Pariksha)
- General Studies paper, MCQ objective type
- 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours
- 5 options per question (A, B, C, D, E); Option E must be selected if candidate wants to leave unanswered
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Unanswered questions where Option E is NOT selected also attract 1/3 negative marking
- Qualifying: 40% for General; 34% for EBC and BC; 32% for SC, ST, PwBD, Female candidates (Bihar domicile only)
- Women horizontal reservation at 35%; PwBD at 4%
- Shortlisting: 2.5 to 10 times the vacancies for Main Exam, category-wise
Stage 2 – Main Examination (Mukhya Pariksha)
- MCQ objective type, 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer (same 5-option system as Prelims)
- No interview
Main Exam Paper Structure by Level:
| Level | Paper Structure |
|---|---|
| Primary (1-5) | Paper 1: Language eligibility (30 marks Part-I – English and Hindi or Urdu or Bangla) + General Studies (120 marks Part-II); 150 marks total |
| Middle (6-8) | Paper 2: Language eligibility (30 marks Part-I) + General Studies (40 marks Part-II) + Subject (80 marks Part-III, choose one from Maths and Science, Social Science, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English); 150 marks total |
| Secondary (9-10) and Special School (9-10) | Paper 3: Language eligibility (30 marks Part-I) + General Studies (40 marks Part-II) + Subject (80 marks Part-III, choose from Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Science, Maths, Sharirik Vigyan, Sangeet, Samajik Vigyan, Bangla, Lalitakala, Nritya, Maithili, Arabi, Farsi); 150 marks |
| Higher Secondary (11-12) | Paper 4: Language eligibility (30 marks Part-I) + General Studies (40 marks Part-II) + Subject (80 marks Part-III, from Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Vanaspati Vigyan, Jan Vigyan, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Manovigyan, Grah Vigyan, Sangeet, Darshan Shastra, Computer Science, Business Study, Udyamshilta, Lekha, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabi, Farsi, Krishi); 150 marks |
Merit List: For Primary (1-5): Part-II (General Studies) only. For Middle (6-8) and Secondary (9-10) and Higher Secondary (11-12): Parts II and III combined. Tie-breaking: chosen subject marks (Part-III), then Part-I (Language), then age (older preferred), then Devanagari alphabetical order of name.
Guest Teachers’ Seniority Weightage: Serving guest teachers with Bihar School Teacher (Appointment, Transfer, Discipline and Service Conditions) Rules 2023 qualifications get up to 5 marks per year of service, maximum 25 marks, added to both Preliminary and Main Exam scores. Experience certificate and appointment letter from Jila Shiksha Padadhikari are mandatory.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at bpsc.bihar.gov.in if not done previously. OTR requires valid email and mobile number.
- For document verification ease, link Aadhaar (to avoid Rs. 200 Biometric fee) and complete Digilocker integration for uploading certificates.
- Create Profile: 6 steps (Personal info, Address, Other info, Qualification info, Experience info, Photo and Signature upload with webcam).
- After profile lock, go to New Application Tab, find TRE 4.0 Advertisement No. 14/2026 and click Pay Fees for your chosen level.
- Pay Rs. 100 per level through SBI Payment Gateway; pay separately for each level you apply for.
- Fill the application form with qualification details, TET or STET numbers, district preference (maximum 38 districts), and subject choice.
- Submit and download the Application Form printout.
Applications accepted online only. No handwritten, postal or offline applications accepted.
Official website: Click Here
Important Instructions
- Maximum 5 attempts permitted across all BPSC examinations; TRE 4.0 appearance counts as one attempt.
- Only one OTR registration per candidate. Duplicate OTRs lead to rejection.
- All qualifying documents (TET or STET, degree, B.Ed, experience) must be available as of the application date.
- Reservation benefits only for Bihar domicile candidates. Out-of-state candidates (except for TRE-4.0 SC and ST) treated as General category.
- Candidates from Bihar’s minority institutions receive standard reservations; language-wise and subject-wise vacancy lists are on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- All notifications are published only on bpsc.bihar.gov.in – no separate newspaper notifications.
- Supplementary result will not be published after the provisional merit list.
- Appointment is subject to BPSC forwarding the merit list to the Education Department and the department verifying all documents and issuing an appointment order. Merit list publication alone is not an appointment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online and Official Notification | Click Here |
| Bihar Public Service Commission Official Website | Click Here |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is BPSC TRE 4.0?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 from Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Bihar, across Primary (3,847), Middle (8,563), Secondary (3,877) and Higher Secondary (16,101) levels – the 4th phase of Bihar’s school teacher recruitment.
Q2. When does the application open and what is the last date?
✅ Online applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 September 2026 at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Fee payment closes on 29 September 2026.
Q3. What TET or STET is required?
✅ CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I for Primary; CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II for Middle; STET Paper-I for Secondary; STET Paper-II for Higher Secondary. Candidates currently appearing in STET 2026 may apply with a self-declaration, subject to STET qualification before the Main Exam.
Q4. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 100 per level applied for. Candidates applying for multiple levels (e.g., both Middle and Secondary) pay Rs. 100 per level. Additionally, candidates who do not link Aadhaar pay Rs. 200 Biometric fee extra.
Q5. What is the selection process?
✅ Two stages: Preliminary Examination (150 marks, 2 hours, General Studies MCQ, 1/3 negative marking, screening only) and Main Examination (150 marks, 2 hours, Language eligibility + General Studies + Subject paper, 1/3 negative marking, merit-determining). No interview.
Q6. Is there negative marking?
✅ Yes. Both Preliminary and Main Examinations carry 1/3 mark negative per wrong answer. Each question has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E) – Option E must be marked to indicate “no answer.” Leaving a question without selecting Option E also attracts 1/3 negative marking.
Q7. What is the age limit?
✅ Minimum 18 years (Primary, Middle) or 21 years (Secondary, Higher Secondary) as on 1 August 2026. Maximum: 37 years (UR Male), 40 years (EBC, BC Male, UR Female), 42 years (SC, ST, Transgender) as on 1 August 2024.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one level?
✅ Yes, if you meet the TET or STET and qualification requirements for each. Each level requires a separate online application, separate fee payment and separate admit card.
Q9. What is the benefit for Guest Teachers in TRE 4.0?
✅ Serving guest teachers who meet the Bihar School Teacher Rules 2023 qualification criteria get up to 5 marks per year of service, maximum 25 marks, added to both Preliminary and Main Exam scores. Experience certificate and appointment letter from the Jila Shiksha Padadhikari are mandatory.
Q10. How many vacancies are there at the Higher Secondary level?
✅ 16,101 posts across 22 subjects, with Chemistry (4,352) and English (1,556) having the largest vacancies. The complete subject-wise and category-wise table is in the official notification on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 issued by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna, for 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar, across four school levels (4th Phase – TRE-4.0). The complete subject-wise, district-wise and category-wise vacancy tables are in the official notification at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease as per department notifications. Application fees are non-refundable. Appointment is subject to merit list, document verification and appointment order from the Education Department. All updates are published only on bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The above post links only to the official Bihar Public Service Commission website.
