BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 – Eligibility, Fee, Exam Date & Apply Online

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 14/2026 for the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination, popularly known as TRE 4.0. This recruitment drive is being conducted on behalf of the Education Department, Government of Bihar, to fill 32,388 School Teacher vacancies across Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary schools throughout the state.

Interested and eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official BPSC website starting 1st September 2026. This is a golden opportunity for B.Ed/D.El.Ed candidates who have qualified CTET, BTET, or STET to secure a permanent teaching job in Bihar Government schools. Below is everything you need to know — dates, fees, eligibility, vacancy break-up, exam pattern, and the complete application process — explained in a simple, easy-to-understand format.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : IMPORTANT DATES

Tip: Candidates should not wait for the last date, as the Commission has clearly warned that no relaxation will be given for internet or payment gateway issues near the deadline.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : APPLICATION FEE

• General Application Fee: ₹100/- per post/level
• If a candidate applies for more than one teaching level (e.g., Class 1–5 as well as Class 9–10), a separate fee of ₹100/- must be paid for each level.
• Biometric Fee: ₹200/- extra, applicable only for candidates who do not provide their Aadhaar number at the time of registration.
• Payment can be made online through the SBI Payment Gateway available on the application portal. Bank transaction charges, if any, will be added separately by the bank.
• Note: Fees once paid are non-refundable, even if the application or payment is cancelled.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : AGE LIMIT (as reckoned on 01.08.2026)

Additional Age Relaxations:

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years relaxation in upper age limit
• Ex-servicemen: Relaxation equal to the length of military service + 3 years (provided actual age does not exceed 57 years)
• Bihar Government regular employees: Up to 5 years relaxation (subject to conditions)
• Retirement age for the post is fixed at 60 years

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : VACANCY DETAILS 

CATEGORY & LEVEL WISE (Total: 32,388 Posts)

A) Primary School Teacher (Class 1 to 5) – Total 3,847 Posts

B) Middle School Teacher (Class 6 to 8) – Total 8,563 Posts

C) Secondary School Teacher (Class 9 to 10) – Total 3,877 Posts

D) Higher Secondary School Teacher (Class 11 to 12) – Total 16,101 Posts

Grand Total (All Levels Combined): 32,388 Posts

Reservation as per Bihar Government norms applies to all categories — UR, EWS, SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Backward Class Women — along with horizontal reservation for PwD candidates, Freedom Fighter dependents, and Transgender candidates.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Educational and training qualifications are prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and vary according to the teaching level:

Mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET):

• Class 1–5: CTET Paper-I or BTET
• Class 6–8: CTET Paper-II or BTET
• Class 9–10 & Special Teacher: STET Paper-I
• Class 11–12: STET Paper-II

Candidates appearing for STET 2026 may also apply provisionally, but they must clear STET before being admitted to the Main Examination. Teachers appointed and working before 2012 who cleared the erstwhile competency test are exempt from the TET requirement.

A 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is applicable for SC/ST/EBC/BC and PwD candidates in educational qualification.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for BPSC TRE 4.0 will be made purely on the basis of written examinations — there is no interview. The process involves two stages:

1. Preliminary Examination – Qualifying in nature; used only to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
2. Main Examination – Fully objective (MCQ-based); final merit list is prepared strictly on Main Exam marks.

The number of candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam will be 2 to 10 times the number of vacancies, depending on category-wise cut-off marks

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : SALARY / PAY SCALE

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive other allowances as admissible under Bihar Government rules (DA, HRA, etc.).

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : EXAM PATTERN

Preliminary Examination

• Mode: Objective (MCQ)
• Subject: General Studies
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Each question carries 1 mark
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer, and also for questions left unanswered without selecting option (E)
• Nature: Qualifying only (marks not counted in final merit)
• Topics covered: General Science, National & International current affairs, Indian History, Bihar’s history & geography, Indian polity & economy, National Movement, and general mental ability.

Main Examination

• Mode: Objective (MCQ)
• Total Marks: 150 | Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer

Minimum qualifying marks for both Prelim and Main exams: 40% (General), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwD), as per Bihar Government norms. There is no provision for revaluation/rechecking of the Main exam.

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Keep the following documents ready before applying online:

• Matriculation (10th) certificate – for date of birth proof
• Educational qualification & mark sheets (as per applied post)
• Teacher Eligibility Test certificate (CTET/BTET/STET) & marksheet
• RCI-issued CRR number certificate (for special education candidates)
• 6-month special training certificate (for inclusive/special education, if applicable)
• Experience certificate & appointment letter (for guest teachers claiming weightage)
• Caste certificate (for BC/EBC candidates) with father’s name & address
• Caste + Residential certificate (for SC/ST candidates)
• Bihar residence/domicile certificate & Transgender certificate (for Transgender candidates)
• Residential certificate (for unreserved category female candidates, Bihar domicile)
• EWS certificate in prescribed format (for Economically Weaker Section candidates)
• Freedom fighter’s grandchild/great-grandchild certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate in prescribed format (for PwD candidates)
• Scribe-related affidavit & certificate (for visually impaired/eligible PwD candidates)
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card preferred)
• 4 recent passport-size photographs
• Scanned signature (in Hindi and English)
• Printed copy of the final submitted online application form

BPSC Teacher Recruitment TRE 4.0 2026 : HOW TO APPLY – STEP BY STEP

1. One Time Registration (OTR): Visit the official BPSC portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) and complete OTR using an active email ID and mobile number. This OTR is valid for all future BPSC exams.
2. DigiLocker Linking: After OTR, sign in to DigiLocker (create a new account if you don’t have one) and give consent to link your documents with the OAMS portal.
3. Profile Creation (6 Steps):

• Step 1: Personal Information (category, disability status, sports quota, ex-servicemen details, etc.)
• Step 2: Address Information
• Step 3: Other Information (any pending criminal case, if applicable)
• Step 4: Qualification Information (10th, 12th, and higher qualification details)
• Step 5: Experience Information (if applicable)
• Step 6: Upload Photo & Signature, then Lock Profile

4. Apply for the Post: After locking the profile, go to the “New Application” tab, select TRE 4.0 advertisement, choose your desired teaching level/subject and up to 38 district preferences.
5. Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹100/- (per level) through the SBI Payment Gateway. Biometric fee of ₹200/- applies if Aadhaar is not linked.
6. Submit Application: Review all details carefully (no corrections allowed after final submission) and click Submit.
7. Download & Print: Save and print a copy of the final submitted application form along with the e-Admit Card (when released) for future reference.

Important: Once the application fee is paid, candidates cannot edit their selected post/subject. To make changes, the payment must first be cancelled and the entire process repeated.