BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 32,388 Vacancies, Apply Online

BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Important Date

• Date of Official Notification: 18.08.2026

• Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date: 25.09.2026

• Online Application Closing Date: 03.11.2026

• Fee Payment Closing Date: 03.11.2026

Age Limit

• Calculation of Age:

  • Minimum Age calculated as of 01.08.2026.

  • Maximum Age calculated as of 01.08.2024 (as per administrative guidelines).

• Minimum Age:

  • 18 Years for Primary (Class 1-5) & Middle School (Class 6-8) Teachers.

  • 21 Years for Secondary (Class 9-10) & Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) Teachers.

• Maximum Age Limits (Category-wise):

  • Unreserved (Male): 37 Years

  • Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female): 40 Years

  • Unreserved (Female): 40 Years

  • Transgender: 42 Years

  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female): 42 Years

  • Maximum retirement age is fixed at 60 years. Age relaxations apply to government servants, disabled candidates, and ex-servicemen as per state rules.

• Age Relaxations:

  • SC / ST: 5 Years (Upper limit date of birth: not earlier than 02.01.1992)

  • OBC-Non Creamy Layer: 3 Years (Upper limit date of birth: not earlier than 02.01.1994)

  • Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS): 3 years (after deduction of length of service)

  • Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 years (after deduction of length of service)

  • Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 10 Years

  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): UR/EWS: 10 Years (up to 40 yrs), OBC: 13 Years (up to 43 yrs), SC/ST: 15 Years (up to 45 yrs).

  • Female Candidates (Widowed/Divorced/Judicially separated): Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST).

💰Application Fee

• Standard Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- per category applied. (If a candidate applies for multiple categories—e.g., Class 1-5 and Class 6-8—separate fees must be paid for each).

• Biometric Fee: Rs. 200/- (applicable if Aadhaar number is not linked/entered during online registration).

• Payment Mode: Online mode only via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.

🎓Eligibility Details & Qualifications

Candidates must be citizens of India and satisfy educational, professional, and teacher eligibility requirements:

• Primary School Teachers (Class 1-5): Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year B.El.Ed / Graduation with D.El.Ed, along with a pass in CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I[cite: 235, 236].

• Middle School Teachers (Class 6-8): Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed / Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed (min 50% marks), along with a pass in CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II.

• Secondary School Teachers (Class 9-10): Graduation/Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, along with a pass in STET Paper-I.

• Higher Secondary School Teachers (Class 11-12): Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, along with a pass in STET Paper-II.

• Note: All required educational and teacher eligibility certificates must have been issued on or before the application closing date of 30.09.2026

Vacancy Details (Total: 32,388 Posts)

• Primary School Teachers (Class 1-5): 3,847 Posts (Pay Scale: Initial Basic Pay ₹25,000/- + allowances)[cite: 231, 232]

• Middle School Teachers (Class 6-8): 8,563 Posts (Pay Scale: Initial Basic Pay ₹28,000/- + allowances)

• Secondary School Teachers (Class 9-10): 3,877 Posts (Pay Scale: Initial Basic Pay ₹31,000/- + allowances)

• Higher Secondary School Teachers (Class 11-12): 16,101 Posts (Pay Scale: Initial Basic Pay ₹32,000/- + allowances)

Physical & Medical Standards

• Candidates must be physically and mentally fit, capable of discharging teaching duties.

• Medical examinations and document verification will be conducted by the Education Department before final appointment generation.

Selection Process

The recruitment selection process comprises:

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening): Conducted to screen candidates for main exams where applicable.

2. Main Written Examination (Objective MCQ): Multi-choice questions carrying 150 marks.

3. Document Verification (DV): Thorough verification of original academic, professional, and reservation certificates[cite: 250, 251]. Note: There is no interview for these school teacher posts.

Exam Pattern

Mode of Exam: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.

• Total Marks: 150 Marks (1 mark per question).

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd (one-third) mark deducted for every incorrect answer or unattempted option (Option E).

• Structure (Main Exam):

  • Part-I: Qualifying Language (English & Hindi/Urdu/Bangla) - 30 Marks.

  • Part-II: General Studies - 40 to 120 Marks depending on the class level.

  • Part-III: Subject-specific paper (where applicable) - 80 Marks.

• Minimum Qualifying Standards: General Category: 40%, Backward Class: 36.5%, Extremely Backward Class: 34%, and SC/ST/Women/Disabled candidates: 32%.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BPSC online application portal: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.

2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid active mobile number and email ID.

3. Log in with your credentials and complete the profile creation across steps (Personal info, address, qualifications, experience).

4. Upload necessary documents via DigiLocker integration.

5. Capture a Live Photo using a webcam/phone camera and upload scanned Hindi and English signatures.

6. Navigate to the 'New Application' tab, select Advertisement No. 14/2026, choose desired posts/subjects, and pay the required application fee.

7. Submit the final application form and download/print two copies of the confirmation page along with the barcode for future reference.

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