BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Notification
Fourth Phase School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) 2026
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BPSC TRE 4.0 (Advertisement 15/2026, dated 22 September 2026) is the fourth phase of school teacher recruitment for the Education Department of Bihar. It first listed 32,388 posts for Class 1 to 12 and replaced Advertisement 14/2026 of 18 August 2026; a corrigendum printed with it adds 493 Class 9–10 and 439 Class 11–12 posts, taking the total to 33,320. Apply online at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in from 25 September to 26 October 2026; the ₹100 fee must be paid by 25 October 2026.
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 at a glance
- BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 status
- Form closed
- BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 last date
- 26 Oct 2026 (fee till 25 Oct 2026)
- Total vacancies
- 33,320
- Age limit
- Minimum 18 years (Class 1–8) or 21 years (Class 9–12) on 1 August 2026; maximum 37 years for unreserved men, counted on 1 August 2024, as on 1 Aug 2026
- Application fee
- All candidates (exam fee): ₹100; Biometric fee, only if Aadhaar is not given as ID: ₹200
- Qualification
- 12th pass / Graduate / Post graduate / B.Ed / D.El.Ed / BTC
- Pay
- Starting basic pay ₹25,000 (Class 1–5), ₹28,000 (Class 6–8), ₹31,000 (Class 9–10) and ₹32,000 (Class 11–12) a month, plus state allowances
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BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Important Dates
- Notification published
- Online application starts
- Last date for fee payment
- Last date to apply online
- Written examNot announced yet
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Application Fee
| All candidates (exam fee) | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Biometric fee, only if Aadhaar is not given as ID | ₹200 |
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Aug 2026
| Age limit | Minimum 18 years (Class 1–8) or 21 years (Class 9–12) on 1 August 2026; maximum 37 years for unreserved men, counted on 1 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: BC / EBC (men and women) | Upper limit 40 years |
| Relaxation: Unreserved women | Upper limit 40 years |
| Relaxation: SC / ST (men and women) | Upper limit 42 years |
| Relaxation: Transgender | Upper limit 42 years |
| Relaxation: Persons with disabilities | 10 more years |
| Relaxation: Regular Bihar government employees | 5 years (up to 5 attempts) |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus defence service; actual age not above 57 |
| Relaxation: Teachers working under Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies | No upper age limit |
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Eligibility
- Indian citizen, holding the academic and teacher-training qualification prescribed by NCTE for the class you apply for (RCI rules for special school teachers).
- Teacher eligibility test: CTET or BTET Paper-I for Class 1–5, CTET or BTET Paper-II for Class 6–8, STET Paper-I for Class 9–10 and special school teachers, STET Paper-II for Class 11–12. Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may apply, but must pass it before the written exam to get an admit card.
- Typical qualifications: 12th with 50% and a 2-year D.El.Ed for Class 1–5; graduation with D.El.Ed or B.Ed for Class 6–8; graduation in the subject with 50% and B.Ed for Class 9–10; postgraduation in the subject with 50% and B.Ed for Class 11–12. SC, ST, EBC, BC and disabled candidates get 5% relaxation in the minimum marks.
- Minimum age 18 years (Class 1–8) or 21 years (Class 9–12) on 1 August 2026. Maximum age is counted on 1 August 2024: 37 for unreserved men, 40 for BC/EBC and unreserved women, 42 for SC/ST and transgender candidates.
- Reservation, including 35% for women in Class 9–12 (50% in Class 1–8 tables), applies only to native residents of Bihar; 40% of all posts go to candidates who passed matric or intermediate from institutions in Bihar.
- All certificates must be issued on or before 26 October 2026, the last date of the online application.
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Selection Process
- Objective written exam (MCQ) only; there is no interview.
- Part I language is qualifying (minimum 30%). Minimum qualifying marks overall: 40% general, 36.5% BC, 34% EBC and 32% SC/ST/women/disabled.
- Merit for Class 1–5 is on Part II marks; for Class 6–12 on Part II and Part III together. On a tie, Class 6–12 first compares the subject (Part III) marks; then Part I marks, then the older candidate, decide.
- Eligible guest teachers get 5 bonus marks per year of service (up to 25), subject to the High Court case outcome.
- Documents are checked by the Education Department before appointment; districts are allotted by the department.
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam, Class 1–5 | Part I Language (qualifying, 30) + Part II General Studies (120) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Written exam, Class 6–8 | Part I Language (qualifying, 30) + Part II General Studies (40) + Part III Subject (80) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Written exam, Class 9–10 and special school | Part I Language (qualifying, 30) + Part II General Studies (40) + Part III Subject (80) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Written exam, Class 11–12 | Part I Language (qualifying, 30) + Part II General Studies (40) + Part III Subject (80) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| School Teacher, primary (Class 1–5) | 12th (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed or equivalent, and CTET/BTET Paper-I | 3,847 |
| School Teacher, middle (Class 6–8) | Graduation + D.El.Ed or B.Ed (as per NCTE), and CTET/BTET Paper-II | 8,563 |
| School Teacher, secondary (Class 9–10) | Graduation in the subject (50%) + B.Ed, and STET Paper-I | 3,877 |
| School Teacher, higher secondary (Class 11–12) | PG in the subject (50%) + B.Ed, and STET Paper-II | 16,101 |
| Added by corrigendum: Class 9–10 teachers and special school teachers (Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic, Persian, Music, special school) | As for Class 9–10 (special school teachers: graduation 50% + B.Ed Special Education with valid RCI CRR number) | 493 |
| Added by corrigendum: Class 11–12 teachers (Bangla, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian) | As for Class 11–12 | 439 |
| Total | 33,320 | |
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026
- Do the One Time Registration (OTR) at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in with a working email ID and mobile number. Candidates who registered on the old portal must register again on the new one.
- Complete the profile in six steps (personal, address, other, qualification and experience details, then live photo through a webcam and Hindi and English signatures) and lock it. Documents can be linked from DigiLocker.
- Open the New Application tab, choose the posts, give your class-group priority if you qualify for more than one, and pay the ₹100 fee online by 25 October 2026 (₹200 more as biometric fee if you do not give your Aadhaar number).
- Submit the application by 26 October 2026 and download two copies of the filled form from the My Account tab. No hard copy is sent to the commission.
- Check every entry before paying: once a post and subject are chosen and paid for, they cannot be changed without cancelling the payment, and cancelled payments are not refunded.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 2026: Complete Details
BPSC TRE 4.0 posts at a glance
Advertisement 15/2026 was published by the Bihar Public Service Commission on 22 September 2026 for school teachers in Education Department schools of Bihar, and it cancels the earlier Advertisement 14/2026 of 18 August 2026. It listed 32,388 posts: 3,847 for primary schools (Class 1–5), 8,563 for middle schools (Class 6–8), 3,877 for secondary schools (Class 9–10) and 16,101 for higher secondary schools (Class 11–12). A corrigendum printed with the advertisement adds 493 posts in Class 9–10 subjects such as Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance and Music and for special school teachers, and 439 posts in Class 11–12 languages such as Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali and Prakrit. The total is now 33,320. District-wise and subject-wise vacancies are on the commission's website.
Who can apply
You need the qualification NCTE prescribes for the class, and a pass in the matching teacher eligibility test. For Class 1–5 that means 12th with at least 50% and a two-year D.El.Ed (or the other routes the notice lists) plus CTET or BTET Paper-I. Class 6–8 asks for graduation with D.El.Ed or B.Ed and CTET or BTET Paper-II. Class 9–10 asks for graduation in the subject with 50% and B.Ed plus STET Paper-I, and Class 11–12 for a postgraduate degree in the subject with 50% and B.Ed plus STET Paper-II. Computer Science teachers do not need a B.Ed. Candidates taking STET 2026 may apply, but get no admit card unless they pass it.
Age limit and reservation
The minimum age is 18 for Class 1–8 and 21 for Class 9–12, on 1 August 2026, while the upper limit is counted on 1 August 2024. Unreserved men can be up to 37, BC and EBC candidates and unreserved women up to 40, and SC, ST and transgender candidates up to 42. Disabled candidates get 10 extra years, regular Bihar government employees 5 years, and ex-servicemen 3 years plus their service. Reservation for castes, women, disabled candidates and freedom fighters' grandchildren is only for native residents of Bihar.
Exam pattern and marking
Each class group has one objective paper of 150 questions worth 150 marks, to be finished in two and a half hours. Part I tests working knowledge of English and of Hindi, Urdu or Bangla, and you need 30% in it to qualify. For Class 1–5 the other 120 questions are general studies. For the other classes, Part II has 40 general studies questions and Part III has 80 questions on the subject you choose. Each question has five options, and option E means you are not answering. A wrong answer, or leaving all five options blank, costs one third of a mark. There is no interview and no re-evaluation.
Fee, dates and salary
Applications run from 25 September to 26 October 2026, and the ₹100 fee must be paid between 25 September and 25 October 2026. If you do not give your Aadhaar number, an extra ₹200 biometric fee applies. Selected teachers start on a basic pay of ₹25,000 (Class 1–5), ₹28,000 (Class 6–8), ₹31,000 (Class 9–10) or ₹32,000 (Class 11–12) a month plus allowances. The exam date has not been announced yet; all notices for this advertisement appear only on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSC TRE 4.0 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The online application closes on 26 October 2026 and the fee must be paid by 25 October 2026. Applications opened on 25 September 2026.
How many posts are there in BPSC TRE 4.0?
33,320 posts in total. Advertisement 15/2026 listed 32,388 (3,847 for Class 1–5, 8,563 for Class 6–8, 3,877 for Class 9–10 and 16,101 for Class 11–12), and the corrigendum added 493 Class 9–10 and 439 Class 11–12 posts.
What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 age limit?
Minimum 18 years for Class 1–8 and 21 years for Class 9–12, on 1 August 2026. The maximum is counted on 1 August 2024: 37 years for unreserved men, 40 for BC/EBC and unreserved women, and 42 for SC/ST and transgender candidates. Disabled candidates get 10 more years.
What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 application fee?
₹100 for every candidate, plus bank charges. Candidates who do not give their Aadhaar number as ID pay a further ₹200 as biometric fee.
Is TET compulsory for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes. Class 1–5 needs CTET or BTET Paper-I, Class 6–8 needs Paper-II, Class 9–10 needs STET Paper-I and Class 11–12 needs STET Paper-II. Teachers appointed before 2012 who passed the competency test are exempt.
What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam pattern?
One objective paper of 150 questions and 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes for each class group. Part I (language, 30 questions) is qualifying with at least 30% needed; merit is based on Part II (general studies) and, for Class 6–12, Part III (subject).
Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer, and also for every question where none of the five options (A to E) is marked. Choose option E if you do not want to answer.
What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 salary?
Starting basic pay is ₹25,000 for Class 1–5, ₹28,000 for Class 6–8, ₹31,000 for Class 9–10 and ₹32,000 for Class 11–12 a month, plus allowances set by the state government.
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes, but reservation is given only to native residents of Bihar, and candidates from other states are treated as general category. 40% of the posts are kept for candidates who passed matric or intermediate in Bihar; any unfilled share goes to the rest.
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