BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: 32,388 Posts, Apply 1-30 September 2026
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by post level, ranging from a Bachelor's Degree with B.Ed or a Diploma in Elementary Education for Primary Teachers (Class 1 to 5), to a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed for Middle School and Secondary posts, up to a Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed for PGT posts (Class 11 to 12). CTET, BTET, or STET Paper I or Paper II qualification is required depending on the post. Candidates should refer to the full official notification for the complete post-wise qualification criteria.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 to 21 years depending on post, maximum 37 to 42 years depending on category and gender, as on 1 August 2026
Application Fee
Rs. 100 for all category candidates
Total Vacancies
32,388
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 2026-08-19 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Online Application Last Date | 2026-09-30 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2026-09-29 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Date | To be announced |
BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Complete Overview
The Bihar Public Service Commission, commonly known as BPSC, has released the official notification for the fourth phase of its Teacher Recruitment Examination, widely referred to as TRE 4.0. This recruitment covers a total of 32,388 School Teacher posts across Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels in government schools across Bihar. The online application process will start on 1 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 30 September 2026.
Key Highlights:
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission
- Recruitment Phase: Teacher Recruitment Examination, TRE 4.0
- Total Vacancies: 32,388 posts
- Post Levels Covered: Primary (Class 1 to 5), Middle School (Class 6 to 8), Secondary (Class 6 to 10 and Class 9 to 10, including a Special category), and Senior Secondary or PGT (Class 11 to 12)
- Application Window: 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Application Mode: Online only, through the official BPSC website
- Selection Stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Merit List (published in phases from 1 to 5), and Document Verification
Candidates should note that earlier reports tracking this recruitment cycle, published well before the official notification, had anticipated a much larger vacancy count of around 46,595 posts. The officially released notification confirms the final figure at 32,388 posts, and candidates should rely only on this confirmed number going forward.
Post-wise Vacancy Categories and Eligibility
TRE 4.0 covers several distinct post categories, each with its own eligibility path. A summary is given below, though candidates must refer to the full official notification for the complete list of qualification combinations.
- School Teacher, Class 1 to 5: Bachelor's Degree with 50 percent marks and a B.Ed Degree, or a Bachelor's Degree in any stream with a Diploma in Elementary Education, or 10+2 with 50 percent marks and a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education or Special Diploma, or 10+2 with 45 percent marks under 2002 norms with the same diploma, or 10+2 with 50 percent marks and a 4 year B.El.Ed Degree, or a Master's Degree with 55 percent marks and a 3 year B.Ed-M.Ed Degree, along with CTET Paper I or BTET Paper I qualification
- Middle School Teacher, Class 6 to 8: Graduate with a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education, or Graduate or Post Graduate with 50 percent marks and B.Ed, or Graduate with 45 percent marks and B.Ed under NCTE norms, or Graduate with 50 percent marks and BA B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed, or Graduate with 50 percent marks and a Special B.Ed, or Post Graduate with 55 percent marks and a 3 year B.Ed-M.Ed course
- School Teacher, Class 6 to 10: Graduate or Post Graduate in the related subject with a minimum of 50 percent marks and a B.Ed Degree, or the same with 45 percent marks under 2002 norms, or a 4 year B.A B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed Degree, along with STET Paper I qualification
- Secondary School Teacher, TGT, Class 9 to 10, including the Special category: Graduate or Post Graduate in the related subject with a minimum of 50 percent marks and a B.Ed Degree, or the same with 45 percent marks under 2002 norms, or a 4 year B.A B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed Degree, along with subject-wise STET Paper I qualification
- 10+2 School Teacher, PGT, Class 11 to 12: Post Graduate in the related subject with a minimum of 50 percent marks and a B.Ed Degree, or the same with 45 percent marks under 2002 norms, or a Post Graduate Degree with a 4 year B.A B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed, or a Master's Degree with 55 percent marks and a 3 year B.Ed-M.Ed Degree, along with STET Paper II qualification
Since exact qualification combinations are extensive and vary further by subject, candidates should read the complete official notification carefully before applying to confirm they meet the criteria for their specific post.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 1 September 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 30 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 29 September 2026
- Exam Date: Not yet announced in the official notification; candidates should check the official BPSC website regularly for the confirmed schedule
- Admit Card: Will be released before the examination
- Result Date: Will be updated once announced
Candidates should be aware that some earlier, unofficial reports circulating before the notification suggested an exam window in the last week of September 2026. Since the application window itself remains open until 30 September 2026, any exam date would necessarily fall after the application process closes, so candidates should treat such earlier speculative dates as outdated and rely only on the official BPSC announcement for the confirmed exam schedule.
Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)
The minimum age required depends on the post applied for.
- Minimum Age, Class 1 to 5 and Class 6 to 8 posts: 18 years
- Minimum Age, Class 9 to 10 and Class 11 to 12 posts: 21 years
The maximum age limit depends on the candidate's category and gender.
- Unreserved, Male: Maximum 37 years
- Unreserved, Female: Maximum 40 years
- Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class, Male and Female: Maximum 40 years
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, Male and Female: Maximum 42 years
Bihar BPSC provides additional age relaxation for the Special School TRE 4.0 category posts as per its own regulations. Candidates should confirm the exact relaxation applicable to their category in the official notification.
Application Fee
- All category candidates: Rs. 100
The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card and Mobile Wallet options.
Salary and Pay Scale
Based on widely reported figures for the BPSC Teacher pay structure under the 7th Pay Commission, the approximate basic pay by post level is as follows. Candidates should note that different sources report slightly different figures, so the exact pay matrix should be confirmed from the official notification or subsequent government pay circulars.
- Primary Teacher, Class 1 to 5: Basic pay commonly reported around Rs. 25,000 per month
- Middle School Teacher, Class 6 to 8: Basic pay commonly reported around Rs. 28,000 per month
- Secondary Teacher, TGT, Class 9 to 10: Basic pay commonly reported around Rs. 31,000 per month
- Senior Secondary Teacher, PGT, Class 11 to 12: Basic pay commonly reported around Rs. 32,000 per month
In addition to basic pay, selected teachers receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, and other benefits as per Bihar Government norms, along with pension and provident fund coverage under the applicable government scheme. Gross monthly salary, including these allowances, is commonly reported to be meaningfully higher than the basic pay figures above, though the exact gross amount varies by posting location and category. Head Teachers at the primary level and Headmasters at the senior secondary level typically receive a higher pay scale than regular class teachers at the same level.
Selection Process
Selection for BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages, as confirmed in the official short notice.
- Preliminary Examination: An objective type screening test
- Mains Examination: A further objective or descriptive stage, depending on the post
- Merit List: Published in phases, from Phase 1 to Phase 5, based on performance in the examination stages
- Document Verification: Final verification of educational certificates, category certificates, and other eligibility documents for candidates on the merit list
Based on the pattern followed in earlier TRE phases, the written examination is commonly reported to include 150 objective type questions covering General Studies, Language, and the candidate's concerned subject, with the subject-specific portion carrying the largest share of marks for TGT and PGT posts. Reports on whether negative marking applies have varied across different TRE phases, so candidates should confirm the exact marking scheme from the official notification once released for TRE 4.0.
How to Apply Online - Step by Step
Step 1: Visit the official BPSC website and locate the TRE 4.0 School Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification link, which will be activated on 1 September 2026.
Step 2: Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm your eligibility, including your qualification, category, and applicable age limit, before starting your application.
Step 3: Register on the portal using a valid email address and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
Step 4: Log in and fill in your personal details, educational qualification, category, and the specific post and subject you are applying for.
Step 5: Upload the required documents and photograph in the format and size specified in the notification.
Step 6: Review all entered details carefully for accuracy before proceeding to payment.
Step 7: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online using any of the available payment modes, before 29 September 2026.
Step 8: Submit the completed application form and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Read the Notification First: Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification carefully before filling the form, paying close attention to the last date, age limit, and educational qualification sections specific to their chosen post.
- Confirm Vacancy Figures: Rely only on the officially confirmed figure of 32,388 posts; earlier reports mentioning a higher number reflect outdated, pre-notification estimates.
- Exam Date Not Yet Fixed: The exam date has not been officially announced at the time of this notification. Do not rely on unofficial or speculative exam dates circulating online.
- Fee Deadline is Earlier: Note that the fee payment deadline, 29 September 2026, falls one day before the final application deadline of 30 September 2026.
- No Manual Application: Only online applications through the official BPSC portal are accepted.
- Attempt Limits and Prior TRE Phases: Candidates who have appeared in earlier TRE phases should check whether any attempt limits or prior application restrictions apply to them under TRE 4.0.
Important Notice and Disclaimer
- All information in this article is based on the official BPSC short notice and notification released on 19 August 2026, along with independent reports tracking this recruitment cycle.
- Salary figures mentioned in this article are commonly reported estimates based on the 7th Pay Commission structure and may vary; candidates should confirm the exact pay matrix from official BPSC or Bihar Education Department sources.
- The exam date, detailed exam pattern, and marking scheme have not been officially confirmed for TRE 4.0 at the time of writing and will be updated once released.
- Candidates must verify every detail on the official BPSC website before applying.
- NaukariGPT provides curated information only and is not responsible for any errors or changes made by the recruiting authority.
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