BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 Revised Notification: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the revised Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) notification under Advertisement No. 15/2026 dated 22 September 2026. The revised advertisement invites online applications for 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. The earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 has been cancelled/replaced.
According to the revised notification, the online application process will begin on 25 September 2026, while the last date to submit the online application is 26 October 2026. The last date for payment of the examination fee is 25 October 2026.
The recruitment covers teachers for Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12, with the largest share of vacancies—16,101 posts—at the Class 11–12 level.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Exam Name | School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) |
| Advertisement No. | 15/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Previous Advertisement | 14/2026 – Cancelled/Replaced |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Posts | School Teacher |
| Classes Covered | 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Exam Type | Objective/MCQ |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark |
| Interview | No |
| Official Website | BPSC |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026
BPSC has announced 32,388 School Teacher vacancies across four major school levels. The vacancy distribution is:
| School Level | Classes | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary School Teacher | 1–5 | 3,847 |
| Middle School Teacher | 6–8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 9–10 | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher | 11–12 | 16,101 |
| Total | — | 32,388 |
The vacancy tables in the notification provide category-wise and subject-wise distribution, including reservation-related columns.
Primary Teacher – Class 1 to 5
The 3,847 primary-school vacancies include:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 3,065 |
| Urdu | 757 |
| Bangla | 25 |
| Total | 3,847 |
Middle School Teacher – Class 6 to 8
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Science | 2,188 |
| Social Science | 1,190 |
| Hindi | 1,096 |
| English | 1,929 |
| Sanskrit | 1,225 |
| Urdu | 935 |
| Total | 8,563 |
Secondary School Teacher – Class 9 to 10
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 361 |
| English | 696 |
| Science | 463 |
| Mathematics | 570 |
| Social Science | 756 |
| Sanskrit | 322 |
| Urdu | 660 |
| Physical Education | 47 |
| Music | 2 |
| Total | 3,877 |
Higher Secondary Teacher – Class 11 to 12
The Class 11–12 category contains 16,101 vacancies. Subject-wise figures include:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,695 |
| Physics | 1,758 |
| English | 1,321 |
| Botany | 1,078 |
| Psychology | 1,030 |
| Urdu | 877 |
| Sanskrit | 746 |
| Hindi | 739 |
| Music | 736 |
| Political Science | 665 |
| Mathematics | 657 |
| History | 608 |
| Zoology | 449 |
| Home Science | 418 |
| Computer Science | 407 |
| Sociology | 266 |
| Geography | 176 |
| Business Studies | 133 |
| Economics | 138 |
| Philosophy | 80 |
| Accountancy | 66 |
| Entrepreneurship | 58 |
| Total | 16,101 |
Subject-wise vacancy figures are also reported from the detailed recruitment tables.
Important: Vacancy numbers can be affected if the concerned department revises its requisition. Candidates should therefore check the final vacancy table in the latest BPSC notice before submitting the application.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Revised Notification: What Changed?
The most important update is that BPSC has issued a fresh/revised Advertisement No. 15/2026.
The earlier recruitment advertisement was Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026. The new advertisement dated 22 September 2026 replaces/cancels the earlier advertisement.
The application schedule has consequently been revised:
- Application starts: 25 September 2026
- Fee payment starts: 25 September 2026
- Last date for fee payment: 25 October 2026
- Last date for application: 26 October 2026
- TRE 4.0 exam date: To be announced separately
BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility requirements are different for each school level. Candidates should not assume that one qualification is valid for every teaching post.
1. Primary Teacher – Classes 1 to 5
For Primary Teacher posts, the notification provides multiple qualification routes, including combinations of:
- Senior Secondary/10+2 with the prescribed marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
- Senior Secondary with prescribed marks and D.El.Ed. under applicable NCTE norms
- Senior Secondary with prescribed marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Graduation with the prescribed elementary-education qualification
- Other teacher-training qualifications specifically recognised in the notification.
Candidates for Classes 1–5 must generally have CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I as prescribed.
The detailed notification specifically lists CTET/BTET Paper-I for primary teachers.
2. Middle School Teacher – Classes 6 to 8
For Classes 6–8, eligible qualification routes include combinations such as:
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation/Post Graduation with prescribed marks + B.Ed.
- Graduation with prescribed marks + B.Ed. under applicable NCTE norms
- 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- B.Ed. in Special Education where applicable
- Other qualifications recognised by the notification.
Candidates must have CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II, as applicable.
3. Secondary Teacher – Classes 9 to 10
For Class 9–10 teaching posts, candidates generally need the prescribed degree in the concerned subject together with the required teacher-training qualification.
Depending on the subject and route, the notification includes qualifications involving:
- Graduation/Post Graduation in the concerned subject
- B.Ed.
- Four-year integrated teacher-education degrees such as B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Other subject-specific qualifications mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
For Class 9–10 teachers, STET Paper-I is the relevant teacher eligibility requirement.
4. Higher Secondary Teacher – Classes 11 to 12
For Class 11–12 teachers, candidates generally need:
- A Master’s/Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with the prescribed marks; and
- B.Ed. or another teacher-training qualification recognised for the post.
The notification also contains alternative qualification routes, including certain integrated teacher-education qualifications.
For Class 11–12 teachers, STET Paper-II is prescribed.
Important STET 2026 provision
The notification contains provisions concerning candidates appearing in STET 2026. Such candidates must satisfy the prescribed conditions and qualify STET within the stipulated requirement; otherwise, the TRE-4.0 admit card/examination eligibility can be affected. Candidates should carefully read the applicable clause before applying.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026
The revised notification specifies different minimum ages according to the teaching level.
Minimum Age
| Post/School Level | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher – Class 1–5 | 18 years |
| Middle School Teacher – Class 6–8 | 18 years |
| Secondary Teacher – Class 9–10 | 21 years |
| Higher Secondary Teacher – Class 11–12 | 21 years |
The minimum age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.
Maximum Age
As specified in the notification, the maximum-age framework includes:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| BC/EBC Male & Female | 40 years |
| Transgender | 42 years |
| SC/ST Male & Female | 42 years |
The notification also contains special provisions for certain serving teachers, government employees, ex-servicemen and other categories.
Candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation must possess the prescribed valid certificates.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Fee 2026
The revised notification specifies:
- Examination Fee: ₹100 per candidate
- Biometric Fee: Additional ₹200 where applicable, particularly where Aadhaar is not provided as the identification document in the prescribed manner.
- Applicable bank/payment charges may also be collected.
The ₹100 examination fee and the additional biometric-fee provision are stated in the detailed advertisement.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern 2026
One of the most important parts of the revised notification is the examination structure.
The examination is objective/MCQ based and contains 150 questions for 150 marks with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Class 1–5 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 120 | 120 |
| Total | — | 150 | 150 |
General Studies includes areas such as:
- Primary Mathematics
- Mental Ability
- General Awareness
- General Science
- Social Studies
- Indian National Movement
- Geography
- Environment/related areas
The Class 1–5 structure is specified in the notification’s examination table.
Class 6–8 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | — | 150 | 150 |
Class 9–10 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | — | 150 | 150 |
Class 11–12 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Language | 30 | 30 |
| Part II | General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | — | 150 | 150 |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Negative Marking 2026
Candidates must pay particular attention to the revised marking rules.
The notification provides 1/3-mark negative marking for an incorrect answer.
There is also a specific Option E provision.
Each question has five options:
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
If a candidate does not want to answer a question, Option E must be selected/marked as prescribed. The notification states that failure to mark an answer/appropriate option can attract the prescribed negative-marking provision.
This makes it important for candidates to carefully follow the instructions on the question paper and OMR sheet.
Language Paper is Qualifying
For the teacher recruitment examination, the language section is treated as a qualifying component.
The notification specifies a minimum qualifying requirement for the language component. The relevant section states that candidates need to obtain the prescribed minimum percentage in the language part.
Candidates should therefore not completely ignore the language section while preparing for the subject and General Studies portions.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Selection Process 2026
The revised notification states that there will be no interview for TRE-4.0. Advertisement-152026-TRE-4.0
The recruitment process broadly involves:
- Online application
- Objective written examination
- Merit preparation as per the prescribed rules
- Document/certificate verification
- Appointment subject to fulfilment of all eligibility and departmental conditions
The notification specifically states that the appointment authority will verify educational, professional, teacher-eligibility and experience-related certificates before appointment.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Merit List
The merit-list rules vary according to the school level and examination components.
For Classes 6–12, the notification provides for merit calculation using the applicable written-examination components, with subject-related marks playing an important role. The notification also provides rules for resolving ties, including subject marks and other prescribed criteria.
Candidates applying for multiple eligible school levels must also carefully select their post/class-group preference during the application process.
The notification provides the following preference order:
- Class 11–12
- Class 1–5
- Class 6–8
- Class 9–10
- Class 9–10 Special School Teacher
The candidate must select preferences according to the applicable eligibility and teaching qualification.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised Advertisement No. 15/2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Starts | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 October 2026 |
| TRE 4.0 Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
These are the revised dates specified in the latest advertisement.
The BPSC exam calendar currently lists the TRE 4.0 examination date as TBD, so candidates should not rely on older reports mentioning a September examination date.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026
BPSC TRE 4.0 applications will be submitted online through the BPSC online application system.
The notification states that One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for applying through the BPSC online portal.
Step-by-step application process
Step 1: Visit the BPSC official website.
BPSC Official Website
Step 2: Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already completed it.
Step 3: Log in to the BPSC online application portal.
BPSC Online Application Portal
Step 4: Select the TRE-4.0 recruitment application.
Step 5: Enter personal, educational and teacher-eligibility details.
Step 6: Select the eligible school level/subject and applicable preferences.
Step 7: Upload the required documents.
Step 8: Pay the examination fee.
Step 9: Carefully verify all information before final submission.
Step 10: Submit the application and save/download the final application form and payment receipt.
The BPSC notification also specifically instructs candidates to study the online-application instructions before filling out the form. To download official Notification Below Link is given.
Documents Required for BPSC TRE 4.0
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready, as applicable:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar/valid identity document
- 10th certificate/marksheet
- 12th certificate/marksheet
- Graduation certificate/marksheet
- Postgraduate certificate/marksheet
- D.El.Ed./B.Ed./B.El.Ed./other teacher-training certificate
- CTET/BTET certificate or score details
- STET certificate/details
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Bihar domicile/residence certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Other documents required for the particular post
BPSC TRE 4.0 Reservation
The recruitment follows the applicable Bihar government reservation provisions.
The notification includes reservation categories such as:
- UR – Unreserved
- SC – Scheduled Caste
- ST – Scheduled Tribe
- EBC – Extremely Backward Class
- BC – Backward Class
- BCL – Backward Class Ladies
- EWS – Economically Weaker Section
It also contains horizontal reservation provisions for eligible women, PwBD candidates, transgender candidates and other categories as prescribed.
Candidates claiming reservation must possess the appropriate certificate issued by the competent authority.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Salary 2026
The school-teacher posts are non-gazetted positions, and the basic pay varies according to the teaching level.
| Teaching Level | Starting Basic Pay* |
|---|---|
| Class 1–5 | ₹25,000 |
| Class 6–8 | ₹28,000 |
| Class 9–10 | ₹31,000 |
| Class 11–12 | ₹32,000 |
*Basic pay figures reported for the respective teacher levels; applicable government allowances and service conditions are separate.
The exact salary, allowances and service conditions should be understood with reference to the applicable Bihar government rules.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date 2026
BPSC has not yet announced the final TRE 4.0 examination date under the revised Advertisement No. 15/2026.
The earlier schedule associated with the previous notification should not be treated as the current exam date. The latest BPSC examination calendar lists TRE 4.0 with 32,388 vacancies and the examination date as TBD.
Candidates should therefore wait for the official examination-date/admit-card notice rather than relying on old social-media posts or earlier TRE 4.0 schedules.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Before submitting the BPSC TRE 4.0 application, candidates should carefully check:
- Whether their qualification matches the exact class level and subject.
- Whether the required CTET/BTET/STET paper has been passed or otherwise satisfies the notification’s specific provision.
- Whether the age requirement is fulfilled.
- Whether the category/reservation certificate is valid.
- Whether the selected subject matches their teacher-eligibility qualification.
- Whether the correct preference order has been selected.
- Whether the examination fee has been successfully paid.
- Whether the final application has been submitted successfully.
- Whether all details in OTR and the application form are correct.
- Whether the downloaded final application form has been preserved.
The BPSC OTR instructions are particularly important because the notification states that certain personal details entered during OTR, including name, parents’ names, gender, Aadhaar number and date of birth, cannot subsequently be changed through the normal application process.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 FAQs
1. How many vacancies are released in BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
BPSC has announced 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the revised Advertisement No. 15/2026.
2. When will BPSC TRE 4.0 applications start?
Online applications will start on 25 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The last date for submitting the online application is 26 October 2026.
4. What is the last date for fee payment?
The examination-fee payment deadline is 25 October 2026.
5. What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam pattern?
The written examination is objective/MCQ based with 150 questions, 150 marks and 2 hours 30 minutes duration.