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BPSC TRE 4.0 School Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 32,388 Posts
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) · Post Date:
Applications open — last date 30/09/2026
Short Information
BPSC has invited online applications for the fourth phase of the Bihar School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0), Advertisement No. 14/2026, for 32,388 teacher posts across primary (classes 1-5), middle (6-8), secondary (9-10) and higher secondary (11-12) schools under the Bihar Education Department. Only candidates who have already qualified the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test — CTET/BTET Paper-I or II for classes 1-8, STET Paper-I for classes 9-10, and STET Paper-II for classes 11-12 — may apply; the admit card for BPSC's own exam will not be issued to anyone who has not cleared the applicable TET/STET first. Pay scale, minimum age and the qualifying TET paper differ by level, so check the level-wise vacancy table before applying.
Important Dates
| Online Application Begin | 01/09/2026 |
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| Online Application Last Date | 30/09/2026 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29/09/2026 |
Application Fee
| Examination Fee (all candidates) | ₹100/- |
|---|---|
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar number not provided at application) | ₹200/- (additional) |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age (Classes 1-5 and 6-8), as on 01/08/2026 | 18 years |
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| Minimum Age (Classes 9-10 and 11-12), as on 01/08/2026 | 21 years |
| Maximum Age — Unreserved Male, as on 01/08/2024 | 37 years |
| Maximum Age — Unreserved Female / BC / EBC (Male & Female), as on 01/08/2024 | 40 years |
| Maximum Age — SC/ST (Male & Female), as on 01/08/2024 | 42 years |
| Maximum Age — Transgender, as on 01/08/2024 | 42 years |
Vacancy DetailsTotal Posts: 32388
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| School Teacher, Classes 1-5 (Primary) | 3847 | Graduation with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or equivalent NCTE-recognised qualification), and CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I qualified. Pay scale: ₹25,000/- starting basic + admissible allowances. |
| School Teacher, Classes 6-8 (Middle) | 8563 | Graduation in the relevant subject with required NCTE-prescribed training qualification, and CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II qualified. Pay scale: ₹28,000/- starting basic + admissible allowances. |
| School Teacher, Classes 9-10 (Secondary, incl. Special School Teacher) | 3877 | Graduation/Post-graduation in the relevant subject with B.Ed. (or RCI-recognised special education qualification for Special School Teacher posts), and STET Paper-I qualified. Pay scale: ₹31,000/- starting basic + admissible allowances. |
| School Teacher, Classes 11-12 (Higher Secondary) | 16101 | Post-graduation in the relevant subject (minimum 50%, or 45% with NCTE-recognised B.Ed.) with B.Ed., and STET Paper-II qualified. Pay scale: ₹32,000/- starting basic + admissible allowances. |
Eligibility
- Indian citizen.
- Must already hold a valid, level-appropriate Teacher Eligibility Test qualification: CTET Paper-I / BTET Paper-I for classes 1-5; CTET Paper-II / BTET Paper-II for classes 6-8; STET Paper-I for classes 9-10 and Special School Teacher; STET Paper-II for classes 11-12.
- Candidates appearing in Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET, 2026), which BPSC is conducting alongside this recruitment, may also apply, but must qualify STET 2026 before the TRE-4.0 preliminary exam admit card can be issued to them.
- Teachers appointed and working before 2012 who have cleared the departmental proficiency test are exempt from the TET requirement.
- Level-wise educational and training qualification as prescribed by NCTE (or RCI for special education posts) — see vacancy table above.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC Online portal is mandatory before applying to any BPSC exam.
How to Apply
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in if not already registered.
- Log in at the candidate dashboard, link/create a DigiLocker account for document upload (or proceed without DigiLocker via the browser back option).
- Fill the six-step online profile: Personal, Address, Other, Qualification, and remaining application steps, selecting only one subject/level for which you hold the qualifying TET/STET result.
- Pay the examination fee (₹100, plus ₹200 biometric fee if Aadhaar is not furnished) online between 01/09/2026 and 29/09/2026.
- Submit the completed application by 30/09/2026. No provision exists to correct name, parents' name, gender, Aadhaar number or date of birth after OTR submission.
- Do not send a physical/hard copy of the application or documents to the Commission's office; only the online submission is considered.
Important Links
| Apply Online (BPSC Online Portal) | Click Here |
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| Official Notification — Advt. 14/2026 (PDF) | Click Here |
| BPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate who has not cleared CTET/STET apply for TRE-4.0?
No, other than candidates appearing in STET 2026 conducted alongside this recruitment — but even they must qualify STET 2026 before BPSC will issue their TRE-4.0 preliminary exam admit card. Teachers appointed before 2012 who cleared the departmental proficiency test are exempt.
How many posts are there and at what pay scale?
32,388 posts in total: 3,847 for classes 1-5 (₹25,000 starting basic), 8,563 for classes 6-8 (₹28,000), 3,877 for classes 9-10 including Special School Teacher (₹31,000), and 16,101 for classes 11-12 (₹32,000), plus admissible state government allowances.
Can a candidate apply for more than one level?
Yes, a candidate may apply separately for classes 1-5, 6-8, 9-10 and/or 11-12 if eligible, but a separate examination fee must be paid for each level applied for.
Disclaimer: This page is an independent summary prepared by RojgarAvsar. Figures and dates are transcribed from the department's public notice and may be revised by corrigendum. Confirm every detail on the official website before paying a fee or submitting your form.