BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 32,388 School Teacher Posts
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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the recruitment notification for Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 (Advt No. 14/2026) to fill 32,388 School Teacher posts across Bihar.
Key Highlights & Schedule
| Category / Event | Dates & Details |
| Notification Released | August 18, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | October 25, 2026 / October 26, 2026 |
| Application Portal | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Exam Date | To be notified separately by BPSC |
Vacancy Breakdown (By Teaching Level)
| Level | Classes | Vacancies | Qualifying TET Required |
| Primary Teacher | Classes 1–5 | 3,847 | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Middle School Teacher | Classes 6–8 | 8,563 | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Secondary Teacher | Classes 9–10 | 3,877 | STET Paper-I |
| Higher Secondary Teacher | Classes 11–12 | 16,101 | STET Paper-II |
| Total Posts | Classes 1–12 | 32,388 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2026)
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Minimum Age:
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Primary & Middle School (Classes 1–8): 18 Years
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Secondary & Higher Secondary (Classes 9–12): 21 Years
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Maximum Age:
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UR Male: 37 Years
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UR Female / BC / EBC: 40 Years
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SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
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Educational Qualifications
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Primary (1–5): Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed OR Graduation with D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET Paper-I/BTET Paper-I.
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Middle School (6–8): Graduation in relevant subject + D.El.Ed / B.Ed + CTET Paper-II/BTET Paper-II.
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Secondary (9–10): Graduation/Post Graduation with at least 50% marks in relevant subject + B.Ed + STET Paper-I.
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Higher Secondary (11–12): Post Graduation with at least 50% marks in relevant subject + B.Ed + STET Paper-II.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / Other State Candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | ₹100 |
BPSC TRE-4.0 Pay Scale 2026
| School Level | Pay |
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| Primary (Class 1–5) | Starting pay level ₹25,000 per month plus other admissible allowances |
| Middle (Class 6–8) | Starting pay level ₹28,000 per month plus other admissible allowances |
| Secondary (Class 9–10) | Basic pay ₹31,000 per month plus other admissible allowances |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11–12) | Basic pay ₹32,000 per month plus other admissible allowances |
How to Apply Online
1.Visit the Official BPSC Portal:Go to bpsc.bihar.gov.in and click on BPSC OTR / Online Application.
2.One-Time Registration (OTR):Complete initial registration using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate login credentials.
3.Fill Out the Application Form:Log in, enter personal details, educational qualifications, and select the post/subject level.
4.Upload Required Documents:Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, signature, class 10 mark sheet, educational degrees, and CTET/BTET/STET qualifying certificates.
5.Pay Fee and Submit:Pay the application fee via online payment modes and submit the final application. Keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Structure & Marking Scheme
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) TRE 4.0 examination is conducted as an offline OMR-based written test. All papers follow an objective, multiple-choice format.
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Total Questions: 150
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Total Marks: 150 marks
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Time Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
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Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
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Merit Calculation: Final merit list is prepared on the basis of 120 marks (Part II + Part III). Part I (Language) is qualifying only (minimum 30% / 9 marks required).
Exam Pattern by Teaching Level
1. Primary School Teacher (Classes 1–5 / PRT)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part I | Language (English + Hindi / Urdu / Bangla) | 30 | 30 (Qualifying) |
| Part II | General Studies | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
2. Middle School (6–8), Secondary (9–10), & Higher Secondary (11–12)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part I | Language Paper (English + Hindi / Urdu / Bangla) | 30 | 30 (Qualifying) |
| Part II | General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Domain / Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
Part I: Language Qualifying Paper (Common for All Levels — 30 Marks)
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General English (8 Marks): Sentence structure, grammar (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, prepositions), vocabulary, reading comprehension, idioms & phrases, synonyms & antonyms.
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Hindi / Urdu / Bangla (22 Marks): Hindi Vyakaran (grammar), comprehension passages, vocabulary, spelling corrections, error detection, sentence structure.
Part II: General Studies (40 Marks for Classes 6–12 / 120 Marks for PRT)
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Elementary Mathematics: Number system, percentage, ratio & proportion, average, profit & loss, simple interest, algebra, mensuration, geometry, time & work.
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Mental Ability & Reasoning: Series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, analogies, spatial orientation, classification, direction sense.
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General Science: Basic Physics (force, motion, optics, heat), Chemistry (atomic structure, acids/bases/salts, periodic table), and Biology (human body systems, plant biology) mapped to SCERT/NCERT curricula.
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General Awareness & Current Affairs: National & international events, sports, Indian constitution basics, Bihar state current affairs and governance schemes.
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Indian National Movement & Social Science: Freedom movement, 1857 revolt, Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India movement, role of Bihar in independence (Veer Kunwar Singh), Indian geography, rivers, climate, ecological systems.
Part III: Concerned Subject Syllabus (80 Marks)
Standard level corresponds to the minimum educational qualification required for each post (Graduation for Classes 6–10; Post-Graduation for Classes 11–12) based on NCERT/SCERT standards.
1. Classes 6–8 (Middle School)
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Mathematics & Science: Algebra, geometry, arithmetic, physical & chemical processes, cell biology, ecosystems, motion, electricity.
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Social Science: Choice of History, Geography, Political Science, or Economics pair based on BPSC combination rules.
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Languages (Hindi/English/Urdu/Sanskrit): Language literature, advanced grammar, reading comprehension, passage analysis at graduation level.
2. Classes 9–10 (Secondary / TGT)
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Mathematics: Geometry, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, statistics, real numbers, quadratic equations.
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Science: Advanced Physics, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Natural Resources.
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Social Science: World history, Indian democracy & politics, economic development, Indian & world geography.
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Other Specializations: Music, Fine Arts, Dance, Physical Education, Computer Science.
3. Classes 11–12 (Higher Secondary / PGT)
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Science Stream: Advanced Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology (Post-Graduation level topics).
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Arts Stream: Post-graduate level syllabus in History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Home Science.
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Commerce Stream: Accountancy, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship.
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Computer Science & IT: Programming fundamentals (C++/Python), Data Structures, RDBMS/SQL, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Web Technologies.