Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18.08.2026 for the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-4.0), inviting online applications for 32,388 School Teacher posts across Primary (Class 1-5), Middle (Class 6-8), Secondary (Class 9-10) and Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) schools under the Bihar Education Department. Online applications are open from 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | School Teacher — Primary (Class 1-5), Middle (Class 6-8), Secondary (Class 9-10) & Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) |
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 14/2026, dated 18.08.2026 |
| Location | Bihar (State Govt job — open to all-India applicants, but reservation benefits under this advertisement are limited to Bihar-domicile candidates) |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 (UR 9,015; EWS 1,726; BC 5,660; EBC 3,584; SC 9,973; ST 696; BC-Women-horizontal 1,734) |
| Qualification | NCTE-prescribed D.El.Ed/B.Ed (grade-specific) plus a valid CTET/BTET/STET score — see Eligibility Criteria below |
| Age Limit | 18-37 years (Primary/Middle) or 21-37 years (Secondary/Higher Secondary) as on 01.08.2026/01.08.2024, category relaxation applicable |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam (screening) → Main Exam (merit-based) → Document Verification — no interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 32,000/- per month starting pay depending on grade, plus other state-government allowances |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in from 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 18.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29.09.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30.09.2026 |
| All eligibility certificates must be dated on/before | 30.09.2026 |
| Preliminary / Main Exam Dates | Not yet announced — will be updated on the official website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (UR/EWS/BC/EBC/SC/ST/Women) | Rs. 100/- per grade-level category applied for (separate fee for each of Class 1-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12 if applying to more than one) |
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not entered as ID proof) | Additional Rs. 200/- |
| Payment Mode | Online only (SBI Payment Gateway); applicable bank charges extra; fee is non-refundable |
Vacancy Details
The 32,388 posts are distributed across four school levels as follows. Full subject-wise, district-wise and disability-wise breakup is published in the official notification and on the BPSC website.
| School Level | Total Posts | Subjects Covered | Starting Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1-5) | 3,847 | General, Urdu, Bangla | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Middle (Class 6-8) | 8,563 | Maths & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu | Rs. 28,000/- |
| Secondary (Class 9-10) & Special Teacher (9-10) | 3,877 | Hindi, English, Science, Maths, Social Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Physical Education, Music | Rs. 31,000/- |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) | 16,101 | 22 subjects incl. Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Commerce, Humanities & language subjects | Rs. 32,000/- |
| Total | 32,388 | — | — |
| Category | UR | EWS | BC | EBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts (all levels combined) | 9,015 | 1,726 | 5,660 | 3,584 | 9,973 | 696 |
Note: 1,734 posts are additionally earmarked as a horizontal reservation for Backward Class women within the above categories. Posts reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities (4% horizontal) and transgender candidates (2% horizontal) are included within each category as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be a citizen of India |
| Educational Qualification | NCTE-prescribed qualification for the grade applied for — broadly: Senior Secondary + 2-year D.El.Ed (or B.El.Ed/4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed) for Class 1-5; Graduate + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or Graduate/Postgraduate + B.Ed for Class 6-8; Graduate/Postgraduate + B.Ed with the relevant subject combination for Class 9-10; Postgraduate + B.Ed in the relevant subject for Class 11-12. Special School Teachers (9-10) additionally need an RCI-recognised B.Ed (Special Education) with a valid CRR number. |
| Teacher Eligibility Test | CTET Paper-I/BTET Paper-I (Class 1-5); CTET Paper-II/BTET Paper-II (Class 6-8); STET Paper-I (Class 9-10 & Special Teacher 9-10); STET Paper-II (Class 11-12). Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may also apply, but must clear STET before the Preliminary Exam admit card is issued — teachers appointed and serving since before 2012 who cleared the Dakshata Pariksha are exempt. |
| Domicile / Application Restriction | Open to candidates from any state, but reservation benefits (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS/women-horizontal etc.) are available only to Bihar-domicile candidates |
Age Limit & Relaxation
Minimum age (as on 01.08.2026): 18 years for Primary & Middle School Teacher posts; 21 years for Secondary & Higher Secondary School Teacher posts. Maximum age (as on 01.08.2024): Unreserved Male — 37 years; Unreserved Female / BC / EBC (Male & Female) — 40 years; Transgender — 42 years; SC/ST (Male & Female) — 42 years. Retirement age is 60 years.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Bihar Govt regular employees | 5 years, subject to a maximum of 5 competitive-exam opportunities already availed with BPSC |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years additional relaxation over the maximum age limit |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus the length of defence service rendered, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years as on the application date |
| Teachers employed under Panchayati Raj / Nagar Nikaya institutions | Maximum age limit relaxed for currently serving teachers under these bodies |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary Exam | General Studies paper, 150 objective (MCQ) questions, 150 marks, 2 hours. This is purely a screening/qualifying exam — marks are not counted towards the final merit. Minimum qualifying marks: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwBD 32% (the 32% minimum applies only to Bihar-domicile candidates). Candidates equal to 2.5 to 10 times the category-wise vacancies (based on cut-off) are shortlisted for the Main Exam; guest teachers get bonus marks of 5 per year of service, capped at 25. |
| Stage 2: Main Exam | Objective (MCQ) paper specific to the grade applied for (see Exam Pattern below), 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours. This is merit-based — the provisional merit list is prepared from Main Exam marks (Part-II only for Class 1-5; Part-II + Part-III combined for Class 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12). Ties are broken first by language-paper (Part-I) marks, then by age (older candidate preferred), then alphabetically by name in Devanagari script. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification | Candidates on the provisional merit list must submit original certificates for verification of educational/training qualification, TET/STET score, category, age-relaxation and experience claims. No interview is conducted at any stage. |
Exam Pattern (Main Exam)
Both the Preliminary and Main exams carry 1/3 (0.33) negative marking per wrong answer. Each question has five options (A-E) — candidates must select an option even if they don’t know the answer (option E = “no answer”); leaving a question fully blank also attracts the 1/3 negative marking.
| Paper | Applicable For | Structure | Marks / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Primary (Class 1-5) | Part-I: Language qualifying — English & Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (30 qs, min. 30% qualifying marks); Part-II: General Studies — primary maths, mental ability, general awareness, general science, social science, Indian freedom movement, geography & environment (120 qs) | 150 marks / 2:30 hrs |
| Paper 2 | Middle (Class 6-8) | Part-I: Language qualifying (30 qs); Part-II: General Studies (40 qs); Part-III: Subject paper — choice of Maths & Science / Social Science / Hindi / Urdu / Sanskrit / English (80 qs) | 150 marks / 2:30 hrs |
| Paper 3 | Secondary (9-10) & Special Teacher (9-10) | Part-I: Language qualifying (30 qs); Part-II: General Studies (40 qs); Part-III: Subject paper — choice from Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Science, Maths, Physical Education, Music, Social Science, Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic & Persian (80 qs) | 150 marks / 2:30 hrs |
| Paper 4 | Higher Secondary (11-12) | Part-I: Language qualifying (30 qs); Part-II: General Studies (40 qs); Part-III: Subject paper — choice from 30 subjects incl. Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Commerce/Accountancy, Vocational Studies, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian & Agriculture (80 qs) | 150 marks / 2:30 hrs |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting Pay — Primary (1-5) | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Starting Pay — Middle (6-8) | Rs. 28,000/- per month |
| Starting Pay — Secondary (9-10) | Rs. 31,000/- per month |
| Starting Pay — Higher Secondary (11-12) | Rs. 32,000/- per month |
| Other Allowances | As prescribed and revised by the Government of Bihar from time to time (specific DA/HRA figures not published in this notification) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) using an active email ID and mobile number — only one OTR per candidate is allowed, and name, parents’ names, gender, Aadhaar number and date of birth cannot be edited later.
- Complete DigiLocker verification (or upload documents directly) and finish the 6-step profile: Personal Information, Address Information, Other Information, Qualification Information, Experience Information, and Photo/Signature upload with Profile Lock.
- Under the “New Application” tab, select the active TRE-4.0 advertisement, choose the grade level/subject/category you are applying for, and pay the requisite fee online via the SBI Payment Gateway.
- After successful payment, click Apply, complete “Proceed to Application,” verify all auto-filled details, and click “Submit Application.”
- Download and print the submitted application form and admit card (when released) for your records — no physical copy needs to be sent to BPSC.
Note: Offline/postal applications are not accepted. Incomplete, unsigned, or illegible applications will be rejected, and the exam fee is non-refundable once submitted.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Matriculation certificate | As proof of date of birth |
| Educational & training qualification certificates and mark sheets | As per the qualification claimed in the application |
| CTET/BTET/STET result card / BSEB Unique ID | Certificate and score card with result date |
| RCI CRR certificate | Required only for Special School Teacher (Class 9-10) applicants |
| Guest teacher experience & appointment certificate | Issued by the District Education Officer, required only to claim guest-teacher bonus marks |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS) | Issued in the father’s name and address; BC/EBC candidates also need a creamy-layer-exclusion certificate |
| Permanent residence / domicile certificate | Mandatory for all Bihar-domicile candidates claiming reservation, in father’s name for unmarried/married women too |
| Transgender certificate | Required only for candidates claiming transgender reservation, along with Bihar domicile proof |
| Disability certificate | Valid benchmark-disability certificate for PwBD reservation/age relaxation claims; Form VI for multiple disabilities |
| Ex-servicemen / govt-employee / freedom-fighter-grandchild certificates | Required only if claiming the relevant age relaxation or reservation |
| Photo ID proof (Aadhaar preferred) | Photo-bearing ID as declared in the application; Aadhaar recommended to avoid the extra Rs. 200 biometric fee |
| Passport-size photographs | 4 recent passport-size photographs to be kept ready/preserved |
| Signature scan (Hindi & English) | Clear scanned signature in both languages, uploaded during profile creation |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Application Portal |
| BPSC Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not register for OTR more than once — a duplicate OTR can get your application rejected.
- Double-check your category, subject and grade-level selection before paying the fee — once paid, you cannot change the selected post/subject without cancelling the payment and starting over.
- Choose your district preferences carefully (up to 38 districts) — your result will be declared only for the districts you selected, and unopted districts cannot be claimed later.
- Link your Aadhaar to your active mobile number before applying, since OTP failures during post-result document verification can affect your eligibility.
- Ensure all category/domicile/disability certificates are dated on or before 30.09.2026 — certificates issued after the application closing date will not be accepted.
- No re-evaluation or rechecking of the objective exam is provided under this advertisement, so mark your answer sheet carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The online application closing date is 30.09.2026, with fee payment closing a day earlier on 29.09.2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BPSC TRE 4.0?
There are 32,388 School Teacher vacancies across Primary, Middle, Secondary and Higher Secondary schools.
Q3. What qualification is required for BPSC TRE 4.0?
An NCTE-prescribed D.El.Ed/B.Ed qualification matching the grade applied for, plus a valid CTET/BTET/STET score.
Q4. What is the age limit for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Minimum age is 18 years (Primary/Middle) or 21 years (Secondary/Higher Secondary); maximum age is 37 to 42 years depending on category.
Q5. What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Rs. 100/- per grade-level category applied for, plus an additional Rs. 200/- biometric fee if Aadhaar is not used as ID proof.
Q6. How do I apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Apply online only through bpsconline.bihar.gov.in — offline or postal applications are not accepted.
Q7. What is the selection process for BPSC TRE 4.0?
A Preliminary screening exam followed by a merit-based Main exam and document verification; there is no interview.
Q8. What is the starting salary for a BPSC School Teacher?
Starting pay ranges from Rs. 25,000/- per month (Primary) to Rs. 32,000/- per month (Higher Secondary), plus other state-government allowances.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
