BPSC has released Advertisement No. 14/2026 for TRE-4.0 to recruit 32,388 School Teacher posts across Primary, Middle, Secondary and Higher Secondary levels in Bihar. Online applications open 25-09-2026 and close on 03-11-2026 via the BPSC OTR portal. Selection is through a Preliminary and Main (CBT) examination; there is no interview. Pay ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹32,000 per month depending on school level. Eligible candidates must meet NCTE/RCI qualifications and required TET/STET certificates as per the notification.
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Vacancy Details
- Primary (Class 1–5): 3847 vacancies
Qualification: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with two-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR Graduation with two-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR Graduation/Senior Secondary with two-year D.Ed. (Special Education) as per NCTE.- UR: 1335
- EWS: 261
- BC: 395
- EBC: 401
- SC: 1225
- ST: 65
- Middle (Class 6–8): 8563 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation with two-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed. OR 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. with requisite subject combination as specified in the notification.- UR: 2512
- EWS: 504
- BC: 1689
- EBC: 982
- SC: 2274
- ST: 175
- Secondary (Class 9–10): 3877 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation/Post-Graduation in the relevant subject group with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.- UR: 1316
- EWS: 218
- BC: 354
- EBC: 497
- SC: 1203
- ST: 85
- Higher Secondary (Class 11–12): 16101 vacancies
Qualification: Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed., or equivalent qualification recognised by NCTE, as per subject-combination table in the notification.- UR: 3852
- EWS: 743
- BC: 3222
- EBC: 1704
- SC: 5271
- ST: 371
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must meet NCTE-prescribed educational and training qualifications for the relevant school level. Primary-level applicants require Senior Secondary (or Graduation) with specified elementary education diplomas (e.g., two-year D.El.Ed., 4-year B.El.Ed.); Middle-level requires Graduation with education diploma or B.Ed.; Secondary requires Graduation/Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 50% and B.Ed.; Higher Secondary requires Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 50% and B.Ed. Special school teachers need RCI-recognised qualification. Relevant TET (CTET/BTET/STET) qualification is required per school level as specified in the notification.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 57 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹100
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type General Studies paper of 150 marks, duration 2 hours, MCQ format with 5 options. Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer and for unanswered questions without selecting option E. Candidates are shortlisted for Main exam category-wise (2.5 to 10 times vacancies). Minimum qualifying marks vary by category (General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/women/Divyang 32%).
- Main Examination: Objective-type papers (Paper 1–4 per school level), each 150 marks and 2 hours, with Part I language qualifying (min 30%). Negative marking: 1/3 mark for wrong or unanswered questions. Merit is based on Main exam marks (Part II only for Primary; Part II+Part III for other levels). There is no interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSC OTR portal bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email ID and mobile number via ‘New User Registration’.
- Link documents via DigiLocker Meri Pehchan portal if desired, or proceed directly to application.
- Log in at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and complete profile: Personal, Address, Other, Qualification, Experience, Photo/Signature.
- Upload live webcam photograph and scanned signatures in Hindi and English.
- Review entries, tick declaration and ‘Submit and Lock Profile’.
- Go to ‘New Application’ tab, select Advertisement No. 14/2026, choose post/subject and up to 38 preferred districts in order.
- Pay the applicable fee online via SBI Payment Gateway and confirm payment.
- Click ‘Proceed to Application’ and then ‘Submit Application’ to finalise the form.
- Download and print the confirmed Application Form from ‘My Account’ for future reference.
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Important Dates
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- Fee Payment Start Date:
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- Deadline for Submitting All Certificates:
- Preliminary / Main Exam Dates:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility/qualification criteria for TRE-4.0?
Candidates must be Indian citizens and hold the educational and training qualifications prescribed by NCTE for the relevant school level. Special school teacher posts require RCI-recognised qualifications and the relevant TET/STET certificate is required per school level.
How do I apply for the BPSC TRE-4.0 recruitment?
Apply online only via the BPSC OTR portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in). Complete One Time Registration, fill the application, upload documents, pay the fee via SBI gateway, submit the application and download the confirmed form from ‘My Account’.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The online application last date is 03-11-2026. Online applications open on 25-09-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through two stages: a Preliminary Examination (objective-type, 150 marks) and a Main Examination (objective-type papers per school level, each 150 marks). There is no interview; merit is based on Main exam marks as specified.
What is the pay scale for School Teacher posts under TRE-4.0?
Pay ranges by school level: Primary starting pay ₹25,000/month; Middle starting pay ₹28,000/month; Secondary basic pay ₹31,000/month; Higher Secondary basic pay ₹32,000/month, all plus other admissible allowances.
