BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is set to conduct the School Teacher TRE 4.0 (Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0) 2026, one of the biggest teacher hiring drives in Bihar. As per the short notice, around 44,000+ teaching posts are expected across primary, middle, secondary and senior-secondary levels. The online application is likely to begin in March 2026 (tentative), and the detailed notification is awaited. Eligible candidates should hold the required teaching qualification with the matching CTET/BTET/STET certificate, and the age is counted as on 01 August 2025.
| Application Begin | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Result Date | To be updated soon |
| All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH / Female) | Rs. 100/- |
| Payment Mode | Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS or Mobile Wallet |
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Overview
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) — the state agency that recruits for many Bihar government departments — is preparing to hold the fourth round of its state-wide teacher recruitment, known as TRE 4.0 (Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0). This drive fills school teacher posts under the Bihar Education Department for classes 1 to 12. According to the official short notice released by BPSC, roughly 44,000+ posts are expected to be filled through this recruitment.
At present only a short notice has been issued. The full advertisement, the exact number of posts for each subject and class, and the online application link are still awaited. The application window is expected to open in March 2026 (tentative). This page will be updated the moment BPSC releases the detailed notification and activates the apply link.
Post / Level Details
The recruitment covers different teaching levels, each with its own eligibility. The class-wise (level-wise) posts expected in TRE 4.0 are listed below. BPSC has not yet released the exact post count for each level; only the total figure of about 44,000+ is mentioned in the short notice.
| Post / Level | Class Covered |
|---|---|
| Primary School Teacher | Class 1 to 5 |
| Middle School Teacher | Class 6 to 8 |
| School Teacher | Class 6 to 10 |
| Secondary School Teacher / TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | Class 9 to 10 |
| Secondary School Teacher / TGT — Special School | Class 9 to 10 |
| Senior Secondary School Teacher / PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | Class 11 to 12 |
Total Posts: Approximately 44,000+ (subject-wise and level-wise breakup will be shared in the detailed notification).
Eligibility
The required qualification depends on the class level a candidate is applying for. Every level also needs the matching teacher eligibility test to be already passed. Here is a simple summary of the educational requirement for each level:
- Class 1 to 5 (Primary): Bachelor's degree with 50% marks and B.Ed (Bachelor of Education), OR 10+2 (Intermediate) with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. The candidate must have qualified CTET Paper 1 or BTET Paper 1. Here CTET means Central Teacher Eligibility Test and BTET means Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test.
- Class 6 to 8 (Middle): Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed / D.El.Ed), OR Graduation / Post Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed. Full details will be in the notification.
- Class 9 to 10 (TGT): Graduation or Post Graduation in the related subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed degree, and the candidate must have passed STET Paper 1 (STET means Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test).
- Class 11 to 12 (PGT): Post Graduation in the related subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed degree, and the candidate must have passed STET Paper 2.
Age Limit (calculated as on 01 August 2025):
- Minimum age: 18 years for Class 1-5 and Class 6-8 posts; 21 years for Class 9-10 and Class 11-12 posts.
- Maximum age (Unreserved Male): 37 years.
- Maximum age (Unreserved Female, BC and EBC candidates): 40 years. Here BC means Backward Class and EBC means Extremely Backward Class.
- Maximum age (SC / ST candidates): 42 years. SC means Scheduled Caste and ST means Scheduled Tribe.
- Additional age relaxation is provided for Special School (TRE 4.0) posts as per the rules.
Selection Process
The selection is expected to be based on a Written Examination followed by Document Verification (DV). Candidates who qualify the written exam as per merit will be called for verification of their original documents. The detailed exam pattern, subjects and marking scheme will be confirmed in the official notification.
How to Apply
The online application link has not been activated yet. Once BPSC opens the form (expected around March 2026), the general steps to apply will be:
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in / bpsc.bih.nic.in.
- Read the detailed TRE 4.0 notification carefully and check your eligibility for the level you wish to apply for.
- Register with your basic details and log in to fill the online application form.
- Enter your personal, educational and TET/STET qualification details correctly.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature in the required size and format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 using an online mode such as debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS or a mobile wallet.
- Recheck all details, submit the form and save or print a copy of the final application for your records.
Important Information
- All the dates listed for TRE 4.0 are tentative until BPSC releases the official notification. Please treat March 2026 as an expected timeline, not a confirmed one.
- The application fee is a flat ₹100 for all categories, which is lower than most large recruitments.
- Candidates should complete their CTET / BTET / STET qualification, as it is a must-have condition before applying for the matching level.
- Keep your educational certificates, teacher eligibility test scorecard, and identity proof ready in advance.
- Always cross-check every detail on the official BPSC website. KadamSetu is an information portal and not a government body.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
BPSC TRE 4.0 stands for the Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examination, fourth round. It is a state-wide recruitment to hire school teachers for classes 1 to 12 in Bihar government schools, with around 44,000+ posts expected.
How many posts are there in BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
As per the BPSC short notice, approximately 44,000+ teaching posts are expected. The exact subject-wise and class-wise breakup will be shared in the detailed official notification.
What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
The application fee is a flat Rs. 100 for all categories. It can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS or a mobile wallet.
What is the age limit for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
As on 01 August 2025, the minimum age is 18 years for primary and middle levels and 21 years for secondary and senior-secondary levels. The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved Male, 40 years for Unreserved Female and BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
What qualification is needed to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
The qualification depends on the class level. In general, candidates need a 12th pass with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a graduate/post-graduate degree with B.Ed and 50% marks. They must also have passed the matching teacher eligibility test — CTET/BTET for primary and STET for secondary and senior-secondary levels.
When will the BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 online form start?
As per the short notice, the online application is expected to begin around March 2026, but this date is tentative. The exact schedule will be confirmed once BPSC releases the full notification and activates the apply link.