BPSC TRE 4 Recruitment 2026: 32,388 Teacher Vacancies, Apply From September 1, Check Eligibility & Exam Pattern.The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 2026. A total of 32,388 teaching vacancies have been announced for government schools across Bihar, covering Classes 1 to 12.
The online application process will begin on September 1, 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is September 30, 2026. Candidates can pay the application fee up to September 29, 2026.
BPSC TRE 4 Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Posts | Primary, Middle, Secondary & Senior Secondary Teacher |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | September 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 30, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Document Verification |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark |
BPSC TRE 4 Vacancy 2026
A total of 32,388 vacancies have been announced for different teaching levels.
| Teacher Level | Classes | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | 1–5 | 3,847 |
| Middle School Teacher | 6–8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary Teacher | 9–10 | 3,877 |
| Senior Secondary Teacher | 11–12 | 16,101 |
| Total | 1–12 | 32,388 |
The highest number of vacancies is available for Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11–12), with 16,101 posts.
Primary Teacher Vacancies
For Classes 1–5, vacancies are available mainly for language subjects, including:
- Hindi – 3,065
- Urdu – 757
- Bangla – 25
- Total – 3,847
Middle School Teacher Vacancies
For Classes 6–8, vacancies include subjects such as:
- Maths & Science
- Social Science
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
The total number of vacancies at this level is 8,563.
Secondary Teacher Vacancies
For Classes 9–10, BPSC has announced 3,877 vacancies across subjects including Hindi, English, Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Physical Education and Music.
Senior Secondary Teacher Vacancies
For Classes 11–12, there are 16,101 vacancies.
Some major subjects include:
- Chemistry – 3,695
- Physics – 1,758
- Botany – 1,078
- Psychology – 1,030
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Economics
- Geography
- Sociology
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
BPSC TRE 4 Important Dates 2026
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
- Notification Release: August 18, 2026
- Online Application Starts: September 1, 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: September 29, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: September 30, 2026
- Exam Date: To Be Announced
- Admit Card: To Be Announced
The official examination date has not yet been announced.
BPSC TRE 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility varies according to the teaching level and subject. Candidates need the prescribed academic qualification along with the applicable CTET, BTET or STET qualification, wherever required.
Primary Teacher: Classes 1–5
The prescribed qualification routes include:
- 10+2 with 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed.
- 10+2 with 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed. under applicable norms
- 10+2 with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Postgraduation with 55% marks and the prescribed integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. qualification
Candidates must also have the applicable CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET Paper-I qualification.
Middle School Teacher: Classes 6–8
Eligibility routes include:
- Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation/Postgraduation with 50% marks and B.Ed.
- Graduation with 45% marks and B.Ed. under applicable norms
- 10+2 with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Postgraduation with 55% marks and the prescribed integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. course
Candidates require the applicable CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET Paper-II qualification.
For Classes 9–12, eligibility and subject requirements differ according to the post. Candidates should therefore check the detailed notification for the subject they wish to apply for.
BPSC TRE 4 Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as on August 1, 2026.
The recruitment material specifies the following upper age limits for the relevant posts:
- UR Male: 37 years
- UR Female: 40 years
- BC/EBC: 40 years
- SC/ST: 42 years
The minimum age requirement varies according to the teaching level.
BPSC TRE 4 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the applicable application fee while submitting the online form.
The detailed notification also mentions a ₹200 biometric fee.
Candidates should check the amount displayed on the application portal before making the final payment.
BPSC TRE 4 Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the required examination stages will proceed to the subsequent stage of the recruitment process.
BPSC TRE 4 Exam Pattern 2026
The examination is objective in nature.
| Level | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | 220 | 4 Hours |
| Upper Primary Teacher | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
| Secondary Teacher | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
| Senior Secondary Teacher | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
For Upper Primary, Secondary and Senior Secondary posts, the paper includes Language, General Studies and Subject-specific sections.
Negative Marking
One of the major points candidates need to remember is the introduction of 1/3 negative marking.
An incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. Candidates should therefore avoid random guessing.
The notification also provides a designated option for candidates who do not want to attempt a question.
BPSC TRE 4 Syllabus 2026
The General Studies preparation includes important areas such as:
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- History of Bihar
- Geography
- Geography of Bihar
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Bihar Economy
- Indian National Movement
- Bihar’s contribution to the National Movement
- General Mental Ability
- Basic Mathematics
- Reasoning and Aptitude
Candidates should give special attention to Bihar-specific General Knowledge and Current Affairs during preparation.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4 Recruitment 2026?
The application process will be conducted online.
Candidates should first complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) and profile creation process.
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the BPSC online application portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Create or update your candidate profile.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Select the appropriate TRE 4.0 recruitment.
- Pay the application fee.
- Carefully check all information.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and download the final application form for future reference.
The online application window will remain open from September 1 to September 30, 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the form:
- Educational certificates
- Marksheets
- CTET/BTET/STET certificate, wherever applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Domicile-related documents, wherever required
- Valid photo ID
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Other documents required for the selected post
Candidates should ensure that the information entered in the application form matches their original documents.
Important Points for BPSC TRE 4 Candidates
- 32,388 teacher vacancies have been announced.
- Recruitment covers Classes 1 to 12.
- Applications begin on September 1, 2026.
- The last date to apply is September 30, 2026.
- The fee payment deadline is September 29, 2026.
- The exam date is yet to be announced.
- Selection includes examination stages and document verification.
- 1/3 negative marking will apply.
- Eligibility varies according to the teaching level and subject.
- Candidates should check the applicable CTET/BTET/STET requirement.
- Senior Secondary Teacher posts have the highest number of vacancies, with 16,101 posts.
