BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply for 46,882 Vacancies
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released a short notification for the BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026, announcing a significant number of approximately 46,882 teaching vacancies. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions for Primary (Classes 1-5), Middle (Classes 6-8), Secondary (Classes 9-10), and Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) teachers under the Education Department and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department. The detailed notification, including exact post-wise vacancy numbers, is expected to be released in March or April 2026. The application process is anticipated to begin in July 2026, with the last date for registration and fee payment in August 2026. The Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) is scheduled to be conducted from September 22 to September 27, 2026, in offline mode using OMR sheets. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official BPSC websites for the latest updates.
Important Dates for BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date (Expected) | March/April 2026 |
| Application Start Date (Expected) | July 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Expected) | August 2026 |
| Exam Dates | September 22 to September 27, 2026 |
| Result Date | Expected Soon After Exam |
Eligibility Criteria for BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Vacancy
Candidates must be citizens of India and domicile residents of Bihar. The age limits and educational qualifications vary by teaching level:
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years for Primary Teachers; 21 years for Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Teachers.
- Maximum Age: 37 years for General (Male), 40 years for General (Female), BC/OBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates. Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar government rules.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise):
- Primary Teacher (Classes 1-5):
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent. OR Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms 2002). OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) course. OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (Special Education). OR Bachelor's Degree in any stream with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Mandatory: CTET Paper 1 or Bihar TET Paper 1 qualified.
- Middle School Teacher (Classes 6-8):
- Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed. OR Graduation/Post Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed. OR 4-year integrated BA.Ed / BSc.Ed / B.El.Ed. OR Graduation with 45% marks + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms). OR Post Graduation with 55% marks + 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed.
- Mandatory: CTET Paper 2 or Bihar STET Paper 2 qualified.
- Secondary Teacher (Classes 9-10):
- Graduation or Post Graduation in a relevant subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed or B.Ed Special Education.
- Mandatory: Bihar STET Paper 1 qualified.
- Higher Secondary Teacher (Classes 11-12):
- Master's degree in a relevant subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. OR Master's with 45% marks (as per norms) + B.Ed. OR Master's with 55% marks + 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed. OR 4-year integrated degree.
- Mandatory: Bihar STET Paper 2 qualified.
Application Process for BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of BPSC (bpsc.bih.nic.in or bpscpat.bihar.gov.in).
- Click on the link for