The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna, has officially extended the online registration and application deadline for the School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026. Under Advertisement No. 15/2026, eligible teaching aspirants can now submit their online application forms until November 3, 2026, across primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary school levels. The state-level recruitment drive seeks to induct 33,320 educators across government schools in Bihar, with registration and fee payment facilities active on the commission's official portal at bpsc.bih.nic.in and onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Overview & Vacancy Scale
The fourth phase of the teacher recruitment initiative represents one of the largest state government employment drives in the educational sector:
- Conducting Authority: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna
- Department: Education Department, Government of Bihar
- Examination Name: School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026
- Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 15/2026
- Total Vacancies: 33,320 Teaching Posts
- School Levels Covered: Primary (Classes 1–5), Middle (Classes 6–8), Secondary (Classes 9–10), Higher Secondary (Classes 11–12), and Special Education
- Revised Fee Payment Deadline: November 2, 2026
- Revised Application Submission Deadline: November 3, 2026
- Mode of Application: Online Only
- Official Web Portals: bpsc.bih.nic.in and onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in
Revised Schedule and Important Milestones
Aspirants must note the revised timetable issued by the commission to ensure timely submission:
- Initial Application Closing Date: October 26, 2026
- Extended Fee Payment Last Date: November 2, 2026
- Extended Online Application Submission Last Date: November 3, 2026
- Examination Date Announcement: To be officially scheduled and notified by BPSC
- Admit Card Release Timeline: Approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the written examination
Cadre-Wise Eligibility Criteria & Teacher Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy specific pedagogical and professional benchmarks corresponding to their target teaching cadre:
- Primary Teachers (Classes 1–5):
- Senior Secondary (Class 12) with at least 50% marks alongside a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET (BTET) Paper-I.
- Middle School Teachers (Classes 6–8):
- Graduation degree in the relevant subject stream with D.El.Ed or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- Must have qualified CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET (BTET) Paper-II.
- Secondary School Teachers (Classes 9–10):
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and a recognized B.Ed degree.
- Must have qualified Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) Paper-I.
- Higher Secondary Teachers (Classes 11–12):
- Master's Degree in the specialized subject with a minimum of 50% marks and a recognized B.Ed degree.
- Must have qualified Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) Paper-II.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years for Primary Teachers and 21 years for Secondary/Higher Secondary Teachers, with maximum age benchmarks of 37 years for UR males, 40 years for BC/EBC/UR females, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
Examination Pattern and Evaluation Scheme
The selection architecture for BPSC TRE 4.0 comprises a single comprehensive objective test administered without negative marking:
- Structure of Question Paper: Total 150 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) evaluated over 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes).
- Part 1 (Language Qualifying): 30 Questions (English and Hindi/Urdu/Bangla) designed as a qualifying benchmark (minimum 30% marks required).
- Part 2 (General Studies): 40 Questions covering elementary mathematics, general science, national movements, geography, and mental ability.
- Part 3 (Subject Domain): 80 Questions based directly on the specialized teaching subject syllabus aligned with SCERT/NCERT curricula.
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted responses.
Application Fee and Payment Guidelines
Candidates must remit the prescribed application fee through the online portal on or before November 2, 2026:
- General, OBC, EWS, and Other State Candidates: ?750
- SC, ST, and PwD Candidates (Bihar Domicile): ?200
- All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile): ?200
- Payment Modes: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI via the integrated payment gateway.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0
Eligible educators can complete their applications within the extended window by following these steps:
- Visit the official application portal at onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in or access through bpsc.bih.nic.in.
- Click on the link for "Online Registration" and select Advertisement No. 15/2026 (School Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0).
- Enter basic personal details, Aadhaar number, active mobile number, and email ID to generate login credentials.
- Log in to your candidate dashboard using your allotted username and password.
- Complete the online application form by selecting your eligible school category and subject specialization.
- Enter educational qualification marks, CTET/STET roll numbers, and certificate details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, educational marksheets, and reservation certificates in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee before November 2, 2026, using the online payment link.
- Review all submitted fields thoroughly and submit the application form before November 3, 2026.
- Download and print the submitted application summary and fee receipt for future document verification.