The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially published the recruitment advertisement under Advertisement No. 14/2026 for the Fourth Phase Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0). Through this recruitment initiative, the Education Department, Government of Bihar, aims to fill a total of 32,388 School Teacher vacancies across primary, middle, secondary, and senior secondary schools throughout the state. Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications and teacher eligibility criteria can apply online through the official BPSC web portal starting from September 1, 2026. The window to submit the completed online application will close on September 30, 2026, while the online fee payment portal will remain active until September 29, 2026. Below is a job overview compiled by RecruitmentArena covering post-wise eligibility criteria, complete pay scale breakdown, age limits, selection methodology, application fee structure, and step-by-step application instructions.

📌 BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment Overview

🎓 Post Wise Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for BPSC TRE 4.0 must satisfy academic specifications and possess valid Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) scorecards corresponding to their chosen teaching tier:

• Primary School Teacher (Classes 1–5):
  • Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). Alternatively, candidates holding a Graduation Degree with a 2-year D.El.Ed are also eligible.
  • Mandatory certification in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET Paper 1) or Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (BTET Paper 1).
• Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8):
  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com) in the relevant subject stream from a recognized university.
  • Successful completion of a 2-year D.El.Ed OR Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) / B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed degree.
  • Mandatory certification in CTET Paper 2 or BTET Paper 2.
• Secondary School Teacher (Classes 9–10):
  • Graduation or Post-Graduation in the concerned subject stream with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
  • Professional degree in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
  • Mandatory qualification in Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET Paper 1) in the subject applied for.
• Senior Secondary School Teacher (Classes 11–12):
  • Master’s Degree (Post-Graduation) in the relevant subject discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • Professional degree in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university.
  • Mandatory qualification in Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET Paper 2) in the specific subject.

💰 Salary & Pay Scale Details

The pay structure for BPSC School Teachers is structured in accordance with Bihar State Government norms. Alongside the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA @ 50%), House Rent Allowance (HRA ranging from 4% to 16% depending on location), Medical Allowance (₹1,000/month), and City Transport Allowance (CTA).

Allowances & Deductions Structure:

• HRA Slabs: 4% for rural area postings, 8% for District Headquarters, and 16% for Patna municipal zone.
• National Pension System (NPS): Standard statutory deduction of 10% calculated on (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance) deposited into the employee’s PRAN account monthly.

⏳ Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit:
  • Primary Teachers (Classes 1–5) and Middle Teachers (Classes 6–8): 18 Years
  • Secondary Teachers (Classes 9–10) and Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11–12): 21 Years
• Maximum Upper Age Limit:
  • General Category (Male): Up to 37 Years
  • General Category (Female) / BC / EBC (Male & Female): Up to 40 Years
  • SC / ST Candidates (Male & Female): Up to 42 Years
• Age Relaxation Policy:
  • Relaxation up to 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
  • Ex-Servicemen receive upper age relaxation as per Bihar state government directives.

📝 Selection Process

The BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment selection involves a direct two-stage evaluation model with no interview component:

1. Written Examination (Objective Type MCQs):
   • Part I – Language Proficiency (30 Marks): Qualifying in nature (requires a minimum of 30% marks to pass). Evaluates English and opted language (Hindi / Urdu / Bengali).
   • Part II – General Studies (40 Marks): Covers Elementary Mathematics, General Mental Ability, General Awareness, General Science, Indian National Movement, and Geography.
   • Part III – Subject Knowledge (80 Marks): Subject-specific questions based on the candidate’s chosen teaching specialization.
   • Merit Determination: Final merit ranking is calculated strictly out of 120 marks (Part II + Part III combined).
2. Document Verification (DV):
   • Shortlisted candidates must present original academic certificates, mark sheets, CTET/STET qualification certificates, Bihar Domicile proof, Category certificates, and government-issued Photo ID proofs for authentication.

💳 Application Fee

Note: Application fees must be remitted strictly via online payment gateways (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI) before the payment deadline.

📅 Important Dates

❓ How to Apply Online

Applicants can complete their online registration process by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official portal of the Bihar Public Service Commission at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the BPSC Online Application link located on the left navigation sidebar.
3. Select the advertisement link Advt No. 14/2026 (School Teacher TRE-4.0) and click on Apply Online.
4. Fill out the basic registration details (Name, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, Domicile details) to generate user credentials.
5. Log in using your Username and Password to complete the fee payment before September 29, 2026.
6. Complete the application form by filling in educational background, CTET/STET roll details, and address details.
7. Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, live photo capture (if required), signature in Hindi & English, and relevant qualification documents in PDF format.
8. Preview the entire application form carefully and click Submit. Download and print a copy of the finalized application form for future reference.

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