Quick Overview

Organization	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Exam / Notification	School Teacher Recruitment Examination TRE-4.0, Advt. No. 14/2026
Post Name	School Teacher / Vidyalaya Adhyapak (Classes 1 to 12)
Total Vacancies	32,388
Qualification	12th + D.Ed / Graduation or PG + B.Ed with CTET / BTET / STET (as per teaching level)
Age Limit	18–37 years (21–37 years for Classes 9–12) as on 01.01.2026; relaxation as per rules
Application Fee	Rs. 100 per level / category group (+ Rs. 200 biometric fee where applicable)
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2026 (fee payment by 25 October 2026)
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

The BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 is the fourth phase of Bihar’s flagship school teacher recruitment, and with 32,388 vacancies it is one of the largest teaching job notifications of 2026 in India. Conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission under Advertisement No. 14/2026, this recruitment covers government schools across the state from primary (Classes 1–5) to senior secondary (Classes 11–12) level. The notification was released on 18 August 2026; the online application window, originally scheduled from 1 September, was rescheduled and finally opened on 25 September 2026. Eligible candidates — including D.Ed, B.Ed and teacher-training qualified aspirants holding CTET, BTET or STET eligibility — can apply online through the BPSC portal before 26 October 2026. With a modest application fee of Rs. 100 and no interview in the selection process, TRE-4.0 is a major Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity for teaching aspirants across Bihar and India.

What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026?

BPSC TRE-4.0 is the fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for the Education Department, Government of Bihar. Under this drive, regular School Teacher (Vidyalaya Adhyapak) posts are filled in Bihar government schools at four levels — primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary. Unlike the earlier Niyojit (contractual) teacher system, TRE recruits are appointed as state government school teachers. The recruitment follows a revised schedule: online applications from 25 September to 26 October 2026, with the examination date to be notified after the application window closes.

Vacancy Break-up: How many posts in BPSC TRE 4.0?

Teaching Level	Vacancies
Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5)	3,847
Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8)	8,563
Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10)	3,877
Senior Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12)	16,101
Total	32,388

The senior secondary level alone accounts for nearly half of all vacancies (16,101 posts), making TRE-4.0 especially significant for postgraduate B.Ed candidates.

Who is eligible for BPSC TRE 4.0? Level-wise Criteria

• Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5): Class 12 with D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed, plus CTET or BTET Paper-I. Age 18–37 years.
• Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8): Graduation with B.Ed / B.El.Ed, plus CTET or BTET Paper-II. Age 18–37 years.
• Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10): Graduation in the relevant subject with B.Ed, plus STET Paper-I. Age 21–37 years.
• Senior Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12): Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed, plus STET Paper-II. Age 21–37 years.
• Age cutoff: 1 January 2026. Upper-age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per Bihar Government rules.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.

What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Category	Fee
All candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwD)	Rs. 100 per applied level / category group
Biometric fee (where applicable)	Rs. 200 additional if Aadhaar is not given as ID proof

The fee is payable online through the payment gateway. Fee payment must be completed by 25 October 2026 — one day before the application deadline.

What is the selection process for BPSC TRE 4.0?

1. Written examination: the TRE-4.0 test covering the relevant subjects and teaching aptitude for the applied level.
2. Document verification: original certificates — academic, teacher-training, TET eligibility and category documents — are verified before final selection.
3. No interview: there is no interview stage in BPSC TRE-4.0; selection is based on written-exam merit followed by verification.

What is the salary of a BPSC TRE 4.0 teacher?

BPSC TRE teachers are appointed as regular state government school teachers in Bihar and draw salary as per the Bihar Government pay rules (7th CPC pay matrix) applicable to the teaching level, along with dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other admissible allowances.

Important Dates

Notification released	18 August 2026
Online application starts	25 September 2026
Last date for fee payment	25 October 2026
Last date to apply online	26 October 2026
Exam date	To be notified later

How to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in and open the online application (OTR) portal.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration if you have not registered earlier, and fill in your profile details.
3. Select TRE-4.0 (Advt. 14/2026) and choose the teaching level(s) you are eligible for.
4. Fill in personal, educational, teacher-training and TET details carefully.
5. Upload your live photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed size and format.
6. Pay the Rs. 100 fee per level/category group online (plus Rs. 200 biometric fee if applicable) before 25 October 2026.
7. Submit the form before 26 October 2026 and take a printout of the application and fee receipt for the document verification stage.

Important Links

Apply Online	bpsc.bihar.gov.in (OTR portal: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in)
Official Notification (Advt. 14/2026)	Download from the official BPSC website
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026?
BPSC has announced 32,388 vacancies under Advt. No. 14/2026 — 3,847 primary, 8,563 middle school, 3,877 secondary and 16,101 senior secondary teacher posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for BPSC TRE-4.0 is 26 October 2026. The fee payment deadline is 25 October 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0?
The application fee is Rs. 100 per applied level/category group for all candidates, payable online. An additional Rs. 200 biometric fee applies where Aadhaar is not given as ID proof.

Q4. Who is eligible for BPSC TRE 4.0 primary teacher posts?
For primary teacher (Classes 1–5) posts, candidates need Class 12 with D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed plus CTET or BTET Paper-I, and must be 18–37 years old as on 01.01.2026.

Q5. Is CTET mandatory for BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes, teacher eligibility test qualification is mandatory — CTET/BTET for primary and middle levels, and STET for secondary and senior secondary levels, as applicable to the post.

Q6. What is the age limit for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
The age limit is 18–37 years for primary and middle school levels and 21–37 years for secondary and senior secondary levels, as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Q7. Is there an interview in BPSC TRE 4.0 selection?
No. Selection for BPSC TRE-4.0 is through a written examination followed by document verification — there is no interview stage.

Q8. What is the salary of a BPSC TRE teacher?
BPSC TRE teachers draw salary as per Bihar Government pay rules (7th CPC pay matrix) for the teaching level, plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other admissible allowances.

Q9. Where can I apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?
Candidates can apply online only through the official BPSC website bpsc.bihar.gov.in (OTR portal bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) between 25 September and 26 October 2026.

Q10. When will the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam be held?
The BPSC TRE-4.0 examination date has not been announced yet; BPSC will notify the exam schedule on bpsc.bihar.gov.in after the application window closes.

Always read the official BPSC notification (Advt. No. 14/2026) before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the admit card, exam date and result updates of this recruitment.

Last updated: 3 October 2026