Patna: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 for the recruitment of school teachers across Bihar. The notification was issued on August 18, 2026, under Advertisement No. 14/2026.
Through this recruitment drive, BPSC will fill 32,388 teacher vacancies for Primary, Middle School, Secondary and Senior Secondary teaching posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from September 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting their applications, as eligibility, subject requirements, age limits and other conditions vary according to the teaching level.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026
The largest share of vacancies is for Senior Secondary Teachers (Classes 11–12), with 16,101 posts, followed by Middle School Teachers with 8,563 posts.
| Teaching Post | Classes | Total Vacancies | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | 1–5 | 3,847 | 1,491 |
| Middle School Teacher | 6–8 | 8,563 | 2,569 |
| Secondary Teacher | 9–10 | 3,877 | 932 |
| Senior Secondary Teacher | 11–12 | 16,101 | 2,571 |
| Total | — | 32,388 | 7,563 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Highlights
For Primary Teachers, vacancies are divided into General, Urdu and Bangla medium posts. The Primary Teacher category has 3,847 vacancies, including 3,065 General, 757 Urdu and 25 Bangla posts.
For Middle School Teachers, vacancies are available in Maths & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Urdu. The combined number of posts in this category is 8,563.
The Secondary Teacher category has 3,877 vacancies, covering subjects including Hindi, English, Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Physical Education and Music.
For Senior Secondary Teachers, BPSC has announced 16,101 vacancies across subjects such as Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 18, 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | September 30, 2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria differ according to the teaching level. Candidates applying for Primary and Middle School posts generally need the prescribed academic qualification along with CTET or Bihar TET qualification.
For Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher posts, candidates generally require the relevant academic qualification along with Bihar STET Paper-I or Paper-II, depending on the post and subject.
The minimum age is 18 years for Primary and Middle School posts and 21 years for Secondary and Senior Secondary posts. The maximum age limit varies according to category and gender, with applicable relaxation under Bihar government rules.
Major Changes in TRE 4.0
The BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment process introduces several important provisions for applicants:
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
- DigiLocker integration has been introduced for document verification.
- A 1/3-mark negative marking provision applies for wrong answers as prescribed in the notification.
- Candidates not providing a valid Aadhaar number may have to pay an additional ₹200 biometric fee.
- The examination may be conducted in multiple shifts or phases depending on the number of candidates.
- Vacancy numbers may be revised according to the final requisition received from the concerned department.
Application Fee
The examination fee is ₹100 per class-level category. Candidates applying for more than one teaching level may have to pay the applicable fee separately for each level.
An additional ₹200 biometric fee is applicable to candidates who do not provide a valid Aadhaar number, along with applicable bank/payment processing charges.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0
Candidates will be able to apply through the official BPSC website once the application window opens on September 1, 2026.
The general application process includes:
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Create and update the candidate profile.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Select the desired teaching post and subject.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final confirmation page.
Candidates should carefully verify all information before submitting the application.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Selection Process
The recruitment process will include the stages prescribed by BPSC, including the written examination, document verification and preparation of the final merit list. Candidates should check the official notification for the final examination structure and qualifying requirements applicable to their selected post.
With 32,388 vacancies, BPSC TRE 4.0 is one of the major teacher recruitment opportunities announced in Bihar in 2026. Eligible candidates should complete their OTR and keep the required documents ready before the application window opens.
Important: Candidates should rely on the official BPSC notification for the final eligibility criteria, vacancy details, examination pattern and any subsequent amendments.