BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 32,388 Teacher Posts

BPSC TRE-4.0 Selection Process

Selection is made in two stages – a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination. There is no interview.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

• Objective-type General Studies paper; all questions carry equal (1) marks.
• Duration: 2 hours; Total marks: 150.
• Each question offers 5 options (A, B, C, D, E); candidates must mark one option. Option (E) must be chosen if the candidate does not wish to attempt the question.
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer, and 1/3 mark deducted for any question left unanswered without selecting option (E).
• Covers general science, current national and international events, Indian history and Bihar’s history, general geography, Bihar’s geographical features, India’s polity and economy, the freedom movement and Bihar’s contribution, and general mental ability.
• Minimum qualifying marks: General category 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/women/Divyang candidates 32% (with an additional 4% horizontal relaxation for women, subject to a minimum of 32%, applicable only to Bihar domicile candidates).
• Number of candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination will be 2.5 to 10 times the total advertised vacancies, category-wise, based on merit.

Stage 2: Main Examination

• Objective (MCQ) Examination: The Main Examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Each paper will have a 2-hour duration, and each question will carry 1 mark.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong or unanswered question, following the same 5-option format as the Preliminary Examination.
• Language Paper (Part I): Part I is qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 30% marks in this paper. Marks obtained in Part I will not be counted for merit.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: The same category-wise minimum qualifying marks prescribed for the Preliminary Examination will apply: General – 40%, BC – 36.5%, EBC – 34%, and SC/ST/Women/Divyang – 32%.
• Merit Calculation: For Primary School (Classes 1–5), the Commission will calculate merit using Part II marks only. For all other teaching levels, the Commission will calculate merit using the combined marks of Part II and Part III.
• Re-evaluation: The Commission will not allow re-evaluation of the Main Examination answer sheets.

Note: Eligible Guest Teachers (Atithi Shikshak) will receive 5 service-based weightage marks for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 marks. The authorities will add these weightage marks to the candidates’ qualifying scores in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, in accordance with the applicable court orders and Education Department resolutions.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BPSC website and open the TRE-4.0 (Advertisement No. 14/2026) online application link. (Bihar Public Service Commission)
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID.
3. Log in to the BPSC application portal using your registered credentials and select the School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0) application.
4. Enter your personal, address, educational qualification, experience, and other required details carefully.
5. Upload the prescribed photograph, signatures, and supporting documents in the specified format and size.
6. Select the applicable teaching level/category and provide the required eligibility details.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee online through the available payment modes. Candidates applying for multiple applicable categories may have to pay the examination fee separately for each category.
8. Carefully review the complete application form before final submission, as changes may be restricted after submission.

9. Submit the application form, then download or save the confirmation page and application details for future reference.

10. Keep a printed copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for use during the recruitment process.

Important: Once the candidate completes the application fee payment, the candidate cannot change the selected post/subject. To make a change, the candidate must cancel the payment and repeat the entire application process. The authorities will not provide any refund or accept any chargeback claim for cancelled payments or applications.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format and size.
• Scanned signature of the candidate as per the prescribed specifications.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets relevant to the post/subject applied for.
• Teacher training/professional qualification certificate, wherever applicable.
• Caste/Category certificate, if claiming reservation benefits.
• PwD/Divyang certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile/Residential certificate of Bihar, wherever required for the applicable reservation or benefit.
• Experience certificate/service certificate, if applicable, including documents required for claiming guest-teacher or other service-based weightage.
• Valid identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or another accepted government-issued ID.
• Ex-servicemen/service-related documents, if applicable.
• NOC (No Objection Certificate), where required for candidates already employed in government service.
• Fee payment receipt/application confirmation page for future reference.

Important Conditions

• Candidates can select a maximum of 38 districts in their preferred order. The Commission will prepare the merit list and allot districts according to the candidate’s district preference and category-wise available vacancies.
• A candidate can appear in this recruitment examination a maximum of 5 times, as prescribed under the Bihar Vidyalaya Adhyapak (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action & Service Conditions) Amendment Rules, 2024.
• Only original/domiciled residents of Bihar can claim reservation benefits.
• Candidates must select only one subject, and the selected subject must match the subject in which they have qualified the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET/BTET/STET).
• Reserved-category candidates who apply against Unreserved (UR) vacancies cannot claim reserved-category age relaxation or relaxed qualifying marks.
• The rules do not allow re-evaluation of the objective-type Main Examination.
• Submitting the online application does not guarantee eligibility or candidature. The authorities will determine final eligibility based on the documents submitted by the candidate.
• The Education Department will verify the provisional merit list against the documents submitted by candidates and may revise the merit list after completing the verification.
• The authorities will not publish any supplementary result after declaring the provisional result.
• The Commission may modify, postpone, or cancel the recruitment process in accordance with the applicable rules and circumstances.

BPSC TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Webiste : Click here
• Apply Online : Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 – FAQs

1. What is BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026?

BPSC TRE 4.0 is the fourth phase of the Bihar Public Service Commission’s School Teacher Recruitment Examination, conducted for teaching posts from Classes 1 to 12 in Bihar. The latest notification is under Advertisement No. 15/2026.

2. How many vacancies are available under BPSC TRE 4.0?

The re-announced notification initially listed 32,388 vacancies. A later vacancy update added 932 posts, taking the revised total to 33,320, subject to the applicable notification/requisition.

3. What is the application date for BPSC TRE 4.0?

According to the latest notification, candidates can submit online applications from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026, while the fee-payment deadline is 25 October 2026.

4. Which teaching levels are covered?

The recruitment covers teaching posts for Primary (Classes 1–5), Middle School (Classes 6–8), Secondary (Classes 9–10), and Higher Secondary (Classes 11–12).

5. Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?

Yes, eligible Indian candidates can apply. However, Bihar domicile requirements apply for certain reservation benefits, so candidates should check the applicable category and eligibility provisions before applying.

6. How many districts can a candidate select?

Candidates can select up to 38 districts in their preferred order. District allotment is made according to the applicable merit, district preference and category-wise vacancy availability.

7. Can a candidate apply for more than one subject?

No. A candidate must select only one subject, and the selected subject must correspond to the relevant CTET/BTET/STET qualification.

8. How many times can a candidate appear in the recruitment examination?

A candidate can participate in the recruitment examination a maximum of 5 times, subject to the applicable Bihar service rules.