The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), under the Education Department, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment advertisement for the Fourth Phase Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) under Advertisement Number 15/2026. Through this landmark recruitment drive and its subsequent official corrigendum (dated 29.09.2026), BPSC is recruiting for a total of 33,320 School Teacher vacancies across Primary (Classes 1–5), Middle (Classes 6–8), Secondary (Classes 9–10), and Higher Secondary (Classes 11–12) schools.

The online application process and fee payment window opened on 25 September 2026 and will remain active until 26 October 2026 on the BPSC candidate portal at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.

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1. BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: At a Glance

Recruitment Parameter	Official Particulars
Exam Conducting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna
Recruitment Drive	Bihar School Teacher Recruitment Phase 4 (TRE 4.0)
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 15/2026 (Superseding Advt. No. 14/2026)
Total Vacancies	33,320 Posts (32,388 Initial + 932 Added via Corrigendum)
Target Teaching Grades	Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), Secondary (9–10), & Higher Secondary (11–12)
Selection Process	Single-Stage Objective OMR Exam (Language + General Studies + Subject)
Interview Requirement	No Interview (Direct Merit Based on Written Marks)
Registration Dates	25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026
Official Application Portal	bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Official Commission Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

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2. Important Dates & Deadlines

Candidates must adhere strictly to the schedule below, as the commission will not grant manual extensions:

• Notification Published (Original): 22 September 2026
• Vacancy Addendum / Corrigendum Released: 29 September 2026
• Online Registration & Fee Payment Begins: 25 September 2026
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 25 October 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application Form: 26 October 2026
• Admit Card & Written Examination Dates: To be announced separately on the BPSC portal

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3. Revised Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale (Total: 33,320 Posts)

With the inclusion of 932 remaining positions (493 for Class 9–10 and 439 for Class 11–12) published in the September 29 Corrigendum, the consolidated vacancy count now stands at 33,320:

Primary (1-5): 3,847 Posts
Middle (6-8): 8,563 Posts
Secondary (9-10 & Special School): 4,370 Posts (3,877 + 493)
Higher Secondary (11-12): 16,540 Posts (16,101 + 439)
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GRAND TOTAL: 33,320 Posts

Grade-Wise Salary Structure & Vacancies

School Level	Teaching Cadre	Total Vacancies	Initial Basic Pay	Additional Allowances
Classes 1 to 5	Primary School Teacher (Mool Koti)	3,847	₹25,000/-	DA, HRA, Medical, CTA as per Bihar Govt. rules
Classes 6 to 8	Middle School Graduate Teacher (Snatak Koti)	8,563	₹28,000/-	DA, HRA, Medical, CTA as per Bihar Govt. rules
Classes 9 to 10	Secondary School & Special School Teacher	4,370 (3,877 + 493)	₹31,000/-	DA, HRA, Medical, CTA as per Bihar Govt. rules
Classes 11 to 12	Higher Secondary School Teacher	16,540 (16,101 + 439)	₹32,000/-	DA, HRA, Medical, CTA as per Bihar Govt. rules
Total	All School Levels Combined	33,320	—	—

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4. Subject-Wise Vacancy Distribution

A. Primary School (Classes 1–5): 3,847 Posts

• General (Samanya): 3,065 Posts
• Urdu: 757 Posts
• Bangla: 25 Posts

B. Middle School (Classes 6–8): 8,563 Posts

• Mathematics & Science: 2,188 Posts
• English: 1,929 Posts
• Sanskrit: 1,225 Posts
• Social Science: 1,190 Posts
• Hindi: 1,096 Posts
• Urdu: 935 Posts

C. Secondary & Special School (Classes 9–10): 4,370 Posts

• Social Science: 756 Posts
• English: 696 Posts
• Urdu: 660 Posts
• Mathematics: 570 Posts
• Science: 463 Posts
• Hindi: 361 Posts
• Sanskrit: 322 Posts
• Physical Education: 47 Posts
• Music: 113 Posts (2 + 111 via Corrigendum)
• Dance (Nritya): 167 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Bangla: 74 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Fine Arts (Lalit Kala): 16 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Persian: 13 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Maithili: 11 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Arabic: 11 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Special School Teachers (Differently-Abled Categories): 101 Posts (Corrigendum)

D. Higher Secondary School (Classes 11–12): 16,540 Posts

• Chemistry: 3,695 Posts
• Physics: 1,758 Posts
• English: 1,321 Posts
• Botany: 1,078 Posts
• Psychology: 1,030 Posts
• Urdu: 877 Posts
• Music: 736 Posts
• Sanskrit: 746 Posts
• Hindi: 739 Posts
• Political Science: 665 Posts
• Mathematics: 657 Posts
• History: 608 Posts
• Zoology: 449 Posts
• Home Science: 418 Posts
• Computer Science: 407 Posts
• Sociology: 266 Posts
• Maithili: 178 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Economics: 138 Posts
• Business Studies: 133 Posts
• Geography: 176 Posts
• Bhojpuri: 81 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Philosophy: 80 Posts
• Accountancy: 66 Posts
• Prakrit: 62 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Entrepreneurship: 58 Posts
• Pali: 38 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Magahi: 32 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Persian: 23 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Bangla: 16 Posts (Corrigendum)
• Arabic: 09 Posts (Corrigendum)

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5. Eligibility Criteria & Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold Indian citizenship and satisfy both academic degrees and relevant Teacher Eligibility Test credentials:

Mandatory Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET):

• Class 1 to 5: Passed CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I
• Class 6 to 8: Passed CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II
• Class 9 to 10: Passed STET Paper-I
• Class 11 to 12: Passed STET Paper-II

Qualifying Cutoff Marks in CTET / BTET:

• General / Unreserved (Male): Minimum 60% marks (90 Marks)
• BC / EBC / General (Female): Minimum 55% marks (82 Marks)
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Minimum 50% marks (75 Marks)
• Note: Candidates residing outside Bihar (all categories) must secure at least 60% marks to be eligible.

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Educational & Professional Credentials:

1. Primary Teachers (Class 1–5):

• Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), OR
• 10+2 with 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 regulations), OR
• 10+2 with 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR
• Graduation in any discipline + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Notice on NIOS D.El.Ed: As per Supreme Court orders, the 18-month NIOS D.El.Ed is recognized only for in-service teachers employed prior to 10 August 2017.

2. Middle School Teachers (Class 6–8):

• Graduation degree in relevant subject stream + 2-year D.El.Ed, OR
• Graduation or Post-Graduation with min. 50% marks + B.Ed, OR
• 10+2 with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed, OR
• Graduation with 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).

3. Secondary Teachers (Class 9–10):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution + B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.

4. Higher Secondary Teachers (Class 11–12):

• Master’s Degree (Post-Graduation) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks + B.Ed.
• Computer Science Exemption: Candidates applying for Computer Teacher require B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA/M.Sc (CS) and are exempt from having a B.Ed degree.

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6. Age Limits & Category Relaxations

Age parameters are measured as of 01 August 2026 (Minimum Age) and 01 August 2024 (Maximum Age benchmark):

• Minimum Age:
  • Primary (Classes 1–5) & Middle (Classes 6–8): 18 Years
  • Secondary (Classes 9–10) & Higher Secondary (Classes 11–12): 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limits:
  • General / Unreserved (Male): 37 Years
  • Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Male & Female: 40 Years
  • Unreserved Female: 40 Years
  • SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
  • Retirement Age (Superannuation): 60 Years
• Relaxations:
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): 10 Years relaxation.
  • Guest Teachers (Atithi Shikshak): 5 marks per completed academic year (up to a maximum credit of 25 marks).
  • Maximum Examination Attempts: A candidate may appear up to 5 times in BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examinations.

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7. Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme

The examination consists of a single objective written paper consisting of multiple sections:

Feature	Primary (1–5)	Middle (6–8)	Secondary (9–10)	Higher Secondary (11–12)
Total Questions	150	150	150	150
Total Marks	150	150	150	150
Exam Duration	2 Hours 30 Mins	2 Hours 30 Mins	2 Hours 30 Mins	2 Hours 30 Mins
Part I: Language	30 Questions (Qualifying)	30 Questions (Qualifying)	30 Questions (Qualifying)	30 Questions (Qualifying)
Part II: General Studies	120 Questions	40 Questions	40 Questions	40 Questions
Part III: Subject Specific	—	80 Questions	80 Questions	80 Questions

Important Exam Rules:

1. Language Part-I is Qualifying: Candidates must score a minimum of 30% (9 marks) in Part-I (English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla). Part-I marks are not counted in the final merit rank unless there is a tie-breaker.
2. Negative Marking: There is 13rd31​rd negative marking for every wrong answer on the 5-option OMR sheet.
3. No Interview: Merit ranking is prepared directly on the marks secured in the written examination.

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8. Application Fees & Payment Details

In accordance with Bihar General Administration Department guidelines:

• Standard Examination Fee: ₹100/- for all categories.
• Biometric Exemption Rule:
  • Candidates who provide their verified Aadhaar Number do not have to pay the biometric charge.
  • Candidates who register without an Aadhaar Number must pay an additional Biometric Fee of ₹200/-.
• Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI on the integrated SBI e-Pay portal.

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9. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in

Follow this exact procedure to complete your registration without errors:

1. Step 1 – One Time Registration (OTR): Visit bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and click on “New User Registration”.
2. Step 2 – DigiLocker Document Verification: Log in via the DigiLocker Meri Pehchaan portal to fetch authenticated certificates or proceed directly to fill your profile details.
3. Step 3 – Complete Candidate Profile: Fill in personal details, residential domicile, caste category, and academic qualification records from Class 10 up to Post-Graduation/B.Ed/TET.
4. Step 4 – Live Webcam Photo & Signature: Capture a clear live photograph using a webcam in good lighting. Upload scanned signatures in both Hindi and English (file size under 20 KB; dimensions 150–220 px width $\times$× 250–320 px height).
5. Step 5 – Lock Profile: Verify all previewed information and click “Submit and Lock Profile”.
6. Step 6 – Pay Application Fee: Go to the active advertisement section under “New Application Tab”, select your eligible posts, and pay the calculated application fee.
7. Step 7 – Print Final Confirmation: Submit the final application form and download the PDF copy bearing your Registration Number, Barcode, and Application ID.

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10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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11. Official Links & PDF Downloads

Document / Portal	Direct Official URL
BPSC TRE 4.0 Detailed Notification PDF (Advt. 15/2026)	Download Official Notification
Corrigendum Notice PDF (932 Remaining Vacancies)	Download Corrigendum PDF
BPSC Online Application & Candidate Login Portal	bpsconline.bihar.gov.in Login
BPSC Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

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