BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: 32,388 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Latest Updates

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 for 32,388 teacher vacancies under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. The recruitment covers teaching positions from Classes 1 to 12, including Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary teachers.

The recruitment notification was released under Advertisement No. 14/2026 on 18 August 2026. The application process, which was earlier scheduled to begin on 1 September, has been postponed. The latest update indicates that applications are likely to begin from 21 September 2026, while the final exam date is yet to be announced.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026

A total of 32,388 vacancies have been announced across four teaching levels:

Senior Secondary Teacher posts account for the largest share of the recruitment, with 16,101 vacancies.

Subject-Wise Vacancies

For Primary Teachers, there are 3,065 General, 757 Urdu and 25 Bangla vacancies.

For Middle School Teachers, vacancies include 2,188 Mathematics & Science, 1,190 Social Science, 1,096 Hindi, 1,929 English, 1,225 Sanskrit and 935 Urdu posts.

For Secondary Teachers, vacancies include 361 Hindi, 696 English, 463 Science, 570 Mathematics, 756 Social Science, 322 Sanskrit, 660 Urdu, 47 Physical Education and 2 Music posts.

For Senior Secondary Teachers, vacancies are available across subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Economics, Computer Science and Commerce-related subjects.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the teaching level and subject.

For Primary Teacher posts, candidates generally need the prescribed Senior Secondary qualification along with D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed or another recognised teacher-training qualification, along with the applicable CTET/BTET qualification.

For Middle School Teacher posts, candidates generally require graduation with D.El.Ed, B.Ed or another prescribed qualification, along with CTET/BTET Paper II as applicable.

For Secondary Teacher posts, candidates need the prescribed qualification in the relevant subject along with B.Ed or an equivalent recognised qualification and the applicable STET qualification.

For Senior Secondary Teacher posts, candidates generally require a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed or an equivalent qualification and STET Paper II, as applicable.

Candidates should check the subject-specific eligibility requirements before applying, as qualifications can differ between posts.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit

The minimum age is generally 18 years for Primary and Middle School posts and 21 years for Secondary and Senior Secondary posts.

The maximum age varies according to category, with reported limits ranging from 37 to 42 years. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to government rules.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Salary

The basic pay varies according to the teaching level:

• Primary Teacher: ₹25,000

• Middle School Teacher: ₹28,000

• Secondary Teacher: ₹31,000

• Senior Secondary Teacher: ₹32,000

In addition to basic pay, teachers are eligible for applicable Bihar government allowances.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Pattern

The recruitment process has undergone an important change. The earlier structure proposed a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. The Bihar government has announced that TRE 4.0 will instead be conducted through a single-stage written examination.

The reported structure includes:

• Language: 30 questions, 30 marks

• General Studies: 40 questions, 40 marks

• Concerned Subject: 80 questions, 80 marks

• Total: 150 questions and 150 marks

• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for an incorrect answer

The final examination pattern will be confirmed through the revised BPSC advertisement.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Selection Process

The latest recruitment structure indicates selection through:

Written Examination → Merit/Selection → Document Verification → Appointment

There is no interview in the current selection process.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Date

The application process was originally scheduled to start on 1 September 2026, but BPSC postponed it.

The latest indication is that the application process is likely to begin from 21 September 2026. The final application deadline and other dates are expected to be confirmed through the revised advertisement.

Candidates should rely on the official BPSC notification for the final schedule.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date

The BPSC TRE 4.0 exam date has not yet been officially announced.

Candidates should not rely on older information mentioning a September 2026 examination because the recruitment schedule and examination structure have been revised.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Educational certificates and mark sheets

• Graduation/Postgraduation certificates, where applicable

• D.El.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed certificates

• CTET/BTET/STET certificates

• Aadhaar or other valid ID

• Recent photograph

• Signature

• Caste/EWS certificate, where applicable

• PwD certificate, where applicable

• Domicile/residence documents, where applicable

BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates

Check BPSC TRE 4.0 Details on TestKart

Candidates can find the latest BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment information, eligibility, vacancies, exam details and updates on the TestKart BPSC TRE 4.0 page:

BPSC TRE 4.0 on TestKart

Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0

Applications will be submitted through the official BPSC online application portal when the application window opens.

Apply Here – BPSC Online Application Portal

Conclusion

BPSC TRE 4.0 is a major teacher recruitment drive offering 32,388 vacancies across Classes 1 to 12. The recruitment includes Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary teaching positions across a wide range of subjects.

With the application process likely to restart from 21 September 2026, candidates should keep their documents and eligibility requirements ready. Since the examination schedule and pattern are currently being revised, candidates should follow the latest BPSC updates for the final application dates and exam schedule.