BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification and Age Limit

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for BPSC TRE 4.0 varies according to the teaching level applied for. Candidates should verify the detailed subject-wise and route-wise requirements against the official notification before applying.

Primary Teacher: Classes 1-5

• 12th with required marks + 2-year D.El.Ed
• 12th with required marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
• Other NCTE-prescribed equivalent routes

Required teaching eligibility test: CTET/BTET Paper I, subject to the detailed notification requirements.

Middle School Teacher: Classes 6-8

• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
• Graduation/Postgraduation with 50% + B.Ed
• Other NCTE-prescribed routes
• 4-year integrated teacher-education routes
• Certain postgraduate + B.Ed-M.Ed routes

Required teaching eligibility test: CTET/BTET Paper II, according to the prescribed requirements.

Secondary Teacher: Classes 9-10

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in the relevant subject
• Required marks, generally 50% under the applicable route
• B.Ed or prescribed equivalent qualification
• STET Paper I for the relevant teaching requirement

Subject-specific qualifications apply.

Senior Secondary Teacher: Classes 11-12

• Master's degree in the relevant subject
• Required marks
• B.Ed or applicable equivalent teaching qualification
• STET Paper II

Some subjects have specific qualification rules, so candidates must check the subject-wise requirements in the official notification.

Important: Candidates appearing in STET 2026 under the prescribed provisions may also be able to apply, but must satisfy the requirement before the Preliminary Examination as specified in the recruitment rules.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit

The minimum age depends on the teaching level:

• Classes 1-5: 18 years
• Classes 6-8: 18 years
• Classes 9-10: 21 years
• Classes 11-12: 21 years

Maximum age varies according to category:

The relevant age cut-off and relaxation provisions should be checked against the final application instructions.

Documents Required

Candidates should have the required documents relating to educational qualification, teacher training qualification, CTET/BTET/STET, category, Bihar domicile (where applicable), identity, experience (where applicable), and other prescribed certificates. These must satisfy the cut-off requirements specified by the recruitment notification.