The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Examination, TRE-4.0, for recruitment to 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar.

An important update for candidates is that the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 has been replaced by the latest Advertisement No. 15/2026. The total vacancy count remains 32,388, but candidates should follow the revised advertisement and application schedule rather than the dates mentioned in the earlier notification.

The revised online application process is scheduled to begin on 25 September 2026. Candidates can submit the online application up to 26 October 2026, while the last date for fee payment is 25 October 2026.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Recruiting Organization	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Department	Education Department, Government of Bihar
Recruitment Name	School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0)
Current Advertisement	Advertisement No. 15/2026
Earlier Advertisement	Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18.08.2026 – superseded/replaced
Total Vacancies	32,388
Teaching Levels	Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12
Application Mode	Online
Application Starts	25 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 October 2026
Exam Date	Not announced yet
Official Website	BPSC

The vacancy and revised schedule have been cross-checked against current reporting on BPSC’s latest Advertisement No. 15/2026.

Important Update: Advertisement No. 14/2026 Replaced

This is the most important point candidates should know before applying.

The PDF uploaded for this article is Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026. Its first page announces the TRE-4.0 recruitment and 32,388 vacancies.

However, BPSC subsequently issued Advertisement No. 15/2026. The latest advertisement replaces the earlier advertisement, while the total number of vacancies remains 32,388.

What candidates should follow now?

Candidates should use:

• Current Advertisement: 15/2026
• Application Start: 25 September 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 25 October 2026
• Application Last Date: 26 October 2026

The older dates associated with Advertisement No. 14/2026 should not be treated as the current application schedule.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026

The total number of vacancies is 32,388.

Teaching Level	Classes	Total Posts
Primary School Teacher	Class 1–5	3,847
Middle School Teacher	Class 6–8	8,563
Secondary School Teacher	Class 9–10	3,877
Higher Secondary School Teacher	Class 11–12	16,101
Total	Class 1–12	32,388

The same level-wise totals are reported in current coverage of the revised recruitment.

Subject-Wise Vacancy Overview

The recruitment covers multiple teaching subjects across the four school levels.

For Classes 1–5, vacancies include General, Urdu and Bangla teacher posts.

For Classes 6–8, vacancies include subjects such as Mathematics & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Urdu.

For Classes 9–10, the recruitment includes subjects such as Hindi, English, Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Physical Education and Music.

For Classes 11–12, the notification covers subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, English, Hindi, History, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science and others.

Candidates should check the latest Advertisement No. 15/2026 for the exact subject-wise and category-wise vacancy applicable to the post they intend to select.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Latest Advertisement	22 September 2026
Online Application Starts	25 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 October 2026
Last Date to Submit Application	26 October 2026
TRE-4.0 Exam Date	Not announced yet

The revised dates were reported following BPSC’s latest notice.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility depends on the teaching level and subject selected by the candidate.

Primary Teacher – Classes 1 to 5

The eligibility route includes Senior Secondary qualification with the prescribed marks along with an accepted elementary teacher-training qualification such as D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed. or the applicable special-education qualification.

The required Teacher Eligibility Test qualification is CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I, subject to the conditions of the applicable notification.

Middle School Teacher – Classes 6 to 8

Candidates need the prescribed graduation/teacher-training qualification combination for the concerned teaching subject.

The relevant TET requirement is CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II.

Secondary Teacher – Classes 9 to 10

Candidates generally require the prescribed Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the relevant subject along with the applicable teacher-training qualification.

The relevant eligibility requirement includes STET Paper-I for the applicable subjects.

Higher Secondary Teacher – Classes 11 to 12

Candidates generally require a prescribed Master’s degree in the concerned subject together with the applicable teacher-training qualification.

The relevant eligibility requirement includes STET Paper-II.

Important STET 2026 Point

Candidates appearing for STET 2026 may be allowed to apply under the conditions specified by the recruitment notice, including submission of the required self-declaration. They must satisfy the prescribed STET requirement within the timeline specified by BPSC for the recruitment process.

Because eligibility is subject-specific, candidates should verify their exact qualification against the latest Advertisement No. 15/2026 before selecting a post.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026

Teaching Level	Minimum Age	Minimum Age Cut-off
Classes 1–5	18 Years	01 August 2026
Classes 6–8	18 Years	01 August 2026
Classes 9–10	21 Years	01 August 2026
Classes 11–12	21 Years	01 August 2026

For the maximum age, the applicable calculation uses 01 August 2024 under the cited Bihar government rule. Reported category-wise limits include 37 years for UR male candidates, 40 years for UR female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates and certain other categories, subject to the applicable provisions. (Prepp)

Application Fee

The reported examination fee is ₹100 per category, plus applicable bank charges. Candidates applying for more than one teaching category may have to pay the examination fee separately for each category selected.

An additional biometric fee may apply in the circumstances specified by the application instructions.

Particular	Fee
Examination Fee	₹100 per category
Additional Bank Charges	As applicable
Biometric Fee	As applicable under the application instructions

BPSC TRE 4.0 Selection Process

The recruitment process involves an objective written examination and subsequent recruitment formalities/document verification as prescribed by BPSC.

The current recruitment information indicates an objective examination with negative marking, while the detailed examination schedule is to be announced separately. (Bihar Yojana)

Examination Pattern

The available recruitment details specify:

• Objective-type MCQ examination
• 150 questions
• 150 marks
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark for an incorrect answer

Candidates should verify the final examination instructions in the latest BPSC notice/admit-card instructions before the examination.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date 2026

The TRE-4.0 examination date has not yet been announced in the current application update.

Candidates should not rely on older exam-calendar dates because the recruitment advertisement and application schedule have subsequently been revised.

The latest application schedule currently runs from 25 September to 26 October 2026.

Who Meets the Key Conditions to Apply?

Before submitting the application, candidates should check:

• Whether they meet the minimum age for their selected teaching level.
• Whether their educational qualification matches the selected teaching subject.
• Whether the required teacher-training qualification is available.
• Whether they have the required CTET/BTET/STET qualification.
• Whether they satisfy the applicable reservation/category requirements.
• Whether the required certificates can be produced within the prescribed timeline.
• Whether they are applying under the correct teaching level/category.

Because eligibility differs between Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12, candidates should not assume that qualification for one level automatically makes them eligible for another.

Who Should Avoid Applying for a Particular Post?

A candidate should avoid selecting a particular teaching post if they cannot satisfy its prescribed:

Educational Qualification + Professional/Teacher Training Qualification + TET/STET Requirement + Age Condition + Subject Requirement.

Submitting an application without meeting the prescribed conditions can lead to rejection during scrutiny or later stages.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their relevant documents ready before starting the application, including:

• Class 10 certificate/marksheet
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet
• Graduation certificate and marksheets, wherever applicable
• Post-Graduation certificate and marksheets, wherever applicable
• D.El.Ed./B.Ed./B.El.Ed. or other applicable teacher-training certificate
• CTET/BTET/STET certificate or applicable STET 2026 documentation
• Caste/category certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Photograph
• Signature
• Valid identity/document details required by BPSC

The exact document requirements should be checked against the latest application instructions.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these general steps:

Step 1

Visit the official BPSC website.

Step 2

Complete or access the required One Time Registration (OTR) process.

Step 3

Log in and select the TRE-4.0 recruitment application.

Step 4

Select the appropriate teaching level and subject/category according to eligibility.

Step 5

Enter personal, educational and other required information carefully.

Step 6

Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.

Step 7

Pay the applicable examination fee.

Step 8

Review the complete application before final submission.

Step 9

Submit the application before 26 October 2026.

Step 10

Save/download the final application and payment confirmation for future reference.

The application window is scheduled to open on 25 September 2026.

Important Things Candidates Should Check Before Final Submission

Before submitting the form, check:

Name → Date of Birth → Category → Teaching Level → Subject → Educational Qualification → Teacher Training → CTET/BTET/STET Details → Certificate Details → Photograph → Signature → Fee Payment

A small mismatch in subject, qualification or eligibility information can create problems during document verification.

Latest Update for Candidates Who Saw the Old Advertisement

If you already saw information saying:

Application starts: 01 September 2026
Application ends: 30 September 2026

do not use those dates for the current application.

Those dates belonged to the earlier recruitment schedule associated with Advertisement No. 14/2026. The latest recruitment is being processed under Advertisement No. 15/2026, with applications scheduled from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026.

This update is particularly important for JobDekho readers because many older TRE-4.0 articles still contain the previous dates.

The official BPSC portal and advertisement section are the appropriate places to verify the latest recruitment notice. Current reporting on the revised schedule also directs candidates to the BPSC website.

FAQs – BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are available under BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026?

Ans: BPSC TRE 4.0 has 32,388 School Teacher vacancies across Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12.

Q2. What is the current BPSC TRE 4.0 advertisement number?

Ans: The current recruitment is being processed under Advertisement No. 15/2026. The earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026 was replaced by the revised advertisement.

Q3. When will BPSC TRE 4.0 applications start?

Ans: The revised online application process is scheduled to start on 25 September 2026.

Q4. What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Ans: The last date for submitting the online application is 26 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 25 October 2026.

Q5. What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 application fee?

Ans: The examination fee is reported as ₹100 per category, plus applicable bank charges. Additional biometric charges may apply according to the application instructions.

Q6. What is the minimum age for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Ans: The minimum age is 18 years for Classes 1–8 and 21 years for Classes 9–12, with the minimum-age calculation made as prescribed for the recruitment.

Q7. Is CTET/BTET/STET required for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Ans: The required teacher eligibility examination depends on the teaching level. Primary posts require the applicable Paper-I qualification, middle-school posts require Paper-II, while secondary and higher-secondary posts have the applicable STET requirements.

Q8. What is the BPSC TRE 4.0 exam date?

Ans: The examination date has not been announced yet in the current application update. Candidates should follow the latest BPSC notice for the examination schedule.

Q9. Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?

Ans: The recruitment is open to eligible Indian candidates, while specific reservation and related benefits are governed by the applicable Bihar government rules. Candidates should check the latest advertisement for the conditions applicable to their category.

Q10. Is Advertisement No. 14/2026 still valid?

Ans: No. The earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 has been replaced by the latest Advertisement No. 15/2026. Candidates should use the latest advertisement and revised dates.

Final Words

BPSC TRE 4.0 is a recruitment drive for 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. The vacancies cover teaching positions from Classes 1 to 12.

The most important point at present is that candidates should not rely on the old Advertisement No. 14/2026 schedule. The recruitment has been revised under Advertisement No. 15/2026, with online applications scheduled from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026 and fee payment closing on 25 October 2026. (The Indian Express)

Before applying, candidates should carefully match their educational qualification, teacher-training qualification, TET/STET status, subject and age with the latest BPSC advertisement. They should also retain the submitted application and payment records for future reference.

For any subsequent change in application dates, examination schedule, admit card or other recruitment instructions, candidates should check the latest notice published by BPSC.

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