BPSC TRE 4.0 2026: 32,388 Vacancies, Registration Date, Fee

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced a revised schedule for the BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026. The application process for the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Examination is now likely to begin on September 21, 2026.

The recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 14/2026 covers 32,388 teaching posts for Classes 1 to 12 in Bihar government schools. Candidates should check the revised schedule before applying.

BPSC TRE 4.0 2026: Key Details

The table below provides the major details of the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0, including vacancies, application dates and recruitment levels.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy 2026

BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment includes teaching positions at four school levels. The highest number of vacancies has been announced for Senior Secondary Teachers.

The vacancy distribution is given below:

The Senior Secondary category accounts for the largest share of the vacancies, with 16,101 posts. Primary teachers have 3,847 posts, while 8,563 vacancies are available for Classes 6 to 8.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Date 2026

The BPSC TRE 4.0 application process was originally expected to begin on September 1, 2026. However, BPSC postponed the process and later announced that the online application process is likely to commence from September 21, 2026.

Candidates should therefore avoid relying on the earlier September 1 schedule and should follow the latest BPSC notice.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility 2026

Eligibility varies according to the teaching level and subject selected by the candidate. Candidates are required to meet the prescribed educational and teacher eligibility requirements.

Broadly, candidates may require:

• Senior Secondary qualification with the prescribed marks and D.El.Ed for primary teacher posts.
• Graduation with B.Ed/D.El.Ed and the required TET qualification for middle school posts.
• Graduation or postgraduate qualification with B.Ed and STET qualification for secondary-level posts.
• Postgraduation in the relevant subject with B.Ed and STET qualification for senior secondary posts.

Candidates should check the detailed BPSC TRE 4.0 notification for the exact qualification applicable to their selected post.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026

The minimum age requirement depends on the teaching level. The reported age criteria include:

• Primary Teacher: Minimum 18 years.
• Other teaching posts: Minimum 21 years.
• General category male candidates: Maximum 37 years.
• Female and BC/EBC candidates: Relaxation as per BPSC rules.
• SC/ST candidates: Further age relaxation as applicable.

The age is generally calculated with reference to the date specified in the recruitment notification.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Fee 2026

Candidates should carefully check the latest fee clause while submitting the application because fee details have been reported differently across recruitment portals following amendments to the notification.

The latest notification-based reports indicate an application/examination fee of ₹100, with an additional biometric charge applicable in specified circumstances. Candidates should follow the fee amount displayed on the official BPSC application portal at the time of submission.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 2026?

Candidates can follow these general steps after the application window opens:

• Visit the official BPSC website.
• Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR).
• Log in using the registered credentials.
• Enter personal and educational details.
• Select the applicable teaching post and subject.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
• Pay the prescribed application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date 2026

The BPSC examination calendar had earlier listed September 22 to 27, 2026 for TRE-4 with 46,595 tentative vacancies. However, the subsequent recruitment advertisement reduced the advertised vacancies to 32,388, and the application schedule has also been revised. Therefore, candidates should wait for the latest examination schedule rather than relying on the older calendar dates.

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