The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is set to close the online application process for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) 2026 today, October 26. The recruitment drive aims to fill 32,388 teaching vacancies in government schools across Bihar at the primary, middle school, secondary and senior secondary levels.Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the process through the official BPSC recruitment portal. The application process began on September 25, following a postponement from its earlier scheduled date of September 1. Candidates were required to pay the application fee by October 25.The commission released the TRE 4.0 notification on August 18, 2026. The examination date has not yet been announced.
BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026: Important dates
Candidates should keep track of the following dates related to the Bihar teacher recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
| Notification released | August 18, 2026 |
| Online applications began | September 25, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | October 25, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 26, 2026 |
| Examination date | To be announced |
Candidates should check the official website for the application link and any further instructions issued by the commission.
BPSC TRE 4.0 eligibility criteria and age limit
The eligibility requirements for BPSC TRE 4.0 vary according to the teaching level. Candidates must meet the prescribed age, educational qualification and teacher eligibility test requirements for the post they intend to apply for.For primary and middle school teacher posts, the minimum age is 18 years. For secondary and senior secondary teacher posts, candidates must be at least 21 years old. The upper age limit is 37 years, with applicable relaxations as per the rules. The cutoff date for calculating age is January 1, 2026.The educational qualifications specified for the different teaching levels are as follows:
- Primary Teacher, Classes 1 to 5: Class 12 qualification along with D.Ed, JBT or B.El.Ed, as applicable, and CTET or BTET Paper I.
- Middle School Teacher, Classes 6 to 8: Graduation with B.Ed or B.El.Ed, as applicable, and CTET or BTET Paper II.
- Secondary Teacher, Classes 9 to 10: Graduation with B.Ed or B.El.Ed, as applicable, and STET Paper I.
- Senior Secondary Teacher, Classes 11 to 12: Postgraduate degree with B.Ed or B.El.Ed, as applicable, and STET Paper II.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete qualification criteria, category-wise age relaxation and post-specific conditions before submitting their applications.
BPSC TRE 4.0 application fee
The application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026 is Rs 100 for candidates across the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, as specified in the recruitment details.The fee must be paid online through the available payment gateway. Candidates should ensure that the payment is completed successfully and retain the transaction details for future reference.The fee payment deadline was October 25, while the last date to submit the application form is October 26.
BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026: Steps to apply
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official BPSC recruitment portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if required.
- Log in and enter the personal, educational and other details requested in the application form.
- Upload the required documents, including educational certificates, STET certificates where applicable, category certificates, a live photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the details entered in the form and submit the application.
- Download or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates should check all details carefully before final submission to avoid errors in their applications.Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the BPSC TRE 4 recruitment.
BPSC TRE 4.0 selection process
The selection process for BPSC TRE 4.0 will comprise a written examination, document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates will need to meet the prescribed requirements at the relevant stages to be considered for appointment.The commission has not yet announced the examination date. Applicants should monitor the official BPSC website for updates on the examination schedule, admit cards, and further recruitment instructions.With 32,388 vacancies across primary, middle school, secondary, and senior secondary levels, TRE 4.0 is a major recruitment drive for candidates seeking teaching positions in Bihar’s government schools. Eligible applicants should ensure that they complete the online application process within the prescribed deadline.