The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a fresh important notice for the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Examination, TRE 4.0. The Commission has canceled the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated August 18, 2026, and will now conduct the recruitment process under Advertisement No. 15/2026.
The total number of vacancies remains unchanged at 32,388 posts under the Education Department, Bihar. However, the application schedule has been revised substantially. Eligible candidates can begin the online application and fee payment process on September 25, 2026. The last date for fee payment is October 25, while applications can be finally submitted until October 26, 2026.
Candidates who were following the earlier September application schedule should note the revised dates and Advertisement No. 15/2026 before proceeding with their applications.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0 |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Latest Advertisement No. | 15/2026 |
| Previous Advertisement | 14/2026, canceled |
| Department | Education Department, Bihar |
| Total Vacancies | 32,388 |
| Teaching Levels | Classes 1 to 12 |
| Fee Payment Starts | September 25, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | September 25, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 25, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | October 26, 2026 |
| Exam Date | Yet to be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
The most important change is the replacement of the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 with Advertisement No. 15/2026. Therefore, candidates should follow the revised notification and schedule rather than relying on information published under the previous advertisement.
New Application Dates
BPSC has revised the complete application schedule for TRE 4.0. Both fee payment and online application submission will begin on September 25, 2026.
| Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Fee payment begins | September 25, 2026 |
| Online application begins | September 25, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | October 25, 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | October 26, 2026 |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Written examination | To be announced |
Candidates should note in particular that October 25 is the last date for payment, while October 26 is the final date for submitting the online application form. Completing the fee payment on the final application date may therefore not be possible.
BPSC Cancels Earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026
The latest BPSC notice introduces an important administrative change. Advertisement No. 14/2026, which had been issued on August 18 for TRE 4.0, has been canceled.
Recruitment is now being processed under Advertisement No. 15/2026. According to the new notice, applications are invited from eligible Indian candidates for 32,388 School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Bihar.
The earlier version of the recruitment article referred to Advertisement No. 14/2026 and an application window beginning September 1. Those details are no longer current. The previous article had listed the earlier September 1 to September 30 application schedule.
Vacancy Remains at 32,388 Posts
The new notice still lists a total of 32,388 vacancies. The previously announced vacancy distribution was as follows:
| Teacher Category | Classes | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | Classes 1 to 5 | 3,847 |
| Middle School Teacher | Classes 6 to 8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary Teacher | Classes 9 and 10 | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary Teacher | Classes 11 and 12 | 16,101 |
| Total | Classes 1 to 12 | 32,388 |
The overall vacancy total is therefore unchanged. However, because the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 has formally been canceled, candidates should verify the post-wise, subject-wise, and category-wise distribution provided with Advertisement No. 15/2026 before making their final preference selections.
What Has Changed in BPSC TRE 4.0?
The latest notice makes three major changes candidates need to understand.
First, Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated August 18, 2026, has been canceled and replaced by Advertisement No. 15/2026.
Second, the application process will no longer begin on September 1. The revised online application process starts on September 25, 2026.
Third, candidates now have until October 25 to pay the fee and until October 26 to submit the application form.
The total recruitment figure of 32,388 posts remains unchanged.
Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification required under TRE 4.0 depends on the teaching level and subject for which a candidate is applying.
Primary Teacher
Candidates seeking appointment to Classes 1 to 5 must meet the prescribed school-level academic qualifications and elementary teacher-training requirements. In addition, they must have qualified for the CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I, as applicable, for primary-level teaching eligibility.
Middle School Teacher
Applicants for Classes 6 to 8 generally require the relevant graduation qualification along with the prescribed teacher-training credentials. They must also have qualified in CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II, as required for middle school-level eligibility.
Secondary Teacher
For Classes 9 and 10, candidates must possess the required graduation qualification in the relevant subject along with the applicable professional teaching qualification. Applicants must have qualified for the STET Paper-I to obtain secondary-level teaching eligibility. Subject-specific eligibility criteria must be met before applying.
Higher Secondary Teacher
Applicants for Classes 11 and 12 are generally required to hold postgraduate-level qualifications in the concerned subject. Applicants must have qualified for the STET Paper-II to obtain Higher secondary-level teaching eligibility. Subject-specific eligibility criteria must be met before applying.
Eligibility can differ by subject and qualification route. Candidates should therefore match their degrees, teacher-training credentials, and eligibility-test certificates with the conditions specified for the particular vacancy.
Age Limit
The age limit for BPSC TRE 4.0 varies by teaching level and candidate category. As per the notification, the minimum age will be calculated as on August 1, 2026, while the maximum age will be determined with reference to August 1, 2024.
| Category/PostAge Limit | |
|---|---|
| Primary School Teacher | Minimum 18 years |
| Middle School Teacher | Minimum 18 years |
| Secondary School Teacher | Minimum 21 years |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher | Minimum 21 years |
| Unreserved Male | Maximum 37 years |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class – Male & Female | Maximum 40 years |
| Unreserved Female | Maximum 40 years |
| Transgender Candidates | Maximum 42 years |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe – Male & Female | Maximum 42 years |
The notification also specifies that the retirement age is 60 years. Candidates should calculate their age according to the prescribed cut-off dates and category before submitting the BPSC TRE 4.0 application.
How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0
The revised application process is scheduled to begin on September 25, 2026. Candidates should first read the detailed Advertisement No. 15/2026 and the online application instructions issued by BPSC.
The application process is expected to involve the following steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website.
- Open the TRE 4.0 recruitment section.
- Select Advertisement No. 15/2026.
- Complete the required registration or login process.
- Select the eligible teaching post and subject.
- Enter personal, academic, and professional qualification details.
- Provide applicable teacher eligibility test details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee by October 25, 2026.
- Review the completed application carefully.
- Submit the final online application by October 26, 2026.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
BPSC has specifically advised candidates to study the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully before starting the online application process.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants can use the period before September 25 to organize the documents likely to be required during the application and subsequent document verification. These may include:
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet
- Graduation certificates and marksheets
- Postgraduate qualification, where applicable
- D.El.Ed., B.Ed., or other applicable teacher-training qualification
- CTET, BTET, or STET details, where applicable
- Category certificate
- Residence or domicile-related documents, where applicable
- Disability certificate for eligible candidates
- Valid photo identity proof
- Recent photograph
- Signature
Candidates should verify the exact document requirements in Advertisement No. 15/2026 before uploading anything to the portal.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Date Still Awaited
The latest notice primarily deals with the revised advertisement and application schedule. It does not announce a fresh TRE 4.0 written examination date.
Candidates should therefore not treat older examination dates circulating on recruitment portals or social media as the confirmed TRE 4.0 schedule.
The earlier article had also noted that BPSC’s examination calendar did not provide a fresh confirmed examination date for the recruitment.
A separate notice will be required from BPSC for the final examination schedule, the release of admit cards, and related exam-day instructions.
What Candidates Should Do Before September 25
Candidates planning to apply for TRE 4.0 should use the time before registration begins to carefully review the revised notification.
They should identify the correct teaching level and subject, verify their educational and professional eligibility, check applicable CTET, BTET, or STET requirements, prepare category and other certificates, keep scanned documents ready, and confirm that all personal information matches their official records.
Most importantly, candidates should use Advertisement No. 15/2026 as the operative recruitment advertisement and avoid relying on the application dates mentioned in the now-canceled Advertisement No. 14/2026.
