Thinking about becoming a government school teacher in Bihar? You're in the right place. This BPSC TRE overview explains the exam on one page: what it is, who runs it, which teaching posts it fills, how the selection stages work and what the paper looks like. Each section also tells you where to find more detail on this site.
You don't need to know anything about the exam before you start. Read this page first, then open the detailed guides we link to as you go.
Key Takeaways
- BPSC TRE is the Teacher Recruitment Examination run by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for government school teachers in Bihar.
- It fills four levels of posts: Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12.
- TRE 4.0 now runs under Advertisement No. 15/2026, which replaced the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026.
- Reported vacancies went up from 32,388 to 33,320 after posts were added for Classes 9–10 and 11–12.
- TRE 4.0 has two written stages, a Preliminary and a Mains exam, followed by document verification. There is no interview.
- The Mains paper has 150 questions for 150 marks, and the Language part is qualifying only.
What Is BPSC TRE? A Quick BPSC TRE Overview
BPSC TRE stands for Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examination. It is a state-level exam that hires school teachers for the Education Department, Government of Bihar, for teaching jobs from Class 1 to Class 12.
The exam runs in phases. The current phase is TRE 4.0, the fourth phase of school teacher recruitment. Earlier phases were much larger: reports say TRE 3.0 alone aimed to fill 87,774 posts. That is why so many aspirants across Bihar keep a close watch on this exam.
Who conducts the exam?
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the exam. BPSC is the same body that runs Bihar's civil services exams. It publishes every notice, vacancy update and admit card on its official website. Whatever you read anywhere else, including here, always compare it with the official notice before you act on it.
BPSC TRE 4.0 at a Glance
Here is a quick summary of the current cycle, based on reports of the official TRE 4.0 notice.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0) |
| Conducting body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Recruiting department | Education Department, Bihar |
| Advertisement number | 15/2026, dated 22 September 2026 (replaces 14/2026, dated 18 August 2026) |
| Total vacancies | 33,320 (revised from 32,388) |
| Teaching levels | Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10, 11–12 |
| Online application | 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026 |
| Selection | Preliminary exam, Mains exam, document verification |
| Interview | None |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Why there are two advertisement numbers
You may see both "14/2026" and "15/2026" online, and that can be confusing. BPSC first notified TRE 4.0 under Advertisement No. 14/2026 in August 2026. It then postponed the application process, which was due to start on 1 September 2026, because of procedural changes. On 22 September 2026 it issued Advertisement No. 15/2026, which cancels the earlier one.
So use 15/2026 as your reference. Older articles that give September application dates belong to the cancelled notice.
The detailed notification and the revised vacancy notice are published on BPSC's official website.
Read the official TRE 4.0 notification on the BPSC website
For a step-by-step timeline of every date, see our page on BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification and Important Dates 2026.
Application dates: one small mismatch
Most reports agree that the online application window runs from 25 September 2026 to 26 October 2026. Most also give 25 October 2026 as the last date for paying the fee, but at least one outlet gives 26 October. Since sources differ, pay your fee by 25 October to be safe, and check the official notification.
Teaching Posts Under BPSC TRE
BPSC TRE hires teachers at four levels. The level you choose decides your eligibility test, your syllabus and your paper.
| Level | Post | Teacher eligibility test (as reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 1–5 | Primary School Teacher | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Classes 6–8 | Middle School Teacher | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Classes 9–10 | Secondary School Teacher | STET Paper-I |
| Classes 11–12 | Higher Secondary School Teacher | STET Paper-II |
You'll also see the labels PRT, TGT and PGT in news coverage. These roughly match primary, secondary and senior secondary teachers.
Vacancies by level
Reported level-wise figures show that the revision added posts only at the secondary and higher secondary levels:
| Level | Earlier posts | Added | Revised posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes 1–5 | 3,847 | 0 | 3,847 |
| Classes 6–8 | 8,563 | 0 | 8,563 |
| Classes 9–10 | 3,877 | 493 | 4,370 |
| Classes 11–12 | 16,101 | 439 | 16,540 |
| Total | 32,388 | 932 | 33,320 |
The extra posts at the 9–10 level are reported for subjects such as Bengali, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic, Persian, Music and Special School Teacher. The 11–12 additions include Bengali, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic and Persian. For the subject-wise and district-wise break-up, check the official notification.
Eligibility in Brief
Eligibility has three parts: your academic degree, your professional training (D.El.Ed, B.Ed and similar) and a valid teacher eligibility test (CTET, BTET or STET) for your level. Broadly, the higher the class you want to teach, the higher the qualification you need.
Age limits, cut-off dates, relaxations by category and the exact degree rules for each subject are detailed in the notice. Check the official notification for those figures. Our full guide, BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility 2026: Age, STET/CTET & Degree, goes through them level by level.
A friendly tip: before you apply, make sure your eligibility test certificate matches the level you're applying for. A Paper-I certificate won't qualify you for a Paper-II level.
Selection Stages in BPSC TRE 4.0
This is the biggest change in TRE 4.0. Earlier phases had a single written exam. TRE 4.0 has two written stages.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- A screening test with objective multiple-choice questions.
- Reported to be a single General Studies paper of 150 questions.
- Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit. The exam only shortlists candidates for the Mains.
- Reports say candidates who pass the Prelims must apply separately for the Mains.
Stage 2: Mains Examination
- An objective MCQ paper set separately for each teaching level.
- Your final merit list is prepared from your Mains marks.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates have their certificates verified. Reports say TRE 4.0 adds mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) and DigiLocker integration for digital checks of documents and identity. Keep your documents in DigiLocker ready.
There is no interview at any stage.
BPSC TRE Exam Pattern: An Overview of the Mains
All four levels have a Mains paper of 150 questions for 150 marks, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. How those questions are split depends on your level.
| Level | Part I: Language | Part II: General Studies | Part III: Concerned Subject | Merit based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes 1–5 | 30 (qualifying) | 120 | None | Part II only |
| Classes 6–8 | 30 (qualifying) | 40 | 80 | Part II + Part III |
| Classes 9–10 | 30 (qualifying) | 40 | 80 | Part II + Part III |
| Classes 11–12 | 30 (qualifying) | 40 | 80 | Part II + Part III |
What the parts mean
- Part I (Language): English plus Hindi, Urdu or Bangla. You must pass it, with a reported minimum of 30%, but the marks don't count towards merit.
- Part II (General Studies): For Classes 1–5, this 120-mark section decides your merit, so take it seriously.
- Part III (Concerned Subject): For Classes 6–12, this 80-mark subject section carries the most weight.
Marking rules to know
Reports describe these new rules for TRE 4.0:
- Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- Option E must be marked if you choose not to answer a question.
- Marking more than one option counts as a wrong answer.
One report states there will be no negative marking, while most others, including detailed pattern guides, describe the 1/3 deduction. Since the sources disagree, check the official notification and practise as if negative marking applies.
The full topic-wise syllabus for every level and subject is in our BPSC TRE Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Class 1-12 Guide.
How to Start Preparing
Starting out can feel overwhelming, but a simple plan works well:
- Pick your level based on your degree and eligibility test.
- Download the official notification and highlight your level's rules.
- Study the syllabus for Language, General Studies and your subject.
- Build Bihar-focused General Studies. Bihar's history, geography and current affairs come up often in BPSC papers.
- Practise MCQs under time pressure. With negative marking and the Option E rule, accuracy matters as much as speed.
- Take full mock tests and review every mistake.
Recommended books and practice material
| Resource | What it helps with | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STET SHIKSHAN KALA EVAM ANYA DAKSHTA PRACTICE SETS \ | PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 \ | BIHAR SHIKSHAK PATRATA PARIKSHA | Practice sets for Bihar STET Paper 1 and Paper 2, the eligibility test for the Class 9–10 and 11–12 levels |
| Bihar General Knowledge For BPSC, BSSC, and All Bihar State Exam | Bihar-specific general knowledge for the General Studies section | ||
| 10 PRACTICE SETS BPSC PRELIMINARY HINDI | BPSC-style MCQ practice in Hindi to build speed and accuracy | ||
| BPSC General Studies - I \ | बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग सामान्य अध्ययन - I ( मुख्य परीक्षा ) | Deeper general studies reading on BPSC lines | |
| BPSC ( बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग ) General Studies - II | More BPSC general studies coverage to widen your GS base |
The General Studies books are written for BPSC's civil services exams, so use them to build your GS knowledge and follow the TRE syllabus for your exact topics. You can browse more books for competitive exams, and when you're ready to check yourself under real exam conditions, try our online test series.
Where to Find Each Detail on This Site
| Topic | Where to read more |
|---|---|
| Dates, advertisement and application steps | Notification and Important Dates guide |
| Age, degree, CTET/BTET/STET rules | Eligibility guide |
| Topic-wise syllabus and pattern | Syllabus and Exam Pattern guide |
| Books and mock tests | Books and Test Series pages |
Conclusion
That's the full BPSC TRE overview. BPSC runs the exam to hire teachers for Classes 1 to 12 in Bihar's government schools. TRE 4.0 runs under Advertisement No. 15/2026 with a reported 33,320 posts, and selection has two written stages, Prelims for screening and Mains for merit, followed by document verification.
Your next steps are simple: confirm your level, read the official notice, learn the syllabus and practise regularly. Thousands of teaching jobs are on offer, and with a steady plan one of them can be yours. All the best, you can do this!
FAQs
What is the full form of BPSC TRE?
BPSC TRE stands for Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examination. It is a state-level exam that recruits government school teachers for Classes 1 to 12 in Bihar.
Who conducts BPSC TRE?
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the exam on behalf of the Education Department, Government of Bihar. All official notices are published on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in BPSC TRE 4.0?
TRE 4.0 was notified for 32,388 posts. Reports say BPSC later added 932 posts for Classes 9–10 and 11–12, bringing the total to 33,320. Always confirm the latest figure on the official revised vacancy notice.
Is there a Prelims exam in BPSC TRE 4.0?
Yes. TRE 4.0 has a Preliminary exam for screening, then a Mains exam, then document verification. Prelims marks are not added to the final merit, which is based on the Mains.
Is there an interview in BPSC TRE?
No. BPSC TRE 4.0 has no interview or personality test. Final selection depends on your Mains marks and successful document verification.
Does BPSC TRE 4.0 have negative marking?
Most reports describe a deduction of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer, along with a rule that Option E must be marked for any question you leave unanswered. One report says there is no negative marking, so check the official notification and practise as if the deduction applies.
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