If you're preparing for the Bihar teacher exam, you've probably wondered how much you'll actually earn once you're selected. That's a fair thing to want to know before you put in months of study. This guide covers the BPSC TRE salary for each of the four levels: Class 1-5, Class 6-8, Class 9-10 and Class 11-12. For each one you'll find the basic pay, the allowances, rough in-hand figures, what the job involves and how your career can grow.
We've kept to what the TRE 4.0 advertisement and reliable reports say. Where websites give different numbers, we show you both, so the figures you plan around are realistic.
Key Takeaways
- The BPSC TRE 4.0 advertisement sets a starting basic pay of ₹25,000 (Class 1-5), ₹28,000 (Class 6-8), ₹31,000 (Class 9-10) and ₹32,000 (Class 11-12) a month, plus allowances set by the Bihar government.
- At a given level, the basic pay is the same in every subject and every district. Your posting changes only some allowances (HRA and CTA).
- In-hand estimates differ a lot from one website to another because each assumes a different DA and HRA rate. Treat them as rough guides.
- Selected candidates join as Vidyalaya Adhyapak (school teacher), a state government post. This is not the old contract-based niyojit system.
- Total posts under Advt. No. 15/2026 rose from 32,388 to 33,320 after a corrigendum.
BPSC TRE Salary at a Glance
Here is the basic pay for all four levels side by side. The pay figures follow BPSC Advertisement No. 15/2026 (TRE 4.0), as reported by several notification summaries.
| Level | Post | Starting basic pay (per month) | Posts (revised) | Eligibility test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1-5 | Primary School Teacher | ₹25,000 | 3,847 | CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I |
| Class 6-8 | Middle School Teacher | ₹28,000 | 8,563 | CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II |
| Class 9-10 | Secondary School Teacher | ₹31,000 | 4,370 | STET Paper-I |
| Class 11-12 | Senior Secondary School Teacher | ₹32,000 | 16,540 | STET Paper-II |
A quick note on the post counts. The first version of Advt. 15/2026 listed 3,877 posts for Class 9-10 and 16,101 for Class 11-12. A later corrigendum raised them to 4,370 and 16,540, which took the total from 32,388 to 33,320. Some websites still show the old figures. For the full vacancy breakdown and dates, see our BPSC TRE Notification and Important Dates: 33,320 Posts guide.
What Makes Up Your BPSC TRE Salary
Before we look at each level, it helps to know what's in your pay slip. Your monthly salary has three parts: basic pay, allowances added on top, and deductions taken out.
Basic pay
This is the fixed starting figure for your level: ₹25,000 to ₹32,000, depending on which classes you teach. Most allowances are worked out from it, so a higher basic pay raises almost everything else too.
Dearness Allowance (DA)
DA is a percentage of your basic pay. The government revises it from time to time to keep up with prices. Websites quote very different DA rates for Bihar teachers, from 42% to 53% to 60%, mostly because they were written at different times.
The Bihar cabinet raised DA for state employees on the 7th Pay Commission structure from 58% to 60%, with effect from 1 January 2026. We couldn't find official confirmation of exactly how this rate applies to Vidyalaya Adhyapak pay. For the DA rate that applies to you, check the official notification and the latest Education Department orders.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) and City Compensatory Allowance (CTA)
HRA depends on where you're posted. Sources disagree on the slabs: some give 10%, 20% or 30% by city category, while others give 8% to 27%. Some sites also add a CTA of ₹2,130 for urban postings. A teacher in a city like Patna gets urban HRA plus CTA. A teacher in a village school gets rural HRA and no CTA.
Medical allowance
Most salary breakdowns show a medical allowance of ₹1,000 a month. It is the same at every level.
Deductions
Your take-home pay is lower than your gross pay because of deductions, mainly your pension contribution under the National Pension System (NPS), plus any tax. This is why in-hand figures always come in below gross figures.
BPSC TRE Class 1-5 Salary (Primary Teacher)
This is the starting level of the TRE ladder, and a great first step if you love working with young children.
Basic pay and allowances
- Starting basic pay: ₹25,000 a month (the advertisement calls this the initial pay stage), plus state allowances.
- Allowances: DA, HRA, CTA (urban postings) and medical allowance, as described above.
In-hand salary (estimates)
Websites disagree here, so here are both ends of the range:
- Adda247 puts the Class 1-5 in-hand pay at about ₹45,000 to ₹48,880. It assumes 53% DA, 30% HRA, ₹2,130 CTA and ₹1,000 medical allowance.
- ExamAtlas works out a gross of about ₹39,250 before HRA (₹25,000 basic + ₹13,250 DA + ₹1,000 medical). It expects a rural Class 1-5 teacher to take home somewhere between the high-₹30,000s and low-₹40,000s after deductions.
The gap comes from whether full urban HRA and CTA are counted, and how deductions are handled. If you're posted in a village, the lower figure is closer to what you'll actually get.
Job profile
As a primary teacher, you build children's first reading, writing and maths skills. Your day usually includes teaching several subjects, keeping student records, tracking attendance and helping with school activities and government programmes run through schools.
Vacancies and eligibility
TRE 4.0 has 3,847 posts at this level, of which 1,491 are for women. You need CTET Paper-I or BTET Paper-I, and the minimum age is 18.
Promotion path
In primary schools, the Head Teacher post is filled through a separate BPSC exam, the Head Teacher in Primary Schools Competitive Examination. Once you have the experience it requires, this is the most direct route to leading a school at this level. You'll find more on promotions in the career growth section below.
BPSC TRE Class 6-8 Salary (Middle School Teacher)
This level comes with a clear pay rise over primary, and it has more than twice as many posts.
Basic pay and allowances
- Starting basic pay: ₹28,000 a month (initial pay stage), plus state allowances.
- Difference from Class 1-5: ₹3,000 more basic pay. Since DA is a percentage of basic, this gap grows further once allowances are added.
In-hand salary (estimates)
- Adda247 estimates ₹50,000 to ₹54,370 a month.
- ExamAtlas gives a gross before HRA of about ₹43,840 (₹28,000 basic + ₹14,840 DA + ₹1,000 medical).
- SkillUp Bihar estimates an in-hand of about ₹49,000 to ₹51,000 after NPS and other deductions.
Job profile
Middle school teachers usually teach a subject group, such as Maths and Science, Social Science or languages, to students aged roughly 11 to 14. Your job is to move children from basic skills to proper subject understanding. You'll also handle assessments, record-keeping and school activities.
Vacancies and eligibility
This level has 8,563 posts, with 2,569 for women. You need CTET Paper-II or BTET Paper-II, and the minimum age is 18. The women's quota at Class 1-5 and Class 6-8 is 50%.
Promotion path
Your pay grows through annual increments and regular DA revisions. The 2023 service rules also set out a promotion ladder through senior and selection grades linked to years of service. If you later earn higher qualifications (such as a postgraduate degree plus STET), you can also take a future TRE at a higher level. That's a new recruitment, not a promotion.
BPSC TRE Class 9-10 Salary (Secondary Teacher)
At this level the age rule and the eligibility test change. Here's what to expect.
Basic pay and allowances
- Starting basic pay: ₹31,000 a month, plus state allowances. For Class 9-10 and 11-12, the advertisement uses the term "basic pay". For Class 1-8, it uses "initial pay stage".
- Difference from Class 6-8: ₹3,000 more basic pay.
In-hand salary (estimates)
- Adda247 estimates ₹55,000 to ₹59,860 a month.
- ExamAtlas gives a gross before HRA of about ₹48,430 (₹31,000 basic + ₹16,430 DA + ₹1,000 medical).
Job profile
Secondary teachers teach one subject to Class 9 and 10 students, so the subject depth is much greater than at earlier levels. Board exam preparation is a big part of the work. You'll also handle internal assessments, practical work where your subject needs it, and mentoring students as they choose their next stream.
Vacancies and eligibility
After the corrigendum, this level has 4,370 posts (up from 3,877), with 964 for women. You need STET Paper-I, and the minimum age is 21, compared with 18 for Class 1-8. The women's quota also changes to 35% from this level.
Promotion path
You move up through increments and the grade-based progression in the 2023 rules. Coaching sites describe the path to Headmaster or Principal as based on seniority, performance and open posts. One site says the Principal post needs about 15 years of teaching and a Master's degree with 55% marks. We couldn't confirm this in an official document, so please check the official notification or service rules before relying on it.
BPSC TRE Class 11-12 Salary (Senior Secondary Teacher)
This is the highest-paying level, and in TRE 4.0 it also has by far the most posts.
Basic pay and allowances
- Starting basic pay: ₹32,000 a month, plus state allowances. This is the highest of the four levels.
- Difference from Class 9-10: only ₹1,000 more basic pay. That's a much smaller step than the ₹3,000 jumps between the lower levels.
In-hand salary (estimates)
- Adda247 estimates ₹58,000 to ₹61,690 a month.
- ExamAtlas gives a gross before HRA of about ₹49,960 (₹32,000 basic + ₹16,960 DA + ₹1,000 medical). It expects a Class 11-12 teacher to take home somewhere in the mid-₹40,000s or above.
Job profile
Senior secondary teachers teach one specialised subject at Class 11-12 level. Here, students start to focus on Science, Commerce or Arts. You'll prepare them for board exams and help them think about college and careers. Deep subject knowledge matters most at this level.
Vacancies and eligibility
The revised advertisement lists 16,540 posts (up from 16,101), with 2,632 for women. That's roughly half of all TRE 4.0 posts. You need STET Paper-II, and you can't use CTET in its place. The minimum age is 21. Our BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility 2026: Age, STET/CTET & Degree guide explains the degree and test rules for each level.
Promotion path
Your pay grows through increments, DA revisions and the grade-based progression under the 2023 rules. Senior secondary experience usually counts towards school leadership roles such as Principal. Always check the exact service and qualification rules in official documents.
Where the Four Parts Differ
All four levels follow the same overall pay system, but the details aren't the same. Here's a clear comparison:
| Feature | Class 1-5 | Class 6-8 | Class 9-10 | Class 11-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | ₹25,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| Step up from the level below | — | +₹3,000 | +₹3,000 | +₹1,000 |
| Pay term in the advertisement | Initial pay stage | Initial pay stage | Basic pay | Basic pay |
| Eligibility test | CTET/BTET Paper-I | CTET/BTET Paper-II | STET Paper-I | STET Paper-II |
| Minimum age | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Women's quota | 50% | 50% | 35% | 35% |
| Posts (revised) | 3,847 | 8,563 | 4,370 | 16,540 |
Some things are the same at every level. The pay structure is the state Vidyalaya Adhyapak system, medical allowance is the same, and DA works the same way (a percentage of basic). At a given level, your subject doesn't change your pay either. A Maths teacher and a Hindi teacher at Class 9-10 both start at ₹31,000 basic.
Pay Level and Grade Pay: Clearing Up the Confusion
While you research, you'll notice that many websites label these posts with "pay levels" or "grade pay". Don't let this confuse you, because they don't agree with each other:
- Several coaching sites list a grade pay of ₹2,400 (Class 1-5), ₹2,800 (Class 6-8), ₹3,200 (Class 9-10) and ₹3,600 (Class 11-12).
- One site says Class 1-5 is at Pay Level 6 with ₹25,500 basic, and Class 11-12 at Pay Level 9 with ₹40,000+.
- Another maps the posts to 7th Pay Commission Levels 6 to 8, starting at ₹35,400.
These claims contradict each other, and they also don't match the advertisement, which simply states a fixed starting basic pay of ₹25,000 to ₹32,000. For basic pay, go by the advertisement figures. If you need an exact pay level or grade pay for official paperwork, check the official notification and your appointment letter.
BPSC TRE Salary Growth: Increments, DA and Promotion
Your starting salary is just where you begin. Here's how your pay grows over time.
Annual increments
Basic pay rises with an annual increment. Many sites say it is 3% of basic pay. Check the exact rate in the service rules.
DA revisions
DA is revised from time to time, usually twice a year for state employees. Since DA is a percentage of basic pay, each increase raises your salary even when your basic pay stays the same.
Grade-based progression
The Bihar State School Teacher (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2023 set out a promotion ladder through senior and selection grades, linked to years of service.
Leadership roles
School leadership posts include Head Teacher in primary schools (filled through a separate BPSC exam) and Headmaster or Principal at higher levels. Requirements differ by post, so check each one's official advertisement.
TRE teachers vs niyojit teachers
TRE-selected Vidyalaya Adhyapaks get the state pay structure from the day they join. Niyojit teachers, hired earlier by panchayats and urban local bodies, have to pass the sakshamta pariksha to move into the same cadre.
Does Your Posting Change Your BPSC TRE Salary?
Yes, but only partly. Basic pay, DA and medical allowance are the same in all 38 districts. Only HRA and CTA change with your posting. This is the single biggest reason in-hand estimates vary so much online.
When you see a figure like "₹48,880 in-hand" for Class 1-5, remember that it assumes the highest HRA slab plus CTA. A village posting will give you less HRA and no CTA, so plan your budget around the lower end.
How to Use This Information to Choose Your Level
Salary is only one part of the decision. Here's a simple way to think it through:
- Start with your eligibility. Which tests have you passed: CTET/BTET Paper-I, Paper-II, or STET? That decides which levels you can apply for.
- Compare posts with pay. Class 11-12 pays only ₹1,000 more basic than Class 9-10, but it has almost four times as many posts. Class 6-8 has more than twice as many posts as Class 1-5 and pays ₹3,000 more.
- Think about the work you'll enjoy. Teaching young children every day feels very different from teaching board-exam students. Pick the level where you'll do your best work for years to come.
- Plan your preparation. Once you've chosen a level, study its syllabus closely. Our BPSC TRE Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Class 1-12 Guide breaks it down level by level.
To make your study time count, use good books for competitive exams and practise under exam conditions with an online test series. Regular mock tests are one of the best ways to boost both your speed and your confidence.
Conclusion
The BPSC TRE salary is a good reason to prepare seriously. Basic pay starts at ₹25,000 for Class 1-5 and rises to ₹28,000 (Class 6-8), ₹31,000 (Class 9-10) and ₹32,000 (Class 11-12). On top of that come DA, HRA and other allowances set by the Bihar government. Your actual take-home pay depends on the DA rate in force and where you're posted, so treat online in-hand figures as estimates. For exact allowance rates, check the official notification.
Whichever level you choose, you'll be joining as a state government Vidyalaya Adhyapak, with annual increments, DA revisions and a defined grade-based career path. Choose the level that fits your qualifications and interests, prepare steadily, and keep going. You can do this!
FAQs
What is the BPSC TRE salary for each class level?
Under TRE 4.0 (Advt. 15/2026), the starting basic pay is ₹25,000 a month for Class 1-5, ₹28,000 for Class 6-8, ₹31,000 for Class 9-10 and ₹32,000 for Class 11-12. Allowances set by the Bihar government, such as DA, HRA and medical allowance, are paid on top.
What is the in-hand salary of a BPSC TRE Class 1-5 teacher?
Estimates differ. Adda247 puts it at about ₹45,000 to ₹48,880, assuming high HRA and CTA. ExamAtlas expects a rural teacher to take home somewhere between the high-₹30,000s and low-₹40,000s after deductions. Your figure depends on the DA rate and where you're posted, so check the official notification for exact allowance rates.
Why is the BPSC TRE Class 11-12 salary only slightly higher than Class 9-10?
The advertisement sets ₹32,000 basic for Class 11-12 and ₹31,000 for Class 9-10, a gap of just ₹1,000. The steps between the lower levels are ₹3,000 each. On the other hand, Class 11-12 has far more posts: 16,540 against 4,370 after the corrigendum.
Does my subject or district change my BPSC TRE salary?
Your subject doesn't. Every teacher at the same level starts at the same basic pay. Your district changes only part of your pay: basic pay, DA and medical allowance are the same everywhere, while HRA and CTA depend on whether you're posted in a city or a rural area.
What is the grade pay or pay level for BPSC TRE teachers?
Websites disagree. Some list grade pay of ₹2,400 to ₹3,600, and others give 7th Pay Commission levels with different starting figures. The advertisement itself states a fixed starting basic pay of ₹25,000 to ₹32,000. For an exact pay level, check the official notification and your appointment letter.
How does a BPSC TRE teacher get promoted?
Pay grows through annual increments and DA revisions. The 2023 school teacher service rules also set out a promotion ladder through senior and selection grades based on years of service. Head Teacher posts in primary schools are filled through a separate BPSC competitive exam. Headmaster and Principal posts have their own experience and qualification rules, which you should check in official documents.
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