Bihar TRE 4.0 (Teacher Recruitment Exam)
Bihar Public Service CommissionOpen
BPSC Advt. No. 15/2026 — Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0, School Teacher posts under the Education Department, Govt. of Bihar.Supersedes Advt. No. 14/2026 (18 Aug 2026), which BPSC cancelled on 22 Sep 2026.Online application 25 Sep – 26 Oct 2026.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies33,320Original and revised notices
- Original notificationView ↗
- Corrigendum · 29 Sep 2026Corrigendum: 932 additional posts; revised total 33,320 View ↗
Reported pay Not confirmed
Not taken from an official pay circular — treat as approximate.
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) | ₹25,000 basic monthly pay | 3,847 vacancies |
| Middle School Teacher (Classes 6–8) | ₹28,000 basic monthly pay | 8,563 vacancies |
| Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10) | ₹31,000 basic monthly pay | 4,370 vacancies (includes 493 added by corrigendum) |
| Higher Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12) | ₹32,000 basic monthly pay | 16,540 vacancies (includes 439 added by corrigendum) |
These are basic monthly pay figures stated for the teaching levels, not take-home salary.Allowances, deductions and in-hand pay vary; do not present an estimated in-hand amount as an official figure.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 💳 Application FeeThe advertisement states an examination fee of ₹100 per candidate, plus a ₹200 biometric charge only if the candidate does not provide an Aadhaar number.The fee treatment for applications across multiple teaching levels is not stated here; check the final payment summary shown by the live BPSC portal before paying.
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Open the BPSC official website and follow its current link to the online application portal.
- Confirm that the application is for School Teacher TRE 4.0, Advertisement No. 15/2026. Advertisement No. 14/2026 was cancelled and superseded.
- Complete or review One-Time Registration (OTR), personal details, qualifications, experience and applicable teaching-eligibility-test details as required by the portal.
- Upload the photograph and signature according to the current portal instructions. Exact pixel dimensions and file-size limits are not confirmed in this record. Not confirmed
- Choose the applicable teaching level, subject and other requested preferences; review the complete form before locking/submitting it.
- Pay the amount shown in the live portal. The advertisement’s fee clause states ₹100 examination fee and a ₹200 biometric charge only if Aadhaar is not provided; check the portal summary for your application before payment.
- Submit the final application and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.
Exam Pattern
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2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes). · Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer, as stated in the advertisement. · Passing Marks: The language component is qualifying, with a minimum 30% requirement. Do not present this as a single overall pass mark; overall merit/cut-offs and any additional category conditions are governed by the advertisement and subsequent official notices.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Classes 1–5: Language (qualifying) | 30 questions/marks; minimum 30% in the language component |
| Classes 1–5: General Studies | 120 questions/marks |
| Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12: Language (qualifying) | 30 marks; minimum 30% in the language component |
| Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12: General Studies | 40 marks |
| Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12: Concerned Subject | 80 marks |
| Total | 150 questions, 150 marks; 2 hours 30 minutes |
The language component is qualifying and requires at least 30%.For Classes 1–5, the distribution is Language (30 marks) plus General Studies (120 marks).For Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12, the distribution is Language (30 marks, qualifying), General Studies (40 marks) and Concerned Subject (80 marks).The examination duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.The advertisement specifies a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for an incorrect answer.
Syllabus
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Single objective written examination (OMR-based); no separate prelims-and-mains sequence is specified for this recruitment.
Source & Verification
Notifications
- CorrigendumCorrigendum: 932 additional posts; revised total 33,320 — 29 Sep 2026 View ↗
FAQs
How many vacancies are there after the corrigendum?
The revised total is 33,320: 3,847 for Classes 1–5, 8,563 for Classes 6–8, 4,370 for Classes 9–10, and 16,540 for Classes 11–12. The 29 Sep 2026 corrigendum added 493 vacancies for Classes 9–10 and 439 for Classes 11–12.
Is TRE 4.0 a prelims-and-mains examination?
The advertisement describes an objective written examination, not a separate prelims-and-mains sequence. Paper distribution varies by teaching level; see the Exam Pattern section.
What is the paper pattern and duration?
For Classes 1–5: Language 30 marks and General Studies 120 marks. For Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12: Language 30 marks, General Studies 40 marks and Concerned Subject 80 marks. Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. The advertisement specifies a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for an incorrect answer.
What reservation applies to women candidates?
The advertisement provides horizontal reservation for Bihar-domiciled women of 50% for Classes 1–8 and 35% for Classes 9–12, subject to the applicable eligibility and domicile provisions. Check the full advertisement for how the rule applies to your case.
What is the application fee?
The advertisement states an examination fee of ₹100 per candidate and a ₹200 biometric charge only if the candidate does not provide an Aadhaar number. The fee treatment for multiple teaching levels is not stated here; check the live portal’s payment summary before paying.
What photo and signature dimensions are required?
Exact official pixel dimensions and file-size limits have not been confirmed in this record. Follow the upload instructions shown in the live BPSC application portal instead of relying on estimates from secondary websites.
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