The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the much-awaited School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 for 2025. This primary hiring drive aims to fill thousands of teaching posts across primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Bihar. With such a large number of vacancies, it is a golden opportunity for aspiring teachers to secure a government job in the state’s education sector.
Key Highlights
- Exam Name: BPSC School Teacher Recruitment (TRE 4.0)
- Conducting Authority: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Total Vacancies: 27,910 confirmed (with the possibility of more than 90,000 when including backlog posts)
- Posts Available:
- Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5)
- Middle Teacher (Classes 6–8)
- Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10)
- Higher Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Early September 2025 |
| Application Start | 5 September 2025 |
| Application End | 13 September 2025 |
| Exam Date | 16–19 December 2025 (offline mode) |
| Result Declaration | January 2026 |
Vacancy Distribution
The exact subject- and category-wise vacancies will be detailed in the official notification. However, the total confirmed vacancies stand at 27,910, and estimates suggest the final number could exceed 90,000, making TRE 4.0 the most significant teacher recruitment phase so far.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5):
- 12th pass with D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed
- Must have qualified CTET/BTET Paper-I
- Middle Teacher (Classes 6–8):
- Graduated with D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed
- Must have qualified CTET/BTET Paper-II
- Secondary Teacher (Classes 9–10):
- Graduated with B.Ed / B.El.Ed
- Must have passed STET/TET for the relevant subject
- Higher Secondary Teacher (Classes 11–12):
- Postgraduate in a relevant subject with B.Ed / B.El.Ed
- Must have passed STET Paper-II
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 42 years (relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per state rules)
Application Fee
- General / UR: ₹750
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD: ₹200
The fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
The BPSC TRE 4.0 selection will be carried out in three stages:
- Written Examination – Objective-type test held in offline (OMR) mode.
- Document Verification – Verification of academic and eligibility certificates.
- Merit List and Appointment – Final selection based on exam performance and reservation norms.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply only through the official portal. The step-by-step process is:
- Visit the BPSC website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
- Read the TRE 4.0 notification carefully.
- Register yourself with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal and educational details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of the photo, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page for reference.
Why TRE 4.0 is Important
The Bihar government has been conducting teacher recruitment drives in phases to ensure proper staffing across schools. TRE 4.0 is expected to cover not only new vacancies but also fill positions left vacant in earlier rounds. This drive is crucial for improving the teacher-student ratio in government schools, ensuring quality education across the state.
The BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2025 is a landmark opportunity for aspiring educators in Bihar. With nearly 30,000 confirmed posts and the possibility of many more, candidates should prepare thoroughly and apply within the given window of 5–13 September 2025.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, this recruitment could open the door to a stable teaching career in the Bihar government education system.
