BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Last Date Extended to 3 November for 33,320 Posts

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Teacher Recruitment Examination Phase 4.0 (TRE 4.0) under Advertisement No. 15/2026. The recruitment now covers 33,320 school teacher vacancies in the Bihar Education Department, compared with the previously reported 32,388 vacancies.

According to the latest announcement dated 26 October 2026, candidates can pay the application fee until 2 November 2026 and submit their online applications until 3 November 2026.

The extension follows a Supreme Court order dated 1 August 2025 in the case of Raman Kumar Mandal and Others versus the State of Bihar and Others.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Advertisement Number	15/2026
Recruitment	Teacher Recruitment Examination Phase 4.0
Department	Education Department, Bihar
Post Name	School Teacher
Total Vacancies	33,320
Application Start Date	25 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	2 November 2026 (Extended)
Last Date to Apply	3 November 2026 (Extended)
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Advertisement No. 15/2026 replaces the earlier Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 18 August 2026.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the age, educational qualification and teacher eligibility test requirements prescribed for their respective posts.

Nationality

Applicants must be Indian citizens. Eligible candidates from other states may also apply, subject to the applicable recruitment conditions.

Age Limit

Age is calculated with reference to 1 August 2026.

Category	Age Limit
Primary Teacher	Minimum 18 years
Secondary/Senior Secondary Teacher	Minimum 21 years
General Male	Maximum 37 years
BC/OBC/Women	Maximum 40 years
SC/ST	Maximum 42 years

Certain contractual teacher posts may permit an upper age limit of 60 years, subject to the applicable conditions.

Candidates should consult the official notification for post-wise age limits, reservations and relaxations.

Educational Qualification

Educational requirements vary according to the teaching level.

Primary Teacher – Classes 1 to 5

Candidates generally require Senior Secondary or an equivalent qualification with the prescribed marks and an approved teacher-training qualification such as:

• Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
• Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
• Diploma in Special Education

Middle and Secondary Teacher – Classes 6 to 10

Candidates generally require a graduation degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed. or another prescribed qualification.

Senior Secondary Teacher – Classes 11 to 12

Candidates generally need a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed., subject to the applicable recruitment rules.

All applicants must check the specific educational requirements in the official notification.

TET/STET Requirement

Depending on the teaching post, candidates may need a valid CTET, BTET or STET qualification.

Applicants who have applied for STET 2026 but have not yet qualified should check the special conditions, declarations and documentation requirements mentioned in the recruitment notification.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 – Revised Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	25 September 2026
Previous Fee Payment Deadline	25 October 2026
Previous Application Deadline	26 October 2026
Document Submission for Specified Petitioners	29 October 2026
Revised Fee Payment Deadline	2 November 2026
Revised Application Deadline	3 November 2026

Special Instructions for Petitioners

Candidates covered by the relevant Supreme Court proceedings must submit the prescribed details to the BPSC office in Patna by 29 October 2026.

The required information includes the candidate's name, parents' names, proof of date of birth, Aadhaar number and mobile number.

This deadline applies to the specified petitioners and is separate from the general online application deadline.

How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official BPSC online portal.

1. Visit the official BPSC application portal.
2. Register or log in using existing credentials.
3. Complete the application form with personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
5. Pay the applicable application fee by 2 November 2026.
6. Review and submit the application by 3 November 2026.
7. Download the completed application form and payment receipt.

Important Links

Apply Online: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login

Official Website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/

BPSC Extension Announcement: https://x.com/BPSCOffice/status/2114702386719584467

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates should complete the application process before the revised deadlines to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.

Applicants must verify their educational qualifications, age eligibility, TET/STET requirements and supporting documents against the official recruitment notification.

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