BPSC TRE 4.0 2026 (Adv 14/2026): 32,388 Teacher Posts, Applications from 21 September
BPSC Advertisement 14/2026 covers 32,388 school teacher posts under TRE 4.0, with applications starting 21 September 2026 after a postponement. Class-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, and a clear list of which details BPSC has not yet confirmed.
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BPSC TRE 4.0: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released Advertisement 14/2026 on 18 August 2026 for 32,388 school teacher posts under Teacher Recruitment Exam 4.0. This is the largest teacher recruitment currently open anywhere in India.
Applications were originally to begin on 1 September 2026 but were postponed, with the revised start reported as 21 September 2026. BPSC cited procedural changes as the reason.
Important: several key details, the last date, the fee and the exact selection structure, are not yet confirmed and are being reported differently by different websites. This article marks clearly what is settled and what is not, so you do not act on a wrong date.
| Point | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 14/2026 | Confirmed |
| Notification date | 18 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Total vacancies | 32,388 | Confirmed |
| Application start | 21 September 2026 (revised) | Confirmed |
| Last date | Reported as 21 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Application fee | Reported as ₹750 / ₹200 | Not confirmed |
| Selection structure | Written exam; some reports mention prelims-mains-interview | Unsettled |
| Exam date | Not announced | , |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in | , |
Class-Wise Vacancies
| Level | Classes | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 to 5 | 3,847 |
| Middle | 6 to 8 | 8,563 |
| Secondary | 9 to 10 | 3,877 |
| Senior Secondary | 11 to 12 | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
The senior secondary level carries half the total vacancies, which is unusual and makes TRE 4.0 especially attractive to postgraduate candidates with B.Ed and STET.
Note: one widely shared table lists the secondary figure as 387. The correct number is 3,877, the four levels add up to 32,388.
Eligibility
| Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Primary (1-5) | Senior Secondary plus D.El.Ed (2 years), or B.Ed as applicable, with CTET/BTET Paper-I |
| Middle (6-8) | Graduation plus B.Ed, with CTET/BTET Paper-II |
| Secondary (9-10) | Graduation plus B.Ed, with STET Paper-I |
| Senior Secondary (11-12) | Post-graduation plus B.Ed, with STET Paper-II |
Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years for primary and middle levels, 21 years for secondary and senior secondary.
- Maximum: 37 years for unreserved male candidates, 40 years for unreserved women and BC/EBC candidates, 42 years for SC, ST and transgender candidates.
- PwD candidates get an additional 10 years.
- The "as on" date is reported as 1 August 2026, from a single source, confirm this in the official advertisement.
Application Fee
Reported figures are ₹750 for General, BC, EBC and EWS, and ₹200 for SC, ST, PwD and female candidates domiciled in Bihar.
However, another account describes a different structure of ₹100 per class-level category plus a ₹200 biometric charge. Treat the fee as unconfirmed until you see the payment page on the BPSC portal.
Selection Process
The written exam is reported as:
- Offline OMR-based
- 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes
- Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer
Qualifying marks by category: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/women/PwD 32%.
One point of genuine uncertainty: some sources describe a single written exam with no interview, while others describe a prelims, mains and interview structure. Since BPSC postponed the application start citing procedural changes, the stage structure may well have been revised. Wait for the official notice rather than planning around either version.
Salary
Reported basic pay by level: ₹25,000 for primary, ₹28,000 for middle, ₹31,000 for secondary and ₹32,000 for senior secondary. A second source quotes gross pay in the range of ₹45,000 to ₹61,690.
These figures are unconfirmed. Bihar teacher pay also includes allowances that vary with posting, so treat any single "in-hand" figure with caution.
How to Apply
- Go to bpsc.bihar.gov.in and open Advertisement 14/2026.
- Complete the one-time registration on the BPSC portal if you have not already.
- Fill in personal, educational, TET/STET and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature and certificates as specified.
- Pay the fee online.
- Save the final application PDF and the payment receipt.
What You Should Do Right Now
- Check bpsc.bihar.gov.in directly for the application link and the official last date. Do not rely on dates circulating on social media for this recruitment.
- Keep your CTET, BTET or STET certificate handy, the level you can apply for depends entirely on which paper you have qualified.
- Start preparation on the written exam syllabus for your level, since that stage exists in every version of the reported structure.
- Watch for a corrigendum. When a commission postpones an application start citing procedural changes, a follow-up notice usually specifies exactly what changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When do BPSC TRE 4.0 applications start? The revised start date is 21 September 2026. The original 1 September start was postponed.
Q2. What is the last date? It is reported as 21 October 2026, but BPSC had not confirmed it at the time of writing. Check the official portal.
Q3. How many vacancies are there? 32,388 in total, with 16,101 at the senior secondary level alone.
Q4. Is STET or CTET compulsory? Yes. Primary and middle levels need CTET or BTET; secondary and senior secondary levels need STET Paper-I or Paper-II respectively.
Q5. Is there an interview? Sources disagree. The written exam is certain; the rest of the structure is unsettled after BPSC's procedural changes.
Q6. Is there negative marking? Yes, 1/3 mark per wrong answer as per the reported pattern.
Q7. When is the exam? Not announced. Informal expectations point to December 2026 or January 2027, but nothing official exists.
Conclusion
BPSC TRE 4.0 is the biggest teaching opportunity of this cycle with 32,388 posts, and the application window is opening now. But this is also a recruitment where the details have already changed once. Use this article to prepare your documents and your subject revision, and take the dates and fee only from bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Disclaimer: As of 20 September 2026, the advertisement number, vacancy total, class-wise split and revised application start date are well corroborated. The last date, fee, selection structure and salary figures are not officially confirmed and are marked as such above. Always verify on the official BPSC website before applying.