The BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 has been released by BPSC on 18 August 2026, announcing 32,388 teacher vacancies for Classes 1 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 10 and 11 to 12. Candidates should now focus on the latest BPSC TRE 4.0 exam pattern and syllabus applicable to their selected teaching level.
The TRE 4.0 syllabus covers the subjects and topics prescribed for different teacher categories, along with the relevant General Studies and subject-specific areas. Candidates preparing for Primary, Middle School, Secondary or Higher Secondary posts should follow the syllabus according to their respective class level and post.
In this article, you will find the BPSC TRE 4.0 syllabus and exam pattern, subject-wise topics, important areas for preparation and details for all four teaching levels. Candidates should also refer to the latest official BPSC notification for any syllabus or pattern-related changes.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 Syllabus 2026: Overview
The Bihar School Examination Board / Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially invited online applications from eligible Indian candidates for 32,388 School Teacher vacancies under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0), under the Education Department, Government of Bihar.
| Examination Specification | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Examination Name | School Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) 4.0 |
| Advertisement Number | 14/2026, dated 18.08.2026 |
| Total Vacancies Announced | 32,388 Posts |
| Targeted Teaching Posts | Primary (Class 1-5), Middle (Class 6-8), Secondary (Class 9-10), Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) |
| Selection Process | Tier 1: Prarambhik Pariksha (Prelims) → Tier 2: Mukhya Pariksha (Mains) |
| Interview | Not Applicable — No Interview will be conducted |
| Nature of Prelims Exam | Qualifying / Screening Test |
| Nature of Mains Exam | Merit-Determining Test (Objective/MCQ) |
| Mode of Examination | Offline, OMR/Objective Based |
| Application Mode | Online via Official Portal |
| Application Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in / bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancy Details 2026
As per the official notification, total 32,388 vacancies have been announced across four teaching levels. Category-wise and subject-wise details are declared district-wise on the official website. Vacancies may increase or decrease based on any revision received from the Education Department.
| Teacher Level | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Primary School Teacher (Class 1–5) | 3,847 |
| Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) | 8,563 |
| Secondary School Teacher (Class 9–10) | 3,877 |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher (Class 11–12) | 16,101 |
| Total | 32,388 |
Pay Scale (Basic Pay)
| Teacher Level | Basic Pay (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (1–5) | ₹25,000 |
| Middle School Teacher (6–8) | ₹28,000 |
| Secondary Teacher (9–10) | ₹31,000 |
| Higher Secondary (11–12) | ₹32,000 |
(Plus other allowances as prescribed by the State Government)
Subject-wise breakup for each level (Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bangla, Maths, Science, Social Science, Music, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Commerce subjects, Agriculture, etc.) along with district-wise and category-wise (UR/EWS/BC/EBC/SC/ST/Women/Divyang/Transgender) vacancies has been published separately on the official BPSC website.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria
Educational & Professional Qualification
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Must hold the educational and training qualification prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) from time to time (or the Rehabilitation Council of India for Special School Teacher posts).
- Must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State or Central Government, as applicable:
- CTET Paper-I / BTET Paper-I — for Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)
- CTET Paper-II / BTET Paper-II — for Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8)
- STET Paper-I — for Secondary & Special School Teacher (Class 9–10)
- STET Paper-II — for Higher Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12)
- Candidates appearing in STET 2026 may also apply, provided they clear STET before the Prelims examination — otherwise no admit card will be issued for Prelims.
- 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks is allowed to SC/ST/EBC/BC and Divyang (PwD) candidates in educational and training qualification.
Detailed Qualification (as per NCTE norms)
- Primary Teacher (1–5): Senior Secondary + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed, OR Senior Secondary + 4-year B.El.Ed, OR Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
- Middle School Teacher (6–8): Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Graduate/Postgraduate (min 50%) + B.Ed, OR Senior Secondary + 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed, OR Graduation + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).
- Secondary Teacher (9–10): Graduation/Postgraduation (min 50%) with B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution, in the relevant subject/subject group.
- Higher Secondary Teacher (11–12): Postgraduation (min 50%) in the relevant subject with B.Ed.
- Computer Science Teacher (11–12): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or PG Diploma in Computer/MCA/M.Sc. (CS) — B.Ed not mandatory for Computer Science.
- Physical Education, Music, Dance, Fine Arts: Relevant graduate/postgraduate degree in the respective subject as prescribed in the notification.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Age Limit 2026
Age is calculated as on 01.08.2026 (Primary & Middle School) and 01.08.2026 (Secondary & Higher Secondary — minimum age 21 years).
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Primary & Middle School Teacher | 18 Years | — |
| Secondary & Higher Secondary Teacher | 21 Years | — |
| Unreserved (Male) | — | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (Female) | — | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | — | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | — | 42 Years |
| Transgender | — | 42 Years |
Additional age relaxation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen, Bihar Government regular employees, and PwD/Divyang candidates as per state government rules (details in the official notification).
BPSC TRE 4.0 Prelims Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Official)
The Prarambhik Pariksha (Prelims) will be a purely qualifying/screening test conducted for all teacher levels. Marks obtained in Prelims will not be added to the final merit.
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Studies (Samanya Adhyayan) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions/Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Options | 5 (A, B, C, D, E) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Unanswered Question | Choosing Option (E) means “no answer”; if none of the 5 options is marked, 1/3 negative marking still applies |
| Nature of Exam | Screening test only (Merit not decided by Prelims) |
Prelims Syllabus
- General Science, and current events of national and international importance
- History of India and important features of the History of Bihar
- General Geography, major geographical features of Bihar
- Indian polity, governance structure, and Indian economy
- Major economic changes since Independence
- Indian National Movement and Bihar’s contribution to it
- General mental ability (reasoning-based questions)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / Divyang | 32% |
Women get 35% horizontal reservation and Divyang candidates get 4% horizontal reservation, but the minimum qualifying marks for the required category (only for Bihar domicile candidates) remain as above. Candidates outside Bihar are treated under the General category’s minimum marks.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Mains at 2 to 10 times the number of vacancies, category-wise and district-wise, based on Prelims cut-off marks.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Official)
The Mukhya Pariksha (Mains) is the merit-determining examination and will be Objective/MCQ based, with 1/3 negative marking, same 5-option pattern (A–E) as Prelims. There will be no interview.
Paper 1 — Primary School Teacher (Class 1–5) — 150 Marks | 2:30 Hours
| Part | Questions | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 30 | Language (Qualifying, min 30%) — English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla |
| Part II | 120 | General Studies — Elementary Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, Social Science, Indian National Movement, Geography & Environment |
Paper 2 — Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) — 150 Marks | 2:30 Hours
| Part | Questions | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 30 | Language (Qualifying, min 30%) — English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla |
| Part II | 40 | General Studies — Elementary Maths, General Awareness, General Science, Indian National Movement, Geography |
| Part III | 80 | Subject Paper (choose one): Maths & Science / Social Science / Hindi / Urdu / Sanskrit / English |
Paper 3 — Secondary School Teacher (Class 9–10) & Special School Teacher (9–10) — 150 Marks | 2:30 Hours
| Part | Questions | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 30 | Language (Qualifying, min 30%) — English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla |
| Part II | 40 | General Studies |
| Part III | 80 | Subject Paper (choose one): Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Science, Maths, Physical Education, Music, Social Science, Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic, Persian |
Paper 4 — Higher Secondary School Teacher (Class 11–12) — 150 Marks | 2:30 Hours
| Part | Questions | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 30 | Language (Qualifying, min 30%) — English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla |
| Part II | 40 | General Studies |
| Part III | 80 | Subject Paper (choose one): Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Vocational Studies, Entrepreneurship, Accountancy, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian, Agriculture |
Subject Group for Class 11-12 Posts (Postgraduate Level Equivalence)
| Post (Subject) | Eligible PG-Level Subjects |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics |
| Chemistry | Chemistry / Biochemistry |
| Economics | Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
| Commerce | Master’s in Commerce (M.Com in Applied/Business Economics not eligible) |
| Botany/Zoology | Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Bio Science/Genetics/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology |
| Maths | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Mains) — Same as Prelims
UR: 40% | BC: 36.5% | EBC: 34% | SC/ST/Women/Divyang: 32% (Bihar domicile only)
Merit List Preparation
- For Class 1–5 posts: Merit is based only on Part II (General Studies) marks.
- For Class 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12 posts: Merit is based on combined marks of Part II + Part III.
- In case of a tie, preference is given based on marks in the Language (Part I) paper, and then by age (older candidate preferred), and finally by alphabetical order (Devanagari script) of the candidate’s name.
No re-evaluation of Mains answer sheets is permitted.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Pre vs Mains: Understanding the Core Differences
| Feature | Prelims (PT) Examination | Mains Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Screening candidates and shortlisting for Mains | Preparing the Final Merit List for job placement |
| Nature of Questions | Basic, general awareness-based, GS only | Deep, subject-specific and conceptual |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 (per paper, out of which relevant Language paper is qualifying) |
| Syllabus Scope | General Studies (common for all levels) | Concerned teaching subject + General Studies + Language |
| Marks counted in merit | No (purely qualifying) | Yes (fully merit-determining) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
BPSC TRE 4.0 Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (per post/category applied) | ₹100/- |
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not linked) | ₹200/- (additional) |
Bank charges as applicable will be added at the time of online payment. Candidates applying for more than one teacher level (Class 1-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12) will need to pay the exam fee separately for each level.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Payment Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Payment Last Date | 29.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Certificates | 30.09.2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
(Candidates should regularly check the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in for exam date updates.)
Master Preparation Strategy for the BPSC TRE 4.0 New Pattern
With the two-tier system now officially confirmed, here is a step-by-step guide to tackling the TRE 4.0 exam:
- Start with the Foundation (Prelims Focus): Don’t wait — begin with General Studies. Dedicate at least one hour daily to current affairs and basic arithmetic/reasoning practice, since Prelims is time-bound and speed matters.
- Master the Textbooks (Mains Focus): For your Mains subject paper, collect NCERT and Bihar Board SCERT books from Class 6 to Class 12 (as per your target teaching level). Read line-by-line and make your own notes.
- Analyze Previous Papers: BPSC TRE 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 question papers remain a goldmine — they show exactly how BPSC frames GS and subject-based questions.
- Integrated Study Plan: Split your day — first half for Prelims subjects (Language, GS, Maths, Reasoning), second half for deep subject preparation for Mains.
- Mock Tests & Negative Marking Practice: Since both Prelims and Mains carry 1/3 negative marking, practice with strict accuracy — avoid guesswork on questions you’re unsure about.
- Keep Documents Ready: Matriculation certificate, qualification & training certificates, TET/STET certificates, category & residence certificates, EWS/reservation proof, and 4 recent passport-size photographs — required at verification stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: Yes. Both Prelims and Mains carry 1/3 mark negative marking for every wrong answer, including unanswered/unattempted questions if Option (E) is not selected.
Q2: Are Prelims marks added to the final merit list ?
Ans: No. The Prelims (Prarambhik Pariksha) is purely a qualifying/screening test. Final selection and merit are based entirely on the Mains examination.
Q3: Is there an interview in BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: No. As per the official notification, no interview will be conducted for TRE 4.0 recruitment.
Q4: How many total vacancies are there in BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: A total of 32,388 posts have been announced — 3,847 for Primary, 8,563 for Middle, 3,877 for Secondary and 16,101 for Higher Secondary School Teacher.
Q5: What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: ₹100/- as examination fee for all categories, plus an additional ₹200/- biometric fee if Aadhaar number is not linked/provided during application.
Q6: What is the last date to apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: Online applications can be submitted from 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for BPSC TRE 4.0 ?
Ans: Yes, candidates from all over India can apply, provided they meet the educational and TET/STET qualifications. However, reservation benefits are limited to domicile residents of Bihar only.
Q8: What is the best source to study for the General Studies paper ?
Ans: Lucent’s General Knowledge, SCERT Bihar textbooks (Class 6–10) for Science, History and Geography, and daily newspapers for current affairs remain the most reliable sources.
Source: Official BPSC TRE 4.0 Notification, Advertisement No. 14/2026, dated 18.08.2026, issued by Bihar Public Service Commission. Candidates must cross-check all details from the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in before applying.
Disclaimer: The syllabus and exam pattern discussed in this article are highly expected and based on previous BPSC trends and the latest calendar updates. Candidates are advised to rely on the official BPSC notification for final confirmation once it is released.
