Bihar School Teacher (BPSC TRE 4.0)
BPSC TRE 4.0 (Advt 15/2026): 32,388 school-teacher posts across Classes 1–5 (3,847), 6–8 (8,563), 9–10 (3,877) and 11–12 (16,101). Every level sits one 150-question paper with −⅓ negative marking. Full pattern, syllabus and a day-by-day plan for each level.
Conducting body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
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Dates, vacancies and the exam pattern below are compiled from the latest available sources and are labelled for this cycle. Always confirm against the official notification on Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) before relying on any figure. Last reviewed: 24 September 2026.Posts & eligibility
School Teacher: Primary
Classes 1–5 · 3,847 posts (General 3,065, Urdu 757, Bangla 25)
Sr Secondary + 2-yr D.El.Ed (or equivalent routes in the advert)
TET: CTET or BTET Paper-I
Starting ₹25,000 + allowances
School Teacher: Middle
Classes 6–8 · 8,563 posts (Maths & Science 2,188, English 1,929, Sanskrit 1,225, Social Science 1,190, Hindi 1,096, Urdu 935)
Graduation + D.El.Ed or B.Ed (subject at graduation)
TET: CTET or BTET Paper-II (same subject)
Starting ₹28,000 + allowances
School Teacher: Secondary
Classes 9–10 · 3,877 posts (Social Science 756, English 696, Urdu 660, Maths 570, Science 463, Hindi 361, Sanskrit 322, Physical Education 47, Music 2; Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic and Persian to be notified)
Graduation or PG in the subject (50%, or 45% per NCTE 2002) + B.Ed, or a 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed; subject groups apply (e.g. Social Science: two of History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, one being History or Geography)
TET: STET Paper-I
Basic ₹31,000 a month + allowances
School Teacher: Senior Secondary
Classes 11–12 · 16,101 posts (Chemistry 3,695, Physics 1,758, English 1,321, Botany 1,078, Psychology 1,030, Urdu 877, Sanskrit 746, Hindi 739, Music 736, Political Science 665, Maths 657, History 608, Zoology 449, Home Science 418, Computer Science 407, and 7 more)
Post-graduation in the subject (50%, or 45% per NCTE 2002) + B.Ed, or PG + a 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed, or PG (55%) + 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. Computer Science has its own routes and needs no B.Ed
TET: STET Paper-II
Basic ₹32,000 a month + allowances
From BPSC Advt 15/2026 (22 Sep 2026), which cancels Advt 14/2026. Classes 1–5: Senior Secondary (50%, or 45% under NCTE 2002 rules) + 2-year D.El.Ed (or B.El.Ed, special-education diploma, or graduation + D.El.Ed) AND CTET/BTET Paper-I. Classes 6–8: Graduation + D.El.Ed, or Graduation (50%, or 45% per NCTE) + B.Ed, among other routes, with the subject studied at graduation, AND CTET/BTET Paper-II in the same subject. Classes 9–10: graduation or PG in the subject + B.Ed AND STET Paper-I. Classes 11–12: PG in the subject + B.Ed AND STET Paper-II (candidates sitting STET 2026 may apply but must pass it before the written exam). Minimum age 18 on 01.08.2026 (21 for Classes 9–12); maximum age as stated in the advert (UR male 37, BC/EBC and UR female 40, SC/ST 42). Verify every point in the official advertisement.
Selection process
- 1Online application on BPSC's portal: 25 Sep – 26 Oct 2026 (fee ₹100; payment by 25 Oct)
- 2Objective written exam: the only selection stage (no interview)
- 3Merit: Classes 1–5 on Part II (GS); Classes 6–8, 9–10 and 11–12 on Parts II + III. Part I (language) only needs 30%
- 4Document verification and district allotment
Exam pattern
Paper 1: Classes 1–5
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I · Language: English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (qualifying, min 30%) | 30 | 30 |
| Part II · General Studies: elementary maths, mental ability, general awareness, general science, social science, Indian National Movement, geography, environment | 120 | 120 |
Marking: +1 per correct answer (150 Q = 150 marks)
Negative marking: −⅓ per wrong answer; a question left completely blank is also penalised ⅓. Option E = 'not attempting' scores 0.
The split of the 120 GS questions between topics is not published. OMR vs CBT and whether the paper is bilingual are not stated in the advert. Check the admit card / exam notice.
Paper 2: Classes 6–8
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I · Language: English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (qualifying, min 30%) | 30 | 30 |
| Part II · General Studies: elementary maths, general awareness, general science, Indian National Movement, geography | 40 | 40 |
| Part III · Subject: one of Maths & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu (SCERT/NCERT level) | 80 | 80 |
Marking: +1 per correct answer (150 Q = 150 marks)
Negative marking: −⅓ per wrong answer; blank also penalised ⅓. Option E = 'not attempting' scores 0.
You may choose only ONE subject, and it must be one you passed TET in. No detailed Part III topic list is given in the advert.
Paper 3: Classes 9–10
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I · Language: English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (qualifying, min 30%) | 30 | 30 |
| Part II · General Studies: elementary maths, general awareness, general science, Indian National Movement, geography (secondary-school level) | 40 | 40 |
| Part III · Subject: one of Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Science, Maths, Physical Education, Music, Social Science, Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic, Persian | 80 | 80 |
Marking: +1 per correct answer (150 Q = 150 marks)
Negative marking: −⅓ per wrong answer; blank also penalised ⅓. Option E = 'not attempting' scores 0.
Social Science has the same Section I/II rule as Classes 6–8. Syllabus related to SCERT/NCERT, at the level of the minimum qualification. Special School Teachers (Classes 9–10) sit this paper too.
Paper 4: Classes 11–12
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I · Language: English + Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (qualifying, min 30%) | 30 | 30 |
| Part II · General Studies: elementary maths, general awareness, general science, Indian National Movement, geography (higher-secondary level) | 40 | 40 |
| Part III · Subject: one of 30 subjects (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Home Science, Music, Philosophy, Computer Science, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Accountancy, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian) | 80 | 80 |
Marking: +1 per correct answer (150 Q = 150 marks)
Negative marking: −⅓ per wrong answer; blank also penalised ⅓. Option E = 'not attempting' scores 0.
Syllabus related to SCERT/NCERT, at the level of the minimum qualification. No detailed Part III topic list is given in the advert.
Syllabus
Part I · Language (both papers, qualifying)
- Practical knowledge of English
- Practical knowledge of Hindi / Urdu / Bangla
- The language you choose applies to every class you apply for
Part II · General Studies: Paper 1 (Classes 1–5)
- Elementary mathematics
- Mental ability test
- General awareness
- General science
- Social science
- Indian National Movement
- Geography
- Environment
Part II · General Studies: Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)
- Elementary mathematics
- General awareness
- General science
- Indian National Movement
- Geography
Part II · General Studies: Papers 3 and 4 (Classes 9–10, 11–12)
- Elementary mathematics
- General awareness
- General science
- Indian National Movement
- Geography
- Questions related to the secondary (9–10) or higher-secondary (11–12) curriculum, at the level of the minimum qualification
Part III · Subject: Papers 3 and 4
- Classes 9–10: Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Science, Maths, Physical Education, Music, Social Science, Bangla, Fine Arts, Dance, Maithili, Arabic, Persian
- Classes 11–12: 30 subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Psychology, History, Political Science, Economics, Computer Science and the languages
- The Part I language you choose applies to every class you apply for
Part III · Subject: Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)
- Mathematics & Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit or Urdu
- Social Science: Section I is History or Geography; with History, Section II is Geography, Economics or Political Science; with Geography, Section II is Economics or Political Science
- SCERT / NCERT syllabus, at the level of the minimum qualification (per the advert)
Official sources
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