In May 2025, the Bihar Public Service Commission will announce the notification for the Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0. Candidates who want to work as teachers in classes 1–5, 5–8, 9–10, and 11–12 may apply for this test. Keep checking back for information on the exam pattern, application fee, eligibility requirements, and other specifics.
BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0 (TRE 2025)
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will release the official notification for Teacher Recruitment Examination 4.0 in May 2025. The exam will be held offline across multiple levels: Primary (Class 1–5), Middle (6–8), Secondary (9–10), and Senior Secondary (11–12).
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification: May 2025
- Application Form: May to June 2025
- Admit Card: August 2025
- Examination: August 2025
- Answer Key: August 2025
- Result: September 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Class 1 to 5: Intermediate + 2-year DElEd or 4-year BElEd + CTET/BTET Paper 1
- Class 6 to 8:
- Intermediate + 4-year BElEd/BSc-BEd/BA-BEd/BCom-BEd/ITEP + CTET/BTET Paper 2
- Or Graduation + 2-year BEd/DElEd or 3-year BEd-MEd + CTET/BTET Paper 2
- Class 9 to 10: Graduation + 2-year BEd or 3-year BEd-MEd + Bihar STET Paper 1 OR 4-year integrated degrees + Bihar STET Paper 1
- Class 11 to 12: Postgraduation + teaching qualification + Bihar STET Paper 2
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 37 years
- Upper age relaxation:
- 3 years for BC/EBC males and UR/BC/EBC females
- 10 years for PH candidates
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/BC/EBC Male | ₹700 |
| SC/ST/Female/PwD | ₹200 |
Note: Payment must be completed online before the deadline to validate the application.
Exam Pattern
Class 1 to 5 (Primary Teacher)
- Mode: Offline (OMR)
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Total Questions: 150 | Marks: 150
- Marking: +1 for correct, No negative marking
- Sections:
- Language: English (15), Hindi/Urdu/Bengali (15)
- General Studies (120): Maths, Science, Social Science, Awareness, Movements, Geography, Environment
Class 6 to 8 (Middle School Teacher)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Questions: 150 | Marks: 150
- Marking: Negative marking in General Studies, none in Language
- Sections:
- Language: English (15), Hindi/Urdu/Bengali (15)
- General Studies (70): Maths, Science, History, Geography, Awareness
- Subject-specific (65 questions)
Class 9 to 10 (Secondary Teacher – TGT)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Questions: 150 | Marks: 150
- Marking: Negative in General Studies, none in Language
- Sections:
- Language: English (15), Hindi/Urdu/Bengali (15)
- General Studies (40): General topics
- Subject-specific (95): Science, Maths, Social Science, etc.
Class 11 to 12 (Senior Secondary Teacher – PGT)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Questions: 150 | Marks: 150
- Marking: Negative in General Studies, none in Language
- Sections:
- Language: English (15), Hindi/Urdu/Bengali (15)
- General Studies (40): General topics
- Subject-specific (95): Physics, Chemistry, History, etc.
Medium of Examination: English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali
Keep checking the official BPSC website for the official notification and latest updates.