Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has opened OTR registration for School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026, covering 32388 posts across Primary, Middle, TGT and PGT categories. Candidates interested in Class 1 to 5, Class 6 to 8, Class 9 to 10, Class 11 to 12 and Special School Teacher posts can apply as per the schedule. Read the notification for eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit and all other information before applying.

Bihar Public Service Commission has invited online applications for BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates should complete OTR (One Time Registration) first, then apply online once the application window opens. Read the notification carefully before applying and check all eligibility conditions, post information, selection procedure, age limit and other details mentioned below.

Important Dates

Application Begin July / August 2026
Last Date for Apply Online As per Schedule
Pay Exam Fee Last Date As per Schedule
Last Date With Late Fee As per Schedule
Exam Date As per Schedule

Exact dates for the application window haven't been fixed yet at the time of this notice - BPSC has only confirmed that the process should begin sometime in July or August 2026. It's worth bookmarking this page or checking back periodically rather than assuming a fixed date.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / Other State : 100/-
  • SC / ST / PH : 100/-
  • Fee Payment Accepted Through Online or Offline Mode Only

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age (Primary Teacher) : 18 Years
  • Minimum Age (TGT / PGT Teacher) : 21 Years
  • Maximum Age : 37 Years for Male Candidates, 40 Years for Female Candidates
  • Category-Wise Age Relaxation Is Detailed in the Official Notification - Check It Before Assuming Your Exact Cutoff

Vacancy Details Total : 32388 Post

Post Name Total Post Bihar School Teacher TRE 4.0 Eligibility
Primary School Teacher (Class 1-5) 3847
  • Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • OR Senior Secondary (45%, as per NCTE Norms 2002) + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • OR Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-Year B.El.Ed Course
  • OR Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (Special)
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • CTET / BTET Paper I Qualified
  • Full Eligibility in the Official Notification
Middle School Teacher (Class 6-8) 8563
  • Bachelor's Degree + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • OR Bachelor's / Master's Degree (50%) With B.Ed
  • OR Bachelor's Degree (45%, NCTE Norms) With B.Ed
  • OR Bachelor's Degree (50%) With BA B.Ed / B.Sc Ed
  • OR Bachelor's Degree (50%) With B.Ed Special
  • OR Master's Degree (55%) With 3-Year B.Ed-M.Ed Course
  • CTET / BTET Paper II Qualified
  • Full Eligibility in the Official Notification
TGT Teacher (Class 9-10) 3877
  • Bachelor's / Master's Degree in the Relevant Subject (50%) With B.Ed
  • OR Same Degree (45%, 2002 Norms) With B.Ed
  • OR 4-Year Degree in BA Ed / B.Sc Ed
  • STET Paper I Qualified
  • Full Eligibility in the Official Notification
TGT Teacher (Class 9-10) - Special To Be Notified
  • Same Eligibility Pattern as Regular TGT Teacher (Class 9-10) Above
  • Full Eligibility in the Official Notification
PGT Teacher (Class 11-12) 16101
  • Master's Degree in the Relevant Subject (50%) With B.Ed
  • OR Same Degree (45%, 2002 Norms) With B.Ed
  • OR Master's Degree With 4-Year Degree in BA Ed / B.Sc Ed
  • OR Master's Degree (55%) With B.Ed-M.Ed 3-Year Degree
  • STET Paper II Qualified
  • Full Eligibility in the Official Notification

Important Points Before Filling the BPSC TRE 4.0 Form

  • Complete Your BPSC OTR Registration Right Away Rather Than Waiting for the Application Window to Open - It Saves Time Once Forms Actually Go Live.
  • Candidates Currently Appearing in Bihar STET / CTET (Results Awaited) Are Not Eligible to Fill This Form.
  • In Place of the Bihar STET Result Card Number, You'll Need to Enter Your BSEB Unique ID During the Application.
  • CTET Candidates Should Use the Serial Number Printed on Their Certificate or Marksheet.
  • There's No Need to Physically Send Any Application Copy to BPSC - Everything Is Handled Online.
  • Read the Complete TRE 4.0 Notification for Anything Not Covered Here.

Selection Process

Selection under TRE 4.0 works on a single-stage, merit-based model rather than multiple rounds of interviews. Since STET/CTET has already screened candidates for subject and teaching eligibility, BPSC's own test focuses on ranking rather than re-testing basic qualification.

  • Computer Based Test (CBT) - Objective Type Questions Covering General Studies, Language and Subject-Related Areas Depending on the Post
  • Document Verification for Candidates Who Clear the CBT Cutoff
  • Final Merit List Prepared Based on CBT Score, District and Category-Wise Preferences

How to Fill BPSC School Teacher TRE 4.0 Online Form 2026

If you haven't registered on the BPSC OTR portal yet, that's the first thing to sort out - it's a one-time process and once it's done, filling the actual TRE 4.0 application becomes much quicker. BPSC has issued this notification for Primary Teacher, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts, and candidates will be able to apply online once the exact schedule is announced.

  • Go Through the Notification Carefully Before You Begin Filling the Form.
  • Keep Your Documents Ready in Advance - Handwriting Sample, Educational Certificates, ID Proof, Address Proof and Basic Details.
  • Scan Copies of Your Photo, Signature, ID Proof and Thumb Impression Should Be Ready in the Prescribed Format.
  • Go Through Every Column in the Preview Section Carefully Before Final Submission.
  • Application Fee Payment Is Mandatory - Without It, Your Form Stays Incomplete.
  • Save or Print the Confirmation Page Once You've Submitted the Form.

Interested Candidates Should Read the Full Notification Before Applying Online.

Some Useful Important Links

Apply Online (OTR) Click Here
Apply Online (TRE 4.0) Link Will Be Activated Soon
Download Notification Click Here
Signature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools View Tools
Official Website Click Here
Note: Candidates are advised to always cross-check dates, fee details, and eligibility criteria from the official BPSC website before applying, as the schedule may change based on official updates.

Bihar School Teacher TRE 4.0 Preparation Tips 2026

  • Since STET / CTET Qualification Is Already a Prerequisite, Focus Your Prep on the CBT Stage - Child Development & Pedagogy, General Studies and Subject Knowledge Carry Most of the Weight.
  • For Primary and Middle School Posts, Revisit NCERT Books From Class 6 to 10 for Subject Content, Since Questions Often Stay Close to the School Syllabus.
  • TGT and PGT Aspirants Should Go Deeper Into Their Specific Subject at Graduation / Post-Graduation Level, Along With Bihar-Specific General Knowledge.
  • Practice Previous Year TRE Papers (Phase 1, 2 and 3) to Get a Sense of the Question Pattern BPSC Tends to Repeat.
  • Keep Your OTR Details, Category Certificates and Educational Documents Updated and Error-Free Well Before the Form Opens, Since Corrections Later Can Get Complicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is BPSC TRE 4.0?

BPSC TRE 4.0 is the fourth phase of the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission to fill Primary, Middle, TGT and PGT teacher posts across the state.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there in BPSC TRE 4.0?

A total of 32388 posts have been announced across Primary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher, TGT Teacher and PGT Teacher categories.

Q3. When will the BPSC TRE 4.0 application form start?

The application process is expected to begin in July or August 2026, though the exact date will be confirmed in the official schedule.

Q4. Is STET or CTET compulsory for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Yes, STET or CTET/BTET qualification (Paper I or Paper II depending on the post) is required. However, candidates currently appearing in STET or CTET with results awaited cannot fill this form.

Q5. What documents are needed instead of the STET Result Card Number?

Candidates need to enter their BSEB Unique ID in place of the Bihar STET Result Card Number while filling the application.

Q6. What is the application fee for BPSC TRE 4.0?

The fee is Rs. 100/- for all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST and PH candidates, payable through online or offline mode.

Q7. Do candidates need to send a physical copy of the application to BPSC?

No, the entire process is online and there is no requirement to send any application copy by post to BPSC.

Bihar School Teacher TRE 4.0 - Previous Year Pattern Practice Questions

100 Objective Questions

Q1. What is the capital of Bihar?

  • Gaya
  • Patna
  • Bhagalpur
  • Muzaffarpur

Q2. Which is the largest district of Bihar by area?

  • Purnia
  • West Champaran
  • Rohtas
  • Gaya

Q3. In which district are the ruins of Nalanda University located?

  • Gaya
  • Nalanda
  • Nawada
  • Patna

Q4. When was Jharkhand carved out of Bihar?

  • 1998
  • 2000
  • 2002
  • 2005

Q5. Which is the longest river in Bihar?

  • Son
  • Gandak
  • Ganga
  • Kosi

Q6. Which ruler established Vikramshila University?

  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Dharmapala
  • Ashoka
  • Harshavardhana

Q7. Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?

  • Shri Krishna Sinha
  • Anugrah Narayan Sinha
  • Jagjivan Ram
  • Karpoori Thakur

Q8. What is Bodh Gaya famous for?

  • Birthplace of Mahavir
  • Site where Buddha attained enlightenment
  • Birthplace of Guru Nanak
  • Ashoka's coronation site

Q9. What is the state animal of Bihar?

  • Tiger
  • Gaur (Indian Bison)
  • Deer
  • Nilgai

Q10. In which district is Rajgir located?

  • Nalanda
  • Gaya
  • Patna
  • Nawada

Q11. When is Bihar Diwas celebrated?

  • 1 March
  • 22 March
  • 26 January
  • 15 August

Q12. Chhath Puja is mainly a major festival of which state?

  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan

Q13. How many total seats are there in the Bihar Legislative Assembly?

  • 243
  • 225
  • 230
  • 250

Q14. By what other name is the Kosi river known?

  • Sorrow of Bihar
  • Boon of Bihar
  • Lifeline of Bihar
  • Beauty of Bihar

Q15. What is the state tree of Bihar?

  • Peepal
  • Mango
  • Jackfruit
  • Neem

Q16. Patna Sahib Gurudwara is associated with which Sikh Guru?

  • Guru Nanak Dev
  • Guru Gobind Singh
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur
  • Guru Arjan Dev

Q17. How many total districts does Bihar have?

  • 36
  • 38
  • 40
  • 42

Q18. In which year did the Champaran Satyagraha take place?

  • 1915
  • 1917
  • 1920
  • 1922

Q19. What is the state bird of Bihar?

  • Peacock
  • House Sparrow
  • Pigeon
  • Parrot

Q20. In Bihar, the Sone river is a tributary of which river?

  • Gandak
  • Ganga
  • Kosi
  • Punpun

Q21. In child development, what does the term 'development' mean?

  • Only physical growth
  • Qualitative and quantitative change
  • Only increase in height
  • Gaining weight

Q22. According to Piaget, which is the final stage of cognitive development?

  • Sensorimotor
  • Preoperational
  • Concrete Operational
  • Formal Operational

Q23. At what age does the babbling stage occur in language development?

  • 0-3 months
  • 4-6 months
  • 12-18 months
  • After 2 years

Q24. Which is the primary institution of socialization?

  • School
  • Family
  • Society
  • Peer group

Q25. Vygotsky is associated with which theory?

  • Classical Conditioning
  • Zone of Proximal Development
  • Trial and Error
  • Psychoanalysis

Q26. What is the main objective of child-centered education?

  • Rote learning
  • Giving priority to the child's interests and needs
  • Only passing exams
  • Maintaining discipline

Q27. What does inclusive education emphasize?

  • Separate schools
  • Teaching all children together
  • Only gifted children
  • Only children with disabilities

Q28. Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

  • Jean Piaget
  • Howard Gardner
  • Lev Vygotsky
  • B.F. Skinner

Q29. Adolescence generally falls in which age group?

  • 3-6 years
  • 6-10 years
  • 13-19 years
  • 20-25 years

Q30. In the learning process, reinforcement is associated with which theory?

  • Skinner's Operant Conditioning
  • Piaget's Cognitive Theory
  • Freud's Psychoanalysis
  • Kohlberg's Moral Development

Q31. In child development, which matters more - heredity or environment?

  • Only heredity
  • Only environment
  • The interaction of both
  • Neither

Q32. What is the full form of CCE?

  • Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
  • Central Council of Education
  • Child Centered Evaluation
  • Composite Curriculum Evaluation

Q33. When is formative assessment conducted?

  • Only at the end of a session
  • Continuously during teaching
  • Only at admission
  • Only in board exams

Q34. Which is considered the most effective method for children to learn?

  • Rote memorization
  • Learning by doing
  • Punishment
  • Only listening

Q35. According to NEP 2020, at what age does foundational education begin?

  • 3 years
  • 6 years
  • 8 years
  • 5 years

Q36. What is the most suitable approach for children with special needs?

  • Ignoring them
  • Individual attention and supportive teaching
  • Isolating them
  • Keeping them at home only

Q37. Kohlberg's theory is related to which type of development?

  • Physical development
  • Moral development
  • Language development
  • Social development

Q38. What is the most essential quality for a teacher?

  • Strict discipline
  • Patience and sensitivity
  • A loud voice
  • Giving more homework

Q39. What is an example of gross motor skills in motor development?

  • Writing
  • Walking and running
  • Drawing
  • Holding a cup

Q40. In child psychology, what does 'attention span' mean?

  • A child's height
  • The duration a child can focus on a task
  • A child's weight
  • A child's hunger

Q41. Which is the largest gland in the human body?

  • Kidney
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Thyroid

Q42. Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?

  • Oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen

Q43. What is the chemical formula of water?

  • H2O
  • CO2
  • NaCl
  • O2

Q44. How many bones are there in the human body?

  • 196
  • 206
  • 216
  • 226

Q45. Which is a good source of Vitamin C?

  • Milk
  • Lemon and orange
  • Rice
  • Potato

Q46. In which medium does sound travel fastest?

  • Air
  • Water
  • Solid
  • Vacuum

Q47. How long does the Earth take to complete one rotation on its axis?

  • 12 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 365 days
  • 30 days

Q48. How many chambers does the human heart have?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Q49. Which is the lightest gas?

  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Helium

Q50. Newton's first law is related to what?

  • Inertia
  • Gravitation
  • Conservation of energy
  • Light

Q51. What is the normal temperature of the human body?

  • 36.1°C
  • 37°C
  • 39°C
  • 35°C

Q52. Which is the largest organ of the human body?

  • Liver
  • Skin
  • Lungs
  • Heart

Q53. What is the full form of DNA?

  • Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  • Dinitrogen Acid
  • Deoxyribose Nitrogen Acid
  • Diribonucleic Acid

Q54. Which vitamin is obtained from sunlight?

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K

Q55. What do plants release during photosynthesis?

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxygen
  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen

Q56. Which is the smallest planet?

  • Mars
  • Mercury
  • Venus
  • Earth

Q57. Insulin is produced by which organ of the body?

  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Kidney
  • Heart

Q58. Which element gives human blood its red color?

  • Calcium
  • Iron (Hemoglobin)
  • Sodium
  • Potassium

Q59. The ozone layer protects against which type of rays?

  • Infrared
  • Ultraviolet
  • X-Ray
  • Gamma Ray

Q60. What does the pH scale measure?

  • Temperature
  • Acidity/Alkalinity
  • Pressure
  • Density

Q61. When did the Constitution of India come into effect?

  • 15 August 1947
  • 26 January 1950
  • 26 November 1949
  • 2 October 1950

Q62. Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?

  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Sardar Patel

Q63. When did the Quit India Movement begin?

  • 1920
  • 1930
  • 1942
  • 1947

Q64. Who was the first President of India?

  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
  • Zakir Hussain

Q65. When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occur?

  • 1919
  • 1920
  • 1921
  • 1922

Q66. How many houses does the Indian Parliament have?

  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four

Q67. Who founded the Mughal Empire?

  • Akbar
  • Babur
  • Humayun
  • Shah Jahan

Q68. Which calendar is India's national calendar?

  • Gregorian
  • Saka calendar
  • Vikram Samvat
  • Hijri

Q69. When was Bhagat Singh executed?

  • 1929
  • 1931
  • 1933
  • 1935

Q70. Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment?

  • 42nd Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
  • 73rd Amendment
  • 86th Amendment

Q71. Buddhism spread widely during Ashoka's reign after which council?

  • First Buddhist Council
  • Third Buddhist Council
  • Fourth Buddhist Council
  • Second Buddhist Council

Q72. What is the highest judicial post in India?

  • President
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Prime Minister
  • Attorney General

Q73. In which year did the Dandi March take place?

  • 1928
  • 1930
  • 1932
  • 1934

Q74. The Gupta period is known as which age?

  • Dark Age
  • Golden Age
  • Middle Age
  • Modern Age

Q75. Which amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj in India?

  • 42nd
  • 73rd
  • 74th
  • 86th

Q76. What is the usual term of Lok Sabha members?

  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years

Q77. Who was Chandragupta Maurya's guru?

  • Kalidasa
  • Chanakya
  • Ashoka
  • Bindusara

Q78. Where is India's national emblem taken from?

  • Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
  • Red Fort
  • India Gate
  • Qutub Minar

Q79. What was the slogan of the Quit India Movement?

  • Do or Die
  • Jai Hind
  • Inquilab Zindabad
  • Vande Mataram

Q80. The Constitution of India is said to be the world's ___ written constitution.

  • Shortest
  • Longest
  • Medium-length
  • Simplest

Q81. What type of Sandhi is used in the word 'Vidyalaya'?

  • Swar Sandhi
  • Vyanjan Sandhi
  • Visarga Sandhi
  • None of these

Q82. What is a synonym of 'Kabootar' (pigeon) in Hindi?

  • Kapot
  • Mayur
  • Hansa
  • Baaz

Q83. Choose the correct synonym of 'Happy':

  • Sad
  • Joyful
  • Angry
  • Tired

Q84. What is the antonym of 'Anek' (many) in Hindi?

  • Bahut
  • Ek
  • Kam
  • Zyada

Q85. Fill in the blank: She ___ to school every day.

  • Go
  • Goes
  • Going
  • Gone

Q86. How many vowels are there in the Hindi alphabet?

  • 10
  • 11
  • 13
  • 14

Q87. Choose the correctly spelled word:

  • Recieve
  • Receive
  • Receve
  • Receeve

Q88. In the sentence 'Ram Ne Aam Khaya' (Ram ate a mango), who is the subject?

  • Mango
  • Ram
  • Ate
  • Ne

Q89. Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The teacher wrote on the board.'

  • Wrote
  • The
  • Teacher
  • On

Q90. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'Aankh Ka Tara'?

  • Very dear
  • Very far
  • Weak
  • Blind

Q91. Which is a proper noun?

  • City
  • River
  • Ganga
  • Mountain

Q92. What is the antonym of 'Sundar' (beautiful) in Hindi?

  • Achha
  • Kuroop
  • Bada
  • Chhota

Q93. Choose the correct plural form of 'Child':

  • Childs
  • Children
  • Childes
  • Childrens

Q94. What does 'Kriya' (verb) mean in Hindi grammar?

  • A name or noun
  • A word that denotes an action
  • An adjective
  • A pronoun

Q95. The antonym of 'Increase' is:

  • Grow
  • Decrease
  • Expand
  • Rise

Q96. What is the meaning of the Hindi idiom 'Din Raat Ek Karna'?

  • To work very hard
  • To rest
  • To sleep
  • To wander

Q97. Choose the correct article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

  • A
  • An
  • The
  • No article

Q98. What is the gender of the Hindi word 'Ganga'?

  • Masculine
  • Feminine
  • Neuter
  • None

Q99. Which word is a conjunction?

  • Quickly
  • And
  • Beautiful
  • Run

Q100. What is the correct synonym of 'Shiksha' (education) in Hindi?

  • Adhyayan
  • Khel
  • Bhojan
  • Vishram