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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 15/2026, dated 22 September 2026, for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4.0). This recruitment drive offers a major opportunity for aspiring teachers, with a total of 32,388 vacancies under the Education Department, Government of Bihar.

For English candidates, the notification is especially significant. A total of 3,946 English-specific teaching posts have been announced across Classes 6–8, Classes 9–10, and Classes 11–12. Sahitya Classes has launched a dedicated BPSC TRE 4.0 English preparation batch to help students prepare for this examination in a systematic, syllabus-focused, and exam-oriented manner.

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BPSC TRE 4.0 at a Glance

The notification covers recruitment for four school levels:

School levelClassesTotal vacanciesPrimary School Teacher1–53,847Middle School Teacher6–88,563Secondary School Teacher9–103,877Higher Secondary School Teacher11–1216,101Total—32,38

The notification covers recruitment for four school levels:

The final number of vacancies may change if the concerned department revises or amends the requirement.

English Vacancies

The BPSC TRE 4.0 notification includes English teaching positions at three levels. English is not shown as a separate subject category for Classes 1–5; however, substantial English vacancies are available from Classes 6–8 onwards.

This is a major opportunity for graduates and postgraduates in English who meet the prescribed teacher-training and Teacher Eligibility Test requirements.

Important Dates

Candidates should not wait until the final days to complete the application. Online registration, fee payment, document preparation, profile creation, and final submission must all be completed correctly.

Students should complete the payment before the deadline and ensure that the final application form is submitted. Payment alone does not mean that the application has been submitted successfully.

Salary Details

The notification lists different basic pay levels according to the class group for which the candidate is appointed.

Applicable allowances and benefits will be provided according to Bihar Government rules.

For English candidates, the relevant salary category will depend on the level at which they are selected—Classes 6–8, Classes 9–10, or Classes 11–12.

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English Eligibility Requirements

Students must read the official notification carefully before applying because eligibility depends on the teaching level and the candidate’s academic and teacher-training qualifications.

Classes 6–8: Middle School English Teacher

Candidates applying for English at the middle-school level must meet the prescribed graduation-level subject requirement in English or the relevant language/subject group. They must also have the required teacher-training qualification under the applicable rules.

The notification includes routes based on:

• Graduation from a recognised university.
• Required elementary teacher-education qualification.
• Graduation or postgraduation with B.Ed., where applicable.
• Recognised integrated teacher-education qualifications.
• Other qualifications accepted under National Council for Teacher Education norms.

Candidates must also have qualified the relevant CTET Paper II or BTET Paper II, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Classes 9–10: Secondary English Teacher

For English teaching posts at the secondary level, candidates must have the prescribed graduation-level qualification in English or the required subject/subject group, along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification.

The notification includes routes such as:

• Graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject or subject group plus B.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks plus B.Ed., where permitted by applicable regulations.
• Recognised four-year integrated teacher-education qualifications.

Candidates must also meet the required STET Paper I eligibility condition for the relevant post.

Classes 11–12: Higher Secondary English Teacher

For English posts at the higher-secondary level, candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in English along with the required B.Ed. or other recognised teacher-training qualification.

The notification includes qualification routes such as:

• Postgraduation with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject plus B.Ed.
• Postgraduation with at least 45% marks plus B.Ed., where allowed under applicable NCTE regulations.
• Recognised integrated teacher-education qualifications.
• A route involving 55% marks or equivalent grade in postgraduation along with an integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. qualification, where applicable.

Candidates must also have qualified the prescribed STET Paper II for higher-secondary teaching posts.

The most important rule for English aspirants is simple: the academic subject in your graduation or postgraduation must match the English post you are applying for.

Teacher Eligibility Test Requirement

Candidates must have the relevant Teacher Eligibility Test qualification based on the school level.

The notification provides specific provisions for teachers appointed before 2012 who have already passed the applicable eligibility test. Such candidates should carefully review the detailed notification to understand the rule that applies to them.

Age Limit

The minimum age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.

The maximum age limits are:

The notification also includes separate relaxation provisions for eligible groups such as serving teachers, government employees, ex-servicemen, and other specified categories.

Exam Pattern for English Candidates

The BPSC TRE 4.0 examination is objective and MCQ based. There will be no interview, so written-exam performance will play the central role in the selection process.

For English candidates applying to Classes 6–8, Classes 9–10, or Classes 11–12, the pattern is:

SectionQuestionsMarksLanguage3030General Studies4040English / Concerned Subject8080Total150150

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The English subject section is extremely important because it carries 80 marks. Students must therefore give priority to English literature, language, grammar, literary theory, linguistics, pedagogy where applicable, and other subject-specific areas prescribed in the syllabus.

Negative Marking

The notification includes negative marking:

• Every correct answer earns the prescribed mark.
• 1/3mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Candidates must select one answer option.
• If a candidate does not want to answer a question, they should select the prescribed Option E.
• If no option among A, B, C, D, or E is selected, it will be treated according to the examination instructions as an unanswered question.

This means students should avoid blind guessing. Accuracy and question selection will be important in achieving a competitive score.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The notification provides minimum qualifying marks by category:

CategoryMinimum qualifying marksGeneral40%BC36.5%EBC34%SC/ST/Women/PwD32%

Meeting the minimum qualifying percentage does not automatically guarantee selection. Final selection will depend on merit, the number of vacancies, category-wise reservation, subject-wise competition, and the applicable selection process.

Selection Process

The selection process is based on a written examination. There will be no interview.

After the written test:

• BPSC will prepare and publish the result.
• Merit lists will be prepared according to the relevant class level, subject, category, and notification rules.
• Tie-breaking provisions will apply where required.
• Document verification and appointment-related processes will be carried out by the concerned department.
• Candidates must produce original documents when required.

For candidates eligible for more than one teaching level, the notification lists the following preference order:

1. Classes 11–12
2. Classes 1–5
3. Classes 6–8
4. Classes 9–10
5. Classes 9–10 Special School Teacher

Candidates should indicate their preference carefully while applying.

Application Fee and OTR

The application fee is ₹100, along with applicable payment gateway or bank charges. A biometric fee of ₹200 may apply in specified circumstances, particularly where Aadhaar is not used in the prescribed identity-verification manner.

Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the application.

The OTR process requires:

• A valid and active email address.
• A valid mobile number.
• OTP-based registration.
• Creation of a password.
• Accurate personal information.
• Details regarding category, reservation, domicile, disability, experience, and other claims.
• Educational qualification details.
• Photograph, Hindi signature, and English signature.

Only one OTR registration is permitted. Students who already have a BPSC OTR should follow the prescribed process to use their existing profile.

Documents to Keep Ready

Before beginning the application, English candidates should arrange clear digital and physical copies of relevant documents. Depending on the post and category, these may include:

• Matriculation certificate or date-of-birth proof.
• Graduation and postgraduate marksheets.
• Graduation and postgraduate degree certificates.
• CTET, BTET, or STET certificate and details, as applicable.
• Ed., D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., or other teacher-training certificates.
• Caste certificate.
• Bihar domicile or residence certificate, where applicable.
• EWS certificate.
• Disability certificate.
• Experience certificate.
• NOC, where applicable.
• Ex-serviceman or freedom-fighter descendant certificate, if claimed.
• Valid identity proof.
• Hindi signature.
• English signature.

Candidates must ensure that all certificates meet the dates, formats, and issuing-authority requirements prescribed in the detailed advertisement.

Important Application Instructions

The online application process requires attention. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official BPSC website: bihar.gov.in.
2. Go to the online application portal: bihar.gov.in.
3. Complete OTR registration, if not already completed.
4. Create and verify the profile.
5. Add personal, address, educational, qualification, and experience details.
6. Upload photograph and signatures in the prescribed format.
7. Use DigiLocker or Meri Pehchaan facilities where required or available.
8. Choose the correct advertisement and post/class/subject.
9. Select preferences carefully.
10. Pay the application fee.
11. Preview the application thoroughly.
12. Submit the final application.
13. Download and print the final application form.

Do not assume that payment alone completes the process. The final application form must be submitted successfully.

Once the profile or application is locked, corrections may become difficult or impossible. Check every detail—including name, date of birth, category, English subject, qualification, eligibility certificate, preference order, email ID, and mobile number—before final submission.

BPSC TRE 4.0 English Batch at Sahitya Classes

Sahitya Classes has launched a dedicated BPSC TRE 4.0 English preparation batch for candidates applying to Classes 6–8, Classes 9–10, and Classes 11–12 English posts.

The batch is designed to help students prepare for the complete English subject component, which carries 80 marks in the written examination. It will also support candidates with language and General Studies preparation.

Students preparing through the Sahitya Classes batch can expect:

• Complete English syllabus coverage.
• English literature and literary history preparation.
• Grammar and language practice.
• Literary theory, criticism, and important concepts.
• Linguistics, phonetics, phonology, and morphology where relevant.
• Topic-wise objective-question practice.
• Previous-year question discussions.
• General Studies guidance.
• Language-section preparation.
• Mock tests and time-management practice.
• Strategy for avoiding negative marking.
• Revision sessions before the examination.

The batch is especially useful for students who want to prepare for the large number of English posts available through BPSC TRE 4.0. With 3,946 English vacancies, this is the right time to begin focused preparation rather than waiting for the final weeks.

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Final Advice for English Aspirants

BPSC TRE 4.0 is a major teaching-recruitment opportunity for English candidates. Students should first confirm eligibility, especially their graduation or postgraduate English subject requirement, teacher-training qualification, and CTET/BTET/STET status.

Then, complete OTR and submit the application before the deadlines:

• Application and payment start:25 September 2026.
• Last date for fee payment:25 October 2026.
• Last date for application submission:26 October 2026.

After applying, join the dedicated BPSC TRE 4.0 English batch at Sahitya Classes and prepare systematically for language, General Studies, and the 80-mark English subject section. A clear study plan, accurate practice, and regular revision can help you move closer to selection as a teacher in Bihar Government schools.

FAQs

1. How many total vacancies are available in BPSC TRE 4.0?

BPSC TRE 4.0 has announced 32,388 vacancies across Classes 1–5, 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12.

2. How many English vacancies are available?

There are 3,946 English vacancies in total:

• 1,929 for Classes 6–8
• 696 for Classes 9–10
• 1,321 for Classes 11–12

3. When does the BPSC TRE 4.0 application process begin?

Online applications and fee payment begin on 25 September 2026.

4. What is the last date to pay the application fee?

The last date for fee payment is 25 October 2026.

5. What is the last date to submit the online form?

The final date to submit the online application is 26 October 2026.

6. Is OTR compulsory?

Yes. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration before submitting the BPSC TRE 4.0 application.

7. What is the exam pattern for English candidates?

The examination has 150 questions for 150 marks: 30 Language questions, 40 General Studies questions, and 80 English subject questions. The duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.

8. Is there negative marking?

Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

9. Is there an interview in BPSC TRE 4.0?

No. The recruitment process is based on the written examination and the subsequent verification/appointment procedure.

10. What TET qualification is required for English teachers?

The requirement depends on the level:

• Classes 6–8: CTET Paper II or BTET Paper II
• Classes 9–10: STET Paper I
• Classes 11–12: STET Paper II

11. What is the minimum age for Classes 9–10 and Classes 11–12 posts?

The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026.

12. What is the salary for English teachers under BPSC TRE 4.0?

Basic pay is ₹28,000 for Classes 6–8, ₹31,000 for Classes 9–10, and ₹32,000 for Classes 11–12, plus applicable allowances.

13. Has Sahitya Classes launched a BPSC TRE 4.0 batch?

Yes. Sahitya Classes has launched a dedicated BPSC TRE 4.0 English preparation batch.

14. What will students study in the Sahitya Classes batch?

Students will prepare English literature, language, grammar, literary theory, linguistics, General Studies, language questions, MCQs, mock tests, and exam strategy.