Bihar Teaching Jobs 2026: Ultimate Guide to BPSC TRE 4.0 & STET (Dates, Stream-wise Eligibility & Document Checklist)

Quick Summary: Bihar Education Department and BPSC have released the roadmap for 32,388+ regular teacher vacancies (TRE 4.0) alongside BSEB STET 2026. This comprehensive handbook provides verified branch-wise eligibility criteria, essential certificate formats, and step-by-step portal instructions. Written by Saurav Hathi.

1. Key Timelines & Critical Recruitment Dates

2. Stream-wise & Branch-wise Educational Eligibility

To ensure successful application without rejection during document verification, candidates must verify their specific academic degrees and mandatory teacher training certificates:

A. Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5 - PRT)

• Academic Requirement: Senior Secondary (10+2 / Intermediate) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
• Professional Training: 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BTC / D.Ed Special) from an NCTE-recognized institution. (Note: As per Supreme Court directives, B.Ed degree holders are NOT eligible for Primary Classes 1–5).
• Teacher Eligibility Test: Must have qualified CTET Paper-I or Bihar BTET Paper-I.

B. Middle School Teacher (Classes 6 to 8)

• Subject Streams:

1. Mathematics & Science: B.Sc in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology + B.Ed / 2-Year D.El.Ed.
2. 2. Social Science: B.A in History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or Psychology + B.Ed / D.El.Ed. (Must have studied at least two subjects at graduation level, with History or Geography mandatory).
3. 3. Languages (Hindi/English/Sanskrit/Urdu): Bachelor's Degree with the concerned language as Main/Subsidiary/Honours subject.

• Teacher Eligibility Test: Must have qualified CTET Paper-II or Bihar BTET Paper-II.

C. Secondary School Teacher (Classes 9 to 10 - TGT)

• Academic Requirement: Bachelor's or Master's Degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject stream from a recognized University.
• Professional Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed) from an NCTE-approved institution.
• Mandatory Eligibility Test: Must possess valid qualification in Bihar STET Paper-I.

D. Senior Secondary School Teacher (Classes 11 to 12 - PGT)

• Academic Requirement: Master's Degree (Post Graduation - M.A / M.Sc / M.Com / MCA / M.Tech) with at least 50% marks in the specialized subject.
• Professional Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
• Mandatory Eligibility Test: Must possess valid qualification in Bihar STET Paper-II.

3. Comprehensive Document Verification Checklist

Document mismatches lead to disqualification. Ensure all required certificates are issued on or before the application cut-off date:

4. Step-by-Step Application Guide: BPSC TRE & Bihar STET

A. How to Apply for BPSC TRE 4.0:

1. Visit the BPSC One-Time Registration portal at onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Complete OTR registration with mobile and Aadhaar verification.
3. Log in with candidate credentials, select Advt No. 28/2026 (TRE 4.0), and choose your designated school tiers.
4. Input academic marks, CTET/STET roll details, and upload scanned certificates in clean PDF format (under 100KB each).
5. Capture live webcam photo and upload signatures in Hindi and English.
6. Pay the application fee and securely download the finalized confirmation copy with application barcode.

B. How to Register for Bihar STET 2026:

1. Open the dedicated BSEB STET portal at https://stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
2. Click New Candidate Registration, enter active email and mobile number to receive OTP.
3. Select Paper-I (Secondary), Paper-II (Senior Secondary), or Both Papers.
4. Fill subject discipline, graduation/PG credentials, B.Ed training status, and permanent address.
5. Upload passport photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) and clear scanned signature.
6. Complete online fee payment and preserve registration number for admit card download.

5. Official Direct Links & Portals

• BPSC TRE 4.0 Official Portal
• BSEB STET 2026 Registration
• View All 2026 Bihar Jobs