BPSC Teacher Exam (TRE)
Levels and Eligibility
BPSC recruits school teachers for Bihar through the Teacher Recruitment Exam. You need the right eligibility test before you can apply.
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What You Need Before You Apply
The Bihar Public Service Commission holds the Teacher Recruitment Exam, the TRE, for government school teachers. There are four levels, from primary to senior secondary. The figures on this page are for TRE 4.0, Advertisement 15/2026.
You cannot apply with a degree alone. You need a teaching qualification, such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed. You also need to have passed an eligibility test: CTET for the lower classes, STET for the higher ones.
We last checked this page in October 2026. Exam rules can change. Read the official notice on bpsc.bihar.gov.in before you apply.
Exam pattern
BPSC Teacher levels at a glance
| Level | Classes | Eligibility test needed |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 to 5 | CTET Paper 1 or Bihar TET Paper 1 |
| Middle | 6 to 8 | CTET Paper 2 or Bihar TET Paper 2 |
| Secondary | 9 and 10 | Bihar STET Paper 1 |
| Senior secondary | 11 and 12 | Bihar STET Paper 2 |
TRE 4.0 has two written papers. Prelims is a screening paper: 150 general studies questions for 150 marks, in 2 hours. Its marks are not added to the merit list. Mains has 150 questions for 150 marks, in 2½ hours. In Mains the language part has 30 questions and is qualifying, with 30% needed. For Classes 1 to 5 the other 120 questions are general studies. For Classes 6 to 12 there are 40 general studies questions and 80 on your subject. In both papers a wrong answer costs one third of a mark. To leave a question you must mark option E, and a question with no option marked also costs one third of a mark. Earlier rounds had one paper and no negative marking. Read the notice on bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the final details.
How to prepare
Four Steps for the BPSC Teacher Exam
First pass the eligibility test for your level. After that, most of the marks are in your subject or in general studies.
Clear the eligibility test
Pass CTET or STET for your level first. Without it you cannot be selected.
Know your subject in depth
For Classes 6 to 12 the subject part has 80 of the 150 Mains questions. Study it from the school syllabus up to your degree level.
Pass the language part
It is only qualifying, but you need 30% in it. Practise basic English, and Hindi, Urdu or Bangla.
Practise with the new marking
TRE 4.0 has negative marking and the option E rule. Take timed papers and decide which questions to mark E.
BPSC Teacher questions
Questions Candidates Ask About the BPSC Teacher Exam
What is BPSC TRE?
TRE is the Teacher Recruitment Exam held by the Bihar Public Service Commission. It selects teachers for government schools in Bihar, from Class 1 to Class 12.
Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE?
Yes, in TRE 4.0. A wrong answer costs one third of a mark. Each question has five options, and you must mark option E to leave a question. A question with no option marked also costs one third of a mark.
What is the pattern of the BPSC Teacher paper?
TRE 4.0 has two objective papers. Prelims has 150 general studies questions in 2 hours and only screens candidates. Mains has 150 questions in two and a half hours. It has 30 language questions, which are qualifying. For Classes 1 to 5 the other 120 are general studies. For Classes 6 to 12 there are 40 on general studies and 80 on your subject.
Do I need CTET or STET for the BPSC Teacher exam?
Yes. For Classes 1 to 8 you need CTET or the Bihar TET. For Classes 9 to 12 you need the Bihar STET. You also need a teaching qualification such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed.
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply for BPSC Teacher?
The TRE 4.0 notice asks for an Indian citizen. Reservation is only for permanent residents of Bihar, so a candidate from another state is counted in the general category. Rules on Bihar residents have changed between rounds, so read the notice.
What is the age limit for the BPSC Teacher exam?
In the TRE 4.0 notice the minimum age is 18 for Classes 1 to 8 and 21 for Classes 9 to 12. The upper age is 37 for general category men, 40 for general category women, BC and EBC, and 42 for SC and ST.
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