BPSC: 1 Million Applications for TRE-4; 30 Candidates Competing for Each Seat

There is intense competition surrounding the BPSC TRE-4 recruitment. The application process for this major teacher recruitment drive by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has concluded, with registration numbers shattering all previous records.

BPSC TRE-4 Registration: For those aspiring to become government teachers in Bihar, the fourth phase of the teacher recruitment examination—BPSC TRE-4—has become highly competitive. The application process for this large-scale recruitment by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has ended, and registration figures have surpassed all prior records. According to data from the Commission, approximately 1 million (10 lakh) candidates have applied for the 33,320 vacant positions under TRE-4. Consequently, there will be a contest among roughly 30 candidates for every single post. The sheer volume of applications, combined with significant participation from candidates from other states, has made this examination even more challenging.

Application Figures from Previous Recruitment Drives:

TRE-1: Approximately 800,000 to 826,000 applications were received.
TRE-2: Approximately 600,000 to 732,000 applications were received.
TRE-3: Approximately 450,000 to 596,000 candidates applied.
TRE-4: While the number of vacancies has decreased to 33,320, the number of applications has surged, crossing the 1 million mark.

Candidates who had been awaiting this recruitment—which comes after a long gap of two years—as well as new applicants who have qualified for the STET (State Teacher Eligibility Test), have participated in large numbers. Furthermore, the extension of the application deadline from October 26 to November 3, 2026, led to a sharp spike in registrations during the final hours.

Breakdown of Vacancies by Category

Through the TRE-4 recruitment process, teachers will be appointed for various classes in the state's government schools. A total of 33,320 positions are to be filled: 3,847 posts for classes 1 to 5, 8,563 for classes 6 to 8, 4,370 for classes 9 to 10, and 16,540 for classes 11 to 12. For the primary-level positions in particular, a large number of candidates from other states—including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Delhi, and Haryana—have applied, which has significantly increased the level of competition in this category.

Major Changes to the Examination

Given the heightened competition, several significant changes have been introduced to the selection process, which candidates must take note of. In this examination, marks will be deducted for incorrect answers; specifically, one-third of a mark will be subtracted for every wrong answer. Consequently, candidates should avoid guessing. Furthermore, the OMR pattern has been modified to include a fifth option in addition to the usual four. This fifth option is intended for questions that a candidate chooses not to answer. If a candidate wishes to skip a question, they must mark the fifth option; otherwise, the rule for negative marking may be applied to that question as well.