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BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria For Class 1-5, 6-6, 9-10 and 11-12

The Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025 has been officially released by the Education Department, Bihar, for the  BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2025. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has also announced Eligibility Criteria for various posts such as Primary Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Secondary Teacher, and Senior Secondary Teacher, outlining the essential qualifications required for candidates to participate in the recruitment process.

Meeting these eligibility criteria is crucial, as candidates failing to fulfill any requirement will not be considered for selection. Aspirants are strongly advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility conditions before applying. The official Bihar TRE 4.0 Notification and the complete eligibility criteria will be soon available on the BPSC website. To ensure clarity, candidates can refer to the detailed eligibility breakdown provided below.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the Bihar Teacher Vacancy 2025 must carefully review the eligibility criteria for various teaching posts to avoid rejection during the selection process. Meeting the educational and professional qualifications specified by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is essential for eligibility.

Aspirants must hold the required qualifications from a recognized university or institution as per the official notification. To help candidates verify their eligibility, a detailed table outlining the Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025 for different teaching positions is provided below. Ensure you meet all the criteria before applying to secure your candidature successfully.

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria for Primary Teacher

For the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0, candidates applying for the Primary Teacher (PRT) position must meet specific eligibility criteria set by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). To be eligible, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized institution. Additionally, they must fulfill any other requirements specified in the official notification.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the Bihar Primary Teacher Eligibility Criteria for TRE 4.0. Candidates are advised to carefully review these requirements before applying to ensure their eligibility and avoid disqualification.

  • Candidate must have 12th (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education/4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
  • 12th (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR 
    Graduation with 50 % Marks and 2 yr DElEd. OR
  • Master’s degree in concerned subject with 55 % marks with DElEd. AND
  • CTET Paper 1 or STET Paper 1 Qualified

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria for Middle School Teacher

For the BPSC TRE 4.0 Middle School Teacher (Class 6 to 8) position, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria. A detailed table outlining the Middle School Teacher eligibility criteria for BPSC TRE 4.0 is provided below. Candidates are advised to carefully check their eligibility before applying to ensure a smooth recruitment process.

Subject Eligibility Criteria
Middle School Teacher –

  • Math Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Social Science Teacher
  • Language Teacher
  • Graduation with 2 yr Diploma.  OR
  • Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree/ Bed Special Education from a recognized university/institute is a must.  OR
  • Graduation with 45 % Marks  and 1 yr Bed Degree. OR
  • Class 12 with 50 % marks  and 4 yr BA.Ed/BSc.ED/B.El.Ed degree from a recognized university/institute. OR
  • Post Gradation with 55 % Marks and 3 yr B.Ed.M.Ed. OR
  • BCA with 50 % Marks and D.El.Ed/B.Ed/ B.Ed Special Education/MCA ith 55 % Marks and 3 yr B.Ed.M.Ed. OR
  • B.Tech with Specialization in Science and Math and Bed. OR
  • B.Sc Biotechnology/B.Sc Electronics with B.Ed

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria for Secondary Teacher

For the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 Secondary Teacher role, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, they must hold a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree or an equivalent qualification as per the official guidelines. Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria before applying to ensure they meet all the requirements for the Bihar Secondary Teacher position under BPSC TRE 4.0.

Subject Eligibility Criteria
Secondary Teacher –

  • Math Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Social Science Teacher
  • Language Teacher
  • Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree/ Bed Special Education from a recognized university/institute is a must. OR
  • 4 yr BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute
Math Teacher Maths with Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Chemical Science/Statistics at Graduation Level
Science Teacher Zoology,Botany, Chemistry at graduation Level
Social Science Teacher choose 2 subjects from History, Geography, Economics and Political Science and 1 subject must be History or Geography
Language Teacher Language should be read at all 3 yrs of Graduation
Physical Education Teacher
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 50 % marks with Physical education as an Elective Subject. OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical education with 45 % marks with Physical education as an Elective Subject and Participation in National or State or Inter-University Games or Sports Competition or Athletics recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. OR
  • Graduation with 45 % marks and Participation in National or State or Inter-University Games or Sports Competition or Athletics. OR
  • Deputation Service Candidates- Graduation with 45 % marks and 3 tr teaching experience. OR
  • Graduation in Physical education with 45 % marks. OR
  • Graduation with 40 % marks with Physical education as an Elective Subject. OR
  • Graduate who has participated in school, inter-college sports or passed NCC

And

  • BPED Course
  • STET paper 1 Qualified
Music Teacher Graduation with 50%marks in Music from a recognised university
Fine Arts Teacher Graduation with 50%marks in Fine Arts from a recognised university
Dance Teacher Graduation with 50%marks in Dance from a recognised university
Special Education Teacher
  • Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree/ Bed Special Education from a recognized university/institute is a must. OR
  • 4 yr BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute
    • 6-month teacher training in Differential Disability
    • STET paper 1 Qualified

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria for Higher Secondary Teacher

Candidate must process Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university. Eligibility criteria for Bihar Higher Secondary Teacher has been mentioned below.

Subject Eligibility Criteria
Higher Secondary Teacher – Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Math, Commerce, Economics
  • Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 50 % marks from a recognised university
  • B.Ed/ BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute

OR

  • Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 55 % marks
  • 3 yr Bed-Med Course
  • STET paper 2 Qualified
Physics Physics/ Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics
Chemistry Chemistry/Biochemistry
Economics Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics
Commerce Master’s Degree in Commerce. However, holders of a Degree of M.Com in applied/ Business Economics shall not be eligible
Maths Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Biology Botany/Zoology/Life Science/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/Micro Biology/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at graduation.
Higher Secondary Teacher – Computer Science
  • At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following:
  • B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognized by the Govt. of India. OR
  • B.E or B.Tech (Any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer from a recognized university. OR
  • M.Sc (CS) or MCA or equivalent from a recognized university. OR
  • B.Sc (CS)/BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate Degree in subjects from a recognized university. OR
  • ‘B’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subjects. OR
  • ‘C’ Level from DOEACC Ministry of Information and Communication Technology & Graduation.
Higher Secondary Teacher – Agriculture Graduation with minimum 50 % marks and post-graduation from any one of the subjects i.e. Agronomy/Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Entomology/Plant Pathology/ Seed Science & Technology/Soil Science/Horticulture
Higher Secondary Teacher – Music Post Graduation with a minimum 50 % mark in Music from a recognized university

BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Candidates must carefully review the Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2025 age criteria before applying, as the age limit varies for different teaching positions. The Bihar Teacher Recruitment age limit is determined based on the candidate’s age as of 1 August 2023. It is essential to verify the post-wise age requirements to ensure eligibility and avoid application rejection. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the Bihar Teacher Recruitment age limit for each post.

Posts Minimum Age Limit
Higher Secondary 21
Secondary 21
Primary Teacher (PRT) 18
Category Maximum Age Limit
General(Men) 37
OBC/BC/Women 40 yr
SC/ST 42 yr

 

BPSC TRE 4.0 Important Links
BPSC TRE Syllabus 2025 BPSC TRE 4.0 Previous Year Question Paper
BPSC TRE 4.0 Exam Centre 2025 BPSC TRE 4.0 Cut Off Marks

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BPSC TRE 4.0 Eligibility Criteria: FAQs

What is the duration of the Bihar Teacher Exam for Primary Teachers?

The Bihar Primary Teacher Examination consists of two papers. Each paper has a duration of 2 hours.

When will the Bihar Teacher Vacancy 2025 notification be released?

The Bihar Teacher Vacancy 2025 will be released soon.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for Primary Teachers in BPSC TRE 4.0?

BPSC TRE 4.0 Candidates applying Primary Teachers must have at least 12th (or equivalent) with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)/4-year B.El.Ed/2-year Diploma in Special Education, or Graduation with 50% marks and D.El.Ed/B.Ed. Additionally, candidates must have qualified CTET Paper 1 or STET Paper 1.

What are the eligibility criteria for BPSC TRE 4.0 Middle School Teachers in Bihar?

Candidates applying for BPSC TRE 4.0 Middle School Teacher posts (Class 6 to 8) must have:
A Graduation/Post Graduation with 50% marks along with a B.Ed/B.Ed Special Education degree.
OR Graduation with 45% marks and a 1-year B.Ed degree.
OR 12th with 50% marks and a 4-year BA.Ed/BSc.Ed/B.El.Ed degree.
OR Post Graduation with 55% marks and a 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed degree.

What qualifications are required for BPSC TRE 4.0 Secondary School Teachers?

To be eligible for BPSC TRE 4.0 Secondary Teacher posts, candidates must have:
A Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed/B.Ed Special Education degree.
OR 4-year BA.Ed/BSc.Ed degree.
Subject-specific requirements apply for Math, Science, Social Science, and Language Teachers.

What is the eligibility for BPSC TRE 4.0 Higher Secondary Teachers?

BPSC TRE 4.0 Candidates appearing for Higher Secondary Teachers must have:
A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
A B.Ed/BA.Ed/BSc.Ed degree OR a 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed Course.
Candidates must have qualified STET Paper 2.

What are the age limits for different teaching posts in BPSC TRE 4.0?

As of 1 August 2023, the age criteria are:
Primary Teacher (PRT): Minimum 18 years
Secondary & Higher Secondary Teachers: Minimum 21 years
Maximum Age Limit:
General (Men): 37 years
OBC/BC/Women: 40 years
SC/ST: 42 years

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