Application Deadlines Extended

PATNA — In a major development for aspirants preparing for government teaching positions, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced an extension of the application deadlines for the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4.0). Candidates now have a slightly broader window to complete their submissions and process the required fees through the official web portal.

According to the revised schedule, applicants can now make their application fee payments until November 2, 2026. The final window for submitting the completed online application forms closes on November 3, 2026. Education authorities have urged eligible candidates to utilize this extended timeframe to prevent last-minute technical glitches on the official portal.

Vacancy Count Revised Upward

The commission has also issued a crucial amendment to the initial recruitment notification originally published on September 22, which initially advertised 32,388 school teacher vacancies under TRE-4.0. Following administrative reviews and Department of Education updates, the recruitment drive now includes additional openings:

* Secondary Schools: 493 newly added posts for school teachers. * Higher Secondary Schools: 439 newly added posts for school teachers.

With the inclusion of these 932 fresh vacancies, the cumulative tally of available positions under the ongoing recruitment cycle has officially risen to 33,320.

Eligibility and DElEd Guidelines

Addressing queries regarding academic eligibility, the commission clarified that candidates who have successfully completed their Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) training program for the 2024-2026 academic sessions and appeared for the corresponding examinations in 2026 are fully eligible to apply. Such candidates are required to upload a digital web copy of their qualifying marksheet during the online submission process.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Eligible individuals can follow these standardized steps to complete their registration:

1. Navigate to the official BPSC web portal. 2. Locate and select the dedicated registration link designated for TRE-4.0. 3. Input personal, academic, and professional details accurately into the online application form. 4. Complete the mandatory application fee transaction utilizing available digital payment modes. 5. Carefully verify all entered fields before submitting the final application. 6. Download and secure a digital or physical copy of the final confirmation receipt for future administrative correspondence.

Daily News 365 will continue to track further developments and examination schedule updates closely as the selection process progresses.