The Bihar Public Service Commission will release the notification for recruitment of teachers in government schools in August 2026. Candidates who are interested in getting appointed as teachers can apply online once the application form is made public. Here, we have everything you need to know about this upcoming recruitment drive.
Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2026
The recruitment of teachers in Bihar is a great opportunity for aspirants who want to get appointed as primary teachers, middle school teachers, secondary teachers, and higher secondary teachers. The application form for the BPSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 is all set to be available on the Commission’s official website; then you can apply by providing details, attaching documents, and making an application fee payment.
| Recruitment Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Recruitment Name | Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Expected Vacancies | Approximately 46,000 |
| Notification Release | Expected in August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC Teacher Vacancy 2026
The BPSC will announce the number of vacancies for recruitment of teachers with the release of notification. They will release the notification for 46,000 vacancies. After its release, we will update the post-wise number of vacancies.
| Post | Classes | Expected Vacancies* |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | 1–5 | 18,000–20,000 |
| Middle School Teacher | 6–8 | 10,000–12,000 |
| Secondary Teacher (TGT) | 9–10 | 8,000–9,000 |
| Higher Secondary Teacher (PGT) | 11–12 | 7,000–8,000 |
| Special School Teachers | 1–12 | 500–1,000 |
| Total | Classes 1–12 | ≈46,000 |
Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility criteria to apply for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2026 are available inside the table below in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Refer to the table below to check if you are eligible to apply for the recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | TET Qualification |
| Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) | 12th + D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed | 18–37 Years | CTET Paper I / BTET Paper I |
| Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8) | Graduation + B.Ed | 18–37 Years | CTET Paper II / BTET Paper II |
| Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10) | Graduation (Relevant Subject) + B.Ed | 21–37 Years | Bihar STET Paper I |
| Higher Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12) | Post Graduation (Relevant Subject) + B.Ed | 21–37 Years | Bihar STET Paper II |
BPSC Teacher Application Fee 2026
To apply for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2026, you have to pay the application fee of ₹100 whether you are male or female or belong to any category. Notably, the application fee can be paid using a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI. If you miss the deadline to pay the required amount, you won’t be able to apply for recruitment.
Bihar Teacher Selection Process 2026
The selection process for recruitment of primary teachers, middle school teachers, secondary school teachers, and higher secondary teachers in any school that comes under the Bihar Education Department consists of a written examination. They will conduct it most probably in the last quarter of 2026. The Bihar Public Service Commission will prepare the final selection list based on the candidates’ performance in this examination.
Bihar Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission will conduct the written examination in offline mode using the OMR sheet. In this examination, there will also be a total of 150 objective-type questions from different subjects depending on questions.
Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| General Studies (including Child Development & Pedagogy) | 40 | 40 |
| Primary Level Subjects | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Middle School Teacher (Class 6–8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Higher Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Concerned Subject | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark, and no mark will be deducted for incorrect answers, respectively. The medium of the written examination is set to be both English and Hindi.