Recruitment Rules
BPSC TRE Eligibility & Qualifications
Official eligibility criteria, mandatory teacher eligibility test (TET) papers, educational qualifications, age limits, and reservation provisions for BPSC Bihar School Teacher examinations.
Verified Official Reference: Bihar State School Teacher (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules & BPSC TRE Notifications (bpsc.bih.nic.in).
1. Educational & Teacher Eligibility Test Requirements
| Teaching Level | Minimum Academic Qualification | Professional Training | Mandatory Teacher Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary (Classes 1 to 5) | Senior Secondary / Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks | 2-Year D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) / D.Ed | CTET Paper-I or Bihar TET Paper-I |
| Middle (Classes 6 to 8) | Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in concerned subjects | 2-Year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Sc.Ed | CTET Paper-II or Bihar TET Paper-II |
| Secondary (Classes 9 to 10 - TGT) | Graduation or Post-Graduation with min 50% marks in matching subject | B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed | Bihar STET Paper-I |
| Higher Secondary (Classes 11 to 12 - PGT) | Master's Degree (Post-Graduation) with min 50% in relevant discipline | B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed | Bihar STET Paper-II |
Important Legal Precedent Regarding Primary Teachers (PRT):
Per the Supreme Court of India judgement dated August 11, 2023, candidates holding only B.Ed qualifications are not eligible for appointment as Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5). Only candidates holding recognized D.El.Ed / D.Ed diplomas are eligible for Primary positions.
2. Prescribed Age Limits
Age is calculated as on the cutoff date specified in the respective advertisement (typically 1st August of the notification year):
Minimum Age (PRT 1-5)18 Years
Minimum Age (Middle, TGT, PGT)21 Years
Max Age (General Male)37 Years
Max Age (BC / EBC / General Female)40 Years
Max Age (SC / ST)42 Years
Retirement Age60 Years
3. Domicile & Horizontal Reservation Provisions
- Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Women's Reservation in Bihar:
- 50% horizontal reservation for women in Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5) vacancies.
- 35% horizontal reservation for women in Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary vacancies.
- Category Reservation: Category-based reservations (EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST) apply strictly to candidates with permanent domicile in the State of Bihar holding valid state-issued certificates. Candidates from other states are considered under the Unreserved (UR) quota.